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Kherson

Port city on the Dnipro
Kherson is the administrative center of the Kherson Oblast, located on the right bank of the Dnipro River. The city's area is 135.7 km². As of March 1, 2015, the population of Kherson was 296,161 people. Kherson was founded in 1778 as a fortress and port, playing a key role in the development of shipbuilding and trade in the Black Sea region. The city is known as the country's “fruit basket” due to significant agricultural production. From early March 2022, the city was under temporary Russian occupation, but on November 11, 2022, during a counteroffensive, Kherson was liberated by Ukrainian forces.
1778
Founding of the city of Kherson
1803
Kherson received the status of a provincial city, which contributed to its development
1834
Opening of the first higher educational institution, a theological seminary
1873
Launch of railway communication
1918
Founding of Kherson State University
1944
Liberation of the city from Nazi occupation
2022
Liberation of the city from Russian occupation
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Russians plan to create landfills in the occupied territories - CNS

The Russian occupation authorities intend to create a landfill near Oleshky Sands to unload the Crimean landfills. The occupiers are also creating new landfills in the occupied Donetsk region to serve the Rostov region.

Society • December 11, 12:21 AM • 72144 views
The government has approved new debt restructuring rules for heat and water utilities

The Cabinet of Ministers has defined the criteria for debt restructuring of heat supply companies and water utilities affected by hostilities. The right to defer payment will be granted to enterprises with destroyed or damaged infrastructure.

War in Ukraine • December 10, 12:13 PM • 21475 views
Russian military breaks down their boats to avoid storming the Dnipro islands in Kherson region - ATESH

the Russian military deliberately damages boats and engines to avoid storming the islands on the Dnipro River in Kherson region. Three internal investigations into sabotage have been recorded in the 126th Brigade of the Russian Federation.

War in Ukraine • December 10, 05:29 AM • 20460 views
Occupants open hospitals in basements of outpatient clinics in Kherson region - CNS

In the occupied Kherson region, Russians are setting up new hospitals in civilian hospitals and basements due to increasing casualties. The occupiers are forcibly collecting blood from the local population for wounded soldiers.

Society • December 10, 03:08 AM • 115713 views
Enemy drones and artillery caused new victims in Kherson region: 73-year-old man was killed

As a result of shelling and drone attacks in the Kherson region, a 73-year-old man was killed, 8 more people were injured. Civilian objects were damaged, including a private house, a Lyceum, and a car.

War in Ukraine • December 9, 01:25 AM • 88792 views
After another Russian shelling, an apartment building burned in Kherson

As a result of a UAV attack, the roof of an apartment building in Kherson caught fire. Rescuers managed to eliminate the fire that engulfed the entire roof.

Society • December 8, 09:23 AM • 52406 views
Russia attacked 10 settlements of Kherson region: 7 people were injured

Enemy troops shelled a number of settlements in the Kherson region, including the Regional Center. As a result of the attacks, 7 private houses were damaged and 7 local residents were injured.

War in Ukraine • December 8, 07:04 AM • 24530 views
Shelling of Kherson region: there are 16 victims and destruction in 20 settlements

Russian troops shelled 20 settlements in the Kherson region, injuring 16 people, including a child. Residential buildings, infrastructure and vehicles were damaged.

Society • December 7, 06:51 AM • 37190 views
The defense forces repelled 21 attacks in the Pokrovsky direction, 11 clashes continue

In the Pokrovsky direction, the invaders carried out 32 attacks in the areas of 5 settlements. In total, 119 military clashes took place during the day, the most active battles in the Pokrovsky and Kurakhovsky directions.

War in Ukraine • December 6, 02:39 PM • 21791 views
A teenager and a medic were injured due to the Russian attack on Kherson region

A nurse and a 16-year-old teenager were injured in Russian drone attacks in the Kherson region. Over the past day, the invaders also damaged a high-rise building, 8 private houses and cars.

War in Ukraine • December 6, 10:53 AM • 17244 views
Invaders comb occupied villages of Kherson region in search of deserters - CNS

Russian security forces are conducting large-scale raids in the occupied villages of the Kherson region in search of deserters. Fugitives are sent to storm in other directions of the front to intimidate personnel.

Society • December 6, 02:00 AM • 21045 views
Since the beginning of the war, more than 1,000 civilians have been blown up by Russian mines in the unoccupied territories

Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, 1,083 civilians have been blown up by Russian anti-personnel mines, 333 of them killed. Kharkiv, Kherson and Mykolaiv regions are the most polluted.

Society • December 5, 07:08 PM • 29764 views
Russian soldiers drown trying to land on Dnipro islands in Kherson - partisans

Two soldiers from the 61st Marine Brigade of the Russian Federation were killed after a drone attack near Belogrudy Island. Partisans report frequent deaths of Russians due to poor training and difficult conditions.

War in Ukraine • December 5, 08:41 AM • 19710 views
Russia wants to launch another offensive on Kherson-Prokudin

The invaders are planning a new offensive on Kherson and have assembled 300 boats to cross the Dnieper. According to the FT, this is part of Russia's plan to increase pressure on Kiev before Trump's potential return to the White House.

War in Ukraine • December 4, 08:21 AM • 20235 views
Invaders settle their personnel in dormitories in Kakhovka - CNS

the Russian military is looking for new places to accommodate personnel in dormitories in occupied Kakhovka. The invading " administration "received an order to" vacate " the premises for the Russian troops.

Society • December 4, 02:21 AM • 80151 views
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Diving rehabilitation in Brovary: an innovative approach to supporting veterans

Brovary is successfully operating a diving rehabilitation program that combines physical recovery with psychological support for the military. Classes are held in a playful way, two groups of participants have already been formed, including spouses of veterans from Kherson.

Society • December 3, 01:51 PM • 117823 views
Ukrainians will be able to apply for all types of reparations from the Russian Federation in 2025-Fedorov

The Ministry of digital development will launch 45 categories of applications for damages from the Russian Federation for "action" in 2025. Among the categories - loss of housing, health, property and other losses caused during the war.

Society • December 3, 01:07 PM • 19052 views
Volunteer killed in drone attack on bus in Kherson

As a result of the attack of a Russian drone on a minibus in Kherson, volunteer Rimma Baranenko was killed. In total, 11 people were injured, three were killed, and eight are in hospital.

War in Ukraine • December 1, 05:51 PM • 34356 views
Russian strike on a minibus in Kherson: already 11 victims

The Russian military attacked a minibus in Kherson, dropping explosives from a drone. As a result of the attack, 3 people were killed, 11 were injured, 8 of them are in hospital.

Society • December 1, 09:31 AM • 63810 views
Explosions were heard in Lutsk: air defense works

In Lutsk, at about 11:00, local residents heard the sounds of explosions. According to the Mayor Igor Polishchuk, this is due to the work of the air defense forces after the detection of an enemy UAV.

War in Ukraine • December 1, 09:04 AM • 22450 views
Aggressor shelled Kherson region: 2 dead and 15 wounded

The invaders attacked 14 settlements of the Kherson region, including the Regional Center. As a result of the shelling, 2 people were killed, 15 were injured, residential buildings and infrastructure were damaged.

War in Ukraine • December 1, 06:26 AM • 22983 views
Extremely vile terror, 4 people were killed: Zelensky gave details about the Russian strike on the Dnipro region

As a result of a Russian missile strike on the village of Tsarichanka, 4 people were killed, a residential building and a shop were damaged. Ukraine receives new military aid packages from its allies.

Society • November 30, 06:52 PM • 43323 views
In Kherson region, there may be blackouts for subscribers who already have it - RMA

Due to the consequences of the Russian attack on the power grids of the Kherson region, some restored sections will be turned off again. Shutdowns are necessary to balance the power system, and all services are working to stabilize the situation.

Society • November 30, 05:42 PM • 31911 views
As a result of another Russian drone strike in Kherson, two people were killed

In the Dnipro District of Kherson, two local residents were killed in a Russian drone attack. The victims were a 46-year-old man and a 48-year-old woman.

Society • November 30, 04:55 PM • 30646 views
Air alert: explosions sounded in two regions of Ukraine

In the Dnipropetrovsk and Kherson regions, explosions were recorded against the background of an air alert. The Air Force warned of the threat of using ballistic weapons from the south-eastern and eastern directions.

Society • November 30, 03:48 PM • 30366 views
Russian troops attacked public transport in Kherson: 4 people were injured

In the Dnipro District of Kherson, the Russian military dropped explosives on public transport. As a result of the attack, four people were injured and taken to hospital.

Society • November 30, 06:56 AM • 31786 views
Nurse killed by enemy drone attack in Kherson

In Kherson, as a result of a Russian drone attack, a nurse who was in a civilian car was killed. Over the past day, the invaders shelled 15 settlements of the region, wounding 9 people.

War in Ukraine • November 29, 09:43 AM • 18818 views
Mass desertion of Russian military personnel recorded in occupied Kherson region - Atesh

In the 205th Motorized Rifle Brigade of the Russian Federation in the occupied Kherson region, soldiers are leaving their positions en masse. The reason was beatings, threats and non-payment from commanders, Atesh reports.

War in Ukraine • November 29, 04:01 AM • 102754 views
Russia's attack on energy facilities: updates on the situation with electricity in Ukraine

Russian troops attacked power facilities in several regions of Ukraine, leading to massive blackouts. In the Lviv region, 515 thousand subscribers are without electricity, and problems are also in Kherson and other regions.

Society • November 28, 11:13 AM • 16710 views
Consequences of the Russian missile strike on the Rivne region: RMA told about the situation with light and water

As a result of the missile strike, 250 thousand subscribers in 681 settlements of the Rivne region were left without electricity. 14 boiler houses were stopped, residential buildings were damaged.

Society • November 28, 09:54 AM • 19994 views