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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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The appearance of the boats requires additional attention: the occupiers are pulling up equipment through Berdiansk, in the direction of Kherson

Russian tractor-trailers transport two military boats through Berdiansk in the direction of Kherson. The board number 4006 and tactical markings of one of the boats were recorded.

War in Ukraine • December 23, 08:52 AM • 20492 views
Russian drone attacks Kherson in the morning: local resident injured

Russian troops attacked Kherson with a drone, injuring a 57-year-old man. Over the past day, the occupiers shelled 28 settlements in the region, damaging houses and infrastructure, killing 3 people.

War in Ukraine • December 23, 08:44 AM • 15932 views
"Any plans of the enemy are known" - the head of the NSDC Center for Strategic Communications on information about the preparation of the Russian Federation's offensive on Kherson

The Head of the Center for Countering Disinformation at the NSDC reported on readiness for the RF's plans to advance on Kherson. According to the head of the Kherson RMA, Russia has gathered 300 boats to cross the Dnieper.

War in Ukraine • December 23, 08:35 AM • 15059 views
Pseudo-military begging near a shopping center exposed in Kyiv

The police found two men posing as members of the Ukrainian Armed Forces and asking for money near a shopping center. It turned out that they had no relation to the army and had previously been prosecuted.

Kyiv • December 22, 05:22 PM • 30222 views
Russian army strikes Kherson region with 11 guided missiles

Russian troops launched a massive air strike on Kherson district, launching 11 guided missiles. Seven UAVs hit Antonivka, and two each hit the areas of Sadove and Prydniprovske.

Society • December 21, 10:24 PM • 45548 views
Kherson region fully restores power supply after massive Russian attacks - RMA

Power engineers have restored electricity supply to all subscribers in Kherson region after massive shelling. Heat supply is expected to be restored in the Ostrov neighborhood.

Society • December 21, 04:09 PM • 24007 views
They didn't even make it to the middle: the Defense Forces reacted to the Russian attempt to cross the Dnipro

During the shelling of Kherson, a Russian group tried to force the Dnipro River in the area of Antonivskyi Bridge. The Ukrainian defense forces prevented the crossing attempt, preventing the enemy from reaching even the middle of the river.

War in Ukraine • December 21, 03:04 PM • 23966 views
Russian attack on oncology center in Kherson: authorities say there is no reason for “radiation panic”

After the Russian airstrike on the Kherson Oncology Center, rumors of increased radiation appeared on social media. The authorities denied this information, and the radiation background remains normal.

Society • December 21, 12:14 PM • 23202 views
Zelensky: Russia attacked Ukraine with more than 550 guided aerial bombs, almost 550 drones and more than 20 missiles in a week

During the week, Russia used more than 550 guided aerial bombs, almost 550 attack drones and more than 20 missiles. Facilities in Kherson, Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, Kyiv and other cities were damaged.

War in Ukraine • December 21, 11:09 AM • 38467 views
Child injured in Kherson due to Russian shelling

A girl born in 2009 was wounded in Korabelny district of Kherson as a result of Russian shelling. The shell hit near a house, smashing out the windows, and the victim sustained a light arm injury.

War in Ukraine • December 21, 10:48 AM • 20439 views
Russians attacked an oncology center in Kherson: what is known about the consequences

Russian troops attacked the Kherson Cancer Center with two guided missiles. The building was heavily damaged, but patients and medical staff managed to take cover.

War in Ukraine • December 21, 09:18 AM • 21764 views
Kherson region is once again under enemy attack: 3 people killed, 11 wounded

Enemy troops shelled numerous settlements in the Kherson region, damaging 63 buildings. The attacks killed three people and injured 11.

Society • December 21, 06:35 AM • 51843 views
Zelenskyy: We see Russians intensifying activity in the Kherson direction

The occupiers intensified their activities in the Kherson sector, firing about 1,000 shells at the city and trying to force the Dnipro River.

War in Ukraine • December 20, 06:23 PM • 30095 views
Russians created a real hell in Kherson - Prokudin

Russians shelled Kherson, firing about 1,000 shells at residential areas and infrastructure. The attack killed 2 people, wounded 10, and damaged more than 30 high-rise buildings and other facilities.

Society • December 20, 04:19 PM • 35356 views
The number of casualties from the massive shelling of Kherson by the Russian Federation has increased

As a result of the morning shelling of Kherson by Russian forces, 11 people were injured, two of them died. Among the wounded is a 49-year-old woman from the Central District with a mine-explosive injury.

Society • December 20, 02:21 PM • 18746 views
Kherson recovers from massive Russian attack: 12 fires extinguished, several districts still without electricity

Massive shelling in Kherson caused 12 fires in residential areas and infrastructure. Rescuers have unblocked three people, and power companies are working to restore electricity in several districts.

Society • December 20, 12:04 PM • 18651 views
FPV drone attacks civilian car in Zaporizhzhia: woman injured

In Vasylivskyi district of Zaporizhzhia region, 4 hostile FPV drones attacked the village, one of them hit a car. A 61-year-old woman was injured and is in moderate condition in the hospital.

War in Ukraine • December 20, 08:55 AM • 17180 views
The number of victims of massive shelling of Kherson by Russian Federation is growing, trolleybuses are not working in the city

Two people were killed and nine wounded in the morning shelling of Kherson. Residential buildings and power grids were damaged, leaving 60,000 consumers without electricity.

Society • December 20, 07:42 AM • 18490 views
Kherson under massive attacks of the Russian army in the morning: one killed and 9 wounded

Russian troops struck numerous residential areas and infrastructure in Kherson. One person was killed and nine were wounded in the shelling.

War in Ukraine • December 20, 07:06 AM • 17549 views
Morning attack on Kherson: number of victims increases, one dead

Six people were wounded in the shelling of Kherson, one man was killed. The victims include a 55-year-old woman, an 86-year-old man and a 42-year-old man with various injuries.

Society • December 20, 05:43 AM • 19916 views
The number of victims of shelling in Kherson has increased: a third wounded appeared

Three people were injured as a result of hostile shelling in Kherson. A 44-year-old man sustained an explosive injury and traumatic amputation of his right fingers.

Society • December 20, 05:00 AM • 150042 views
Two injured in morning shelling of Kherson: what is known about their condition

Two local residents were seriously injured during the massive shelling of Kherson. A 76-year-old and a 63-year-old man were hospitalized with mine-blast injuries and other injuries.

Society • December 20, 04:36 AM • 19912 views
Kherson under massive shelling: there are victims, residential buildings hit

Russian troops are massively shelling Kherson, hitting apartment buildings. There are civilian casualties, and residents are urged to take shelter.

Society • December 20, 04:00 AM • 17896 views
Russian attacks in Kherson region: the number of victims increased to eight

As a result of shelling and UAV attacks in Kherson region, 8 people were injured. Among the injured are a 51-year-old man in Novovorontsovka, a 57-year-old man and a 77-year-old woman in Kherson.

War in Ukraine • December 19, 10:58 AM • 16489 views
Russian drone strikes near store in Kherson region: women injured, one in coma

In Kherson region, a drone attack damaged a store and three vehicles. Two local residents were injured with varying degrees of severity and hospitalized.

War in Ukraine • December 19, 08:21 AM • 14504 views
Six children returned from the occupation: the youngest is only 9 months old

Six children were returned from the occupied Kherson region, including 4 boys and 2 girls. The youngest child is 9 months old, the oldest is 17 years old, two of them are orphans.

Society • December 18, 11:17 AM • 15996 views
Russians killed another person in Kherson region today, wounded three

As a result of the shelling of Bilozerka, a woman was killed and another was seriously injured. Earlier, two people were injured in a drone attack on a civilian car in Kherson.

War in Ukraine • December 17, 02:06 PM • 16516 views
In 2024, about 255 thousand hectares of land were demined in Ukraine - expert

In 2024, 255,000 hectares of land were demined in Ukraine, but another 1-1. 5 million hectares need to be cleared. There are 59 demining teams working on demining, and another 60 are being accredited.

War in Ukraine • December 17, 01:02 PM • 42371 views
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Since the beginning of the full-scale war, 30 thousand forensic examinations have been conducted at the Kyiv Scientific Research Institute of Forensic Expertise, which mostly concerned the consequences of Russian aggression

Kyiv Scientific Research Institute of Forensic Expertise has conducted more than 30 thousand examinations on the consequences of Russian aggression. Experts use 3D scanning to assess both direct losses and lost profits of enterprises.

War in Ukraine • December 17, 12:06 PM • 150136 views
Russian shelling in Kherson region claims one life, 5 wounded

Over the past day, Russian troops attacked 30 settlements in Kherson region. As a result of the shelling, 1 person was killed, 5 were wounded, and residential buildings and infrastructure were damaged.

War in Ukraine • December 17, 06:56 AM • 18712 views