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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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In Ukraine, due to the shelling of the Russian Federation, massive power outages: how many subscribers are without electricity

Millions of Ukrainians in 7 regions were left without electricity due to Russian missile strikes on the energy infrastructure. Emergency power outages will last until 20: 00.

Society • November 28, 08:34 AM • 16413 views
Due to the Russian attack, Kherson is de-energized , water outages are possible-Mayor

As a result of a massive attack by the Russian Federation, Kherson is completely de-energized, electric transport is stopped. There may be interruptions in water supply, and specialists are working to restore electricity supply.

Society • November 28, 07:08 AM • 14588 views
In the area of the Antonovsky bridge, the situation has worsened: is there a risk of forcing the Dnieper?

Near the Antonovsky bridge in Kherson, the situation has worsened due to the training of Russians to cross the river in small groups. The Southern Defense Forces report daily clashes, but no large-scale crossing is expected.

War in Ukraine • November 27, 02:02 PM • 20445 views
Fierce battles for the "Dnieper islands" are taking place in Kherson region - Speaker of the Defense Forces of southern Ukraine

Fierce battles for the Dnieper islands continue in the Kherson region. The Russians are strengthening their defensive positions and moving troops to the Tendrovskaya and Kinburn spits to prevent the crossing of the Dnieper.

War in Ukraine • November 27, 01:40 PM • 19560 views
Terrorists shelled Kherson region: 11 wounded and infrastructure destruction

Enemy forces shelled 15 settlements in the Kherson region, damaging residential buildings and infrastructure. As a result of the attacks, 11 people were injured and hospitalized.

Society • November 27, 06:09 AM • 21397 views
Two Ukrainian children returned from the temporarily occupied territories thanks to The Bring Kids back UA initiative

6-year-old Maria from Donetsk region and 14-year-old Veronika from Kherson region were returned from the temporarily occupied territories. The girls were in danger because of the occupation, but are now safe with their families.

Society • November 26, 11:35 PM • 18201 views
Archimandrite of the UOC-MP received 15 years in prison for treason

The court sentenced in absentia the former rector of the Cathedral of the Kherson Diocese of the UOC-MP for high treason. Archimandrite Alexey collaborated with the invaders, blessed the pseudo-referendum and fled to the Crimea.

War in Ukraine • November 26, 02:17 PM • 20366 views
ATES agent commits sabotage on the railway between Kherson region and temporarily occupied Crimea

A guerrilla of the ATES movement destroyed the electrical equipment of a relay cabinet in the village of Oleksiyivka in Kherson region. The sabotage is aimed at disrupting the logistics of enemy troops on the Novooleksiyivka-Melitopol railway line.

War in Ukraine • November 26, 03:51 AM • 20548 views
UNICEF expands assistance to Ukrainians: who can count on payments

UNICEF is expanding financial support programs for Ukrainian families with children in the frontline areas. Payments will amount to up to UAH 21800, and the number of schools receiving grants will increase from 350 to 800.

Society • November 25, 03:26 PM • 33940 views
Enemy shells Kherson region: three wounded and dozens of houses damaged

The invaders struck 14 settlements in the Kherson region, including Kherson. The attacks damaged 25 buildings and a gas pipeline, and injured three people.

Society • November 25, 06:07 AM • 16983 views
Explosions are heard in Kherson

In Kherson, locals hear explosions.

Society • November 24, 09:31 PM • 46528 views
In the occupied Kherson region, “educational lessons” are being organized in schools to intimidate children with a pro-Ukrainian position - Resistance

Russian “inspectors” visit schools in the occupied Kherson region to identify pro-Ukrainian students. The occupiers conduct “lessons” about “responsibility” and force children to inform on their peers.

War in Ukraine • November 23, 01:15 PM • 33531 views
Humanitarian needs of the Ukrainian population in the frontline areas are increasing

The humanitarian needs of the population in the frontline areas of Ukraine are growing due to the ongoing hostilities. The 42nd UN convoy delivered aid to Belozerka, home to about 10,000 people.

Society • November 22, 09:37 PM • 36354 views
Guerrillas record russia sending untrained mobilized soldiers to fight and deploying barrier troops

Guerrillas in Crimea recorded the sending of untrained mobilized people and old equipment to Kherson and Zaporizhzhya regions. They are being followed by barrier troops to prevent retreat.

War in Ukraine • November 22, 03:09 PM • 16514 views
Russians attacked a trolleybus with a drone in Kherson

In the Dniprovsky district of Kherson, an enemy drone dropped explosives on public transportation. As a result of the attack, the windows of a trolleybus were smashed, and no one was injured.

Society • November 22, 12:09 PM • 20984 views
In the occupied Luhansk region, it is forbidden to apply to notaries of other cities

The occupation authorities have banned the extraterritorial principle of notary services in Luhansk region. The documents are stuck in other cities, and the queue for the only notary is scheduled until spring 2025.

Society • November 22, 09:37 AM • 18082 views
Kherson law enforcement officer is served suspicion notice of death in road accident - SBI

At an unregulated intersection in Kherson, a police car failed to give way to a car on the main road. As a result of the collision, the driver of the car died on the spot.

Crimes and emergencies • November 21, 04:13 PM • 23575 views
A new crime of the Russian Federation: the occupiers force Ukrainians to donate blood for their soldiers

In Mariupol and Kherson region, the occupiers are forcing local residents, especially state employees, to donate blood for the wounded Russian military. In case of refusal, they threaten to delay payments and use mobile blood collection systems.

War in Ukraine • November 21, 01:59 PM • 25952 views
Georgian volunteer killed by homemade drone explosion in Kherson region

A 24-year-old Georgian fighter Levan Lokhishvili has been killed in an explosion of an enemy drone in Kherson Region. Since the beginning of the war in Ukraine, 74 Georgian volunteers have been killed.

War in Ukraine • November 21, 11:00 AM • 20357 views
Russians attack volunteers while distributing bread in Kherson region

In Novodmitrivka, the occupiers shelled a building where volunteers were distributing bread to local residents. An enemy drone also tried to attack the charity car, but there were no casualties.

Society • November 20, 09:27 AM • 17841 views
Shelling in Kherson region: 2 people killed, 15 wounded

Enemy shelling in Kherson region killed 2 people and wounded 15. 28 houses in 13 settlements were damaged, and a drone attack was recorded, which was shot down by air defense.

Society • November 20, 06:12 AM • 18733 views
Britain imposes new sanctions against Russia over deportation of Ukrainian children

The UK has imposed sanctions on 10 Russian officials and organizations over the forced deportation of Ukrainian children. More than 19,500 children were forcibly taken to the Russian Federation, where they are subjected to indoctrination in re-education camps.

War in Ukraine • November 19, 01:39 PM • 16403 views
New attacks in Kherson region: 2 people killed, 2 wounded

Russian troops shelled a number of settlements in Kherson region, damaging 31 private houses and infrastructure. As a result of the attacks, 2 people were killed and 2 others were injured.

Society • November 19, 06:08 AM • 15851 views
1000 days of war: Syrsky recalled the struggle for the future of Ukraine and the bright sky of Victory

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi marked the 1000th day of the full-scale war with Russia. He spoke about the struggle on the 1,000-kilometer-long front and thanked everyone who defends Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • November 19, 05:20 AM • 17338 views
At least 183 civilians were killed in Ukraine in October: Lubinets reacts

In October, 183 civilians died and 903 were injured in Ukraine as a result of Russian shelling. 80% of the casualties were recorded near the frontline, with Kherson, Kharkiv and Donetsk regions suffering the most.

War in Ukraine • November 18, 04:56 PM • 21055 views
Russian troops attacked Kherson suburbs in the morning: one killed

The occupants shelled the suburbs of Kherson in the morning. As a result of the attack, a 46-year-old local resident died in Kindiyka.

War in Ukraine • November 18, 07:44 AM • 17299 views
Invaders conducted “retraining” of 40 teachers from temporarily occupied Enerhodar region - CPJ

Russia conducted “retraining” of 40 Russian language teachers from occupied Enerhodar and the surrounding area. The collaborating teachers were tasked with identifying pro-Ukrainian sentiments among children.

Society • November 18, 04:35 AM • 150386 views
In the TOT of Kherson region, Russians brutally deal with stray animals - Resistance

In the occupied territories of the Kherson region, Russians are gathering stray dogs and cats in “shelters”. The animals find themselves in terrible conditions, where they fall victim to hunger and disease, and some are shot on the streets.

Society • November 18, 12:43 AM • 103346 views
russia sent conscripts from the occupied south of Ukraine to serve in Crimean units - media

russia has begun recruiting conscripts from the occupied territories of Kherson and Zaporizhzhya regions to serve in the annexed Crimea. The reason is the shortage of military personnel due to the massive participation of Crimean units in the war against Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • November 17, 05:58 PM • 31690 views
Russians killed a civilian car driver with a drone in Kherson

A driver was killed in Kherson as a result of a Russian drone attack on a civilian car. The prosecutor's office opened an investigation into the violation of the laws and customs of war.

War in Ukraine • November 17, 09:28 AM • 26237 views