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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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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 • 63821 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 • 22454 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 • 22996 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 • 43343 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 • 31931 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 • 30660 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 • 30372 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 • 31806 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 • 18840 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 • 102765 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 • 16724 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 • 20013 views
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 • 16419 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 • 14605 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 • 20450 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 • 19561 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 • 21423 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 • 18217 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 • 20372 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 • 20572 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 • 33949 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 • 16997 views
Explosions are heard in Kherson

In Kherson, locals hear explosions.

Society • November 24, 09:31 PM • 46546 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 • 33543 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 • 36373 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 • 16528 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 • 20988 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 • 18095 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 • 23579 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 • 25964 views