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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 attacks in Kherson region claim two more lives

A local resident died in Antonivka as a result of shelling. A 74-year-old woman died in Veletynske as a result of a drone attack.

War in Ukraine • November 15, 12:59 PM • 18428 views
Occupants' attacks in Kherson region: civilians injured and infrastructure damaged

Enemy troops shelled 15 settlements in Kherson region, injuring 5 people. 12 private houses, a gas pipeline and critical infrastructure facilities were damaged.

Society • November 15, 06:08 AM • 85147 views
More than 500 Ukrainians who suffered from sexual violence during the war have applied for reparations

538 Ukrainians applied for reparations for sexual violence during the war, including 303 men and 224 women. Most of the applications came from Kherson region - 147 cases.

Society • November 14, 11:13 AM • 50331 views
Russians are quite actively conducting assaults in the Vremivsk direction - spokesman for the Southern Defense Forces

Russians intensified assault operations in the Vremivsk sector, changing their offensive tactics. Instead of “meat assaults,” the enemy is using trained assault groups supported by armored vehicles.

War in Ukraine • November 14, 10:48 AM • 16398 views
Shelling in Kherson region: 15 wounded and a damaged ambulance

Enemy forces shelled 19 settlements in Kherson region, including the regional center. As a result of the attacks, residential buildings and cars were damaged, and 15 people were injured.

War in Ukraine • November 14, 06:12 AM • 28875 views
Russians attack ambulance with drone during evacuation of wounded in Kherson region

In the village of Stanislav, the occupiers dropped explosives from a drone on an ambulance that was evacuating the wounded. The vehicle was destroyed, but the medics were miraculously unharmed.

War in Ukraine • November 13, 01:39 PM • 16366 views
Russian serviceman suspected of raping a minor during the occupation of Kherson region identified

Law enforcers have identified a serviceman of the 109th rifle regiment of the Russian Federation who raped a minor in Kherson region. The crime occurred in March 2022, when the occupier committed violence against the girl under the threat of murder.

War in Ukraine • November 13, 12:13 PM • 19648 views
Russians continue to attack Kherson and its suburbs: patrol officers show footage of the first minutes after the Russian attack

Russian troops shelled Kherson and the region, causing civilian casualties, one person was killed.

War in Ukraine • November 13, 11:59 AM • 17574 views
Explosions occurred in two regions of Ukraine: what is known

Explosions were reported in Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions. The Air Force had previously reported the threat of using unexploded ordnance in Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia regions.

War in Ukraine • November 12, 07:15 PM • 28417 views
Government allocates UAH 7.5 billion to build shelters in schools in frontline and border areas

The Cabinet of Ministers has allocated UAH 7. 5 billion for the construction of shelters in schools in the frontline and border areas. Additional funds have been allocated for school buses, devices and meals for students.

Society • November 12, 03:16 PM • 16831 views
More than 2.9 thousand Ukrainians are ready to work as civil servants in the de-occupied territories

2,935 Ukrainians have applied to the civil servants' personnel reserve to work in the liberated territories. Most of the candidates are men (56%) who want to work in Crimea and eastern Ukraine.

Society • November 12, 08:26 AM • 24064 views
589 children have already died as a result of Russia's armed aggression in Ukraine

589 children have been killed and over 1681 injured as a result of Russia's armed aggression in Ukraine. Most of the victims were in Donetsk region - 598 children, and 8 children were wounded in different regions over the past day.

War in Ukraine • November 12, 07:31 AM • 28370 views
Russian army attacks 12 settlements in Kherson region: there are dead and destruction

Russian troops shelled 12 settlements in Kherson region, damaging social facilities and residential buildings. As a result of the attacks, 2 people died and 1 was injured.

War in Ukraine • November 12, 07:00 AM • 22529 views
Occupants create a new mechanism for confiscating crops from Kherson farmers - Resistance

In the TOT of Kherson region, the Russians plan to take away the entire harvest of grain and vegetables from farmers through a “state procurement operator”. The farmers will be forced to sell their products at reduced prices and will become dependent on subsidies.

Society • November 11, 10:57 PM • 93598 views
Defense forces are on the left bank of Kherson region and control the situation - Prokudin

The head of the Kherson RMA confirmed the presence of the Armed Forces on the left bank of the Dnipro River. In 10 months, the occupiers have launched 37,000 attacks in Kherson region, firing 200,000 shells.

War in Ukraine • November 11, 12:00 PM • 20122 views
Kherson is partially de-energized due to russian shelling

Enemy shelling damaged Kherson's power grid, which led to a partial blackout in all city districts. The specialists of Khersonoblenergo are carrying out emergency repair works.

War in Ukraine • November 11, 10:26 AM • 17613 views
Military on de-occupation of Kherson region's left bank: it will be very difficult

Captain Denys Zaliskyi spoke about the difficulties of liberating the left-bank part of Kherson region. Among the main obstacles are the occupiers' fortified positions, logistical problems and mining.

War in Ukraine • November 11, 10:14 AM • 18224 views
Russian attacks claim two more lives in Kherson region: woman killed, body of taxi driver found

An 80-year-old woman was killed in the village of Mykilske as a result of Russian shelling. Occupants attacked settlements in the Kherson region, damaging houses and infrastructure, and the body of a missing taxi driver was found.

War in Ukraine • November 11, 09:22 AM • 15987 views
russians killed three residents of Kherson region in a day and wounded two more

Over the past day, russian troops attacked 18 settlements in Kherson region. As a result of the shelling, 3 people were killed, 2 were wounded, and residential buildings and civilian objects were damaged.

War in Ukraine • November 9, 07:35 AM • 21924 views
Russian troops kill two more residents of Kherson region

The occupants attacked a man with a drone on the road between Stanislav and Oleksandrivka. Also, a 74-year-old local resident died as a result of the shelling of Kherson, and two houses were damaged.

War in Ukraine • November 8, 02:15 PM • 18364 views
In Kherson region Russians attacked a museum and a pharmacy, killed a man in the morning: the consequences were shown

Russian shelling of Kherson region killed a 74-year-old man and wounded a woman. Residential buildings, a museum and infrastructure in 16 settlements were damaged.

War in Ukraine • November 8, 09:32 AM • 18455 views
General teplynskyi inspects troops in Zaporizhzhia region: reaction to desertions and increased losses - ATESH

General mykhailo teplynskyi has started inspecting positions and command posts in Zaporizhzhya region. The inspection is connected with the increase in desertions and friendly fire in the units.

War in Ukraine • November 7, 08:25 PM • 27479 views
In Kherson Russians attacked a couple's house: the husband was killed

A 61-year-old man died and 8 people were wounded as a result of Russian shelling of Kherson region. The enemy attacked 21 settlements, damaging residential buildings and infrastructure.

War in Ukraine • November 7, 07:50 AM • 19117 views
Five people injured in morning shelling in Kherson and region by Russian Federation

Russian forces shelled several settlements in Kherson region, injuring five civilians. The attacks took place in Kherson, Zelenivka, Antonivka, and Poniativka during the morning of November 6.

War in Ukraine • November 6, 11:58 AM • 18152 views
Russians attacked a hospital and a bank: the consequences of Russian strikes in Kherson region are shown

Over the past 24 hours, Russian troops wounded five civilians in Kherson region and damaged 28 facilities. The occupants attacked a hospital in Bilozerka, residential buildings and a banking institution in Kherson.

War in Ukraine • November 6, 09:59 AM • 23437 views
Russian army builds up forces in occupied Genichesk - "ATESH"

In the temporarily occupied Genichesk, the redeployment of Russian reserve forces, including many mobilized from Crimea, was recorded. Occupation officers fear a possible offensive on the right bank of the Kherson region.

War in Ukraine • November 5, 10:17 PM • 19123 views
The heating season has begun almost all over Ukraine: where else are people waiting for heat

Ukraine's heating season has started in all regions except Kherson. Heat is being supplied to 70% of residential buildings and over 80% of social facilities, and 83% of boiler houses are operating.

Society • November 5, 10:53 AM • 15700 views
Occupants in Donetsk region use civilian trucks to transport weapons - guerrillas

Russians are using civilian trucks with reinforced suspension to transport weapons and ammunition in the Donetsk region. The ATES guerrilla movement reports an increase in the number of such camouflaged trucks.

War in Ukraine • November 4, 07:22 PM • 31660 views
Russian troops attacked a town and village in Kherson region in the morning: what is known about the consequences

As a result of shelling in Beryslav, a 63-year-old man was wounded and sustained an explosive injury. A residential building was damaged in Bilozerka as a result of an enemy strike.

War in Ukraine • November 4, 11:56 AM • 30433 views
Kherson underwent a night attack by the Russian Federation: the consequences were shown

Russian troops attack Kherson and the region, damaging residential buildings, medical and educational institutions. 4 people were wounded, air defense shot down one Shahed.

War in Ukraine • November 4, 07:40 AM • 21651 views