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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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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 • 20363 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 • 17853 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 • 18742 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 • 16416 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 • 15871 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 • 17359 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 • 21062 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 • 17314 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 • 150503 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 • 103360 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 • 31709 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 • 26243 views
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 • 18433 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 • 85165 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 • 50344 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 • 16399 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 • 28891 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 • 16375 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 • 19661 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 • 17580 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 • 28425 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 • 16835 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 • 24075 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 • 28377 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 • 22535 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 • 93607 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 • 20129 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 • 17623 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 • 18240 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 • 15989 views