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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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Two people killed, seven wounded in occupiers' strike on Kherson

Two men were killed due to artillery shelling of a market in Kherson on May 24. Seven more civilians sustained injuries and concussions as a result of the attack.

War in Ukraine • May 24, 12:44 PM • 5267 views
The Russian Federation is deliberately targeting civilians with FPV drones; over 2,000 proceedings have been recorded since the beginning of the year — prosecutors

In 2024-2026, over 11,000 UAV attacks on civilians were recorded. Russia is deliberately targeting medics, rescuers, and residential neighborhoods.

War in Ukraine • May 22, 06:45 PM • 4584 views
In Kherson, a man was injured while attempting to neutralize a Russian drone on his own

In Kherson, a 51-year-old man sustained wounds and a concussion while attempting to neutralize a drone. The victim was hospitalized in moderate condition.

War in Ukraine • May 19, 04:10 PM • 4015 views
Russians attacked a 79-year-old woman with a drone in Kherson

In the Dnipro district of Kherson, a 79-year-old woman was hospitalized following a drone attack. Additionally, a wounded girl died in the city, and a man was injured.

Society • May 17, 01:46 PM • 4655 views
Russian attacks on Kherson on May 16 and 17: a 63-year-old man wounded, a 22-year-old woman has died

A man was wounded due to a drone attack in Kherson. A 22-year-old woman, who was wounded during yesterday's shelling of the city center, has died in the hospital.

Society • May 17, 07:21 AM • 13652 views
Suspected by the SBU of kidnapping children from Kherson – Yana Lantratova becomes Russia's new ombudsman

Yana Lantratova has replaced Tatyana Moskalkova as the Russian Ombudsman. The SBU suspects the new official of kidnapping Ukrainian children from Kherson.

News of the World • May 14, 06:13 PM • 4559 views
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The Russian Federation again demands the surrender of Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, and Donbas — why the Kremlin has resorted to ultimatums

The Kremlin's demands for the withdrawal of the Armed Forces of Ukraine from four regions are a form of tactical pressure on the US. A stable front and strikes deep into the Russian Federation remain Kyiv's main trump cards, says expert Volodymyr Fesenko.

War in Ukraine • May 14, 12:02 PM • 40094 views
In Kyiv, 5 victims of the Russian attack; in Kherson, the UN mission is under fire – Zelenskyy promises a "just response"Photo

Five people were killed in Kyiv, and in Kherson, Russian drones twice attacked a UN vehicle. 180 objects were damaged, and rescue operations continue under the rubble.

War in Ukraine • May 14, 10:07 AM • 3863 views
Russian artillery is failing due to a critical shortage of spare parts - ATESH

Due to a shortage of spare parts, Russian artillery in the Kherson region is breaking down during combat. This limits fire support for the infantry and leads to an increase in casualties.

War in Ukraine • May 9, 02:31 AM • 5319 views
Russians attacked the railway in the Mykolaiv region; there are damages and train delays

The enemy damaged a locomotive and two carriages in the Mykolaiv region; no casualties were reported. Trains to Lozova and Kherson departed with delays due to equipment replacement.

Society • May 7, 01:22 PM • 6905 views
Russians attack supermarket in Kherson with drone, four people wounded

In the Dnipro district of Kherson, the occupiers struck a supermarket with a drone. Four people sustained moderate injuries and are currently in the hospital.

War in Ukraine • May 2, 05:41 PM • 5854 views
Russians strike Kharkiv with drones again on May 2 – civilians wounded

The enemy attacked three districts of Kharkiv with drones, causing new destruction. Two civilian residents in the Kholodnohirskyi district sustained injuries.

Society • May 2, 12:34 PM • 4429 views
Russians hit a shuttle bus in Kherson with a drone for the second time on May 2, driver woundedPhoto

Around 10:40 AM, an enemy drone attacked a bus in the city's Central District. The injured driver is in the hospital receiving medical care.

Society • May 2, 10:11 AM • 7319 views
Russia attacked a shuttle bus in Kherson with a drone – two people killed, seven woundedPhoto

On the morning of May 2, the occupiers struck a shuttle bus in Kherson with a drone, killing two people. Seven more people were injured and hospitalized.

Society • May 2, 05:59 AM • 10861 views
Enemy attacks Kherson with drone – 49-year-old man wounded

A 49-year-old man was hospitalized in Kherson due to an explosive drop from a drone. He sustained a concussion and shrapnel wounds to the head during the night attack.

War in Ukraine • May 1, 04:03 AM • 4191 views
Enemy remotely mined the area near a school in Kherson - Mayor

Anti-personnel mines of the 'Pryanyk' (Gingerbread) type were discovered on Shenheliia Street near the school. Residents are asked to avoid the area due to the likely expansion of the mining zone.

Society • April 26, 03:29 PM • 14969 views
Partial power outage in Kherson after enemy attacks - CMA

In Kherson, Central and Korybelnyi districts de-energized due to shelling. Specialists are assessing damage, invincibility points operating for residents.

War in Ukraine • April 25, 01:26 PM • 3199 views
There might be good news - Budanov confirmed the possibility of a new exchange in the coming days

Ukraine has received a new list for the exchange of prisoners of war. The process is currently being slowed down by legal obstacles from Russia, but news will be available soon.

Society • April 23, 10:57 AM • 3773 views
Russian Airborne Forces officer handed over data on Russian troop positions in Kherson region - ATESH

An officer of the 247th regiment provided ATESH with data on the location of units and UAV operators. The information about the enemy has already been received by the Ukrainian Defense Forces.

War in Ukraine • April 23, 04:58 AM • 3718 views
In Kherson, two people were injured and hospitalized due to overnight Russian drone attacks

Russian drones attacked the Central and Korabelny districts of the city. A 63-year-old man and a 71-year-old woman sustained concussions.

War in Ukraine • April 23, 04:10 AM • 3600 views
Zelenskyy held a meeting on winter preparations - a number of regions are behind schedule

The President set a deadline for winter preparations by September 1. A number of regions and Kyiv are behind schedule in creating backup energy sources.

Society • April 20, 02:03 PM • 4864 views
Over the past day, Russians shelled Donetsk region 15 times – there are wounded, 174 people evacuated – OVA

The occupiers attacked Kramatorsk and Bakhmut districts, damaging houses and infrastructure. 174 people, including 56 children, were evacuated from the front line.

War in Ukraine • April 19, 08:22 AM • 5395 views
The State Emergency Service showed footage after a Russian drone strike on a car in KhersonVideo

In Kherson, a Russian drone hit a car, killing the driver. Two more people were injured, and rescuers unblocked the body.

Society • April 19, 07:26 AM • 4298 views
Russia struck a car in Kherson: a 56-year-old man died, another injured in hospital

In the morning, occupiers shelled a civilian car in the Central district of Kherson. One man died on the spot, another injured person was hospitalized.

War in Ukraine • April 19, 07:13 AM • 3493 views
After a massive night attack, Russia continues strikes, the number of victims is growing - what is knownPhotoVideo

In Kyiv, Dnipro, and Odesa, the number of victims increased after the night shelling. The enemy continues to attack Kharkiv, Kherson, Mykolaiv, Sumy, Donetsk region and Zaporizhzhia, there are new casualties.

War in Ukraine • April 16, 10:59 AM • 19066 views
"Director" of Crimean museum suspected of stealing almost 11,000 exhibits from Kherson - Prosecutor General

According to the investigation, the so-called director of the Tavrida Museum personally selected and packed the collection of the Kherson Art Museum. He faces up to 12 years in prison.

Culture • April 15, 07:11 AM • 6590 views
Russians attacked a polyclinic in Kherson - four medics wounded

The occupiers struck a medical facility with a drone on the morning of April 14. Four employees were injured, and the polyclinic building was significantly damaged.

War in Ukraine • April 14, 10:38 AM • 2761 views
Russian drone attacked an ambulance crew in Kherson - two medics wounded

In the Dnipro district of Kherson, an enemy FPV drone hit an emergency medical vehicle. A paramedic and a medical technician sustained concussions.

Society • April 13, 08:35 PM • 5072 views
120 battles took place at the front in 24 hours - where the enemy attacked most activelyPhoto

The General Staff recorded 2299 ceasefire violations and 120 combat engagements. The occupiers massively used drones, and the Armed Forces of Ukraine eliminated 1070 invaders.

Society • April 12, 08:15 AM • 5132 views
Pokrovsk, Kupyansk, Starokostiantyniv and more: Zelenskyy awarded a number of "Hero City of Ukraine" honors

The President awarded cities in Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, Kharkiv, and other regions for their resilience. In total, 26 Ukrainian cities now hold this honorary status.

Society • April 9, 05:58 PM • 8318 views