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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 army attacked power facilities in five regions: what is known

Russian attacks damaged power facilities in Donetsk, Kirovohrad, Mykolaiv, Sumy and Kharkiv regions. There were blackouts, but most of the damage has been repaired.

War in Ukraine • October 17, 09:14 AM • 15713 views
Russian army hits a high-rise building in Kherson: 69-year-old woman wounded

Russian troops shelled Kherson, hitting a high-rise building. A 69-year-old woman was injured on the balcony - blast trauma and shrapnel wounds to her arm and abdomen. She was hospitalized.

War in Ukraine • October 17, 08:10 AM • 13539 views
Russians shelled 20 settlements in Kherson region overnight: 6 wounded

Over the past 24 hours, Russian troops attacked 20 settlements in Kherson region, damaging residential buildings and infrastructure. Six people were injured as a result of the shelling.

War in Ukraine • October 17, 06:48 AM • 16303 views
Russian troops shell Bilozerka: two women wounded

Around 17:00 on October 16, Russian troops attacked Bilozerka in Kherson region. As a result of the shelling of residential buildings, two women aged 59 and 60 were wounded, one of them was hospitalized.

Society • October 16, 03:05 PM • 20848 views
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The Prosecutor General's Office spoke about the identification, evaluation and search for art objects stolen by the occupiers from the Kherson Regional Art Museum

The Prosecutor General's Office is investigating the theft of 10680 exhibits from the Kherson Art Museum during the occupation. 130 items have been identified in Crimea, damage assessment and an international search is underway.

War in Ukraine • October 16, 01:33 PM • 115887 views
Power outages reported in Kherson again

Power outages occurred in part of the Dniprovsky district of Kherson. According to preliminary data, the cause was enemy shelling, said Roman Mrochko, head of the Kherson CMA.

Society • October 16, 12:59 PM • 12950 views
Russian troops attack Zmiivka: 56-year-old woman wounded

A 56-year-old woman was wounded in Zmiivka, Kherson region, as a result of an attack by Russian troops from a UAV. The victim sustained an explosive injury, concussion and leg wound, and was treated at the scene.

War in Ukraine • October 16, 11:26 AM • 12163 views
Kherson has already begun to receive electricity, and Mykolaiv region has also started to receive it

Kherson has started restoring power supply, and soon the whole city will have electricity. As of 10:15 a.m., 155,000 consumers in Mykolaiv region were without power, while 117,000 have been reconnected.

Society • October 16, 09:40 AM • 10773 views
Russian troops attacked Kherson in the morning, one wounded

A 56-year-old man was injured in the Dniprovsky district of Kherson as a result of Russian shelling. He went to the hospital on his own with an explosive injury and concussion, he was hospitalized in moderate condition.

War in Ukraine • October 16, 08:40 AM • 12450 views
Power outages in Mykolaiv and Kherson caused by technological disruptions on the line in Mykolaiv region - Ministry of Energy

Due to technological disruptions on the line, consumers in Mykolaiv, Kherson and partially in the regions were cut off. Power companies are working to restore supply, and electricity imports are expected from 5 countries.

Society • October 16, 07:43 AM • 12446 views
Power company promises to restore electricity in Kherson in a few hours - RMA

In the neighboring region, power grids supplying Kherson and part of the region are being repaired. Power engineers promise to restore power to the city within a few hours.

Society • October 16, 06:49 AM • 12189 views
Power outage in Kherson, parts of Mykolaiv also report power outages

In Kherson, the power supply was completely cut off, the reasons are being investigated. Some districts of Mykolaiv are also reported to be without power.

Society • October 16, 05:35 AM • 63217 views
Invaders shelled Kherson region: 6 wounded, infrastructure damaged

The enemy attacked 15 settlements of Kherson region, including Kherson. Critical infrastructure, an educational institution, residential buildings and cars were damaged, and 6 people were injured.

Society • October 16, 05:12 AM • 15916 views
In Kherson, citizens warned about remote mining of territories by Russians: where it can be dangerous

Russian troops are increasingly resorting to remote mining in the Kherson region. Several cases of mine scattering were recorded in the coastal zone of Kherson and on the roads between settlements.

Society • October 15, 05:41 PM • 17788 views
Russian troops attack Komyshany: 56-year-old man wounded

A 56-year-old man was injured as a result of Russian shelling in Komyshany, Kherson region. The victim sustained blast trauma, contusion and shrapnel wounds and was hospitalized.

Society • October 15, 03:28 PM • 15943 views
Explosions heard in Kherson - media

Explosions are reported in Kherson. The air force spotted enemy tactical aircraft in the northeast, while city and regional authorities did not comment on the situation.

War in Ukraine • October 15, 12:10 PM • 11963 views
Russian army attacks Kherson suburb with drone: 18-year-old boy wounded

Russian troops attacked Antonivka, Kherson region, with a drone, wounding an 18-year-old boy. The victim sustained an explosive injury and a shin injury, and sought medical attention on his own.

War in Ukraine • October 15, 10:50 AM • 15535 views
Russians attack a civilian car with a drone in Kherson: there is an injured

In the Dniprovsky district of Kherson, Russian occupants dropped explosives from a drone on a civilian car. A 76-year-old woman sustained explosive trauma and contusion, she was provided with medical care on the spot.

War in Ukraine • October 15, 08:22 AM • 16128 views
Russian army strikes Beryslav in Kherson region with drones in the morning: there are victims

In the morning, two local residents were injured in Beryslav, Kherson region, as a result of a Russian drone attack. Over the past day, 4 people died and 6 were injured in the region due to enemy shelling.

War in Ukraine • October 15, 06:10 AM • 16641 views
Terrorists shelled Kherson region: 4 killed, 6 wounded

Enemy troops attacked numerous settlements in the Kherson region. 23 private houses, infrastructure facilities and cars were damaged, and a gas pipeline was destroyed.

Society • October 15, 05:08 AM • 15722 views
Missile alert declared in three regions of Ukraine

A missile threat has been declared in Mykolaiv, Kherson and Dnipro regions. The Ukrainian Air Force reports an air alert in these regions.

War in Ukraine • October 15, 02:10 AM • 104966 views
Two women were injured as a result of shelling of Kherson by occupants

In Kherson, two women were injured by shelling by the occupation forces. A 42-year-old woman sustained an explosive injury, and a 31-year-old woman sustained a mine-blast injury, both were taken to the hospital.

War in Ukraine • October 14, 07:33 PM • 49568 views
Russian army attacks Kherson: two elderly women are killed

Russian occupants shelled a residential building in the Dniprovsky district of Kherson. The attack killed two elderly women who were in the house during the shelling.

War in Ukraine • October 14, 05:25 PM • 16515 views
Occupants attacked Kherson region with a drone: 32-year-old man suffered blast injury and contusion

In Kherson region, the occupiers dropped explosives from a drone on Stanislav. The 32-year-old man sustained blast injuries and concussion and was taken to the hospital.

War in Ukraine • October 14, 03:23 PM • 14414 views
In Ukraine, the night passed without "shaheds" for the first time in the last 48 days - PS

The Air Force reported that there were no attacks by the Shaheda at night. However, enemy aircraft activity and shelling of Sumy region with guided aerial bombs were recorded.

War in Ukraine • October 14, 08:25 AM • 14393 views
Russian shelling and bad weather caused power outages in five regions of Ukraine

Due to Russian shelling and weather conditions, there are problems with electricity supply in Donetsk, Sumy, Kherson, Dnipro and Kharkiv regions. The power system remains balanced, but the Ministry of Energy is calling for energy savings.

Society • October 14, 08:03 AM • 14935 views
Up to 10 “hits”: Russian troops launched a massive attack on Kherson at night, enemy hit the post office

At night, Russian troops launched a massive attack on the northern part of Kherson. Up to 10 “hits” were recorded, the post office was damaged, and 2 cars burned.

War in Ukraine • October 14, 05:55 AM • 14857 views
Kherson region is under attack: 1 killed, 4 wounded

Enemy troops shelled several settlements in the Kherson region. The attacks damaged residential buildings and infrastructure, killing one person and injuring four others.

Society • October 14, 05:01 AM • 22578 views
In Kherson region, occupants killed a man by dropping explosives from a drone

A 34-year-old man was killed by an explosion of an occupier drone on the road between Novodmitrivka and Kizomys in Kherson region. The victim was seriously injured and died on the spot, despite the efforts of medics.

Society • October 13, 06:15 PM • 33645 views
Three people wounded in Kherson region due to Russian shelling

Three people were wounded in Russian attacks on the Kherson region on October 12. The enemy shelled several settlements, damaging critical infrastructure, residential buildings, and a cell tower.

Society • October 13, 06:01 AM • 51156 views