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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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Is a woman a trophy? The Third Assault Brigade's advertisement caused outrage in social media

The “I Love the Third Assault” posters featuring women have caused controversy on social media. Some users consider the advertisement sexist, while others point to its effectiveness for the target audience.

Society • October 12, 02:19 PM • 52363 views
Power supply facility in Kherson community is de-energized due to Russian shelling: power outages are possible

A power supply facility in Kherson region was de-energized due to Russian shelling. There may be power outages in the villages of Textile, Zelenivka and part of the Tavriyskiy district of Kherson.

Society • October 12, 10:40 AM • 55580 views
Warehouses burned in Kherson due to enemy attack

In Kherson, warehouses caught fire due to Russian shelling. Rescuers were forced to interrupt firefighting due to constant attacks. Over the past day, the occupiers shelled 22 settlements in the region, injuring 4 people.

War in Ukraine • October 12, 08:10 AM • 20887 views
24 out of 28 “Shaheeds” were shot down in the sky over Ukraine at night, two more drones were lost

The Ukrainian Air Force repelled an attack by Russian drones on the night of October 12. Of the 28 Shahed-type strike UAVs launched, 24 were destroyed and two more were lost to electronic warfare.

War in Ukraine • October 12, 06:57 AM • 21159 views
Russians hit a medical facility in Kherson region, 4 wounded due to Russian attacks

Russian troops shelled 22 settlements in Kherson region, injuring 4 people. A medical facility, administrative building, residential buildings and infrastructure were damaged. The air defense system shot down one enemy drone.

War in Ukraine • October 12, 06:49 AM • 19484 views
Explosions heard in Kherson - media

The sounds of explosions have been reported in Kherson. The city and regional authorities have not yet provided any comments on the situation.

War in Ukraine • October 11, 04:21 PM • 14995 views
Russian troops attack Kherson region: two wounded

Two people were injured in a Russian attack on Kherson and its suburbs. A 50-year-old man was wounded in Dniprovsky district, and a 63-year-old woman was injured in Komyshany.

Society • October 11, 03:19 PM • 16768 views
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Almost 35 thousand exhibits stolen by Russia from six museums in five de-occupied regions of Ukraine

From 6 museums in 5 de-occupied regions of Ukraine, 34,872 museum objects from the state part of the Museum Fund were stolen. The return of cultural property may take years, the Ministry of Culture said.

War in Ukraine • October 11, 01:16 PM • 177761 views
Russians attacked Kherson suburbs with a drone in the afternoon, one wounded

Russian troops launched a drone attack on Antonivka, a suburb of Kherson. A 51-year-old man was injured when explosives were dropped from the drone and taken to the hospital with injuries.

War in Ukraine • October 11, 11:58 AM • 11686 views
Curfew to be extended in Kherson region from October 15: how long will it last

Starting October 15, the curfew in Kherson region will last from 20:00 to 06:00. This decision is related to the reduction of daylight hours and public safety.

Society • October 11, 09:29 AM • 15942 views
1 person was killed and almost 40 residential buildings were damaged in Donetsk region as a result of Russian armed forces strikes

Russian shelling in Donetsk region resulted in 1 death and 4 injuries. Seventy-one civilian objects were damaged, including 37 residential buildings in different districts of the region.

Society • October 11, 08:15 AM • 13046 views
In Kherson region, Russians hit a critical infrastructure facility, three people were injured in the last day

In the Kherson region, the occupiers shelled 14 settlements, hitting a critical infrastructure facility. The attacks damaged houses and vehicles and injured three people.

War in Ukraine • October 11, 07:40 AM • 15325 views
Russians deploy 50 thousand troops to Kursk region - Syrsky

Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Syrsky announced that Russia had deployed 50,000 troops to the Kursk region. This has weakened Russian positions on other frontlines, making it easier for Ukraine to defend itself.

War in Ukraine • October 11, 05:38 AM • 19073 views
A utility worker explodes on explosives while repairing roads in Kherson region

In Kherson region, a 59-year-old utility worker was hit by a Russian explosive while repairing a road in Davydovyi Brod. The man sustained blast injuries and contusion and was treated at the scene.

Society • October 10, 03:20 PM • 25118 views
SBU uncovers two more mobilization evasion schemes: among detainees are TCC employees from Kherson region

In Kyiv and Kherson, 6 people were detained for helping to evade the draft. Among the detainees are lawyers, TCC officials, and an employee of the ASC, and they face up to 10 years in prison.

War in Ukraine • October 10, 01:29 PM • 14866 views
Russian army shells Kherson: part of the city is without electricity

Part of Kherson was left without electricity as a result of the enemy strike. Power engineers are assessing the extent of the damage.

War in Ukraine • October 10, 12:50 PM • 12785 views
Georgia's PM says his party's scandalous campaigning “exposed the truth” about Ukraine: Ukraine's Foreign Ministry and the Presidential Administration respond

The Georgian Prime Minister said that election banners with ruins in Ukraine “exposed the truth”. Ukraine's Foreign Ministry condemned the statement as unfriendly, calling it an attempt to drag Ukraine into Georgia's internal political processes.

Politics • October 10, 12:07 PM • 14181 views
Russia attacked Ukraine with 8 missiles and 62 attack drones, shooting down 41 enemy drones

On the night of October 10, 2024, Russia attacked Ukraine with missiles and drones. The Ukrainian Defense Forces shot down 41 enemy UAVs and continue to counter the attack, there are damages.

War in Ukraine • October 10, 08:24 AM • 14941 views
Kherson attacked by Russia in the morning: one wounded

In the morning, Russian troops attacked Kherson. As a result of the shelling, a 56-year-old man sustained an explosive injury and a shrapnel wound to his leg, and was taken to hospital.

War in Ukraine • October 10, 07:51 AM • 11897 views
Kherson under enemy fire - RMA

An air raid alert has been declared in Kherson due to enemy shelling. Local residents are urgently urged to take shelter to ensure safety.

War in Ukraine • October 10, 07:00 AM • 11132 views
Russian troops shelled a post office in the center of Kherson at night

At night, Russian troops attacked a post office in the center of Kherson. The building was damaged, windows were smashed, the roof and fence were destroyed, and official vehicles were damaged, but there were no casualties.

War in Ukraine • October 10, 06:54 AM • 10788 views
“Shahed” downed in Kherson region, 1 killed and 10 wounded due to Russian attacks

Occupants attacked 16 settlements in Kherson region, damaging civilian objects. The shelling killed 1 person and injured 10. Ukrainian air defense shot down one enemy drone.

War in Ukraine • October 10, 06:00 AM • 14482 views
Participants of the Ukraine-Southeast Europe Summit support the Peace Formula: text of the declaration

The participants of the summit in Croatia reaffirmed their support for the Ukrainian peace formula and called for increased assistance to Ukraine. The declaration condemns Russian aggression and reaffirms Ukraine's territorial integrity.

War in Ukraine • October 10, 05:55 AM • 23389 views
Up to 23°C and mostly no precipitation: weather forecast for today

Warm weather without precipitation is expected in Ukraine on October 10, except for Crimea and Kherson region. The temperature will be 18-23° during the day, 7-12° at night, southeast wind of 5-10 m/s, gusts up to 15-20 m/s in the west.

Society • October 10, 05:19 AM • 24581 views
Explosions occurred in Kryvyi Rih after warning of enemy UAVs

Explosions occurred in Kryvyi Rih. Earlier, the Air Force warned of groups of enemy strike UAVs moving from Kherson region toward the city.

Society • October 10, 04:07 AM • 31982 views
Missile alert announced for Kherson region

The Air Force of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reported a missile threat in Kherson region. The population has been warned of the threat of missile attacks and the need to take precautions.

War in Ukraine • October 10, 03:53 AM • 26642 views
A man will be tried in Kherson for participating in illegal elections of the occupiers

The prosecutor's office sent to court a case against a local resident who participated in the illegal elections for United russia. The defendant received a “deputy mandate” and ran for the position of “head of a municipal district.

Politics • October 10, 12:57 AM • 104477 views
Explosions occurred in Kherson

Explosions are reported in Kherson. Earlier, the Ukrainian Air Force warned of the presence of enemy drones in the Kherson region.

Society • October 9, 07:07 PM • 27363 views
Smelyansky says that Ukrposhta has delivered more than 20 thousand summonses

“Ukrposhta has delivered more than 20,000 calls for service to persons liable for military service. CEO Ihor Smelyansky said that the calls are still being delivered today, each of them is numbered and protected.

Society • October 9, 04:25 PM • 18088 views
Occupants dropped explosives from a drone near a bus in Kherson: what is known

The Russian army dropped explosives from a drone near a bus stop in the Dniprovsky district of Kherson. The windshield of the bus was damaged, information about the victims is being clarified.

War in Ukraine • October 9, 01:36 PM • 11912 views