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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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An 18-year-old schoolboy, a resident of Omsk, is detained in Russia on suspicion of “high treason”

The FSB arrested an 11th grader in Omsk for administering “Ukrainian telegram channels”. The search revealed evidence of money transfers to the accounts of Ukrainian defenders.

News of the World • October 18, 02:03 PM • 16455 views
In Kherson, Russians attacked utility workers with a drone: five men were injured

Russian troops dropped explosives from a UAV on utility workers in Kherson. Five men sustained explosive injuries and wounds and were taken to the hospital.

War in Ukraine • October 18, 12:52 PM • 17342 views
Russians strike in Kherson region: village headman injured

A 60-year-old man was wounded in the village of Mykilske in Kherson region as a result of Russian shelling. The victim was taken to hospital with an explosive injury and a forearm wound.

Society • October 18, 10:28 AM • 16291 views
The occupiers clearly see what they are attacking: Kherson RMA on the attack on ambulance in Stanislav

Russian troops attacked an ambulance with a drone in Stanislav, Kherson region. The occupiers clearly saw that they were attacking medical transport, and this is not the first such case.

War in Ukraine • October 18, 10:21 AM • 15891 views
Russians attack an ambulance in Kherson region

Occupants dropped explosives from a UAV on an ambulance in Stanislav. Medical workers were not injured, but the vehicle was damaged. Russians shelled 12 localities in the region over the last day.

War in Ukraine • October 18, 08:50 AM • 15838 views
In Kherson region, Russians hit a coffee shop and a shopping center: three wounded overnight

Over the past 24 hours, Russian troops attacked 12 settlements in Kherson region, hitting a coffee shop and a shopping center. Three people were injured in the attacks, and residential buildings and infrastructure were damaged.

War in Ukraine • October 18, 06:09 AM • 13839 views
Russia attacks Ukraine with 135 drones: 80 shot down, about 10 flying in central regions

Russia attacked Ukraine with 135 drones, of which 80 were shot down by air defense forces. Up to 10 drones are still in the airspace of central Ukraine, 44 have been lost, and 2 flew to Belarus.

War in Ukraine • October 18, 05:51 AM • 25146 views
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 • 15748 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 • 13572 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 • 16312 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 • 20883 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 • 115945 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 • 12968 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 • 12169 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 • 10800 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 • 12458 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 • 12462 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 • 12217 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 • 63256 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 • 15932 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 • 17808 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 • 15949 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 • 11990 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 • 15556 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 • 16162 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 • 16660 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 • 15756 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 • 104986 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 • 49593 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 • 16547 views