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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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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 • 11902 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 • 11136 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 • 10795 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 • 14490 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 • 23404 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 • 24601 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 • 32006 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 • 26652 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 • 104527 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 • 27377 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 • 18098 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 • 11921 views
Russian troops attack a resident of Kherson suburb with a drone

In Kindiytsia, a suburb of Kherson, occupation forces dropped explosives from a drone on a 58-year-old woman. The victim was taken to the hospital with explosive trauma and injuries.

War in Ukraine • October 9, 12:55 PM • 11719 views
Russian drone kills an elderly man in Kherson

An elderly man riding a bicycle was killed in Kherson as a result of a Russian drone attack. The occupiers dropped explosives on a civilian, continuing their terror against the city's civilian population.

War in Ukraine • October 9, 10:05 AM • 12699 views
Man injured in Kherson due to Russian shelling

A 51-year-old local resident was injured as a result of Russian shelling of the Dniprovsky district of Kherson. The man sustained blast trauma and contusion, went to the hospital on his own and was hospitalized.

War in Ukraine • October 9, 06:38 AM • 12422 views
One killed and 16 wounded in Kherson region due to Russian attacks

Occupants shelled 23 settlements of Kherson region. Educational and medical institutions, a library, residential buildings, and equipment were damaged. As a result of the attacks, 1 person was killed and 16 were wounded.

War in Ukraine • October 9, 06:00 AM • 16683 views
Shelling of a geriatric center in Kherson region: two medical workers injured

Enemy troops shelled a geriatric center in the village of Stepanivka, Kherson district. Two medical workers were injured as a result of the artillery strike, and the prosecutor's office launched an investigation.

War in Ukraine • October 9, 05:01 AM • 18525 views
Collaborators on the TOT in Kherson region quit due to non-payment of salaries

In the occupied Kherson region, collaborators are resigning en masse due to lack of salaries. The leadership of the occupation administration is allegedly misappropriating budget funds by promising payments that are not received.

War in Ukraine • October 9, 03:22 AM • 110598 views
Threat of drone mining has increased in Kherson region: enemy disguises mines

The occupiers are using drones to drop camouflaged “petal” mines in crowded places in Kherson region. There have been cases of mines being disguised as garbage or leaves to make detection more difficult.

Society • October 8, 08:54 PM • 16500 views
This year, Russians have significantly increased the intensity of shelling of Ukraine's energy infrastructure - Ministry of Energy

In 2024, Russia used more than 1,000 munitions against Ukraine's energy facilities. The loss of energy capacity exceeds 9 GW, which is equivalent to the electricity supply of four EU countries.

War in Ukraine • October 8, 05:10 PM • 35347 views
Russians attack Kherson region: 58-year-old man wounded

A 58-year-old man was wounded in Kherson region as a result of a Russian drone attack. The victim sustained an explosive injury, a shrapnel wound to his left leg and a fracture to his right leg, and was taken to the hospital.

Society • October 8, 04:08 PM • 15470 views
Russian military dropped explosives on bus in Kherson

Occupants dropped explosives on public transportation in Kherson, damaging a bus of the 5th route. The passenger and the driver were not injured, but the roof of the bus was punctured and the side window was smashed.

War in Ukraine • October 8, 01:30 PM • 12259 views
Russians attack Beryslav: a 63-year-old man is wounded

A 63-year-old local resident was wounded in Beryslav as a result of a Russian drone attack. The victim sustained an explosive injury and a shrapnel wound to his leg and was taken to the hospital.

Society • October 8, 11:05 AM • 14799 views
Air strike on Kherson on October 7: number of wounded increased to 22

A Russian air strike on Kherson on October 7 injured 22 people, including two children. The strikes targeted the Tavriyskiy district and the Central district of the city, and 4 UAVs were used.

Society • October 8, 10:59 AM • 12852 views
Russian attack on Kherson suburb: one killed, 5 wounded

Russian troops attacked Antonivka, a suburb of Kherson. The shelling killed one person, five others were injured with varying degrees of severity and taken to the hospital.

War in Ukraine • October 8, 10:17 AM • 11654 views
Russian army shells a shop in Kherson suburb: there are injured

Several people were injured in an artillery strike on a store in Antonivka. A 48-year-old man was seriously injured, and a 51-year-old woman was hit by a drone attack.

War in Ukraine • October 8, 09:13 AM • 11898 views
Shelling in Kherson region: 1 person killed, 24 others wounded, including 4 children

Enemy troops shelled several settlements in the Kherson region. As a result of the attacks, 1 person was killed, 24 were wounded (including 4 children), and residential buildings and infrastructure were damaged.

Society • October 8, 05:13 AM • 15340 views
Zelensky promoted Drapatyi to the rank of major general

The President of Ukraine has signed a decree promoting Mykhailo Drapatyi, Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, to the rank of Major General. Drapatyi is also the commander of the Kharkiv operational and tactical group of troops.

War in Ukraine • October 7, 05:53 PM • 39279 views
Russian troops remotely scatter anti-personnel mines in Kherson - MBA

In the Dniprovsky district of Kherson, cases of remote mining by Russian troops were recorded. The enemy is scattering dangerous “petal” anti-personnel mines on the roads, which cannot be approached.

Society • October 7, 04:45 PM • 16302 views
Family of a Ukrainian Navy officer evacuated from occupied Crimea under the nose of the Russian FSB

The special intelligence unit “Angels” rescued the family of a Ukrainian Navy officer from Crimea after they were detained by the FSB. The operation was conducted secretly on the order of the Navy Commander, and 4 people were evacuated.

War in Ukraine • October 7, 02:43 PM • 16697 views