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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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Number of injured in Russian airstrike on Kherson increases to 18

A morning air strike on Kherson injured 18 people, including two children. Russian troops dropped four guided bombs on the city, hitting a school and residential buildings.

War in Ukraine • October 7, 11:04 AM • 13214 views
Russian air strike on Kherson: 13 wounded reported already

As a result of an enemy air strike on the central district of Kherson, 13 people were injured. An educational institution and residential buildings were damaged. Information about the consequences of the attack is being clarified.

War in Ukraine • October 7, 09:17 AM • 13561 views
The enemy struck Kherson with 4 multiple rocket launchers: eight people were injured, two of them children

Russian troops launch an air strike on Kherson, using 4 UAVs. The attack injured 8 people, including two children aged 3 and 5. The strikes hit the coastal and northern parts of the city.

War in Ukraine • October 7, 08:49 AM • 13018 views
Kherson was attacked by Russia at night: a woman was killed and another wounded

At night, the occupants attacked a residential building in the Dniprovsky district of Kherson. A 61-year-old woman was killed in the yard of her house, and an 82-year-old woman suffered from explosive trauma and injuries.

War in Ukraine • October 7, 07:25 AM • 13559 views
Russian army shells 15 settlements in Kherson region in 24 hours: five wounded, critical infrastructure damaged

Russian troops attacked 15 settlements in the Kherson region. As a result of the shelling, 5 people were wounded, a multi-storey building, 25 private houses and infrastructure facilities were damaged.

War in Ukraine • October 7, 05:49 AM • 13808 views
Russian attack on Kherson: 61-year-old man wounded

Russian troops attacked the Dniprovsky district of Kherson, wounding a 61-year-old man. The intensity of shelling in the Kherson region has increased, with 20 people, including medics, injured in two days.

War in Ukraine • October 6, 01:37 PM • 18275 views
Intensity of shelling in Kherson region increased - RMA

The number of attacks with drones and other weapons has increased in Kherson region. In two days, 20 people were injured, including medics and ambulance drivers, and one person was killed.

Society • October 6, 01:30 PM • 18589 views
A cargo ship is damaged, civilian infrastructure is damaged: Russian Armed Forces attacked Odesa region with “shaheds” and ballistic missiles

Russian troops attacked Odesa with drones and ballistic missiles. A dry cargo ship, warehouses and trucks were damaged, fires broke out, and one person was injured.

War in Ukraine • October 6, 07:56 AM • 19537 views
One person was killed and 15 others wounded in Kherson region as a result of shelling - RMA

Russian troops shelled a number of settlements in the Kherson region. The strikes killed one person, injured 15, and damaged residential buildings and infrastructure.

Society • October 6, 07:33 AM • 20907 views
Enemy drone attacks an ambulance in Kherson region: two more employees need medical assistance

Four ambulance workers were injured as a result of a Russian drone attack in Kherson region. Two were seriously injured, while two others suffered blast injuries and moderate contusions.

Society • October 5, 06:56 PM • 26961 views
In Kherson suburb Russians attack a man in a car with a drone, strike again at a bus

A 59-year-old man was injured in a drone explosion in Antonivka. Occupants again attacked bus #17 in the suburbs of Kherson, damaging the windows, no passengers were injured.

War in Ukraine • October 5, 04:17 PM • 19496 views
Russian drone attack in Kherson region: woman and ambulance driver wounded

A 49-year-old woman and a 60-year-old ambulance driver were injured in Velentenske, Kherson region, as a result of a Russian drone attack. Both victims were seriously injured and hospitalized.

War in Ukraine • October 5, 03:58 PM • 18738 views
Death of Hryb's 186th battalion commander: internal investigation underway

The 123rd Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces is conducting an internal investigation into the death of the commander of the 186th Battalion, Ihor Hryb. The journalist reported that the commander committed suicide after the battalion retreated from Vuhledar.

War in Ukraine • October 5, 12:41 PM • 31938 views
Explosions occurred in Kherson - media

Explosions occurred in the city of Kherson. The city and regional authorities have not yet provided any comments on these incidents.

War in Ukraine • October 5, 11:45 AM • 21599 views
Russian army attacks civilians with a drone in Kherson: three wounded

In the Dniprovsky district of Kherson, the occupiers attacked civilians from a drone. Three people were injured - a 55-year-old man and two women aged 65 and 70, who sustained explosive injuries and shrapnel wounds.

War in Ukraine • October 5, 11:09 AM • 20008 views
Russian attacks leave two dead and six wounded in Kherson region

On October 4, two people were killed and six wounded as a result of Russian shelling and air strikes in Kherson region. 17 private houses, an agricultural enterprise, a gas distribution station and other facilities were damaged.

Society • October 5, 05:48 AM • 17708 views
Man wounded in Kherson region as a result of enemy shelling of village

Russian troops shelled the village of Poniativka in the Kherson region. As a result of a mortar attack, a 38-year-old man sustained an explosive injury, he is being treated.

War in Ukraine • October 4, 01:01 PM • 12512 views
Russian troops kill 75-year-old woman in Kherson with drone strike

The occupiers attacked the Dniprovsky district of Kherson from a drone. The attack killed a 75-year-old local resident who was fatally wounded.

Society • October 4, 12:00 PM • 14048 views
2093 cultural institutions in Ukraine have been damaged or destroyed due to the war

In September 2024, the number of damaged cultural institutions in Ukraine increased by 49. Clubs, libraries, and art education institutions in the eastern and southern regions were most affected.

War in Ukraine • October 4, 08:48 AM • 21157 views
A person was killed and wounded in Kherson region as a result of a night attack by Russian Federation

A man born in 1995 died as a result of a nighttime artillery shelling of Bilozerka in Kherson region. Two people were injured and hospitalized with explosive injuries and concussions.

War in Ukraine • October 4, 07:49 AM • 19730 views
9 out of 19 “Shaheds” were shot down over Ukraine at night. Enemy attacks critical infrastructure facilities

The Ukrainian Air Force reported shooting down 9 out of 19 Russian Shahed attack drones over Ukraine at night. Another 7 enemy drones were lost locally, probably due to electronic warfare.

War in Ukraine • October 4, 06:25 AM • 16321 views
Two “Shaheds” downed in Kherson region overnight, 1 killed, 4 wounded due to Russian attacks

Occupants shelled 14 settlements in Kherson region, damaging critical infrastructure and residential areas. Ukrainian air defense shot down 2 enemy Shahed drones over the region.

War in Ukraine • October 4, 05:23 AM • 15010 views
UN Secretary General's reports are important documentary evidence of large-scale human rights violations by Russia - Foreign Ministry

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine welcomes the first annual report of the UN Secretary-General on human rights violations in the occupied territories. The report documents numerous cases of torture, violence and other violations by the Russian Federation.

War in Ukraine • October 3, 05:53 PM • 22551 views
Russian drone attacks a man in Kherson region: doctors treat the wounded

A 41-year-old man was wounded in Kherson region as a result of a Russian drone attack. The victim sustained explosive and craniocerebral injuries, contusion and head wounds.

War in Ukraine • October 3, 05:26 PM • 22960 views
More than 1160 cultural heritage sites have been damaged in Ukraine due to the aggression of

According to the Ministry of Culture, 1,169 cultural heritage sites have been damaged in Ukraine due to Russian aggression. Most of the damage was done in Kharkiv, Kherson, and Donetsk regions.

War in Ukraine • October 3, 02:20 PM • 21404 views
Russian drone attacks car in Kherson: driver wounded

In Kherson, Russian troops attacked a car with a drone. The 57-year-old driver sustained an explosive injury, contusion and abdominal wounds. The victim was taken to the hospital.

War in Ukraine • October 3, 12:42 PM • 13786 views
Power lines, special equipment and numerous houses damaged: Russians shelled Donetsk region's settlements 25 times - RMA

Over the past day, Russian troops attacked settlements in Donetsk region 25 times. Power lines, special equipment and numerous houses were damaged, and 11 civilians were wounded.

Society • October 3, 07:36 AM • 15758 views
Russians again attack a bus in the suburbs of Kherson

For the second time in two days, Russian troops attacked a 17th minibus in Antonivka, a suburb of Kherson, with a drone. This time, no one was injured; the bus belongs to the Khersonkomuntransservis utility.

War in Ukraine • October 3, 06:59 AM • 15629 views
Three “Shaheds” downed in Kherson region at night, 2 killed, 8 wounded due to Russian attacks

The occupiers shelled 24 settlements in Kherson region, damaging residential areas and infrastructure. The attacks killed 2 people and wounded 8. The air defense system shot down 3 Shahed drones.

War in Ukraine • October 3, 06:36 AM • 15511 views
Overnigh 78 out of 105 “Shaheds” were shot down over Ukraine, 23 were lost, one flew to Belarus

On the night of October 3, Russia attacked Ukraine with 105 Shahed drones. Air defense forces shot down 78 drones in 15 regions, 23 were lost to electronic warfare, and one flew to Belarus.

War in Ukraine • October 3, 05:33 AM • 24031 views