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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 under occupants' fire, explosions are heard

Roman Mrochko, head of the Kherson MVA, reports that the Russian army attacked Kherson from the temporarily occupied left bank. Explosions are heard in the Dniprovsky district of the city, and residents are urged to move to safer places.

War in Ukraine • August 12, 04:41 PM • 23444 views
Occupants attacked a civilian car with a drone in Kherson region, there are wounded

In the Bilozerska community of Kherson region, Russian troops dropped explosives from a drone on a civilian car. Two people were injured, a 59-year-old man and a 47-year-old woman, who sustained blast injuries and shrapnel wounds.

War in Ukraine • August 12, 12:26 PM • 21646 views
Kherson was attacked by Russia in the morning: a woman was injured

A 52-year-old woman was wounded in the morning shelling of Kherson. A 58-year-old resident of Antonivka was also injured by a drone strike the day before. Both received blast injuries and are under medical supervision.

War in Ukraine • August 12, 09:02 AM • 29521 views
One killed and 11 wounded in Kherson region due to Russian attacks

The occupiers shelled 17 settlements in Kherson region, damaging residential buildings and infrastructure. The enemy attacks killed 1 person and injured 11 others.

War in Ukraine • August 12, 05:21 AM • 37126 views
Russians continue shelling Kindiyka and Antonivka in Kherson region: there are casualties

Occupants attacked Kindiyka and Antonovka in Kherson region. As a result of the shelling, a 71-year-old man and a 65-year-old woman were injured, both hospitalized with serious injuries.

Society • August 11, 03:16 PM • 52179 views
Enemy shells Kherson region once again: there are casualties

Three people were injured as a result of Russian shelling of Antonivka and Kindiyka in Kherson region. A woman sustained a mine-blast injury, and a man and a woman sustained explosive and brain injuries from a drone attack.

Society • August 11, 02:44 PM • 45243 views
50 settlements in Kherson region are subject to mandatory evacuation

Mandatory evacuation has been extended to 7 coastal settlements and two districts of Kherson. A total of 50 settlements are subject to evacuation, but residents are still reluctant to leave their homes.

Society • August 11, 02:27 PM • 37555 views
Enemy fired 13 times in Kherson region over the last day: ten people were wounded

During the day, the occupants attacked the settlements of the Kherson community 13 times. Houses, an administrative building and a gas pipeline were damaged, and 10 civilians sustained injuries of varying severity.

War in Ukraine • August 11, 07:33 AM • 42747 views
In Kherson community, 10 civilians were wounded by shelling from Russian troops, one of them in serious condition

Russian forces shelled Kherson community, injuring 10 civilians, including a teenager. Most of the victims are from Dniprovskyi district, attacked by drones, one man is in serious condition.

Society • August 10, 06:50 PM • 70858 views
Mandatory evacuation zone expanded in Kherson region

The number of settlements for mandatory evacuation in the Kherson region has been increased to 50. The decision was made due to the intensification of Russian shelling and the growing number of civilian casualties.

Society • August 10, 06:02 PM • 62956 views
A family in Kherson region is hit by a Russian attack: three people are wounded, including a child

In the Kherson region, a Russian drone dropped explosives on a car with three people. A 41-year-old man, a 40-year-old woman, and their 15-year-old son were injured, all with blast and brain injuries.

War in Ukraine • August 10, 03:00 PM • 48807 views
Air quality in Kherson significantly deteriorated after Russian shelling - RMA

Due to the fire caused by Russian shelling, carbon monoxide concentrations in two districts of Kherson exceeded the norms. On Nezalezhnosti Street, the level exceeds the norm by 1.35 times, and on Ilya Kulyk Street - by 1.57 times.

War in Ukraine • August 10, 12:40 PM • 34893 views
Kherson: Russians intensified drone attacks in the morning, 6 injured

The Russian military is massively attacking civilians with drones in the coastal areas of Kherson region. Among the victims are an 82-year-old woman from Antonivka and a 58-year-old man from the village of Sadove.

War in Ukraine • August 10, 09:59 AM • 34475 views
Four people injured in Kherson in the morning due to Russian strikes: three were attacked by drone

In Dniprovsky district of Kherson, three men were wounded by shelling and drone attacks. Two of the injured are being treated on an outpatient basis, and one was taken to hospital in serious condition.

War in Ukraine • August 10, 08:30 AM • 35455 views
Smoke engulfs Kherson due to large-scale fire from Russian attack: recommendations to the population

At night, a large fire broke out outside Kherson due to Russian shelling. Smoke engulfed the city, and residents are advised to close windows, drink more water, and wear respiratory protection masks.

Society • August 10, 07:59 AM • 35796 views
Kherson region: 6 wounded, infrastructure hit due to Russian attacks

Occupants shelled 17 settlements in Kherson region. Critical infrastructure, residential buildings and cars were damaged. Six people were injured as a result of the attacks.

War in Ukraine • August 10, 07:00 AM • 33194 views
90 combat engagements were registered over the last day, the enemy was most active in the Pokrovsk sector - General Staff

The Ukrainian Armed Forces General Staff reported 90 combat engagements over the past day. The most active fighting took place in the Pokrovsk sector, where Ukrainian troops repelled 28 enemy attacks.

War in Ukraine • August 10, 05:46 AM • 35683 views
Invaders bring new propaganda literature to TOT for school year - CNS

Russia has handed over 1,200 new history textbooks and banners with occupation symbols to schools in Kherson region. This is part of an effort to impose a Russian version of history and change the identity of Ukrainian children.

Society • August 9, 11:52 PM • 92983 views
Occupants dropped explosives from a drone in Shyroka Balka: a man was injured

The Russian army dropped explosives from a drone in Shyroka Balka, Kherson region. The explosion injured a 62-year-old man who was hospitalized with a mine-blast injury.

War in Ukraine • August 9, 06:40 PM • 40865 views
Occupants shelled a village in Kherson region, wounding a 77-year-old woman

A 77-year-old woman was wounded as a result of hostile shelling in Zelenivka, Kherson region. The victim was taken to a hospital in Kherson with multiple injuries, she was in her own yard during the attack.

War in Ukraine • August 9, 12:30 PM • 25672 views
Government instructs to allocate UAH 2.7 billion to rebuild several settlements: details

The Cabinet of Ministers has instructed the Ministry of Infrastructure to allocate UAH 2. 7 billion for the comprehensive reconstruction of several settlements. The funds will be used to restore critical infrastructure, housing and social facilities.

Society • August 9, 12:25 PM • 34018 views
Russian drone attacks civilian car in Kherson: woman injured

In the Dniprovsky district of Kherson, Russian troops attacked a civilian car with a drone. A 29-year-old woman was blasted and injured and taken to the hospital. Earlier, a 72-year-old resident of the city also suffered from an enemy strike.

War in Ukraine • August 9, 10:49 AM • 38452 views
Harvest in Ukraine is coming to an end - Ministry of Agrarian Policy

Ukraine's harvest is nearing completion. We have already harvested 27.3 million tons of grains and 3.3 million tons of oilseeds, including 20.9 million tons of wheat, 5.2 million tons of barley and 3.3 million tons of rapeseed.

Economy • August 9, 09:59 AM • 46309 views
Prokudin: Almost half of liberated territories in Kherson region cleared of mines

More than 335,000 hectares of de-occupied land have been demined in Kherson Oblast. According to the head of the RMA, if the pace is maintained, the right bank of the region will be completely cleared of explosives by the end of 2025.

Society • August 9, 09:58 AM • 32214 views
Overnight, 27 attack UAVs were shot down in the skies over Ukraine in seven regions

On the night of August 9, 2024, Ukraine shot down 27 Russian 'Shahed' attack drones. The attack was carried out from the Prymorsko-Akhtarsk area, and the drones were destroyed in seven regions of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • August 9, 05:48 AM • 38204 views
Kherson region: two "Shaheds" shot down at night, Russians hit infrastructure, 6 wounded

The occupiers shelled numerous settlements in the Kherson region, damaging critical infrastructure and residential buildings. As a result of the attacks, 6 people were wounded and 2 enemy drones were shot down.

War in Ukraine • August 9, 05:37 AM • 31869 views
Occupants continue to attack settlements in Kherson region: there are wounded

Russian troops attacked Beryslav and Antonivka in Kherson region. As a result of the shelling, a 71-year-old man was seriously injured in Beryslav, and a 58-year-old man was wounded by a drone in Antonivka.

War in Ukraine • August 8, 04:39 PM • 32000 views
Russians shell Kherson: 23-year-old woman injured

Russian troops shelled Kherson, injuring a 23-year-old woman. The victim sustained an explosive injury and concussion, and went to the hospital on her own, where she is receiving medical care.

War in Ukraine • August 8, 10:18 AM • 29471 views
Kherson came under enemy fire at dawn: a high-rise building was damaged

Occupants shelled a residential building in the central district of Kherson. An apartment in a multi-storey building was destroyed and neighboring ones were damaged. Social workers are determining the scope of work to eliminate the consequences.

War in Ukraine • August 8, 06:39 AM • 28726 views
Two X-59 missiles and 4 Shaheeds shot down in the sky over Ukraine at night

On the night of August 8, 2024, Russia attacked Ukraine with missiles and drones. The Ukrainian Defense Forces successfully shot down 2 X-59 guided missiles and 4 Shahed strike UAVs in different regions.

War in Ukraine • August 8, 06:19 AM • 33001 views