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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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Shelling in Kherson region: 8 wounded, 20 houses damaged

Russian troops shelled 17 settlements in Kherson region, injuring 8 people. Critical infrastructure, an educational institution, administrative buildings, a catering facility, and 20 residential buildings were damaged.

Society • August 8, 04:48 AM • 25392 views
Kyiv will become a little warmer: weather forecast for August 8

On August 8, Kyiv is expected to have comfortable weather without precipitation, up to +26°. Across Ukraine, the temperature will range from +25° to +32°, with partly cloudy skies and light rains possible in most regions.

Kyiv • August 8, 04:15 AM • 70989 views
Russian drone attacks Antonivka: 70-year-old woman wounded

The Russian military attacked Antonivka, Kherson region, with a drone. A 70-year-old local woman was injured and hospitalized with a mine-blast injury.

War in Ukraine • August 7, 08:02 PM • 30653 views
Number of wounded from enemy drone attack increases in Kherson region

In Antonivka, Kherson region, the number of wounded from a Russian drone attack has risen to three. A 46-year-old man sustained explosive and cranial injuries while standing on the street at the time of the attack.

War in Ukraine • August 7, 03:21 PM • 22896 views
Commanded the dispersal of peaceful protests during the occupation of Kherson region: Russian Guard general was served with a notice of suspicion

SBU collected evidence against Russian Lieutenant General Vladimir Spiridonov for war crimes in Kherson region. He was involved in mass repressions against civilians and the organization of torture during the occupation of the region.

War in Ukraine • August 7, 01:11 PM • 23632 views
Watermelon prices in Ukraine decreased by a third in a week - monitoring

Watermelon prices in Ukraine have fallen by 30% due to increased supply. The price is 3-8 UAH/kg, which is 60% lower than last year. Experts do not predict a significant improvement in the market.

Economy • August 7, 09:59 AM • 46492 views
Russians do not stop drone attacks in Kherson region: one killed and 11 wounded in 24 hours

Russian troops are attacking settlements in the Kherson region with drones on a daily basis. Over the past 24 hours, 11 civilians were injured and one man was killed as a result of explosives dropped from drones.

War in Ukraine • August 7, 08:58 AM • 36531 views
Kherson museum identifies 122nd painting stolen by occupiers

The Kherson Art Museum has identified a painting by Nadiia Andreeva stolen by the Russian occupiers. This is the 122nd identified work of art out of more than 10,000 illegally exported exhibits.

War in Ukraine • August 7, 07:56 AM • 28983 views
All 30 "Shaheds" shot down in the sky over Ukraine at night

At night, Russian troops launched 30 Shahed attack drones from Russian territory. Ukrainian air defense forces shot down all drones over 7 regions of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • August 7, 06:59 AM • 36132 views
Russians attacked Kherson at night: a woman was injured when a shell hit a high-rise building

At night, Russian troops shelled a residential neighborhood in Kherson. As a result of a shell hitting a high-rise building, a 74-year-old woman was injured and taken to the hospital in moderate condition.

War in Ukraine • August 7, 05:58 AM • 25840 views
Kherson region: Russian troops shoot at an educational institution, one killed and 15 wounded

The occupants shelled the settlements of Kherson region, damaging residential buildings and infrastructure. As a result of the attacks, 1 person died and 15 were injured.

War in Ukraine • August 7, 05:19 AM • 27735 views
Russian troops hit Kherson with artillery: two people wounded

Two people were wounded in the Russian shelling of Kherson - a 61-year-old woman and a 64-year-old man. The woman was hospitalized with severe injuries, the man sustained minor injuries and refused hospitalization.

Society • August 6, 06:05 PM • 41565 views
Kherson region: Russian military attacked women on the street in Stanislav with a drone

In Stanislav, Kherson region, Russian soldiers attacked two women on the street with a drone. A 68-year-old woman was hospitalized with severe injuries, while a 56-year-old woman was treated on the spot.

War in Ukraine • August 6, 11:36 AM • 23679 views
Number of injured of enemy drone attack in Kherson suburbs increases

In the suburbs of Kherson, 6 people were injured in a Russian drone attack. Another man with a shrapnel wound to his shin was hospitalized.

War in Ukraine • August 6, 11:13 AM • 25043 views
5 people were injured as a result of an enemy drone attack in the suburbs of Kherson

In the suburbs of Kherson, a Russian drone dropped explosives on people in the street. Five people aged 37 to 68 were injured, suffering blast injuries and shrapnel wounds. The victims were taken to hospitals.

War in Ukraine • August 6, 10:56 AM • 26099 views
UNESCO to help conduct archaeological research in the affected areas of the Kakhovka Dam

UNESCO will support archaeological research in the areas affected by the destruction of the Kakhovka HPP. The organization will help with monitoring, coordination, and training on recording crimes related to cultural property.

Society • August 6, 10:50 AM • 26040 views
Kherson suffered an enemy drone attack in the morning: two women wounded

Russian troops attacked Kherson with a drone, injuring two women aged 70 and 83. The prosecutor's office opened an investigation into the violation of the laws and customs of war.

War in Ukraine • August 6, 10:49 AM • 23370 views
Occupants drop explosives from a drone in Kherson suburbs: there are wounded, one in serious condition

In the suburbs of Kherson, the occupiers dropped explosives from a drone, injuring several people. According to the head of the Kherson MVA, one of the victims is in serious condition.

War in Ukraine • August 6, 10:20 AM • 22915 views
The Cabinet of Ministers has expanded the list of priority expenditures that the state will finance in the first place - Shmyhal

The Cabinet of Ministers has added funding for the construction of shelters, energy programs and dental prosthetics for defenders to the priority expenditures. This will allow us to receive funds faster and finance the necessary works and services without delay.

Economy • August 6, 10:11 AM • 22087 views
The government launches a project to provide gas in cylinders as humanitarian aid: in which regions will it operate

The Cabinet of Ministers is launching a pilot project for residents of 4 regions who will receive gas in cylinders as humanitarian aid. Local authorities will collect applications from citizens and pass them on to gas distribution networks.

Society • August 6, 10:03 AM • 18841 views
No power outages planned, arson discovered at substation in Dnipro region - Ministry of Energy

The Ministry of Energy reports a stable situation in Ukraine's energy system. Due to the hostilities and technical disruptions, 482 settlements remain without power supply, and power companies have restored power to 14,728 consumers.

Society • August 6, 07:37 AM • 21973 views
Enemy attacked Kherson region with missiles, air defense destroyed them, one killed and 5 wounded in 24 hours

Russian troops shelled settlements in the Kherson region, damaging critical infrastructure and residential buildings. As a result of the attacks, 1 person was killed and 5 were injured.

War in Ukraine • August 6, 05:58 AM • 27217 views
4 out of 6 missiles and 15 out of 16 "Shaheds" were shot down in the sky over Ukraine at night

Ukrainian air defense forces destroyed 4 out of 6 missiles and 15 out of 16 drones launched by Russia at night. The attacks targeted Kyiv, Kherson, Mykolaiv, and Khmelnytskyi regions.

War in Ukraine • August 6, 05:29 AM • 34554 views
Russian troops hit a village in Kherson region: 2 people were injured

As a result of the Russian shelling of Tomina Balka in the Kherson region, two men aged 57 and 68 were injured. The victims received explosive injuries and shrapnel wounds, they were hospitalized in the hospital.

Society • August 5, 05:27 PM • 35089 views
Shelling the village of Sadovoye in Kherson region: an 85-year-old woman was injured

An 85-year-old woman was wounded in the village of Sadovoye in the Kherson region as a result of Russian shelling. She received a mine-explosive injury and a shrapnel wound to her arm, her condition is light.

War in Ukraine • August 5, 05:14 PM • 33364 views
This year the mortality rate in Ukraine is three times higher than the birth rate - Opendatabot

In the first half of 2024, 87,655 children were born in Ukraine, which is 9% less than last year. For every newborn, there are three deaths, indicating a deep demographic crisis.

Society • August 5, 10:37 AM • 16216 views
Kherson was attacked by Russian troops in the morning: a man was wounded

A 62-year-old man was injured during the morning shelling of Dniprovsky district of Kherson. The victim was diagnosed with explosive and craniocerebral injuries, contusion and a bruised shoulder.

War in Ukraine • August 5, 07:10 AM • 27547 views
Kherson region: Russian troops hit residential areas, 4 wounded

Occupants shelled 12 settlements of Kherson region, including Kherson. The attacks damaged 4 multi-storey buildings and 10 private houses, and injured 4 people.

War in Ukraine • August 5, 05:36 AM • 30633 views
Air Force reports movement of enemy drones in different regions of Ukraine

The Ukrainian Air Force spotted enemy drones in Sumy, Kharkiv, Dnipro, Kherson, Mykolaiv, and Kirovohrad regions. The UAVs are moving in different directions across the country.

War in Ukraine • August 4, 09:03 PM • 40795 views
Two men were wounded in Kherson as a result of shelling

Two men aged 35 and 76 were wounded in Kherson as a result of enemy shelling. The younger one received multiple injuries, the older one was hospitalized with a leg injury.

Society • August 4, 06:16 PM • 75449 views