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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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Suspected by the SBU of kidnapping children from Kherson – Yana Lantratova becomes Russia's new ombudsman

Yana Lantratova has replaced Tatyana Moskalkova as the Russian Ombudsman. The SBU suspects the new official of kidnapping Ukrainian children from Kherson.

News of the World • May 14, 06:13 PM • 4626 views
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The Russian Federation again demands the surrender of Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, and Donbas — why the Kremlin has resorted to ultimatums

The Kremlin's demands for the withdrawal of the Armed Forces of Ukraine from four regions are a form of tactical pressure on the US. A stable front and strikes deep into the Russian Federation remain Kyiv's main trump cards, says expert Volodymyr Fesenko.

War in Ukraine • May 14, 12:02 PM • 40219 views
In Kyiv, 5 victims of the Russian attack; in Kherson, the UN mission is under fire – Zelenskyy promises a "just response"Photo

Five people were killed in Kyiv, and in Kherson, Russian drones twice attacked a UN vehicle. 180 objects were damaged, and rescue operations continue under the rubble.

War in Ukraine • May 14, 10:07 AM • 3926 views
Russian artillery is failing due to a critical shortage of spare parts - ATESH

Due to a shortage of spare parts, Russian artillery in the Kherson region is breaking down during combat. This limits fire support for the infantry and leads to an increase in casualties.

War in Ukraine • May 9, 02:31 AM • 5363 views
Russians attacked the railway in the Mykolaiv region; there are damages and train delays

The enemy damaged a locomotive and two carriages in the Mykolaiv region; no casualties were reported. Trains to Lozova and Kherson departed with delays due to equipment replacement.

Society • May 7, 01:22 PM • 7404 views
Russians attack supermarket in Kherson with drone, four people wounded

In the Dnipro district of Kherson, the occupiers struck a supermarket with a drone. Four people sustained moderate injuries and are currently in the hospital.

War in Ukraine • May 2, 05:41 PM • 5910 views
Russians strike Kharkiv with drones again on May 2 – civilians wounded

The enemy attacked three districts of Kharkiv with drones, causing new destruction. Two civilian residents in the Kholodnohirskyi district sustained injuries.

Society • May 2, 12:34 PM • 4482 views
Russians hit a shuttle bus in Kherson with a drone for the second time on May 2, driver woundedPhoto

Around 10:40 AM, an enemy drone attacked a bus in the city's Central District. The injured driver is in the hospital receiving medical care.

Society • May 2, 10:11 AM • 7386 views
Russia attacked a shuttle bus in Kherson with a drone – two people killed, seven woundedPhoto

On the morning of May 2, the occupiers struck a shuttle bus in Kherson with a drone, killing two people. Seven more people were injured and hospitalized.

Society • May 2, 05:59 AM • 10903 views
Enemy attacks Kherson with drone – 49-year-old man wounded

A 49-year-old man was hospitalized in Kherson due to an explosive drop from a drone. He sustained a concussion and shrapnel wounds to the head during the night attack.

War in Ukraine • May 1, 04:03 AM • 4248 views
Enemy remotely mined the area near a school in Kherson - Mayor

Anti-personnel mines of the 'Pryanyk' (Gingerbread) type were discovered on Shenheliia Street near the school. Residents are asked to avoid the area due to the likely expansion of the mining zone.

Society • April 26, 03:29 PM • 14985 views
Partial power outage in Kherson after enemy attacks - CMA

In Kherson, Central and Korybelnyi districts de-energized due to shelling. Specialists are assessing damage, invincibility points operating for residents.

War in Ukraine • April 25, 01:26 PM • 3229 views
There might be good news - Budanov confirmed the possibility of a new exchange in the coming days

Ukraine has received a new list for the exchange of prisoners of war. The process is currently being slowed down by legal obstacles from Russia, but news will be available soon.

Society • April 23, 10:57 AM • 3853 views
Russian Airborne Forces officer handed over data on Russian troop positions in Kherson region - ATESH

An officer of the 247th regiment provided ATESH with data on the location of units and UAV operators. The information about the enemy has already been received by the Ukrainian Defense Forces.

War in Ukraine • April 23, 04:58 AM • 3742 views
In Kherson, two people were injured and hospitalized due to overnight Russian drone attacks

Russian drones attacked the Central and Korabelny districts of the city. A 63-year-old man and a 71-year-old woman sustained concussions.

War in Ukraine • April 23, 04:10 AM • 3619 views
Zelenskyy held a meeting on winter preparations - a number of regions are behind schedule

The President set a deadline for winter preparations by September 1. A number of regions and Kyiv are behind schedule in creating backup energy sources.

Society • April 20, 02:03 PM • 4929 views
Over the past day, Russians shelled Donetsk region 15 times – there are wounded, 174 people evacuated – OVA

The occupiers attacked Kramatorsk and Bakhmut districts, damaging houses and infrastructure. 174 people, including 56 children, were evacuated from the front line.

War in Ukraine • April 19, 08:22 AM • 5474 views
The State Emergency Service showed footage after a Russian drone strike on a car in KhersonVideo

In Kherson, a Russian drone hit a car, killing the driver. Two more people were injured, and rescuers unblocked the body.

Society • April 19, 07:26 AM • 4324 views
Russia struck a car in Kherson: a 56-year-old man died, another injured in hospital

In the morning, occupiers shelled a civilian car in the Central district of Kherson. One man died on the spot, another injured person was hospitalized.

War in Ukraine • April 19, 07:13 AM • 3542 views
After a massive night attack, Russia continues strikes, the number of victims is growing - what is knownPhotoVideo

In Kyiv, Dnipro, and Odesa, the number of victims increased after the night shelling. The enemy continues to attack Kharkiv, Kherson, Mykolaiv, Sumy, Donetsk region and Zaporizhzhia, there are new casualties.

War in Ukraine • April 16, 10:59 AM • 19095 views
"Director" of Crimean museum suspected of stealing almost 11,000 exhibits from Kherson - Prosecutor General

According to the investigation, the so-called director of the Tavrida Museum personally selected and packed the collection of the Kherson Art Museum. He faces up to 12 years in prison.

Culture • April 15, 07:11 AM • 6634 views
Russians attacked a polyclinic in Kherson - four medics wounded

The occupiers struck a medical facility with a drone on the morning of April 14. Four employees were injured, and the polyclinic building was significantly damaged.

War in Ukraine • April 14, 10:38 AM • 2784 views
Russian drone attacked an ambulance crew in Kherson - two medics wounded

In the Dnipro district of Kherson, an enemy FPV drone hit an emergency medical vehicle. A paramedic and a medical technician sustained concussions.

Society • April 13, 08:35 PM • 5115 views
120 battles took place at the front in 24 hours - where the enemy attacked most activelyPhoto

The General Staff recorded 2299 ceasefire violations and 120 combat engagements. The occupiers massively used drones, and the Armed Forces of Ukraine eliminated 1070 invaders.

Society • April 12, 08:15 AM • 5169 views
Pokrovsk, Kupyansk, Starokostiantyniv and more: Zelenskyy awarded a number of "Hero City of Ukraine" honors

The President awarded cities in Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, Kharkiv, and other regions for their resilience. In total, 26 Ukrainian cities now hold this honorary status.

Society • April 9, 05:58 PM • 8940 views
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Is there a threat of FPV drone strikes on rear cities of Ukraine – military expert assessed the risks

Expert Oleksandr Kovalenko denied the possibility of synchronized attacks by thousands of UAVs. Russians lack launchers for simultaneous control of a swarm.

War in Ukraine • April 9, 01:31 PM • 36194 views
Abducted Ukrainian children are being prepared for adoption in Russia - Lubinets

Data of Kherson orphanage residents were posted on a Russian portal without mentioning Ukraine. Lubinets calls on the world to help return the children.

Society • April 8, 03:05 PM • 3289 views
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New "Pryanik" mines in Kherson – how Russia is preparing to cover Ukrainian cities with explosives

Russians are using "Pryanik" anti-personnel mines for remote mining of cities. An expert warns about the threat of using drones for mining the rear.

Society • April 8, 01:48 PM • 32780 views
On April 7, 170 combat engagements took place on the front, the enemy launched thousands of drones - General StaffPhoto

Over the past day, the enemy carried out 170 attacks and used over 8,000 kamikaze drones. The Defense Forces eliminated 1030 occupiers and destroyed 63 enemy artillery systems.

War in Ukraine • April 8, 06:38 AM • 3413 views
Russian drone attacked ambulance in Kherson, three medics injured

The occupiers dropped ammunition on a medical vehicle in the Dniprovskyi district of the city. Three employees sustained concussions and head injuries of moderate severity.

War in Ukraine • April 7, 04:51 PM • 4075 views