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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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In Kherson region 8 "Shaheds" were destroyed at night, due to Russia's attacks there is one dead and 13 wounded

Occupants shelled settlements in the Kherson region, damaging infrastructure and residential buildings. As a result of the attacks, 1 person was killed, 13 were injured, including a child. Air defense shot down 8 "Shahed" drones.

War in Ukraine • August 15, 06:23 AM • 26635 views
In the sky over Ukraine at night all 29 "Shaheds" were destroyed, enemy attacked with three X-59 missiles

During the night, Ukrainian defense forces shot down all 29 Shahed attack drones launched by Russia. There was also a hostile attack of 3 guided air-to-surface missiles X-59 launched from the Kursk region of the Russian Federation.

War in Ukraine • August 15, 05:25 AM • 37275 views
Guerrillas reconnoiter occupiers' power facilities in southern Ukraine

Ukrainian agents have studied the operation of key power substations in the occupied territories that are used for military purposes. The destruction of these facilities could strike at the logistics of Russian troops.

War in Ukraine • August 14, 01:54 PM • 22371 views
Large cities need the most help with energy equipment: the government is looking for a solution together with a German agency

The Ministry of Infrastructure is working with a German agency to prepare for the heating season. Large cities, where the majority of the population and IDPs live, need the most help with energy equipment.

Economy • August 14, 01:49 PM • 25658 views
Kherson region: occupants attacked Beryslav, 45-year-old man suffered burns

Russian army shelled Beryslav in Kherson region. A 45-year-old man suffered burns to his torso, limbs and face while extinguishing a fire caused by the shelling. The victim was hospitalized.

War in Ukraine • August 14, 12:43 PM • 19366 views
Occupants bring touring musicians from Russia to the TOT on the day of the "flag day" celebration

Tourists from the Russian Federation arrived in the occupied territories of Ukraine to participate in propaganda events dedicated to the "Flag Day". Their goal is to create the illusion of support for the occupation and to shoot staged videos for Kremlin propaganda.

Society • August 14, 12:11 PM • 24057 views
Another person wounded in Kherson as a result of hostile shelling

A 61-year-old man with a mine-blast injury was taken to the hospital after the shelling of the Dniprovsky district of Kherson. Earlier it was reported about one dead and two wounded who were on the street during the attack.

War in Ukraine • August 14, 12:02 PM • 24286 views
Occupants attack Kherson with drones: one killed and one wounded

Russian occupants attacked Kherson with drones. The attack killed one man, injured two others and took them to the hospital with serious injuries.

War in Ukraine • August 14, 11:03 AM • 34299 views
Russians attack two power facilities in the south and north - Ukrenergo

On the morning of August 14, Russians shelled a power facility in the south, causing no blackouts. At night, UAVs attacked a facility in the north, temporarily blacking out part of Chernihiv region. The power supply has been restored.

War in Ukraine • August 14, 08:23 AM • 29863 views
Kherson and the suburbs have been under attack since early morning: 6 injured, including a child

In the morning, Russian troops attacked Kherson and its suburbs. Six people were injured in the shelling, including a 15-year-old girl. The wounded received blast injuries and shrapnel wounds.

War in Ukraine • August 14, 05:50 AM • 25310 views
Russians hit infrastructure in Kherson region, 6 wounded

The enemy attacked 17 settlements of Kherson region, including Kherson. Critical infrastructure, residential buildings and social facilities were damaged, and 6 people were injured.

War in Ukraine • August 14, 05:38 AM • 26467 views
Russia withdraws some troops from Ukraine to defend Kursk region - Politico

Russia has redeployed troops from southern Ukraine to its territory due to the Ukrainian armed forces' offensive in the Kursk region. Within a week, Ukrainian forces took control of about 1,000 square kilometers of Russian territory.

War in Ukraine • August 13, 03:20 PM • 93206 views
Two more wounded in Kherson region due to enemy attacks

Two men suffered from hostile attacks in Kherson region. One received a concussion from a midnight strike, and the other was wounded by a drone a few days ago.

War in Ukraine • August 13, 11:42 AM • 22055 views
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Help with work, housing, and even leisure: Brovary is developing a comprehensive IDP support program

Brovary is creating a comprehensive program to support internally displaced persons. The main areas include employment, housing, and leisure activities for IDPs, especially the elderly.

Society • August 13, 10:20 AM • 107330 views
Government allocates UAH 2.7 billion to restore a number of settlements in frontline regions

The Cabinet of Ministers has decided to allocate UAH 2. 7 billion for the restoration of frontline towns in four regions. The funds will be used for the comprehensive reconstruction of communities to return people and develop the local economy.

Society • August 13, 10:02 AM • 29095 views
The Russian army shelled Kherson and its suburbs for almost eight hours: RMA provided details and showed the consequences

The massive shelling of Kherson and its suburbs by Russian troops injured 10 people, including two girls aged 5 and 7.

War in Ukraine • August 13, 07:27 AM • 30854 views
Russian army attacked Kherson region in the morning: 5 wounded, including a foreigner

Russian troops attacked three settlements in the Kherson region. Five civilians, including a foreigner, were injured in the shelling, and a 25-year-old woman was killed in Kherson.

War in Ukraine • August 13, 06:22 AM • 29668 views
Russians shoot at ambulance in Kherson region, one killed, two children among 17 wounded

Occupants shelled 20 settlements in Kherson region. Administrative buildings, residential areas, a gas pipeline and cars were damaged. As a result of the attacks, 1 person was killed and 17 were wounded, including 2 children.

War in Ukraine • August 13, 06:10 AM • 35406 views
Ukrainian air defense shoots down 30 of 38 enemy attack drones during massive attack

On the night of August 13, 2024, Russia attacked Ukraine with 2 ballistic missiles and 38 drones. Ukrainian air defense forces successfully destroyed 30 drones in different regions of the country.

Society • August 13, 04:25 AM • 43870 views
Russian drone attacks Antonivka in Kherson region: 69-year-old woman wounded

Russian troops dropped explosives from a drone on Antonivka around 21:00. A 69-year-old woman sustained blast trauma and wounds to her chest and thigh, her condition is assessed as moderate.

War in Ukraine • August 12, 09:01 PM • 37511 views
Russian attack on Kherson: three wounded, including a 5-year-old child

Three people, including a 5-year-old girl, were injured as a result of hostile shelling of residential areas in the Dniprovsky district of Kherson. Two adults were seriously injured, and one woman had her arm amputated.

War in Ukraine • August 12, 06:34 PM • 62992 views
A 61-year-old man is wounded in Kherson as a result of shelling

During the enemy shelling of Kherson, a 61-year-old man was injured, sustaining injuries to his arm and buttocks. The Russian army attacked the city from the temporarily occupied left bank.

War in Ukraine • August 12, 05:24 PM • 27243 views
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 • 23487 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 • 21699 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 • 29531 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 • 37314 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 • 52235 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 • 45289 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 • 37595 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 • 42787 views