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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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72-year-old woman wounded by Russian drone strike on Kherson suburb

a Russian drone attacked the village of Antonivka in Kherson region. A 72-year-old woman was injured by an explosion and taken to a hospital where she is being treated.

War in Ukraine • July 25, 10:02 AM • 27633 views
Russian drone attacks in Kherson region continue: another man wounded

Two civilians were injured as a result of Russian drone attacks in Kherson region. A 72-year-old man was wounded in the village of Sadove, and a 55-year-old man was wounded in Antonivka. Both are being provided with medical aid.

War in Ukraine • July 25, 09:37 AM • 27834 views
Ukrainian defense forces continue to perform tasks in the positions they occupied near Krynky

Ukrainian troops are holding positions near Krynky on the left bank of the Dnipro River. Over the past day, there were 7 combat engagements, and enemy equipment was destroyed in the area of Kozachy Lager.

War in Ukraine • July 25, 09:24 AM • 28567 views
Kherson was shelled by the enemy in the morning: they were aiming at high-rise buildings

In the morning, Russian troops shelled residential buildings in the Korabelny district of Kherson. Social workers of the city military administration have already assessed the damage and compiled a list of priority needs of the victims.

War in Ukraine • July 25, 07:53 AM • 30160 views
Russian drone kills man in Kherson suburb

Russian occupants attacked Kindiyka, a suburb of Kherson, with a drone. The strike killed a 51-year-old local resident who was on the street.

War in Ukraine • July 25, 07:41 AM • 29939 views
Russian shelling leaves part of Kherson district without electricity and water

Three villages in Kherson district were partially cut off from electricity and water supply as a result of the night shelling by Russia. Private houses and a power line were damaged, and specialists are working to restore communications.

Society • July 25, 07:13 AM • 22803 views
Ukrainian Air Force: 25 out of 38 “Shaheds” destroyed in the sky over Ukraine at night, 3 lost after crossing the border with Romania

At night, Russian troops attacked Ukraine with 38 Shahed drones. Air defense systems shot down 25 UAVs, and another 3 were lost after crossing the border with Romania. The attacks took place in several regions of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • July 25, 05:51 AM • 36171 views
Shelling in Kherson region: one person killed, six wounded

Russian troops shelled 15 settlements in the Kherson region. Residential buildings, infrastructure and cars were damaged, one person was killed and six were injured.

Society • July 25, 05:00 AM • 30091 views
Shooting of civilians in Bucha: investigators interrogated over 100 witnesses in the case

Investigators interrogated more than 100 witnesses in the case of the shooting of a family with children by the Russian military in Bucha. The accused faces up to 15 years or life in prison for the murder of 4 civilians, including children.

War in Ukraine • July 24, 06:30 PM • 30716 views
Seven more Ukrainian children returned from Russia-occupied territories

Thanks to the efforts of Bring Kids Back UA and Save Ukraine, seven children were returned to Ukraine from the occupied territories. Among them are military children, orphans, and teenagers who were threatened because of their pro-Ukrainian position.

Society • July 24, 04:56 PM • 19707 views
Enemy intensifies filtration measures in the occupied Kherson region - Resistance Center

Control of civilians, especially those without Russian passports, has been tightened in the occupied Kherson region.

Society • July 24, 01:55 PM • 23726 views
Russia fires again at rescuers while extinguishing a fire in Kherson region

In the suburbs of Kherson, Russian troops attacked the area where rescuers were extinguishing a fire caused by the dropping of explosives from a drone. A fire truck was damaged, but no one was injured.

War in Ukraine • July 24, 12:49 PM • 26141 views
Occupants dropped explosives from a drone on a woman in Kherson

Two women were injured in Kherson as a result of a Russian drone attack. A 57-year-old woman sustained concussion and injuries from explosives dropped from the drone, and a 90-year-old woman suffered an explosive injury and a forearm injury.

War in Ukraine • July 24, 10:41 AM • 42948 views
6 bedrooms, a shelter and gas heating: keys to new housing handed over to family-type orphanage in Kyiv region

In Myronivka, the keys to a new home were handed over to a family raising 6 foster children. The 500-square-meter house has 6 bedrooms, a shelter and an inclusive design.

Society • July 24, 07:53 AM • 17263 views
Enemy shelling leaves Pryozerne in Kherson region without electricity and water

A transformer and a cable were damaged in the village of Pryozerne as a result of night attacks from the occupied left bank. The village is currently without electricity and water, and experts are assessing the damage.

Society • July 24, 07:05 AM • 29784 views
Russia's night attack on Kherson leaves one more person injured, one dead and two wounded in the region in 24 hours

A woman born in 1947 died as a result of the night shelling of Dniprovsky district of Kherson. Another one was injured. Russian troops attacked numerous settlements in the Kherson region.

War in Ukraine • July 24, 06:42 AM • 28839 views
A woman was killed in Kherson as a result of shelling, her body was unblocked

At night, enemy troops shelled the Dniprovsky district of Kherson. A woman born in 1947 was killed, and rescuers unblocked her body from the rubble.

Society • July 24, 04:10 AM • 29165 views
Family-type orphanage built in Kyiv region with support of philanthropists - RMA

The Shevchenko family received a new 500-square-meter house and a Toyota Proace City car. The project was implemented with the support of the Olena Zelenska Foundation, Kyiv RMA, and the international company MHP.

Society • July 23, 04:27 PM • 44980 views
Power outages will be further reduced in 12 regions: list

Power cuts from 15:00 to 16:00 have been canceled in the western and southern regions of Ukraine. From 16:00 to 17:00, one stage of blackouts will be applied due to the active operation of solar power plants and imports from Poland.

Society • July 23, 12:55 PM • 31027 views
Russian army attacks Kherson resident with drone: man wounded

A 57-year-old man suffered from a Russian drone attack in Kherson. He sustained blast trauma and shrapnel wounds and was taken to a hospital for medical treatment.

War in Ukraine • July 23, 09:57 AM • 27606 views
There will be fewer restrictions: we have updated outage schedules by region

Until 14:00, all regions will have one outage queue. After 14:00, the number of queues will increase to 2-3 depending on the region.

Society • July 23, 09:40 AM • 35510 views
One round of power outages to be canceled in 10 regions until 14:00 - Ukrenergo

NPC Ukrenergo announces the cancellation of one round of blackouts in 10 regions by 14:00 due to the intensification of SPPs operation. From 14:00 to 24:00, three rounds of blackouts will be in effect. Electricity imports are planned from 5 countries.

Society • July 23, 07:58 AM • 44926 views
Kherson region: Russians hit residential areas, 7 wounded

Occupants shelled 15 settlements in Kherson region. Residential neighborhoods, private houses, a commercial establishment, a gas pipeline and cars were damaged. As a result of the attacks, 7 people were wounded.

War in Ukraine • July 23, 05:28 AM • 26250 views
Two women injured in Kherson region as a result of hostile attack

Two civilian women born in 1945 and 1955 were injured in the attack on Sadove in Kherson region. Both sustained blast injuries and shrapnel wounds and were hospitalized in moderate condition.

Society • July 22, 09:30 PM • 36248 views
Explosions occurred in Kherson

Explosions were reported in the city of Kherson.

War in Ukraine • July 22, 08:28 PM • 37705 views
russians drop explosives from a drone on two civilians in Kherson region

In Kizomys, Kherson region, russian occupants attacked two civilians with a drone with explosives. The men, aged 23 and 38, sustained explosive and shrapnel wounds and were taken to hospital.

War in Ukraine • July 21, 09:19 AM • 102450 views
russians shelled four districts in Kharkiv region overnight, there are casualties

During the day, russian occupants shelled 4 districts of Kharkiv region. At least 9 civilians were injured, private houses and infrastructure were damaged.

War in Ukraine • July 21, 08:16 AM • 36498 views
Occupants attacked a man with a drone in Kherson region

russian occupants attacked a 48-year-old man in Novoberislav with a kamikaze drone. The victim was hospitalized with severe injuries. In total, 18 settlements in Kherson region were shelled over the last day.

War in Ukraine • July 21, 07:53 AM • 35489 views
Occupants shelled 18 settlements in Kherson region overnight

Russian troops attacked 18 settlements in the Kherson region. The humanitarian headquarters, buildings and infrastructure were damaged, and four people were injured.

Society • July 21, 05:47 AM • 34536 views
Kherson region: occupants shelled Antonivka village, two women were injured

Two local women aged 49 and 50 were injured in the shelling of Antonivka village in Kherson region. The women sustained shrapnel wounds and mine-blast injuries and were provided with the necessary medical care.

War in Ukraine • July 20, 12:38 PM • 94092 views