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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 10 “Shaheds” were destroyed, fires broke out in Kherson because of the debris, one person was killed and 7 wounded in 24 hours

The occupants shelled the settlements of Kherson region, damaging buildings and infrastructure. The attacks killed 1 person and wounded 7. Ukrainian air defense forces shot down 10 enemy drones.

War in Ukraine • July 26, 05:50 AM • 25864 views
Ukrainian Air Force shoots down 20 attack UAVs at night

The Commander of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Mykola Oleshchuk announced the successful repulsion of an air attack on the night of July 26, 2024.

War in Ukraine • July 26, 04:32 AM • 33598 views
Russian troops attacked a village in Kherson region: a couple was injured

On July 25, Russian troops attacked Kherson region with a drone, dropping explosives. The attack injured a couple: a 58-year-old man and a 54-year-old woman, who sustained blast injuries and shrapnel wounds.

Society • July 25, 05:41 PM • 33243 views
Kherson region is the first in terms of demining, the government plans to increase the number of sappers there

Kherson region is the first in Ukraine in terms of demining with more than 800 sappers. The government plans to increase their number to 1,500 in a year and has launched support programs for farmers, including compensation for demining.

War in Ukraine • July 25, 01:28 PM • 42086 views
The overall situation in the power system has now improved, repairs continue - Shmyhal

Prime Minister Shmyhal reported that the situation in Ukraine's energy system had improved and that repairs were continuing.

Society • July 25, 01:11 PM • 17759 views
Enemy attacks on Kherson region continue: drone attacks humanitarian aid vehicle in Antonivka, one injured

In Antonivka, an explosive was dropped from a drone on a vehicle delivering humanitarian aid. The driver, born in 1959, sustained concussion and injuries, but refused medical treatment.

War in Ukraine • July 25, 11:27 AM • 71597 views
Construction of defense lines is being completed in Kherson region

Kherson region has completed 97% of construction work on fortifications. The government has allocated more than UAH 2 billion for the construction of defense borders in the region this year, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said.

War in Ukraine • July 25, 11:04 AM • 43143 views
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 • 27645 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 • 27843 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 • 28611 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 • 30167 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 • 29962 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 • 22827 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 • 36189 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 • 30131 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 • 30735 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 • 19723 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 • 23761 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 • 26156 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 • 42964 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 • 17413 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 • 29830 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 • 28869 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 • 29205 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 • 45009 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 • 31072 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 • 27641 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 • 35581 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 • 44993 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 • 26263 views