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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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Farmer explodes on a Russian mine while tilling a field in Kherson region

A 27-year-old man sustained explosive trauma, concussion and injuries while cultivating a field in Kherson region, having hit an anti-personnel mine left by the Russian occupiers.

Society • July 15, 10:27 AM • 22523 views
Odesa region undergoes enemy ballistic attack at night - AC "South"

At night, Russian troops launched a ballistic missile attack on Odesa region, and in the morning resumed air strikes with anti-aircraft missiles on Kherson region.

War in Ukraine • July 15, 09:12 AM • 23057 views
The Free and True volunteers delivered aid to the Da Vinci Wolves battalion and the fighters of the 59th Separate Mechanized Brigade

The Free and Faithful volunteers delivered aid to the Da Vinci Wolves battalion and the fighters of the 59th Separate Mechanized Brigade.

Society • July 15, 06:53 AM • 17139 views
Russian troops attack village in Kherson region: woman wounded

A 70-year-old woman was injured as a result of Russian shelling in the village of Sadove, Kherson region.

Society • July 15, 06:28 AM • 24536 views
In Kherson region, Russians hit a medical facility and an agricultural enterprise, 8 people are wounded

In the Kherson region, Russian troops shelled and struck several settlements, damaging residential areas, a medical facility, an administrative building, an agricultural enterprise, a gas pipeline, outbuildings and private cars, injuring 8 people.

War in Ukraine • July 15, 05:25 AM • 29018 views
Two people wounded in Kherson region due to Russian shelling of Stanislav

Two people sustained explosive injuries and contusions as a result of Russian shelling of Stanislav in Kherson region and were hospitalized, reports the Kherson Regional Military Administration.

War in Ukraine • July 14, 07:19 PM • 61827 views
Enemy drops explosives on a civilian car from a drone in Kherson region

The driver of the car was wounded.

War in Ukraine • July 14, 03:46 PM • 57883 views
In Kherson, a rescuer involved in extinguishing a fire was injured in a repeated enemy shelling

Rescuer diagnosed with acubarotrauma.

War in Ukraine • July 14, 03:20 PM • 39133 views
SES: 25 fires started in Kherson region due to Russian army attacks, 9 of them in ecosystems

25 fires occurred in the Kherson region due to shelling by the Russian army, including 9 fires in ecosystems, damaging residential buildings, outbuildings, a house and a garage.

Society • July 14, 07:59 AM • 56339 views
Occupants shelled Chornobaivka, a girl is wounded, her arm is amputated

During the Russian shelling of Chornobaivka, Kherson region, a 16-year-old girl was seriously injured - her arm was amputated and she suffered shrapnel wounds to her torso.

War in Ukraine • July 13, 06:20 PM • 48189 views
Shelling of Buda: invaders attacked railway facilities, head of district department of the State Emergency Service among the dead

Two people were killed, including the head of the Kharkiv district department of the State Emergency Service. Five railroad workers were among the 22 wounded.

Society • July 13, 05:12 PM • 41826 views
Russians attacked Pryozerne in Kherson region: a 72-year-old woman was killed and two others were injured

A 72-year-old woman was killed and two others injured in a Russian attack on Pryozerne in Kherson region.

War in Ukraine • July 13, 10:29 AM • 28466 views
61-year-old man injured as a result of night shelling in Kherson by Russian Federation

A 61-year-old man sustained a mine-blast injury and a concussion as a result of a nighttime Russian shelling of Kherson.

War in Ukraine • July 13, 10:17 AM • 28404 views
Abnormal heat wave: today the temperature in Ukraine will rise to 41° again

In most regions of Ukraine today, the heat will be 35-41°C, sometimes up to 40-41°C in the south, while in the far west there may be short-term rains and thunderstorms.

Society • July 13, 06:38 AM • 20780 views
The enemy launched 32 multiple rocket launchers in Kharkiv region over the last day, an elderly woman was injured in the shelling

Over the past 24 hours, Russian troops have fired 32 MRLS at populated areas in Kharkiv region, wounded a 68-year-old woman in Vovchansk, and damaged several residential buildings and infrastructure across the region.

War in Ukraine • July 13, 06:27 AM • 30249 views
Russians kill one person and wound six others in Kherson region overnight

Over the past day, Russian troops killed one person and wounded six civilians in Kherson region, shelling various localities, including Kherson.

Society • July 13, 06:10 AM • 24285 views
Destroyed Russian weapons depots: ATES guerrillas conducted a sabotage near Oleshky in Kherson region

Ukrainian partisans conducted a diversion near the occupied Oleshky in Kherson region, destroying three dugouts, trenches, and Russian warehouses with weapons and food.

War in Ukraine • July 12, 02:05 PM • 31295 views
Russians destroy critical infrastructure in Kherson region: water supply facility damaged

Russian shelling damaged a water pipeline in Antonivka village, Kherson region, which may result in reduced or no water supply for local residents.

Society • July 12, 01:21 PM • 18358 views
Residents of Zaporizhzhia received humanitarian aid from the Vadym Stolar Foundation

The Vadim Stolar Charitable Foundation organized a humanitarian mission to Zaporizhzhia, bringing food packages and distributing them to support Ukrainians affected by the war.

Society • July 12, 01:09 PM • 23020 views
A 94-year-old woman wounded by an enemy drone strike on Beryslav died in hospital

A 94-year-old woman died after suffering serious injuries as a result of a Russian drone strike on Beryslav, Kherson region, despite the efforts of doctors to save her life.

War in Ukraine • July 12, 12:57 PM • 19346 views
Russia massively shells Kherson: there is a direct hit to an educational institution

Russian troops conducted a massive shelling of the Dniprovsky district of Kherson, hitting an educational institution directly and destroying a store. None of the residents were injured.

War in Ukraine • July 12, 12:48 PM • 20029 views
Explosions occurred in Kherson - media

Explosions have been reported in Kherson, Ukraine. The city and regional authorities have not yet commented on this information.

War in Ukraine • July 12, 12:05 PM • 19879 views
Russian troops attack Beryslav: 94-year-old woman wounded

A 94-year-old woman was seriously injured and hospitalized after Russian forces attacked Beryslav, Kherson region, using drones, causing shrapnel wounds, contusions, blast and brain injuries, and the loss of part of her lower limb.

War in Ukraine • July 12, 11:43 AM • 20848 views
10 people were injured in Kherson region due to Russian strikes: police, rescuers and volunteers among them

As a result of Russian shelling in the Kherson region, 10 people were injured, including police officers, a rescuer, and volunteers, and 150 tons of grain and humanitarian aid were destroyed.

War in Ukraine • July 12, 09:05 AM • 21287 views
In Kherson, russians wound a man by dropping explosives from a drone

Yesterday, russian troops shelled the Dniprovsky district of Kherson, damaging residential buildings and wounding two people. In addition, they dropped explosives from a drone on a residential area.

War in Ukraine • July 12, 08:20 AM • 22724 views
Russians hit a critical infrastructure facility in Kherson region, 7 wounded overnight

In the Kherson region, Russian troops shelled and carried out air strikes on numerous settlements, damaging critical infrastructure, residential areas and vehicles, injuring 7 people.

War in Ukraine • July 12, 06:26 AM • 24749 views
Hot and dry weather in most of Ukraine, up to 41° in the south: forecast for today

Most regions of Ukraine will experience dry and hot weather with temperatures of 35-39°C during the day and 20-25°C at night, and in some areas in the south - extreme heat up to 40-41°C.

Society • July 12, 05:31 AM • 16536 views
Explosions occurred in Kherson

Explosions were reported in Kherson.

War in Ukraine • July 11, 07:25 PM • 27726 views
Russian troops attack rescuers in Kherson: there are wounded

The explosive device fell right next to the fire truck and damaged it. One of the rescuers received a shrapnel wound to the hip, and two civilians were also injured at the scene.

Society • July 11, 06:20 PM • 20902 views
Kherson under Russian attack: explosions are heard in the city

Russian army attacks Kherson from the occupied left bank, explosions are heard in Dniprovsky district, residents are urged to seek shelter.

War in Ukraine • July 11, 02:22 PM • 19590 views