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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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The number of injured in Lviv increased to 24 people after the explosions on February 22Photo

In Lviv, on the night of February 22, the number of injured increased to 24 people. The identity of the deceased police officer became known.

Society • February 22, 07:19 AM • 12425 views
SBS eliminated "Tornado-S" with which Russia terrorizes peaceful cities - "Madyar" showed footageVideo

The Unmanned Systems Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed a "Tornado-S" multiple launch rocket system in the temporarily occupied territory of Zaporizhzhia Oblast. This modernized MLRS has a firing range of up to 120 km and is used to shell peaceful cities.

War in Ukraine • February 21, 10:46 AM • 12649 views
Critical infrastructure damaged in Kherson due to shelling: possible power and water outages

As a result of shelling in the Kherson community, critical infrastructure was damaged, causing a power outage in part of the city. There is no electricity supply in the Dniprovskyi district, and possible water outages in the KhBK district and the center.

Society • February 17, 02:48 PM • 4089 views
Russian troops attacked a hospital in Kherson, two female employees wounded

Around 12:20 PM, Russian occupiers attacked a hospital in Kherson using a drone. Two female medical workers, aged 49 and 63, sustained blast injuries, concussions, and shrapnel wounds.

War in Ukraine • February 16, 12:59 PM • 3876 views
Electric transport temporarily out of service in Kherson - MBA

Electric transport has been temporarily suspended in Kherson. Specialists are carrying out emergency restoration work on power supply facilities.

Society • February 15, 07:06 AM • 6651 views
Ukraine has managed to bring back five more children from the occupied territories and Russia. The Ombudsman shared their storiesPhotoVideo

Five Ukrainian children, aged 4 to 15, have returned from the occupied territories and the Russian Federation. In total, 1985 children have been returned to their homeland since the beginning of the full-scale invasion.

Society • February 13, 02:01 PM • 3957 views
Occupiers attack Kherson CHP for two consecutive days - Naftogaz

Kherson CHP of Naftogaz Group has been under drone attacks for the second day in a row. It is currently impossible to assess the extent of the damage due to the constant threat of attacks.

War in Ukraine • February 12, 03:32 PM • 3613 views
Ukraine received 300 generators worth 417 thousand euros from SECI: which social facilities and cities are prioritizedPhotoVideo

Ukraine received 300 generators with a total capacity of 1650 kW, worth over 417 thousand euros, from the Southeast European Cooperation Initiative (SECI). The equipment will be distributed among Kyiv, Odesa, Sumy, Mykolaiv, Kherson, and Lviv for social institutions.

Society • February 7, 01:59 PM • 10338 views
Russian occupiers shelled Kherson on February 7: there are wounded

On February 7, Russian occupiers shelled the Dniprovskyi district of Kherson, wounding a 71-year-old woman and a 93-year-old man. It also became known about the death of a 40-year-old man in Antonivka as a result of shelling on February 1.

Society • February 7, 01:18 PM • 6736 views
For the fourth time this month, Russians attacked Kherson CHP - Naftogaz

Russian troops shelled the Kherson CHP five times in one day, marking the fourth attack on the facility since the beginning of February. Naftogaz is coordinating efforts to provide the city with heat.

War in Ukraine • February 6, 04:27 PM • 3795 views
Zelenskyy names regions with the most difficult electricity situation and announces Staff meeting

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported on the most difficult electricity situation in the capital region, Kharkiv, Sumy, and Poltava regions. In Kyiv, the number of brigades will be increased for rotation due to the exhaustion of workers.

Politics • February 4, 11:42 AM • 5694 views
Russia attacked Sloviansk with three aerial bombs: there are dead and woundedPhotoVideo

On February 1, Russian occupiers struck Sloviansk, Donetsk region, with three high-explosive aerial bombs. As a result of the attack, a 43-year-old woman was killed, and another was injured.

Society • February 1, 03:24 PM • 9231 views
Russian strike on Kherson: bus driver killed, five passengers injuredVideo

In Kherson, a passenger bus came under artillery and drone fire. The driver was killed, and five people were injured.

Society • February 1, 01:23 PM • 10695 views
Traffic on one of the routes to Kherson is restricted: temperature fluctuations affected anti-drone nets

Traffic on the M-14 Kherson-Mykolaiv highway is temporarily restricted. The reason is damaged poles with anti-drone nets due to a sharp temperature drop.

Society • January 31, 10:46 AM • 3606 views
Zelenskyy: we are now seeing Russia reorienting towards strikes on logistics, on hub stations

Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Russia is reorienting towards strikes on logistics and hub stations. He also noted that Ukraine is ready to mirror refraining from striking Russian energy facilities.

War in Ukraine • January 30, 06:06 PM • 4857 views
They staged a constant "safari" against people: Zelenskyy ordered to strengthen protection against Russian drones in a number of cities

President Zelenskyy ordered to strengthen protection against Russian drones in Kherson, Nikopol, and the border communities of Sumy region. This decision was made after constant attacks on residential buildings and civilian infrastructure.

War in Ukraine • January 30, 04:55 PM • 4814 views
Agreed on the structure of the new command and management approaches: Zelenskyy held a meeting to develop "small" air defense

President Zelenskyy held a meeting on the development of small anti-drone air defense. The structure of the new command was approved, and key tasks for the Air Force and the Ministry of Defense were defined.

War in Ukraine • January 30, 04:40 PM • 4406 views
Russians attacked a trolleybus in Kherson after hitting a minibusPhoto

Russian troops attacked a trolleybus in Kherson with a drone; there were no casualties. Earlier, the occupiers shelled a minibus, killing the driver and injuring five passengers.

War in Ukraine • January 30, 12:55 PM • 2668 views
Zelenskyy: no strikes on energy at night, but Russia reoriented attacks on logistics, damaged warehouses of an American company

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Russia has reoriented its strikes towards logistics rather than energy. In the Kharkiv region, a ballistic missile damaged warehouses of a civilian production facility belonging to an American company.

War in Ukraine • January 30, 11:34 AM • 26675 views
Russian troops attacked a passenger bus in Kherson: the driver was killed, 5 injuredPhoto

In Kherson, Russian troops shelled a passenger bus. The driver was killed, five people were injured.

War in Ukraine • January 30, 10:56 AM • 3285 views
Zelenskyy revealed the situation with electricity and heating in the regions after new Russian strikes, Kyiv region has significant outages

President Zelenskyy reported on the consequences of Russian strikes: significant power outages in the Kyiv region, and the number of houses without heating in Kyiv has decreased. In Zaporizhzhia, the enemy shelled a residential area, and in the Dnipro region, energy facilities are being restored.

War in Ukraine • January 28, 12:56 PM • 6029 views
Two medics injured in Kherson due to Russian strike on hospital on January 28

On the morning of January 28, Russian troops shelled a hospital in the Dniprovskyi district of Kherson. Two medical workers, aged 45 and 55, were injured.

War in Ukraine • January 28, 11:18 AM • 4457 views
"The heating situation in Kherson is one of the most critical": Russians attack Kherson CHP for a day - Naftogaz

Russian troops are shelling the Kherson CHP with artillery and drones, trying to prevent its restoration. Naftogaz is delivering heaters to Kherson to provide the city with heat.

Society • January 26, 01:12 PM • 3277 views
Hryhoriy Kozlovskyy and Oleksandr Svishchov made it into the ranking of top high-profile cases of 2025Photo

Who is behind Ukraine's successes in 2025. Hryhoriy Kozlovskyy, Oleksandr Svishchov, Kyrylo Budanov, and other leaders who changed the course of history through sports, economy, and defense.

Society • January 24, 11:40 AM • 5798 views
Russian troops attacked Kherson with drones: there are wounded

Russian occupiers attacked the Dniprovskyi district of Kherson with UAVs. Two people sustained blast injuries and were hospitalized.

War in Ukraine • January 18, 08:25 PM • 6488 views
5.7 billion cubic meters of gas imported for heating season amid Russian attacks, further import plan in place - Svyrydenko

Ukraine has imported 5. 7 billion cubic meters of gas to compensate for production losses due to Russian attacks. Parameters for further imports for the heating season have been determined.

Economy • January 17, 11:55 AM • 5248 views
Additional generation sources are already being sent to Kyiv, and there are agreements on cogeneration units - Kuleba

Additional generation sources are heading to Kyiv to provide heat and electricity. There are also agreements on additional cogeneration units for the capital.

War in Ukraine • January 16, 11:28 AM • 6287 views
Greenlandic Rift: Will Denmark and Europe withstand the pressure of Washington's appetites?

Donald Trump is once again showing interest in Greenland, calling it a "big real estate deal" and a matter of US strategic security. This has caused concern among Danish and European leaders, who see it as a threat to sovereignty and NATO's integrity.

Politics • January 14, 07:00 AM • 64977 views
Prepared a terrorist attack against police in Kherson and spied on the Armed Forces of Ukraine: SBU detained Russian agentsPhotoVideo

The Security Service of Ukraine detained two agents of Russian special services who were preparing a terrorist attack in Kherson, planning to blow up police officers. The attackers monitored the police's work schedule and looked for new agents, after which they were to flee to Russia.

War in Ukraine • January 13, 10:17 AM • 3719 views
In Ukraine, 14 trains are delayed due to anomalous bad weather: which onesVideo

On January 10, Ukrzaliznytsia is reducing the delay time for 14 trains caused by weather conditions. Return journeys will depart with smaller deviations from the schedule.

Society • January 10, 09:34 AM • 11223 views