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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 occupiers glorify the russian Guard in the schools of the captured Kherson region

In the temporarily occupied Kherson region, russian troops have set up displays in schools glorifying the russian army despite repressions against the civilian population, forcing children to learn about the "heroism" of the forces responsible for separating them from their parents.

War in Ukraine • May 18, 03:02 AM • 58058 views
Kherson: work of one of the humanitarian headquarters and the Stability Points was suspended due to hostile attacks

The work of one of the humanitarian headquarters and the Stability Points in the center of Kherson has been suspended due to constant hostile shelling with various types of weapons and aircraft, and their work is distributed among other humanitarian centers until the security situation improves.

Society • May 17, 07:46 PM • 46486 views
Occupants attacked Odesa region with three ballistic and three guided missiles today - Air Force

On May 17, 2024, Russian forces attacked the Odesa region with three ballistic missiles and three guided missiles, damaging civilian infrastructure.

War in Ukraine • May 17, 06:59 PM • 54740 views
Russian drone drops explosives on car of Kherson region's community leader: man sustains multiple injuries

In the Kherson region, Russian occupants dropped explosives from a drone on a car carrying the head of the Novotroitsk Military District, injuring him.

Society • May 17, 05:55 PM • 22656 views
Two people were wounded in Vesele village, Kherson region, as a result of a Russian drone attack

The Russian military attacked people in the village of Vesele, Kherson region, using a drone, wounding two men aged 59.

War in Ukraine • May 17, 05:17 PM • 20680 views
Three siblings evacuated from occupied Kherson region

Three brothers and a sister aged 2 to 12 were evacuated from the temporarily occupied Kherson region to the territory controlled by Ukraine.

Society • May 17, 12:22 PM • 15727 views
Enemy attacks Kherson again: private houses damaged

russian troops shelled residential areas in the central district of Kherson, damaging private homes, fortunately without causing any casualties.

War in Ukraine • May 17, 07:09 AM • 26395 views
Russians hit medical facility in Kherson region, Russian shelling kills 2 people, wounds 6

In Kherson region, Russian troops shelled residential areas, damaging houses, a medical facility, a store, and vehicles, killing 2 people and injuring 6.

War in Ukraine • May 17, 05:19 AM • 23899 views
Two civilians wounded as a result of russian shelling of Kherson residential area

Two civilians, a 54-year-old woman and a 52-year-old man, were injured as a result of russian shelling of residential areas in the Korabelny district of Kherson.

Society • May 17, 03:08 AM • 23314 views
This time, the russian army dropped three FAB-500s on the belgorod region at once - rosmedia

russian troops "lost" three FAB-500 aircraft bombs in the belgorod region, reportedly without causing any casualties.

War in Ukraine • May 16, 04:08 PM • 18709 views
Occupants fire on Kherson, 54-year-old woman injured

As a result of Russian shelling in the Korabelny district of Kherson, a 54-year-old woman suffered contusion, blast and brain injuries.

War in Ukraine • May 16, 02:08 PM • 32765 views
Multiple bruises to the chest, shoulder and back: another victim of hostile attacks in Kherson turned to hospital

A 44-year-old man was admitted to a hospital in Kherson with numerous bruises as a result of Russian air strikes on the city on May 15. He will undergo further treatment on an outpatient basis.

War in Ukraine • May 16, 12:57 PM • 20264 views
Intense fighting continues at the frontline, Ukrainian Armed Forces counterattack near Vovchansk - General Staff

On May 16, intense fighting continued along almost the entire frontline, with 58 combat engagements recorded, with the Russian occupiers being most active in the Kramatorsk and Pokrovsk sectors, and Ukrainian troops taking measures to prevent their advance.

War in Ukraine • May 16, 11:37 AM • 28312 views
Schedules of power outages in all regions today, imports from 5 EU countries are planned - Ukrenergo

Ukraine is facing a significant electricity shortage, with hourly blackouts in all regions, and imports from 5 EU countries are planned to overcome the shortage.

Society • May 16, 09:24 AM • 24367 views
Since the beginning of the day 23 combat engagements took place - General Staff

Since the beginning of the day, 23 combat engagements have taken place on the frontline, with Russian troops unsuccessfully trying to break through the defense in the area of Klishchiyivka and Andriyivka three times, the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reports.

War in Ukraine • May 16, 08:46 AM • 22896 views
Amid shortages power outages are possible again, emergency aid from the EU is already on the way - Ministry of Energy

Ukraine has faced power outages due to electricity shortages, with restrictions on industry scheduled for today from 4 p. m., and has asked the EU for emergency assistance.

Society • May 16, 07:49 AM • 27468 views
In Kherson region Russians hit educational and medical institutions, 19 wounded

Russian troops attacked several settlements in the Kherson region, damaging residential buildings, educational and medical facilities, and injuring 19 people.

War in Ukraine • May 16, 05:51 AM • 20369 views
Explosions heard in Kherson - media

There were explosions in Kherson. Local and regional authorities have not yet commented on the explosions.

War in Ukraine • May 15, 06:19 PM • 100925 views
Russian airstrike on Kherson: number of wounded rises to 19

As a result of a Russian air strike on residential areas of Kherson, 19 people were wounded, three of them seriously wounded, and doctors are fighting for their lives.

War in Ukraine • May 15, 04:28 PM • 25058 views
Russian airstrike on Kherson: number of wounded rises to 18

As a result of a Russian air strike on residential areas of Kherson, the number of wounded increased to 18.

Society • May 15, 02:46 PM • 21556 views
Occupants make attempts to push back units of the Defense Forces in the area of Vovchansk

Russian troops are attempting to push Ukrainian troops out of Vovchansk, Kharkiv region, but Ukrainian soldiers are fighting back, returning fire and continuing to comb the northwestern outskirts of the city.

War in Ukraine • May 15, 02:21 PM • 25243 views
"russians are not stopped by age or gender": Lubinets reports 292 cases of sexual violence by the occupiers

So far, 292 cases of sexual violence by russians against Ukrainians have been recorded. The occupiers committed most crimes in Kherson, Donetsk, Kyiv and Kharkiv regions

Society • May 15, 02:14 PM • 23345 views
Russia's attack on Kherson: 17 wounded reported

Russian airstrikes on Kherson on May 15 injured 17 people, including a child, and damaged residential buildings, educational and medical facilities, and other civilian infrastructure.

War in Ukraine • May 15, 01:58 PM • 20647 views
The number of victims of the Russian strike on Kherson has increased: a teenager and an elderly woman are among the injured

Seven people, including a 15-year-old boy and an elderly woman, were injured in a Russian airstrike on Kherson's central district, which damaged residential buildings and an educational institution.

War in Ukraine • May 15, 12:57 PM • 16255 views
Russian air strike on Kherson: 5 casualties reported

Enemy aircraft struck Kherson around 14:30, damaging houses, cars and causing at least one fire, about 5 people were injured, one person was hospitalized.

War in Ukraine • May 15, 12:23 PM • 15503 views
Russians carried out an air strike on the center of Kherson, there are preliminary casualties - RMA

Russian forces conducted an air attack on the central part of Kherson, Ukraine, resulting in civilian casualties.

War in Ukraine • May 15, 12:12 PM • 15558 views
A multi-storey building in Kherson was damaged in a morning strike by Russian Federation

This morning, Russian shelling damaged a high-rise building in Kherson, hitting the roof and elevator room, but none of the residents were injured.

War in Ukraine • May 15, 09:41 AM • 70442 views
Emergency power outages are predicted in the evening with increased consumption, there is a significant shortage - Ukrenergo

Ukraine is facing a significant electricity shortage due to a sharp cold snap, requiring record imports, emergency EU aid, and controlled blackouts for households and industry.

Society • May 15, 08:42 AM • 78544 views
Russian army attacks Kherson - RMA

Russian troops attack Kherson, residents are urged to stay in shelters.

War in Ukraine • May 15, 06:31 AM • 42789 views
One killed, one wounded in Kherson region as a result of Russian shelling

Russian troops shelled residential areas of several settlements in Kherson region, killing 1 civilian, wounding 1, and damaging a private house and a warehouse.

War in Ukraine • May 15, 05:17 AM • 25120 views