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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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A children's space has been opened in Kherson where children can learn and develop for freePhoto

Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited a children's space in Kherson where children learn English, digital literacy, art, and sports for free. He spoke with schoolchildren about their dreams and parents who defend Ukraine, emphasizing the importance of such initiatives for children's development.

Society • November 11, 01:44 PM • 3391 views
Kherson to get more protection from Russian drones: Zelenskyy held a meeting and revealed detailsVideo

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a security meeting in Kherson. Unmanned Systems Forces and other units will increase the city's defense capabilities, which is constantly under threat from Russian drones.

War in Ukraine • November 11, 11:43 AM • 3285 views
Zelenskyy arrived in Kherson on the anniversary of the city's liberationVideo

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Kherson, publishing a photo near the stele at the entrance. This happened on the third anniversary of the city's liberation.

Society • November 11, 11:25 AM • 2739 views
36,000 crimes, 1990 dead Ukrainians, including 44 children: prosecutors reported on crimes committed by the Russian Federation by the anniversary of Kherson's liberation

In the three years since Kherson's liberation, prosecutors have recorded 36,827 crimes against peace and humanity. 41 people have been convicted, three have received life sentences; 1990 Ukrainians have died, including 44 children.

War in Ukraine • November 11, 08:37 AM • 3057 views
The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine published data on over a thousand cultural valuables stolen by the invaders in occupied Kherson

The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine published data on 1,233 paintings stolen from the Kherson Art Gallery, which is part of the overall list of valuables. This happened before the third anniversary of Kherson's liberation, and among the stolen items are works by famous Ukrainian and European artists.

War in Ukraine • November 11, 07:18 AM • 5046 views
"It was difficult but inspiring": Jolie on her visit to Ukraine

Hollywood star Angelina Jolie commented on her visit to Mykolaiv and Kherson, calling it difficult but inspiring. She noted that families live under constant drone threat, which creates a psychological burden.

Society • November 9, 08:01 AM • 18318 views
In Kherson region, Russians killed two people and wounded six on November 7

In Kherson region, two civilians were killed and six more were wounded as a result of Russian attacks on November 7. The prosecutor's office has launched a pre-trial investigation into the war crimes.

War in Ukraine • November 7, 04:12 PM • 3892 views
Border guards thanked Angelina Jolie for supporting Ukraine: the star was presented with national symbolsPhoto

Actress and humanitarian Angelina Jolie received gratitude from the border guards of the 7th Carpathian Border Detachment for her constant support of Ukraine. She was presented with a set of national symbols and a coin of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine.

Society • November 7, 02:04 PM • 3039 views
Enemy attacks caused changes in train traffic in eastern Ukraine: what is known

As a result of the enemy's night attack on Zaporizhzhia, Dnipropetrovsk, and Kharkiv regions, railway infrastructure was damaged. This led to changes in routes and delays of a number of trains, particularly in the eastern direction.

Society • November 7, 08:40 AM • 3834 views
Angelina Jolie's visit to Mykolaiv and Kherson officially confirmed: details revealed

Hollywood star and UN Goodwill Ambassador Angelina Jolie visited Kherson and Mykolaiv. She spoke with medics, volunteers, and families living under the threat of shelling.

Society • November 6, 11:32 AM • 5114 views
Russia again attacked the railway in Ukraine: trains in the east change routes and are delayed

As a result of the night attack on the railway infrastructure of Zaporizhzhia, Dnipropetrovsk, and Kharkiv regions, trains in the eastern direction are moving on altered routes with delays of up to 5 hours. There are no casualties, but the damage has affected train traffic, including services to Husarivka and international routes.

Society • November 6, 07:22 AM • 41631 views
Angelina Jolie's humanitarian trip to Kherson interrupted by TCC employees: what is known about the incident with the star's bodyguard

Angelina Jolie's humanitarian mission to Kherson ended in an incident when a member of her team was stopped at a checkpoint and handed a summons. The Ukrainian Ground Forces deleted the statement about the event, and the Ukrainian government was not notified of the actress's visit.

Society • November 5, 08:20 PM • 52462 views
Four people, including a child, were injured in Kharkiv Oblast as a result of a UAV attack

Four people, including a 10-year-old child, were injured as a result of a Russian drone attack on Bohodukhiv. A UAV hit a warehouse building.

War in Ukraine • November 5, 06:53 PM • 5710 views
Russia struck State Emergency Service rescuers over 60 times in 3 months – Interior Minister KlymenkoPhotoVideo

Interior Minister Klymenko reported that over the past three months, Russians have carried out more than 60 targeted attacks on State Emergency Service units. As a result of these shellings, five Ukrainian rescuers were killed and over 30 were injured.

War in Ukraine • November 5, 05:50 PM • 10683 views
Angelina Jolie visited Kherson - MP HoncharenkoPhoto

American actress Angelina Jolie visited Kherson, as reported by Oleksiy Honcharenko. This is not the actress's first visit to Ukraine; she was previously in Lviv.

Society • November 5, 03:21 PM • 5956 views
Lviv hosted State Emergency Service and Ministry of Internal Affairs exercises with NATO supportPhoto

Command and staff exercises of the State Emergency Service and the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine, supported by NATO, took place in Lviv. The event was dedicated to responding to chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear incidents.

Society • November 3, 03:39 PM • 3682 views
Six people, including two children, were killed in Russian shelling in Odesa and Dnipropetrovsk regionsPhoto

Russian strikes on Dnipropetrovsk region resulted in the deaths of four people, including two children aged 11 and 14, and injuries to seven. In Odesa region, a drone attack caused the deaths of two civilians and injuries to three, as well as the ignition of five trucks.

Society • November 2, 08:08 AM • 5274 views
Occupiers attacked a fire truck in Kherson after artillery shellingVideo

In Kherson, a residential building caught fire after artillery shelling. During the extinguishing, the Russians attacked a fire truck with a drone; rescuers were not injured.

War in Ukraine • November 1, 03:22 PM • 9317 views
Kherson suffered a massive shelling: the market area was affected, two dead and eight woundedPhoto

On October 31, Russian troops shelled the Dniprovskyi district of Kherson, hitting residential buildings and a market. As a result of the attack, a 56-year-old woman and a 51-year-old man were killed, and eight more civilians were injured.

Society • October 31, 01:14 PM • 3556 views
Shelling of a children's hospital in Kherson: the number of wounded increased to 9 people, four of them are childrenPhoto

As a result of the shelling of a children's hospital in Kherson, 9 people were injured, including four children. Among the wounded is a 9-year-old girl with a mine-explosive injury and shrapnel wound.

War in Ukraine • October 29, 02:19 PM • 3351 views
In Kherson, Russian troops shelled a children's hospital, injuring three people and a childPhotoVideo

Russian troops shelled a medical facility in the Dniprovskyi district of Kherson, damaging the building. Three employees and a 9-year-old girl were injured, and all are receiving assistance.

Society • October 29, 09:43 AM • 3639 views
Elderly woman killed in enemy attack on Kherson - MBA

Russian terrorists shelled Kherson again on the night of October 28, killing an elderly woman. Yaroslav Shanko, head of the Kherson City Military Administration, expressed condolences to the victim's family.

War in Ukraine • October 28, 04:45 AM • 4794 views
In Zaporizhzhia, the son of Russian General Marzoyev was eliminated: the Main Intelligence Directorate showed exclusive videoVideo

On October 15, 2025, GUR fighters eliminated Lieutenant Vasyl Marzoyev, son of Lieutenant General Arkady Marzoyev, in the Zaporizhzhia direction. His position was discovered during aerial reconnaissance in the area of Plavni village and destroyed by a guided aerial bomb.

War in Ukraine • October 27, 11:17 AM • 5115 views
The number of casualties in Kharkiv and Kherson due to Russian strikes approaches 40

As a result of this morning's Russian attacks on Kharkiv and Kherson, 38 people were injured, including three children. In Kherson, two women died and 28 people were injured, while in Kharkiv, ten people were injured by six dropped aerial bombs.

Society • October 24, 02:17 PM • 4387 views
Number of injured after Russia's morning attacks has risen to nine in Kharkiv and 25 in Kherson: consequences shownPhoto

In Kharkiv, the number of injured has risen to 9 after 5 hits by guided aerial bombs in the Industrial District. In Kherson, the number of injured from MLRS shelling has reached 25 people.

War in Ukraine • October 24, 12:00 PM • 3651 views
Number of victims of Russia's morning strikes doubled in Kherson and Kharkiv: updated data

As a result of Russia's morning shelling, 3 people were killed and 22 injured in Kherson, including 3 children. In Kharkiv, 6 people were injured after 5 KABs hit a car depot and an enterprise.

War in Ukraine • October 24, 09:28 AM • 3523 views
Massive Russian strike on Kherson kills two, number of injured rises

On the morning of October 24, Russian forces massively shelled Kherson with MLRS, resulting in the deaths of two women and the injury of 11 civilians, including a 16-year-old teenager. Houses, transport, and infrastructure were damaged, and an investigation into war crimes has been launched.

War in Ukraine • October 24, 06:34 AM • 3272 views
Kherson hit by Russian attack in the morning: 9 injured, including a child

In the morning, the occupiers shelled the Korabelnyi district of Kherson, as a result of which a 16-year-old teenager sustained a mine-blast injury and shrapnel wounds. In total, 9 Kherson residents were injured, and houses were damaged.

War in Ukraine • October 24, 05:59 AM • 3600 views
Ukrzaliznytsia warned of train delays in Kirovohrad, Kharkiv, and Sumy regions due to shelling

Train traffic in Kirovohrad, Kharkiv, and Sumy regions was complicated on October 24 due to infrastructure damage and traffic restrictions. Combined transportation, backup traction, and bypass routes are being used, leading to delays of up to 2 hours for some services.

Society • October 24, 04:59 AM • 6103 views
At night, Russian troops attacked Kherson with attack drones - OVA

On the night of October 24, Russian troops attacked Kherson with drones, causing a fire in the Dniprovskyi district. An 80-year-old woman and a 52-year-old man suffered blast injuries and thermal burns.

War in Ukraine • October 24, 03:23 AM • 3860 views