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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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General Staff: Ukrainian defenders repelled over 60 Russian attacks, one third of them in Novopavlivka sector

Ukrainian defenders withstood more than 60 combat engagements, repelled more than 20 Russian attacks in the Novopavlivka sector, while Russian-terrorist forces launched 38 missile and 59 air strikes, and opened fire from multiple launch rocket systems 72 times.

War in Ukraine • March 29, 06:22 PM • 44057 views
The area under crops in Ukraine has increased, but farmers are abandoning some traditional crops - representative of the Verkhovna Rada's agrarian committee

Over 470,000 hectares have been planted in Ukraine, with acreage increasing in Kherson and Kharkiv regions due to demining, but farmers are abandoning corn in favor of more profitable crops such as soybeans and are facing problems exporting to Western Europe due to the blocked border with Poland.

Economy • March 29, 05:18 PM • 87319 views
Start of the spring sowing season in Ukraine: more than 470 thousand hectares sown

More than 470,000 hectares have been sown in Ukraine so far, with the majority of grain planted in Odesa region as the spring sowing campaign begins amid challenges in the de-occupied and war-affected areas.

Economy • March 29, 03:44 PM • 31473 views
Russians take children from the occupied territories for "educational events" in Russia - CNS

Russians are taking Ukrainian children from the occupied Kherson region to the Russian Far East for "educational events" promoting a "new homeland" in an attempt to change their self-identity and assimilate them with Russians.

Society • March 29, 03:00 PM • 44597 views
"Not only Ukraine but also Moldova is under threat": Zelensky at Staff meeting says that Kaniv and Dniester HPPs were targeted at night

President Zelenskyy convened the Supreme Commander-in-Chief's Staff to address serious challenges, including Russian terrorists' attacks on Ukraine's energy sector, the need to strengthen air defense capabilities, and intensifying efforts with partners to replenish weapons and ammunition stocks more quickly.

War in Ukraine • March 29, 01:24 PM • 30399 views
Occupants have damaged more than 600 churches and religious buildings since the beginning of the full-scale invasion

At least 630 religious sites, including churches, temples, synagogues, and mosques, have been destroyed or damaged by Russian shelling and looting since the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • March 29, 01:06 PM • 60786 views
Charitable Foundation “Mir” helps children and families during the war in Ukraine

Founded in 2015, the Mir Foundation supports low-income families, children of military personnel and people with disabilities. Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, the foundation has expanded its activities by organizing evacuations and humanitarian aid to the victims.

Society • March 29, 01:00 PM • 56005 views
Due to Russian attacks on energy facilities, electricity restrictions are in effect in Kryvyi Rih and Kharkiv region, and blackouts are possible in two other regions

Due to Russian missile attacks that damaged thermal and hydroelectric power plants, electricity supply is limited in Kryvyi Rih and Kharkiv region. However, there may be restrictions in two other regions.

Society • March 29, 09:46 AM • 33441 views
Three more children were returned from the occupied territory

Three more children aged 5, 11 and 14 were returned from the Russian-occupied Kherson region to the Ukrainian-controlled territory.

Society • March 29, 09:10 AM • 24951 views
Russians hit critical infrastructure and a cell tower in Kherson region, leaving one dead and 8 wounded - RMA

In the Kherson region, Russian troops shelled residential areas, damaging 21 private houses, administrative buildings, a higher education institution, a critical infrastructure facility, a cell tower, agricultural facilities, and vehicles, killing 1 person and injuring 8.

War in Ukraine • March 29, 07:21 AM • 21450 views
Drone attack: several groups of enemy drones spotted in the Air Force

Hostile drones were spotted flying in different directions over different regions of Ukraine, triggering an air alert.

War in Ukraine • March 28, 08:37 PM • 111832 views
Trolleybus service in Kherson suspended due to damage caused by Russian shelling

Russian shelling of the center of Kherson damaged a trolleybus line, which led to the suspension of electric transport in the city until repairs are safely carried out.

Society • March 28, 02:30 PM • 26320 views
Russian army opens fire on taxi in Kherson, killing driver and wounding passengers - RMA

In Kherson, Russian occupants killed a taxi driver and wounded two passengers.

War in Ukraine • March 28, 02:25 PM • 25807 views
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Russian ballistic missiles: what the enemy has and how to shoot it down

What ballistic missiles are in the Russian arsenal and what can actually destroy them.

War in Ukraine • March 28, 01:27 PM • 553798 views
Courts, education, and television: British intelligence tells how Moscow is Russifying the occupied territories of Ukraine

russia is actively working to integrate the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine by creating russian administrative, educational, judicial, and infrastructure systems there, which indicates its plans for the long-term occupation and russification of these regions.

War in Ukraine • March 28, 11:04 AM • 37121 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces repel four Russian assaults in Orikhivsk sector

Ukrainian Armed Forces repelled four Russian attacks in the Orikhiv sector near Robotyne and Staromayorske.

War in Ukraine • March 28, 10:58 AM • 24167 views
Heating season to end in Odesa on April 7

The heating season in Odesa is scheduled to end on April 7 due to the temperature and the difficult situation in the energy sector caused by hostile shelling, said Anna Pozdnyakova, director of the Odesa City Heat Supply utility company.

Society • March 28, 09:36 AM • 24232 views
Schedules of power outages are in effect only in Kharkiv region, but restrictions are possible in two other regions - Ukrenergo

Power outage schedules are in effect only in Kharkiv region, but restrictions may be applied in Odesa and Khmelnytsky regions due to increased consumption.

Society • March 28, 08:49 AM • 36542 views
An explosion occurs in Odesa

An explosion occurred in Odesa, Ukraine, triggering an air raid in Odesa, Mykolaiv, and Kherson regions, as well as reports of a missile flying toward Odesa region.

War in Ukraine • March 28, 06:16 AM • 29931 views
Russians hit critical infrastructure in Kherson region, two killed, 4 wounded

In Kherson region, Russian troops shelled residential areas, damaging buildings and infrastructure, killing 2 people and injuring 4.

War in Ukraine • March 28, 06:16 AM • 24919 views
60 combat engagements took place in the frontline over the last day - General Staff

Over the past day, 60 combat engagements took place on the frontline, during which the enemy launched 11 missile and 77 air strikes, and fired 141 times at Ukrainian positions and localities from multiple rocket launchers.

War in Ukraine • March 28, 05:42 AM • 26625 views
"Ukraine needs more air and missile defense so that Russians are afraid to fly and hit our cities" - Yermak

Ukraine urgently needs more air and missile defense systems to protect cities such as Kharkiv, Kherson, and the border areas from Russian shelling and missile attacks.

War in Ukraine • March 27, 04:29 PM • 104574 views
russians attack a village in Kherson region: 37-year-old man wounded

A 37-year-old man was injured as a result of a Russian drone strike in the village of Vesele, Kherson region.

Society • March 27, 04:24 PM • 76641 views
Zelenskyy visits hospital in Sumy region and talks to wounded soldiers

President Zelensky visited the wounded soldiers in Sumy region, talked to them and presented them with state awards for courage and service.

War in Ukraine • March 27, 03:28 PM • 26183 views
Russian "Dnipro River Flotilla" will be vulnerable to Ukrainian drones - british intelligence

Russia is planning to create a "Dnipro River Flotilla" and a brigade of boats to protect the waterways and islands separating Russian-occupied territories from Ukrainian-controlled Kherson, but it is likely to be vulnerable to Ukrainian drones.

War in Ukraine • March 27, 03:08 PM • 24582 views
Russian army shells Kherson: 80-year-old resident wounded

In Kherson, an 80-year-old resident was wounded by Russian shelling, and in Mykhailivka, a 59-year-old man was diagnosed with concussion due to a Russian drone attack.

War in Ukraine • March 27, 02:25 PM • 22814 views
Enemy drone hits a residential building in Kherson region: an elderly woman is killed

A 61-year-old woman was killed when Russian troops hit a residential building with a kamikaze drone in the village of Mykhailivka, Kherson region.

War in Ukraine • March 27, 11:38 AM • 29558 views
Defense forces repel three attacks by Russian army on the left bank of Dnipro

Ukrainian troops repelled three attacks by Russian occupiers on the left bank of the Dnipro River in Kherson region, inflicting significant losses on the enemy - about 3 dozen killed and wounded.

War in Ukraine • March 27, 11:10 AM • 26343 views
A collaborator who guarded a Russian torture chamber during the occupation was detained in Kherson

A collaborator who guarded a Russian torture chamber in occupied Kherson when he was planning to flee abroad. The man faces up to 15 years in prison for aiding the occupation forces.

War in Ukraine • March 27, 10:24 AM • 32535 views
Explosions heard in Kherson in the morning, an office building in the city center hit - RMA

Russian troops continue to terrorize Kherson: explosions have been heard in the city center since early morning, but no one was miraculously injured.

War in Ukraine • March 27, 09:27 AM • 24649 views