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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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Ukrainian Defense Ministry: 76 combat engagements took place in the frontline

Over the past day, 76 combat engagements took place in various parts of the frontline, during which the enemy launched 7 missile attacks, 104 air strikes and 108 attacks from multiple launch rocket systems, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports.

War in Ukraine • April 8, 04:40 AM • 117869 views
The enemy is attacking with drones, air defense was deployed in Odesa region, and an alert was issued in Kyiv region

Hostile attack drones were spotted in various regions of Ukraine, leading to the deployment of air defense in Odesa and an alert in Kyiv region.

War in Ukraine • April 7, 10:10 PM • 100963 views
Adversary made 26 attacks in Bakhmut sector, attacked from air near Orikhove - General Staff

Over the last day, the Ukrainian Armed Forces repelled numerous enemy attacks in various sectors, including 26 attacks in the Bakhmut sector and 17 attempts to break through the defense in the Novopavlivka sector.

War in Ukraine • April 7, 04:33 PM • 93925 views
Kherson region: russian shelling claims 2 lives, 3 wounded

russian troops shelled numerous settlements in the Kherson region, killing 2 people, wounding 3 and causing significant damage to residential areas, buildings and infrastructure.

War in Ukraine • April 7, 05:41 AM • 40761 views
Ukrainian Air Force spots UAV groups moving northward from Kherson region through Dnipro region

The Ukrainian Air Force informs that several groups of unmanned aerial vehicles have been spotted moving from Kherson region through Dnipropetrovs'k in a northerly direction.

War in Ukraine • April 6, 09:51 PM • 35194 views
Groups of russian UAVs heading northwest over Kherson region

The Ukrainian Air Force reports several groups of enemy drones moving northwest over the Kherson region.

War in Ukraine • April 6, 08:56 PM • 31684 views
Explosions occurred in Kherson

There were explosions in Kherson.

War in Ukraine • April 6, 07:12 PM • 53496 views
Ukraine completes construction of defense facilities in the hottest areas - Zelenskyy

In some frontline areas, the construction of fortifications with three lines of defense, including anti-tank ditches and "dragon's teeth," is 92-98% complete, as President Zelensky announced during a telethon.

War in Ukraine • April 6, 04:38 PM • 40440 views
Ukrainian paratroopers repelled probably one of the most massive attacks in Avdiivka sector - General Staff

Ukrainian troops repelled one of the most massive russian attacks in the Avdiivka sector, destroying 36 tanks, including a modern T-90, and 11 armored personnel carriers that tried to break through Ukrainian positions.

War in Ukraine • April 6, 03:54 PM • 34972 views
Russians hit a college in Kherson at night

Russian troops shelled a college building in Kherson at night, a shell pierced the wall of the gym. No civilians were injured.

Society • April 6, 11:58 AM • 40185 views
Last night, mobile firing groups shot down a Kalibr missile - Yevlash

On the night of April 6, a mobile fire team shot down a Russian Kalibr missile that attacked Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • April 6, 10:27 AM • 33375 views
In Kherson region, mobile firing groups shot down six "shaheds" at night: Oleshchuk shows video

Mobile firing groups of the Kherson Anti-Aircraft Missile Brigade shot down six enemy "Shaheds" on the night of April 6.

War in Ukraine • April 6, 09:27 AM • 31687 views
A married couple died as a result of shelling in Kherson region - RMA

A married couple was killed as a result of Russian shelling of Zmiivka village, Beryslav district, Kherson region, with guided missiles.

Society • April 6, 09:21 AM • 30337 views
Syrsky: Chasiv Yar remains under the control of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, all enemy attempts to break through to the settlement failed

Chasiv Yar remains under Ukrainian control, despite intense fighting and enemy attempts to break through to the town. Ukrainian forces have achieved some tactical success in the Kupyansk and Lyman directions.

War in Ukraine • April 6, 08:13 AM • 34077 views
russian federation shells Kherson region: 8 wounded and material damage recorded

russians shelled several towns and villages in the Kherson region, including the city of Kherson, injuring 8 people. Buildings, vehicles and infrastructure were also damaged.

War in Ukraine • April 6, 05:31 AM • 57562 views
During the day, russia launched 14 missile strikes, 107 air attacks, and 137 salvo attacks

Over the past day, 80 combat engagements took place, during which russia launched 14 missile strikes, 107 air strikes and 137 attacks from multiple launch rocket systems at Ukrainian positions and localities in various regions.

War in Ukraine • April 6, 04:41 AM • 61485 views
The enemy is attacking: increased UAV activity in different regions of Ukraine

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) were actively moving in various regions of Ukraine, including Kharkiv, Poltava, Cherkasy, Kherson, Mykolaiv, Dnipro, Donetsk, and Zaporizhzhia regions, with reports of different directions of movement.

War in Ukraine • April 5, 10:44 PM • 36897 views
General Staff: Russians attacked 72 times on Friday, most of them in Avdiivka and Kherson sectors

Over the past day, 72 combat engagements took place on the Ukrainian frontline, with Russian proxies firing in six sectors, most actively in the Avdiivka, Bakhmut, Novopavlivka and Kherson sectors.

War in Ukraine • April 5, 05:23 PM • 35288 views
Air Force warns of enemy Tu-22m3s in the Black Sea and threat of X-22 missile launches

The Ukrainian Air Force warned of the presence of Russian Tu-22m3 bombers in the Black Sea and the threat of X-22 missile launches.

War in Ukraine • April 5, 12:11 PM • 26017 views
Schools in 6 frontline regions of Ukraine will be provided with gadgets with unique content for learning Ukrainian

900 devices, including laptops and tablets with unique eKidz content, will be provided to schools in 6 frontline regions of Ukraine - Donetsk, Dnipro, Zaporizhzhia, Mykolaiv, Kharkiv and Kherson - to develop basic reading skills and learn the Ukrainian language.

Society • April 5, 11:45 AM • 63000 views
Russians shell Kherson for the second time in the morning: 81-year-old woman injured

Russians shelled Kherson twice in the morning, wounding three people, including an 81-year-old woman.

Society • April 5, 07:29 AM • 25327 views
Kherson suffered an enemy attack in the morning, two people were wounded - CMA

Russian shelling of residential areas in the Dniprovsky district of Kherson damaged apartments and wounded two civilians, a 60-year-old man and a 54-year-old woman, who were hospitalized with moderate injuries.

War in Ukraine • April 5, 06:21 AM • 29567 views
Russians hit gas pipeline and solar collectors in Kherson region - RMA

In the Kherson region, Russian troops shelled residential areas, damaging 10 private houses, a cooperative, a garage, a gas pipeline, and solar collectors, and 10 people were poisoned by combustion products.

War in Ukraine • April 5, 06:02 AM • 41901 views
Russian Army Attacks Energy Infrastructure in Odesa Region at Night

the Russian army attacked the energy infrastructure of Odesa region at night using drones, but all 4 drones were shot down by the Ukrainian Defense Forces.

War in Ukraine • April 5, 05:51 AM • 44301 views
Four explosions in Kharkiv amid missile threat

Explosions were heard again in Kharkiv: the Ukrainian Air Force warned of a missile threat to the region, and local authorities reported loud explosions in the city.

War in Ukraine • April 4, 09:18 PM • 28982 views
russian drones move from Kherson to Dnipro region

The Ukrainian Air Force informs that russian drones are moving from Kherson region to Dnipropetrovs'k region.

War in Ukraine • April 4, 09:05 PM • 25958 views
Southern defense forces eliminated 111 occupants and destroyed 40 pieces of weapons and military equipment over the course of a day

Over the last day in the Orikhiv and Kherson sectors, the Joint Forces eliminated 111 occupants and destroyed 40 pieces of weapons and military equipment, including tanks, armored vehicles, artillery systems and drones.

War in Ukraine • April 4, 01:42 PM • 42110 views
Kherson region tightens rules of entry to the region for foreigners and international organizations - RMA

Entry to the Kherson region is restricted for foreign citizens and international organizations due to active russian shelling, requiring 72 hours' advance notice and strict adherence to designated routes.

Society • April 4, 08:54 AM • 20240 views
Russian army hits educational institution and kindergarten in Kherson region - RMA

Russian troops shelled residential areas in Kherson region, damaging 5 private houses, an educational institution and a kindergarten, but there were no civilian casualties.

War in Ukraine • April 4, 05:35 AM • 26749 views
65 combat engagements took place in the frontline - General Staff

Over the past day, 65 combat engagements took place on the frontline, during which the enemy launched 6 missile and 85 air strikes, and fired 88 times at Ukrainian positions and localities from multiple rocket launchers.

War in Ukraine • April 4, 04:39 AM • 125434 views