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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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Air defense destroyed 33 of 37 Shahed UAVs at night

On the night of March 8, the Ukrainian military shot down 33 of the 37 Shahed drones launched by russia during the attack on the southern and eastern regions.

War in Ukraine • March 8, 05:40 AM • 71827 views
russians do not pay employees of public utilities, educational institutions and kindergartens - CNS

the russian occupation authorities are delaying the payment of salaries to public sector employees in the temporarily occupied territories of Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions, which may be a means of influencing voting in the upcoming sham "elections" amid the growing humanitarian crisis.

War in Ukraine • March 8, 03:24 AM • 111175 views
The war of the Russian Federation against Ukraine has completely or partially destroyed 1946 cultural sites - MCIP

1946 cultural infrastructure facilities, 317 of which were destroyed, were damaged or destroyed as a result of Russian aggression in Ukraine as of February 25, 2024, according to the Ministry of Culture and Information Policy.

War in Ukraine • March 7, 10:05 PM • 38667 views
Demonstrations demanding the release of Ukrainian prisoners held by Russia will be held in Berlin and Hamburg on March 9

On March 9, demonstrations will be held in Berlin and Hamburg to demand the return of Ukrainian military and civilian prisoners held by Russia, as well as compliance with the Geneva Conventions on the treatment of prisoners.

Society • March 7, 07:08 PM • 31832 views
Occupants shelled Kherson city center: 46-year-old woman injured

A 46-year-old woman was wounded by Russian shelling in the central part of Kherson and hospitalized.

War in Ukraine • March 7, 03:36 PM • 23572 views
47th Brigade showed terrifying footage of destruction of enemy armored vehicles in Avdiivka sector

Soldiers of the 47th Independent Mechanised Brigade destroyed Russian armoured vehicles that were used to transport infantry in the Avdeevskoe direction.

War in Ukraine • March 7, 03:19 PM • 26012 views
Center of Kherson under attack of Russian army once again - RMA

Russian troops shell the center and one of the districts of Kherson, residents are urged to stay in hiding.

War in Ukraine • March 7, 02:19 PM • 22653 views
A 60-year-old man exploded on a Russian mine in Kherson region - OVA

In the village of Myroliubivka, Kherson region, a 60-year-old man riding a tractor hit a Russian mine, was injured and taken to the hospital.

Society • March 7, 01:57 PM • 24296 views
Odesa region needs specific air defense systems to shoot down ballistic missiles

Odesa region needs special air defense systems to shoot down ballistic missiles because of its significant impact on the Ukrainian economy.

War in Ukraine • March 7, 09:58 AM • 30310 views
After the incident with the Sergiy Kotov, there is a lull in the Black Sea, but we will see a successor in the "bottom fleet" later - Pletenchuk

There is a temporary lull in the Black Sea after the sinking of the Russian ship Sergei Kotov, but Russia will soon deploy another ship to fulfill its missions, according to a Ukrainian Navy spokesman.

War in Ukraine • March 7, 09:39 AM • 28522 views
the enemy reduced its aviation activity in the Kherson sector

The Russians have reduced their air activity in the Kherson area, flying over the Azov or Black Sea instead of using guided bombs as they did before.

War in Ukraine • March 7, 09:00 AM • 29147 views
Russians shell Kherson in the morning: there is a casualty

A 45-year-old man was injured in Kherson after Russian forces shelled the city in the morning, damaging a private house, garage and cars.

War in Ukraine • March 7, 08:59 AM • 26939 views
Enemy hits port infrastructure in Kherson region, 4 wounded over 24 hours - RMA

Russian troops shelled residential areas and infrastructure in several settlements in Kherson region, damaging 16 residential buildings, a university, a gas pipeline, port facilities, and injuring 4 people.

War in Ukraine • March 7, 06:19 AM • 25406 views
In Kherson, a collaborator faces 15 years in prison for illegal "passportization" and assistance in deportation of Ukrainians

A collaborator from Kherson faces 15 years in prison and confiscation of property for illegally issuing passports and facilitating the forced deportation of Ukrainians during the Russian occupation.

War in Ukraine • March 7, 04:09 AM • 102481 views
Sculptures by Ukrainian artist depicting war-torn cities to be exhibited in Italy

An exhibition of more than 30 sculptures by Ukrainian artist Oleksandr Zhyvotkov dedicated to events and places such as Bucha, Mariupol, Irpin, Kherson, and Vinnytsia will open in Padua, Italy, on March 7.

War in Ukraine • March 7, 02:31 AM • 41359 views
Russians attacked Berislav with a drone and shelled Kherson: three wounded - RMA

Russian drones wounded two people in Beryslav, and one woman was injured in Kherson due to enemy shelling.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 02:04 PM • 26411 views
The number of victims of Russian strikes on Kherson has increased: an elderly man turned to doctors

A 76-year-old man sustained an explosive wound and a broken leg as a result of Russian shelling in Kherson on March 5.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 11:32 AM • 26488 views
In Kherson region enemy attacked 19 settlements and Kherson, hit the airport

Russian troops shelled 19 settlements and the city of Kherson in Kherson region, wounding two people.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 06:19 AM • 31619 views
Ukrainian air defense shoots down 38 of 42 enemy Shahed drones

Ukrainian air defense shot down 38 of 42 russian Shahed drones during a night attack by russia on March 6, 2024.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 05:32 AM • 35563 views
russia launched 4 missile strikes, 106 air attacks, 154 salvo attacks over the day

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 86 combat engagements, 4 missile attacks, 106 air strikes and 154 attacks from multiple launch rocket systems by russian troops over the past day.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 05:19 AM • 34806 views
russian aggression: 945 cultural heritage sites in Ukraine damaged

As a result of the russian aggression, 945 objects of Ukraine's cultural heritage were damaged, including 128 of national importance.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 02:15 AM • 38958 views
russia spreads medvedev's statement on the recognition of annexed ukrainian regions by other countries

russian media outlets have been spreading the false claim that countries that recognize the sovereignty of the russian federation will also approve of its annexation of the occupied Ukrainian territories. This violates international law, which recognizes the sovereignty and territorial integrity of every state.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 01:53 AM • 40403 views
FAO to provide spring wheat seeds to Ukrainian farmers affected by war

FAO will provide free spring wheat seeds to small and medium-sized Ukrainian farms with an area of 10 to 500 hectares from 9 regions located near the conflict zones.

War in Ukraine • March 5, 10:11 PM • 86588 views
Russians shell Kherson city center, one wounded

A 51-year-old Ukrainian man was injured as a result of Russian shelling in Kherson, including a mine-blast trauma and a gunshot wound to the back.

War in Ukraine • March 5, 01:49 PM • 24649 views
Ukraine seeks permission from EU countries to extradite war criminals and corrupt officials

Ukraine is asking 10 EU member states for permission to extradite war criminals and people accused of large-scale corruption.

War in Ukraine • March 5, 12:51 PM • 23925 views
Training for candidates for public office in future de-occupied territories to begin in April - Tasheva

In April, Ukraine launches a training program for candidates running for public office in the territories liberated from Russian occupation.

War in Ukraine • March 5, 12:22 PM • 26675 views
Russians shell Kherson in the morning: two wounded already

Two civilians were wounded in Kherson as a result of the morning shelling by Russian proxies.

War in Ukraine • March 5, 09:16 AM • 20754 views
Enemy shells Kherson in the morning, one wounded

A 76-year-old man was wounded in Kherson after the Russian army shelled the city from the occupied left bank at around 7:00 am.

War in Ukraine • March 5, 05:42 AM • 42188 views
74 combat engagements took place in the frontline over the last day - General Staff

According to the General Staff's report, 74 combat engagements took place on the frontline over the past day.

War in Ukraine • March 5, 05:12 AM • 36537 views
"For the children of Odesa. Burn in hell, orcs": Air Force shows a guided bomb strike on an occupier's facility

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed a Russian military facility in the occupied Kherson region, using a guided bomb with the inscription "For the children of Odesa. Burn in hell, orcs!" in response to a Russian drone strike on Odesa that killed 12 people, including 5 children.

War in Ukraine • March 4, 09:29 PM • 133154 views