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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 man in Kherson region exploded to death on explosives left by the occupiers while tilling the land

In the village of Shyroka Balka, Kherson region, a local resident was killed when he hit an explosive device left by the Russian military while tilling the land on March 8.

War in Ukraine • March 8, 10:04 AM • 29691 views
russian Church and its "patriarch" Kirill are responsible for religious persecution in the occupied territories - OCU statement

The Orthodox Church of Ukraine accuses Russia of systematically violating religious freedom and persecuting clergy and believers who refuse to cooperate with the occupiers in the occupied territories of Ukraine, including through abductions, arrests, torture, imprisonment and deportation.

Society • March 8, 09:59 AM • 25263 views
Ukrainian Defense Forces repel three more Russian attacks in Krynky area - Humeniuk

Over the past day, Ukrainian troops repelled three Russian assaults near Krynky in Kherson region.

War in Ukraine • March 8, 09:36 AM • 23826 views
Maidan cases: former Cherkasy police chief to be tried for dispersing protesters

The former head of the Cherkasy regional police department is accused of abuse of power and unlawful obstruction of protests during the Revolution of Dignity in February 2014.

Politics • March 8, 09:13 AM • 27419 views
Bilozerka in Kherson region suffered a massive enemy attack at night, one wounded

Russian troops massively shelled Bilozerka, Kherson region, damaging 15 residential buildings, administrative buildings, an educational institution, and wounding an 81-year-old woman.

War in Ukraine • March 8, 08:24 AM • 22320 views
Russians launch missile attack in Kherson region, damage to theater and museum in Kherson, 5 wounded

In the Kherson region, Russian troops shelled several localities, damaging residential areas, critical infrastructure, administrative buildings and cultural facilities, injuring 5 civilians.

War in Ukraine • March 8, 06:30 AM • 23346 views
Massive night attack by Russian drones damages infrastructure in Odesa region, 30 "Shaheds" shot down in the south

Another massive nighttime attack by Russian drones in southern Ukraine resulted in damage to an infrastructure facility and a fire in Odesa region, and air defense units shot down 30 Shahed drones in several regions.

War in Ukraine • March 8, 06:25 AM • 26879 views
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 • 71847 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 • 111196 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 • 38719 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 • 31855 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 • 23586 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 • 26028 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 • 22661 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 • 24306 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 • 30317 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 • 28533 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 • 29154 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 • 26944 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 • 25420 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 • 102490 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 • 41380 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 • 26418 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 • 26492 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 • 31652 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 • 35583 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 • 34847 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 • 38978 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 • 40423 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 • 86612 views