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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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Russians fired more than 130 shells in Kherson region, one killed and 8 wounded

Over the past day, Russian troops fired 131 shells at Kherson region, killing 1 person and wounding 8.

War in Ukraine • February 18, 07:16 AM • 30289 views
Over the past day, russia launched 13 missile strikes, 104 air attacks, and 169 salvo attacks

The russian federation launched more than 100 air and missile strikes against Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 18, 06:19 AM • 36491 views
Russian Army Attacks Kherson Region: Three Local Residents Wounded

Three local residents of Bilozerka, Kherson region, were injured as a result of Russian shelling. A 55-year-old woman and a 62-year-old man were hospitalized, and a 22-year-old man was treated on the spot for explosive injuries and wounds.

War in Ukraine • February 17, 06:22 PM • 31074 views
Russian army continues targeting residential areas of Kherson: number of wounded increased to three

According to local authorities, one person was killed and three others were injured as a result of Russian shelling of residential areas in Kherson.

War in Ukraine • February 17, 02:18 PM • 27733 views
Russian army shells Kherson, leaves one dead and two wounded - RMA

A man under the age of 45 was killed and two women were injured as a result of Russian shelling of Kherson, the head of the Kherson regional military administration said.

War in Ukraine • February 17, 11:21 AM • 28714 views
russia shells Kherson region, wounds 2 people

russia fired 15 times at Kherson region, launching 46 shells. As a result of these attacks, 2 people were injured.

War in Ukraine • February 17, 06:12 AM • 30850 views
Over the past day, russia launched 8 missile strikes, 55 air attacks, and 137 salvo attacks

russia launched numerous missile and air strikes across Ukraine, while Ukrainian troops repelled numerous attacks in several regions.

War in Ukraine • February 17, 05:36 AM • 32718 views
New decree exempts Kherson from paying for utilities for the period of russian occupation

The decree prohibits charging fees and collecting debts for housing and communal services from Kherson residents for the period when the city was occupied by russian troops from March 2 to November 11, 2022.

Society • February 16, 11:29 PM • 113269 views
Kherson Regional Military Administration restricts access to one of the city's districts for foreign volunteers

Access to a number of settlements for foreign volunteers and diplomats was restricted in Kherson region after two French volunteers were killed by Russian shelling in the region.

War in Ukraine • February 16, 04:59 PM • 27203 views
Hostile FPV drones' activity intensified in the south - Humeniuk

The situation in the area of responsibility of the Southern Operational Command remains tense as enemy drones have increased their activity, but Ukrainian troops continue to fight them with fire and electronic warfare.

War in Ukraine • February 16, 11:59 AM • 26938 views
Russian army covers Kherson with fire since morning: medical facility shelled

The Russian army shelled a medical facility and residential buildings in Kherson, causing a fire.

War in Ukraine • February 16, 09:21 AM • 27814 views
Civilians hit an anti-personnel mine in Kharkiv region: two people killed, another wounded

Two civilians were killed and one injured as a result of an anti-personnel mine explosion in Kharkiv region in Izyum district.

War in Ukraine • February 16, 09:20 AM • 25748 views
Lviv restores power supply to all consumers who were cut off due to a Russian missile attack

Power supply has been restored to all consumers who were cut off in Lviv due to Russian missile attacks on February 15, while parts of several other regions remain without power.

War in Ukraine • February 16, 09:02 AM • 24958 views
Russians shelled a village in Kherson region in the morning: an elderly man was injured

An elderly man in the village of Romashkove was injured as a result of Russian shelling, Russians hit his house this morning.

War in Ukraine • February 16, 07:45 AM • 24831 views
Kherson suffered another Russian attacks at night and in the morning, fires occurred - SES

At night, Russian troops attacked a residential neighborhood in Kherson, causing a fire, and in the morning they attacked the city again, causing another fire.

War in Ukraine • February 16, 07:39 AM • 22760 views
1 person killed in Kherson region due to Russian aggression

Over the past day, one person died as a result of Russian shelling of residential areas in Kherson region.

War in Ukraine • February 16, 06:00 AM • 28331 views
There is no reason to panic, the Armed Forces are firmly on the defensive: a second line of defense is being set up in Kherson region

The head of the Kherson Regional Military Administration said there was no need to panic, as the Ukrainian Armed Forces were reliably protecting the region and a second line of defense was being created.

War in Ukraine • February 15, 05:16 PM • 26154 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces demonstrate clearing of enemy observation posts in the Southern sector

Ukrainian Special Forces destroyed an enemy command post, observation post and ammunition depot in Kherson region using a UAV, and then cleared the area.

War in Ukraine • February 15, 03:53 PM • 24048 views
Ukrainians cheated for more than UAH 45 million under the pretext of selling drones for the Armed Forces: two women are suspected

Two women defrauded Ukrainians of more than 45 million hryvnias by claiming to sell drones for the Armed Forces of Ukraine, but did not deliver them.

Crimes and emergencies • February 15, 11:44 AM • 22178 views
Kherson suffers another Russian attack, a woman is killed

An elderly woman was killed by Russian shelling while walking down the street in the central district of Kherson.

War in Ukraine • February 15, 10:56 AM • 30936 views
Situation in Krynky is difficult, but Ukrainian Defense Forces hold foothold - Humeniuk

Ukrainian troops continue to hold the bridgehead in Krynky in Kherson region despite constant shelling by russian troops.

War in Ukraine • February 15, 10:31 AM • 27625 views
Former law enforcement officer, who worked for russians during the occupation of Kherson region, sentenced to 10 years in prison

In Kherson, a former law enforcement officer was sentenced to 10 years in prison for defecting to the side of russian forces during the occupation and voluntarily joining an illegal law enforcement agency.

Crimes and emergencies • February 15, 10:29 AM • 25330 views
Smashed windows and a damaged playground: the OVA showed the consequences of the russian shelling of Kherson

A 19-year-old man died in hospital after being injured during the Russian attack on Kherson the day before, which also injured a 14-year-old child and two women.

Society • February 15, 10:07 AM • 25955 views
Power engineers restore electricity to more than 42 thousand consumers, restoration of grids and equipment continues - Ministry of Energy

Power engineers have restored electricity supply to over 42,000 consumers, while repairs to damaged networks and equipment continue in many regions of Ukraine affected by rocket attacks.

War in Ukraine • February 15, 09:33 AM • 24828 views
World Bank: Ukraine's recovery needs are estimated at $486 billion

A World Bank report estimates the total cost of reconstruction and recovery in Ukraine over the next ten years as a result of a full-scale Russian invasion at $486 billion.

War in Ukraine • February 15, 08:58 AM • 25611 views
Russians fired 192 shells in Kherson region, one killed, five wounded

Over the past 24 hours, Kherson region was shelled by Russian troops 18 times, killing 1 person and wounding 5 others, including a child, according to the head of the regional military administration.

War in Ukraine • February 15, 07:00 AM • 29383 views
Russian army shells Kherson: 19-year-old boy killed

The 19-year-old died in hospital from wounds sustained during the Russian shelling of Kherson on February 14.

War in Ukraine • February 14, 08:17 PM • 30424 views
Russians shell Kherson once again: three wounded, including a 14-year-old child in serious condition

As a result of the Russian shelling of Kherson, three civilians were wounded, including a 14-year-old child.

War in Ukraine • February 14, 03:19 PM • 21522 views
Kherson suffers another Russian attack: a woman is wounded

A 60-year-old woman was wounded when Russian troops shelled Kherson.

War in Ukraine • February 14, 12:42 PM • 60042 views
Opendatabot: the number of people wishing to get married decreased by 16% over the year

The number of people wishing to get married decreased by 16% over the year - according to the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine, more than 186 thousand marriages were registered in Ukraine in 2023.

Society • February 14, 09:11 AM • 23699 views