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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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Invaders shelled Kherson in another attempt to pressure the defenders of the Antonivskyi Bridge - Voloshyn

Russian troops launched an assault near the Antonivskyi railway bridge and actively shelled Kherson, causing deaths, injuries, and destruction. The enemy also launched an airstrike with 40 unguided missiles on Odrado-Kamianka.

War in Ukraine • November 16, 09:44 AM • 9119 views
Russian attack on Kherson region: three civilians killed, six wounded

On November 15, Russian troops shelled the Kherson region, killing three civilians in Mykilske and Kherson. Six more people were wounded in Kherson, Bilozerka, and Komyshany, and houses were damaged.

Society • November 15, 08:29 PM • 9945 views
Russians shelled Kherson region in the morning: two dead and a medical worker wounded - OVA

On the morning of November 15, two people were killed and one woman was wounded in the Kherson region as a result of Russian shelling. A 37-year-old man died in Mykilske, and an 88-year-old woman died in Kherson from an artillery strike.

War in Ukraine • November 15, 09:24 AM • 4140 views
Patrolled at a school assembly: a traitorous policewoman was convicted for working for the occupiers during the capture of Kupyansk

A patrol policewoman from Kupyansk, who collaborated with the occupiers, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison with confiscation of property. She held positions in the occupation administration and fled to Russia before de-occupation.

War in Ukraine • November 14, 02:56 PM • 5295 views
Led the offensive on Kherson region and ordered "filtration": Russian general notified of suspicion

Prosecutors in Kherson region have notified a Russian major general of suspicion, who led the offensive on Kherson region on February 24, 2022. Under his command, the occupiers seized Kherson, conducted filtration measures, and did not create humanitarian corridors.

War in Ukraine • November 13, 12:39 PM • 3178 views
Frightened and fled from Russian positions: a militant from Crimea who launched drones at Kherson was detained at the EU borderPhoto

A citizen of Ukraine, who fought against Ukraine after the annexation of Crimea and launched drones at Kherson, was detained at the Shehyni – Medyka checkpoint. He tried to flee to the EU under the guise of a refugee, possessing a Russian passport and being on an international wanted list.

War in Ukraine • November 13, 11:03 AM • 4060 views
Zelenskyy met with military command in Kherson: discussed infrastructure protection, energy supply, and improving electronic warfare systemsVideo

Zelenskyy held a coordination meeting in Kherson, focusing on protecting the region from Russian drones and ensuring a stable life for the community. Improvements to electronic warfare systems, infrastructure protection, energy supply, and funding for communal services were discussed.

Society • November 11, 01:58 PM • 4585 views
A children's space has been opened in Kherson where children can learn and develop for freePhoto

Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited a children's space in Kherson where children learn English, digital literacy, art, and sports for free. He spoke with schoolchildren about their dreams and parents who defend Ukraine, emphasizing the importance of such initiatives for children's development.

Society • November 11, 01:44 PM • 3452 views
Kherson to get more protection from Russian drones: Zelenskyy held a meeting and revealed detailsVideo

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a security meeting in Kherson. Unmanned Systems Forces and other units will increase the city's defense capabilities, which is constantly under threat from Russian drones.

War in Ukraine • November 11, 11:43 AM • 3338 views
Zelenskyy arrived in Kherson on the anniversary of the city's liberationVideo

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Kherson, publishing a photo near the stele at the entrance. This happened on the third anniversary of the city's liberation.

Society • November 11, 11:25 AM • 2814 views
36,000 crimes, 1990 dead Ukrainians, including 44 children: prosecutors reported on crimes committed by the Russian Federation by the anniversary of Kherson's liberation

In the three years since Kherson's liberation, prosecutors have recorded 36,827 crimes against peace and humanity. 41 people have been convicted, three have received life sentences; 1990 Ukrainians have died, including 44 children.

War in Ukraine • November 11, 08:37 AM • 3102 views
The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine published data on over a thousand cultural valuables stolen by the invaders in occupied Kherson

The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine published data on 1,233 paintings stolen from the Kherson Art Gallery, which is part of the overall list of valuables. This happened before the third anniversary of Kherson's liberation, and among the stolen items are works by famous Ukrainian and European artists.

War in Ukraine • November 11, 07:18 AM • 5144 views
"It was difficult but inspiring": Jolie on her visit to Ukraine

Hollywood star Angelina Jolie commented on her visit to Mykolaiv and Kherson, calling it difficult but inspiring. She noted that families live under constant drone threat, which creates a psychological burden.

Society • November 9, 08:01 AM • 18369 views
In Kherson region, Russians killed two people and wounded six on November 7

In Kherson region, two civilians were killed and six more were wounded as a result of Russian attacks on November 7. The prosecutor's office has launched a pre-trial investigation into the war crimes.

War in Ukraine • November 7, 04:12 PM • 4078 views
Border guards thanked Angelina Jolie for supporting Ukraine: the star was presented with national symbolsPhoto

Actress and humanitarian Angelina Jolie received gratitude from the border guards of the 7th Carpathian Border Detachment for her constant support of Ukraine. She was presented with a set of national symbols and a coin of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine.

Society • November 7, 02:04 PM • 3082 views
Enemy attacks caused changes in train traffic in eastern Ukraine: what is known

As a result of the enemy's night attack on Zaporizhzhia, Dnipropetrovsk, and Kharkiv regions, railway infrastructure was damaged. This led to changes in routes and delays of a number of trains, particularly in the eastern direction.

Society • November 7, 08:40 AM • 3885 views
Angelina Jolie's visit to Mykolaiv and Kherson officially confirmed: details revealed

Hollywood star and UN Goodwill Ambassador Angelina Jolie visited Kherson and Mykolaiv. She spoke with medics, volunteers, and families living under the threat of shelling.

Society • November 6, 11:32 AM • 5224 views
Russia again attacked the railway in Ukraine: trains in the east change routes and are delayed

As a result of the night attack on the railway infrastructure of Zaporizhzhia, Dnipropetrovsk, and Kharkiv regions, trains in the eastern direction are moving on altered routes with delays of up to 5 hours. There are no casualties, but the damage has affected train traffic, including services to Husarivka and international routes.

Society • November 6, 07:22 AM • 41730 views
Angelina Jolie's humanitarian trip to Kherson interrupted by TCC employees: what is known about the incident with the star's bodyguard

Angelina Jolie's humanitarian mission to Kherson ended in an incident when a member of her team was stopped at a checkpoint and handed a summons. The Ukrainian Ground Forces deleted the statement about the event, and the Ukrainian government was not notified of the actress's visit.

Society • November 5, 08:20 PM • 53500 views
Four people, including a child, were injured in Kharkiv Oblast as a result of a UAV attack

Four people, including a 10-year-old child, were injured as a result of a Russian drone attack on Bohodukhiv. A UAV hit a warehouse building.

War in Ukraine • November 5, 06:53 PM • 5981 views
Russia struck State Emergency Service rescuers over 60 times in 3 months – Interior Minister KlymenkoPhotoVideo

Interior Minister Klymenko reported that over the past three months, Russians have carried out more than 60 targeted attacks on State Emergency Service units. As a result of these shellings, five Ukrainian rescuers were killed and over 30 were injured.

War in Ukraine • November 5, 05:50 PM • 10785 views
Angelina Jolie visited Kherson - MP HoncharenkoPhoto

American actress Angelina Jolie visited Kherson, as reported by Oleksiy Honcharenko. This is not the actress's first visit to Ukraine; she was previously in Lviv.

Society • November 5, 03:21 PM • 6073 views
Lviv hosted State Emergency Service and Ministry of Internal Affairs exercises with NATO supportPhoto

Command and staff exercises of the State Emergency Service and the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine, supported by NATO, took place in Lviv. The event was dedicated to responding to chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear incidents.

Society • November 3, 03:39 PM • 3814 views
Six people, including two children, were killed in Russian shelling in Odesa and Dnipropetrovsk regionsPhoto

Russian strikes on Dnipropetrovsk region resulted in the deaths of four people, including two children aged 11 and 14, and injuries to seven. In Odesa region, a drone attack caused the deaths of two civilians and injuries to three, as well as the ignition of five trucks.

Society • November 2, 08:08 AM • 5375 views
Occupiers attacked a fire truck in Kherson after artillery shellingVideo

In Kherson, a residential building caught fire after artillery shelling. During the extinguishing, the Russians attacked a fire truck with a drone; rescuers were not injured.

War in Ukraine • November 1, 03:22 PM • 9380 views
Kherson suffered a massive shelling: the market area was affected, two dead and eight woundedPhoto

On October 31, Russian troops shelled the Dniprovskyi district of Kherson, hitting residential buildings and a market. As a result of the attack, a 56-year-old woman and a 51-year-old man were killed, and eight more civilians were injured.

Society • October 31, 01:14 PM • 3630 views
Shelling of a children's hospital in Kherson: the number of wounded increased to 9 people, four of them are childrenPhoto

As a result of the shelling of a children's hospital in Kherson, 9 people were injured, including four children. Among the wounded is a 9-year-old girl with a mine-explosive injury and shrapnel wound.

War in Ukraine • October 29, 02:19 PM • 3410 views
In Kherson, Russian troops shelled a children's hospital, injuring three people and a childPhotoVideo

Russian troops shelled a medical facility in the Dniprovskyi district of Kherson, damaging the building. Three employees and a 9-year-old girl were injured, and all are receiving assistance.

Society • October 29, 09:43 AM • 3699 views
Elderly woman killed in enemy attack on Kherson - MBA

Russian terrorists shelled Kherson again on the night of October 28, killing an elderly woman. Yaroslav Shanko, head of the Kherson City Military Administration, expressed condolences to the victim's family.

War in Ukraine • October 28, 04:45 AM • 4872 views
In Zaporizhzhia, the son of Russian General Marzoyev was eliminated: the Main Intelligence Directorate showed exclusive videoVideo

On October 15, 2025, GUR fighters eliminated Lieutenant Vasyl Marzoyev, son of Lieutenant General Arkady Marzoyev, in the Zaporizhzhia direction. His position was discovered during aerial reconnaissance in the area of Plavni village and destroyed by a guided aerial bomb.

War in Ukraine • October 27, 11:17 AM • 5161 views