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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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SBU is behind liquidation of such traitors of Ukraine as Kiva and Tatarsky - source

The SBU eliminated several traitors and war criminals on the occupied Ukrainian territories and in Russia, including Ilya Kiva and Vladlen Tatarsky.

War in Ukraine • February 6, 04:05 PM • 23822 views
The "Army of Drones" destroyed almost 400 Russian strongholds in a week

Over the past week, the Drone Army's attack drones have killed about 150 Russian soldiers and about 400 strongholds.

War in Ukraine • February 6, 03:33 PM • 22906 views
In Donetsk region, 74 settlements on the frontline are completely de-energised, it is difficult to repair them due to the aggressor's actions - Filashkin

74 settlements on the contact line in the Donetsk region are almost completely de-energized and difficult to repair due to shelling by Russian troops. In two years, 116 thousand damaged and destroyed housing in Donetsk region, including 353 schools, 301 kindergartens, and 286 hospitals.

War in Ukraine • February 6, 03:21 PM • 24159 views
Enemy fired at 20 settlements in Kharkiv region over the last day, 17 civilian infrastructure objects destroyed - JFO head

A Russian missile strike on a hotel in the village of Zolochiv, Kharkiv region, killed a two-month-old boy and wounded three women, the head of the Kharkiv regional military administration said.

War in Ukraine • February 6, 03:20 PM • 21813 views
Russian strike on Tokarivka in Kherson region kills one person, two wounded in hospital - RMA

As a result of the Russian shelling of Tokarivka village in Kherson region, a 49-year-old man was killed and two other local residents were injured.

War in Ukraine • February 6, 01:49 PM • 25732 views
Ukraine returns three more families with four children from TOT

Three more families with four children were returned from the occupied Kherson region with the help of Save Ukraine after losing their businesses, being interrogated, and fearing for the safety of their children under Russian occupation.

Society • February 6, 01:46 PM • 28324 views
Enemy attacks Tokarivka in Kherson region: two civilians wounded near a shop

Two people were wounded by Russian shelling near a local store in Tokarivka.

War in Ukraine • February 6, 10:38 AM • 23843 views
russians attack Beryslav with drones: 55-year-old woman wounded

The occupation forces dropped explosives from a drone three times near the humanitarian headquarters, injuring a 55-year-old woman. Doctors assess her condition as moderate

War in Ukraine • February 6, 09:27 AM • 23254 views
Russian army attacks residential areas of Kherson again at night

The Russian army attacked residential areas of Kherson at night, causing a fire.

War in Ukraine • February 6, 08:52 AM • 22723 views
Occupants fired over 180 shells in Kherson region: five killed, one wounded

Five people were killed and one wounded in Kherson region by more than 180 shells fired by Russian troops during hostile attacks.

War in Ukraine • February 6, 06:36 AM • 26736 views
Kherson under fire of occupants - Mrochko

the Russian army is shelling Kherson. Residents were urged to stay in shelters.

War in Ukraine • February 5, 08:20 PM • 29114 views
Shelling of Kherson: four people were killed, one was injured - Prosecutor General's Office

Four civilians were killed during the Russian shelling of Kherson on February 5, which is now being investigated as a war crime.

War in Ukraine • February 5, 05:40 PM • 28649 views
Ukraine returns two more teenagers from TOT

Two more girls, aged 15 and 16, were returned from the Russian-occupied Kherson region to the Ukrainian-controlled territory.

War in Ukraine • February 5, 02:59 PM • 22999 views
After death of Aranese volunteers in Kherson region, entry of foreigners to a number of communities restricted - OVA

Foreigners were restricted from entering dangerous settlements in the Kherson region after two French volunteers were killed by Russian shelling.

War in Ukraine • February 5, 02:44 PM • 22389 views
SBU: Supreme Court official detained for justifying Russian aggression

The SBU detained a Supreme Court official who justified Russian aggression and hoped for an early occupation of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 5, 12:52 PM • 22148 views
Russia's attack on Kherson claimed four lives - Interior Ministry

According to the Minister of Internal Affairs of Ukraine, 4 people were killed and one more injured as a result of the shelling of the Ukrainian city of Kherson by Russian troops.

War in Ukraine • February 5, 12:00 PM • 25140 views
Ukraine expects to receive F-16 fighters and missiles with a range of up to 500 km - Naev

Ukraine expects to receive aircraft and long-range weapons with a radius of more than 300 kilometers in the next military aid packages.

War in Ukraine • February 5, 11:50 AM • 37577 views
Elderly woman killed in Russian shelling of Kherson: number of casualties rises to three

The number of victims of the Russian artillery strike on Kherson has increased to three - a 66-year-old woman died of wounds she received in the street during the shelling.

War in Ukraine • February 5, 11:29 AM • 29517 views
Russian army shells Kherson city center: two dead and one wounded reported

Russian shelling of Kherson from the occupied left bank killed two people and injured another.

War in Ukraine • February 5, 11:21 AM • 26077 views
He commanded the seizure of Kherson region and ordered to take the airfield in Chornobaivka: SBU serves Russian general suspicion notice in absentia

SBU serves suspicion notice in absentia to Russian Lieutenant General Yakov Rezantsev.

War in Ukraine • February 5, 10:21 AM • 22816 views
Organized events in support of the Russian invasion of Ukraine: Kharkiv region serves notice of suspicion to occupier's accomplice

In Balakliya, Kharkiv region, a local resident cooperated with Russian representatives during the occupation and organised mass events in support of Russia, and now he has been notified of being suspected of collaborating with the occupiers.

Crimes and emergencies • February 5, 09:42 AM • 21616 views
Russians shelled a cathedral in Kherson, hit residential areas at night

Russian troops shell the cathedral in the center of Kherson and residential areas of the city.

War in Ukraine • February 5, 09:36 AM • 22238 views
Occupants attacked 9 regions of Ukraine with various types of weapons over the last day - there are dead and wounded

Over the past day, Russian occupants shelled 114 Ukrainian settlements and 44 infrastructure facilities, causing deaths and injuries.

War in Ukraine • February 5, 08:25 AM • 125240 views
France summons Russian ambassador amid deaths of French volunteers in Russian strike in Ukraine and spike in disinformation - Reuters

France summons the Russian ambassador to condemn the Russian drone strike in Ukraine that killed two French aid workers and the spread of Russian disinformation.

War in Ukraine • February 5, 07:28 AM • 26678 views
Russians fired more than 130 shells in Kherson region: one wounded

Russian troops fired more than 130 shells at Kherson region, wounding one person during 36 attacks over the past day.

War in Ukraine • February 5, 06:51 AM • 22482 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces repel 21 occupants' attacks near Avdiivka: situation at the front

Ukrainian troops repelled 21 attacks near Avdiivka, while the enemy unsuccessfully tried to improve their tactical positions in many areas of the frontline.

War in Ukraine • February 4, 05:07 PM • 41473 views
On the left bank of the Kherson region, the Defense Forces destroyed more than fifty occupants and an enemy drone control center.

Ukrainian troops destroyed more than 50 Russian soldiers and a drone control center in Kherson region.

War in Ukraine • February 4, 02:35 PM • 39503 views
The National Police showed the consequences of arrivals in Kherson region: damaged houses and communications

The Russian military fired over 90 missiles from multiple launch rocket systems, artillery, mortars, tanks, aircraft and drones at residents of Kherson region, damaging buildings, gas and water infrastructure, but causing no casualties.

War in Ukraine • February 4, 12:46 PM • 37695 views
Russian army shells Kherson region with 92 shells, but no casualties

Over the past day, the Russian army fired 92 shells from various types of weapons at Kherson region, hitting residential areas, but causing no casualties.

War in Ukraine • February 4, 06:10 AM • 28747 views
Ukrainian General Staff: 66 combat engagements took place in the frontline over the last day

Over the past day, Ukrainian troops repelled 66 combat engagements and missile and air strikes by Russian troops in various parts of the frontline.

War in Ukraine • February 4, 05:34 AM • 31501 views