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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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Opendatabot: more than 100 cases of bullying are recorded in Ukrainian schools per year

Over the past 5 years, more than 600 cases of bullying have been recorded in Ukrainian schools, and by 2022, more than 140 cases per year. After the start of the full-scale invasion in 2022, the number of cases almost halved.

Society • January 29, 10:14 AM • 23457 views
Russians attacked an agricultural enterprise in Kherson region at night - RMA

Russian troops shelled an agricultural enterprise in Ukraine's Kherson region overnight, damaging a hangar and agricultural machinery, including a combine harvester and a sprayer. There were no civilian casualties.

War in Ukraine • January 29, 07:43 AM • 28924 views
Russians wound four more residents of Donetsk region

On January 28, 4 more civilians were wounded by Russian shelling in Donetsk region, including 3 in Myrnohrad and 1 in Ocheretyne.

War in Ukraine • January 29, 06:36 AM • 25547 views
Russians fired 390 shells in Kherson region, two wounded - RMA

Russian troops shelled Kherson region 89 times over the last day, 2 people were wounded. The shelling was conducted with various types of weapons at residential areas.

War in Ukraine • January 29, 06:11 AM • 34403 views
Explosions in Kherson - MBA

Explosions were heard in the Ukrainian city of Kherson. According to the head of the city's military administration, Russian troops shelled the city from the left bank of the Dnipro River, which they still occupy.

War in Ukraine • January 29, 05:20 AM • 120189 views
CNS: Occupants awarded cultural collaborators in Zaporizhzhia TOT

The Russian occupiers in Melitopol awarded local cultural figures, including employees of museums, clubs, libraries and creative teams, with plastic bags with souvenirs and framed certificates. Such attention is aimed at promoting Russian culture and mobilizing support for the ruling party of Russia.

Society • January 28, 11:44 PM • 104921 views
Ukrainian defenders from the Vostok PMC destroy a Russian cruise missile in Dnipropetrovs'k region

Ukrainian air defenses shot down a Russian X-59 cruise missile over the Dnipro region on January 28. Later that evening, Russia launched ballistic missiles and attack drones, four of which were intercepted by Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • January 28, 11:59 AM • 34863 views
russian military boast of killed animals in the occupied Kherson region - Animal rights activists

russian soldiers who occupied a part of the Kherson region of Ukraine are killing wild animals for fun and posting photos of themselves posing with the dead animals.

War in Ukraine • January 27, 01:14 PM • 34064 views
Occupants shelled Kherson region 85 times, there are wounded

Russian troops fired 85 shells and 340 mortar shells at Kherson region on March 6, hitting residential areas and an educational institution, wounding at least one person. The shelling targeted both the city of Kherson and other localities in the region.

War in Ukraine • January 27, 06:25 AM • 31175 views
Ukrainian Special Forces fighters destroy an enemy infantry fighting vehicle that was shelling the right bank of Kherson region

Ukrainian Special Forces destroyed a Russian BMP-2 infantry fighting vehicle and a communication antenna in Kherson region using unmanned aerial vehicles. The BMP-2 was firing at Ukrainian positions on the right bank of the region. Special forces also shot down a Russian flag flying on the antenna.

War in Ukraine • January 27, 03:47 AM • 30281 views
Ukrainian Air Force warned of missile threat, urged Kropyvnytskyi to take cover

Ukrainian Air Force warns of missile threat in several regions.

War in Ukraine • December 23, 08:19 AM • 47946 views
Kherson under attack of the Russian army, explosions are heard - CMA

Kherson came under enemy fire from the occupied left bank, explosions were heard.

War in Ukraine • December 23, 07:15 AM • 35583 views
Enemy fired 83 times in Kherson region, 6 people were wounded

During the day, the Russian army fired 83 times at Kherson region, launching 439 shells and wounding six people, targeting residential areas and the regional center.

War in Ukraine • December 23, 07:02 AM • 35155 views
Ukrainian Defense Ministry: 75 combat engagements took place in the frontline over the last day

Over the past day, Ukrainian troops fought 75 combat engagements, thwarting numerous assault attempts in various directions and repelling enemy attacks, inflicting significant losses. In the Kherson sector alone, the enemy made 17 unsuccessful offensive attempts.

War in Ukraine • December 23, 05:35 AM • 60896 views
There will be our answer to every Russian killer: Zelensky reacts to shooting down three enemy Su-34s

Let every Russian pilot know exactly what our response to every Russian killer will be, Zelensky emphasized.

War in Ukraine • December 22, 06:20 PM • 36154 views
Ukrainian Air Force reports a missile fired in the direction of Kryvyi Rih

The Ukrainian Air Force warned of a missile heading toward Kryvyi Rih and advised citizens to stay in shelters amid reports of enemy aircraft activity in the region.

War in Ukraine • December 22, 03:11 PM • 44866 views
Russians attack Novoberislav with a drone in Kherson region: 68-year-old man wounded

Russian troops conducted a drone strike on Novoberislav in Kherson region, wounding at least one elderly man, and additional shelling in the region resulted in other injuries.

War in Ukraine • December 22, 02:24 PM • 25328 views
Elderly couple injured in shelling of Ivanivka in Kherson region

Russian troops shelled Ivanivka in Kherson region, injuring an elderly couple: A 76-year-old woman sustained light injuries and an 81-year-old man sustained moderate injuries.

War in Ukraine • December 22, 11:56 AM • 27464 views
In the occupied Kherson region, Russians killed a child in front of his family

A child was shot dead by Russian security forces in Kherson region, and his family witnessed the murder; an official investigation is underway.

War in Ukraine • December 22, 11:36 AM • 26238 views
Rescued animals from Donetsk region find shelter in Kyiv Zoo

Four emaciated and stressed animals rescued from Donetsk region were transported to the Kyiv Zoo, which provided a well-equipped environment for their rehabilitation.

Society • December 22, 11:02 AM • 59111 views
Kherson was shelled by the enemy with artillery in the morning, there is a victim: the consequences are shown

Russian troops shelled Kherson with artillery, wounding an 85-year-old woman and damaging residential areas. The incident was reported by Alexander Prokudin, adding a video showing the destruction.

War in Ukraine • December 22, 10:18 AM • 30749 views
Kherson under attack by Russian army, explosions heard in the city center - CMA

Russian troops shell Kherson again, resulting in explosions in the city center.

War in Ukraine • December 22, 08:28 AM • 34854 views
Russians attacked more than 20 settlements in Kharkiv region in a day: they used airplanes, artillery and mortars

Russian troops attacked more than 20 settlements in the Kharkiv region, using aircraft, artillery and mortars, causing destruction but no casualties.

War in Ukraine • December 22, 06:42 AM • 35530 views
Russian army attacks Kherson region 117 times, one killed and two wounded

Russian troops fired 117 times at Kherson region, killing one person and wounding two others, with 65 shells fired directly at the city of Kherson.

War in Ukraine • December 22, 06:25 AM • 26665 views
24 out of 28 Shahed drones were shot down in the sky over Ukraine at night

Ukrainian forces shoot down 24 of 28 Russian Shahed drones launched on December 22.

War in Ukraine • December 22, 06:19 AM • 117056 views
Explosions in Odesa region, air defense is working

Explosions were heard in the Odesa region with active air defense, and the wreckage of downed Shahid aircraft fell in the Kyiv area. Air raid alarms were heard in many regions of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • December 21, 11:29 PM • 42256 views
Explosions in Kherson - MBA

Explosions were heard in Kherson when Russian troops shelled the city from the occupied left bank, damaging a medical facility and a residential building.

War in Ukraine • December 21, 04:51 PM • 29893 views
Occupants in Kherson region break into homes of residents with pro-Ukrainian position at night and arrest them - DIU

Russian security forces are stepping up repression in the occupied Kherson region, breaking into homes at night and arresting residents with pro-Ukrainian views, reports the Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate.

War in Ukraine • December 21, 02:18 PM • 26477 views
Russian army strikes at Tyahyntsi in Kherson region, killing a woman

A 54-year-old local resident was killed as a result of an attack by Russian troops on the village of Tyahynka in Kherson region.

War in Ukraine • December 21, 11:54 AM • 29098 views
Archpriest of the Russian Orthodox Church from Crimea supplied attack drones to the occupiers: he was notified of suspicion

The archpriest from Crimea is suspected of financing Russian troops by raising money for combat drones and weapons, as well as "blessing" the occupiers to kill Ukrainians.

Crimes and emergencies • December 21, 11:18 AM • 38361 views