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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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Zelenskyy appointed Yaroslav Shanko as head of the Kherson City Military Administration: details of the decree

Deputy Head of the Kherson Regional Military Administration Yaroslav Shanko has headed the city military administration. He replaced Roman Mrochko, who had been in charge of the administration since March 2023.

Society • June 3, 04:04 PM • 5936 views
Russia shelled Kherson region: two dead, a child among 11 wounded

On June 2, the Russians shelled Kherson region with artillery and drones, killing two people. 11 civilians were injured, including a five-year-old child.

Society • June 2, 04:18 PM • 3163 views
In Kherson – 2, in Kyiv – 10: how many years do Ukrainians need to save up for their own apartment

Ukrainians need 5-7 years to buy a one-room apartment, saving their entire salary. In front-line cities such as Kherson, this period is less than two years.

Society • June 2, 03:52 PM • 5007 views
In Kherson, a Russian drone attacked a medical vehicle: the driver was killed, two medics were injured

Russians attacked a medical vehicle with a drone in Kherson, the driver was killed. Two polyclinic employees were injured, the vehicle burned to the ground.

War in Ukraine • June 2, 02:59 PM • 2279 views
Russian attack on Kherson: a 66-year-old man died

On the night of May 31, the occupiers shelled the Dnipro district of Kherson. As a result of the shelling, a 66-year-old man was mortally wounded.

War in Ukraine • May 31, 04:44 AM • 28088 views
Worked for the Russians and "lay low" after de-occupation: 4 collaborators detained in Kherson

The SBU and police detained four collaborators in Kherson. They worked in the occupation administration and prisons during the occupation of the city, and they face up to 15 years in prison.

Society • May 30, 05:32 PM • 6684 views
In Beryslav, Kherson region, a Russian drone killed two civilians

On the morning of May 29, Russian troops attacked Beryslav with a drone, killing two men. A criminal investigation has been launched into the war crime.

War in Ukraine • May 29, 10:35 AM • 2897 views
The UN concluded that Russian drone strikes on civilians in Kherson region are crimes against humanity: the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reacted

The UN Commission has established that Russian forces committed crimes against humanity by attacking civilians with drones in Kherson region. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs called for increased pressure on the Russian Federation.

War in Ukraine • May 28, 04:38 PM • 3490 views
More than 200 Ukrainian prisoners of war died in Russian prisons: expert examinations indicate systematic torture - Associated Press

Since the beginning of the invasion, over 200 Ukrainian prisoners of war have died in Russian detention facilities. Examinations of the bodies have revealed numerous traces of violence, torture, and lack of medical care.

War in Ukraine • May 27, 08:29 AM • 3586 views
In Kherson, Russians attacked public utilities workers with a drone: six injured

Russian forces attacked public utilities workers in Kherson with a drone, dropping explosives on a car. As a result of the attack, six people suffered mine-explosive injuries and contusions.

War in Ukraine • May 27, 08:10 AM • 3075 views
In the Sumy region, infrastructure of an enterprise was damaged as a result of an enemy strike on a local community - RMA

Russian troops launched a missile strike on the Shostka community in the Sumy region. The infrastructure of a local enterprise has been damaged, and an emergency rescue operation is underway.

Society • May 20, 03:02 PM • 3181 views
In Kherson, there are already 10 injured from the morning Russian attacks

On the morning of May 20, Russian forces attacked Kherson with UAVs, injuring 5 passengers of a minibus. Later, the city's artillery shelling added another 5 casualties, mostly elderly people in their homes.

War in Ukraine • May 20, 08:10 AM • 2825 views
Number of injured in the Russian drone strike on a minibus in Kherson has increased

Five people were injured in the Russian drone strike on a minibus in Kherson. Three adults with explosive injuries and contusions sought medical attention.

War in Ukraine • May 20, 06:58 AM • 4335 views
Russians attacked a minibus with a drone in Kherson in the morning: there are injured

As a result of dropping explosives from a drone, two people were injured. A woman born in 1960 and a 56-year-old man received explosive injuries and contusions, they are being provided with medical assistance.

War in Ukraine • May 20, 05:39 AM • 59033 views
In Kherson, enemy shelling claimed the life of a 75-year-old woman, three wounded

As a result of the shelling of residential areas of Kherson in the evening of May 18, a 75-year-old woman died. Three more residents received injuries of varying degrees of severity and were hospitalized.

War in Ukraine • May 19, 04:39 AM • 4140 views
Shelling of Kherson: the station and locomotive were damaged, passengers were evacuated

Russian troops shelled the Central district of Kherson, damaging the railway station and locomotive. Passengers were evacuated to Mykolaiv, other trains are running on schedule.

War in Ukraine • May 18, 05:41 PM • 10323 views
The occupiers are rushing to Dnipropetrovsk region, concentrating assault groups of four regiments - Voloshyn

The enemy is trying to break through to the Dnipropetrovsk region, but is suffering significant losses. The Russian Armed Forces are also trying to seize bridgeheads on the right bank of the Dnieper and keep logistics under control.

War in Ukraine • May 18, 12:08 PM • 16175 views
In Kherson, a Russian drone attacked a garbage truck: three utility workers were injured.

In the morning, an enemy FPV drone attacked a garbage truck in Kherson. Three employees of the municipal enterprise were injured and taken to the hospital with mine-explosive injuries.

War in Ukraine • May 17, 10:00 AM • 26920 views
In Kherson, employees of the MBA came under fire, one man was injured

During the loading of humanitarian aid, three social workers of the Kherson MBA came under fire. The official car was damaged, the driver was injured.

Society • May 16, 10:06 AM • 3192 views
Railway station in Kherson was damaged due to an enemy attack - Ukrzaliznytsia

This morning, Russian troops again shelled the railway infrastructure of Kherson. The station building was damaged, windows were broken, and there was minor damage to the car, but train traffic was not stopped.

War in Ukraine • May 16, 09:58 AM • 3447 views
Russians hit the center of Kherson and killed a woman - RMA

The Russian army shelled the Central district of Kherson with artillery. As a result of the shelling, a 49-year-old woman died, she received fatal injuries on the spot.

War in Ukraine • May 15, 11:58 AM • 2672 views
NMT-2025: difficulties in conducting testing, security challenges and attempts at fraud

In 2025, 312,000 participants registered for the NMT. The biggest challenges are security, air raids, electricity supply and attempts at fraud.

Society • May 13, 08:05 AM • 2966 views
Occupants launched an artillery strike on Kherson: a 76-year-old resident was injured

The Russian army shelled the Korabelny district of Kherson, injuring a 76-year-old local resident. She was hospitalized with explosive, traumatic brain injuries and other wounds.

War in Ukraine • May 11, 11:19 AM • 4665 views
The idea of creating a demilitarized zone is "not very alive" - Zelenskyy

Zelenskyy stated that the idea of a 15-kilometer demilitarized zone is not viable, as it would leave Kherson, Kharkiv, and Sumy under fire. Ukraine has not received any official proposals.

War in Ukraine • May 10, 02:45 PM • 7353 views
A defector who served the occupiers in Kherson and tried to join the Armed Forces of Ukraine will spend 12 years behind bars

A resident of Kherson who worked for the occupiers as a dog handler was sentenced to 12 years in prison. After the liberation of the city, he tried to join the Armed Forces of Ukraine to avoid punishment, but was exposed.

Crimes and emergencies • May 8, 09:57 PM • 17288 views
UN: April was the month with the highest number of civilian casualties in Ukraine since September 2024

April 2025 recorded the highest number of civilian casualties in Ukraine since September 2024. At least 209 people were killed and another 1,146 were injured.

Society • May 8, 01:00 PM • 166791 views
Fedorov showed the effective work of "Snake": a newly created robot for demining

Minister Fedorov presented the "Snake" robot for demining, developed by Rovertech. It neutralizes explosives and clears the way for infantry, working even in difficult areas of the front.

War in Ukraine • May 7, 04:22 PM • 10378 views
In the Kherson region, Russians struck with ballistics, as a result of the Russian attacks, there is one dead and 7 wounded

Over the past day, Russian troops launched a ballistic missile strike on the Kherson district. As a result of enemy attacks, one person was killed and seven more were injured.

War in Ukraine • May 5, 05:59 AM • 5279 views
Russian attack on Kherson region: five wounded, over 20 objects damaged

As a result of shelling in the Kherson region, five people were injured. Houses, shops, a school and infrastructure facilities in 17 settlements were damaged.

Society • May 4, 09:59 AM • 7944 views
Rescuers showed the consequences of the enemy shelling of Kherson

As a result of enemy shelling in Kherson, three fires broke out, which were extinguished by the State Emergency Service. One person died, two were injured, a house, a car and outbuildings were on fire.

War in Ukraine • May 3, 06:41 PM • 13299 views