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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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UNICEF, together with the Ministry of Education of Ukraine and other agencies, has launched an online course to teach children about mine safety. The course aims to promote safe behavior in areas where there is a risk of mines and unexploded ordnance.

Society • December 18, 11:27 AM • 32085 views
Due to bad weather, 183 settlements are partially without power, no outage schedules are foreseen - Ministry of Energy

183 settlements in Ukraine are partially de-energized due to bad weather; no further outages are planned.

Society • December 18, 09:37 AM • 34006 views
Since the beginning of the Russian invasion, bomb squads have defused over 462 thousand explosive devices - SES

Since the beginning of the Russian invasion, SES pyrotechnics have defused more than 462,000 explosive devices on an area of more than 112,000 hectares.

Society • December 18, 09:36 AM • 32141 views
Ukrainian special forces destroyed the Russian "Sunset" on the left bank of the Kherson region

Ukrainian Special Forces destroyed a Russian TOS-1A heavy flamethrower system in Kherson region after it attacked Ukrainian positions. The destruction was documented by a drone video.

War in Ukraine • December 18, 09:31 AM • 27823 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces hold their defensive positions on the left bank of Kherson region - Humeniuk

Ukrainian troops are holding defensive positions on the left bank of the Kherson region, no enemy breakthroughs have been recorded, reports ATO spokesperson Natalia Humeniuk. The enemy continues shelling and pressure on the right bank, trying to storm it and facing internal disagreements.

War in Ukraine • December 18, 08:49 AM • 28393 views
The enemy fired more than 370 shells at Kherson region over the last day. One person was killed

Over the past day, the Russian military shelled Kherson region 80 times, firing 374 shells and killing one person.

War in Ukraine • December 18, 06:05 AM • 31993 views
Occupants increase the number of special forces to search for guerrillas in the TOT

Russian special forces and the military are increasing their presence to search for guerrillas, using new radar groups and combing settlements in the temporarily occupied Kherson region.

War in Ukraine • December 17, 10:10 PM • 109933 views
Enemy tried to break through Ukrainian troops' defense near Kupiansk with the help of aviation - General Staff

The General Staff of Ukraine reports that the ongoing russian aggression has resulted in 54 battles, missile and air strikes, and civilian casualties; Ukrainian troops have repelled numerous enemy attacks and continue to hold defensive positions.

War in Ukraine • December 17, 05:43 PM • 115565 views
Civilian killed by Russian drone strike in Odesa region

One person was killed in Odesa region when a drone shot down by Ukrainian air defense crashed into a house, causing a large fire. Ukrainian forces shot down 16 drones overnight, and the incident caused additional damage to nearby properties.

War in Ukraine • December 17, 06:01 AM • 40199 views
Wreckage of downed "Shahed" aircraft damages administrative building and hospital in Kherson region

Ukrainian air defense destroyed 12 Russian-launched Shahid drones, the wreckage of which damaged a building and a hospital in Kherson, with no casualties.

War in Ukraine • December 16, 06:25 AM • 34362 views
Klitschko: Two more groups of UAVs from Chernihiv region are heading to Kyiv

Kyiv faces a constant threat from drones as two more groups of UAVs are on their way from Chernihiv region, Mayor Klitschko says amid explosions across the city.

War in Ukraine • December 15, 11:07 PM • 99170 views
Russians fired 673 shells in Kherson region: a grain terminal was hit, one person was injured

During the day, Russian troops attacked Kherson region 102 times, killing one person and wounding two others, and striking residential areas and infrastructure.

War in Ukraine • December 15, 06:15 AM • 33000 views
Russian "Shahed" shot down: border guards show night air defense work in Mykolaiv region

Ukrainian border guards shot down several Russian drones over Mykolaiv region, and Kyiv's air defense destroyed eight targets during a missile attack.

War in Ukraine • December 11, 12:05 PM • 101450 views
60 combat engagements took place in the frontline over the last day - General Staff

Ukrainian troops repelled more than 60 enemy attacks in various directions, held their positions and inflicted losses in equipment and manpower on Russian-terrorist forces. The General Staff reported successful strikes on two enemy directions, which led to the disorganization of their forces and means.

War in Ukraine • December 10, 06:31 AM • 46147 views
In Kherson region, 1 person was killed and 4 others were wounded by Russian shelling over the day

As a result of Russian shelling in Kherson region, one person was killed and four were injured, and 264 shells were fired at civilian objects, including an educational institution, during 71 attacks.

War in Ukraine • December 10, 06:03 AM • 40095 views
Russian shelling kills 3 people in Kherson region, wounds 7 others

Russian shelling in Kherson killed 3 people and wounded 7. A total of 510 shells were fired, hitting residential, medical and humanitarian facilities.

War in Ukraine • December 6, 06:05 AM • 35087 views
How many museums and theaters have suffered losses due to Russia's invasion - the Ministry of Culture's response

As of November 25, 2023, 1750 cultural facilities were damaged in Ukraine, with clubs, libraries and art institutions suffering the most, especially in Donetsk and Kharkiv regions.

War in Ukraine • December 5, 02:47 PM • 36419 views
Kherson city center under enemy attack - RMA

Russian troops shell the center of Kherson.

War in Ukraine • December 5, 07:09 AM • 32301 views
Zelensky on Kherson: Defense Forces are implementing a plan to deny the enemy the opportunity and desire to terrorize the city

Kherson is recovering from another shelling, emergency services are helping the victims, and the Ukrainian Defense Forces are implementing a plan to deny the enemy the opportunity and desire to terrorize the city.

War in Ukraine • December 4, 01:54 PM • 33533 views
Zelensky: Ukraine received scarce missiles for air defense systems and new anti-aircraft systems

President Zelenskiy indicated that Ukraine has received missiles for its current air defense and new anti-aircraft systems from partners; domestic production has increased.

War in Ukraine • December 4, 01:39 PM • 33856 views
Ukrenergo: the situation in the power system is complicated, there may be a shortage of power amid cold snaps and unit failures

Ukraine is facing a difficult situation in the power system, there is no shortage at the moment, but cold weather and high level of outages may cause problems in the future; Ukrenergo calls for economical use of electricity.

War in Ukraine • December 4, 10:59 AM • 48145 views
Audible sounds of explosions reported in Kryvyi Rih

Explosions were reported in Kryvyi Rih, Dnipropetrovs'k region, without official confirmation; the Air Force warned of a potential ballistic threat in the region.

War in Ukraine • December 4, 10:39 AM • 37803 views
In Kherson region, Russians killed two people overnight, 8 more wounded

Two people were killed and eight wounded in Kherson region as a result of 117 Russian attacks, including shelling of residential areas and infrastructure.

War in Ukraine • December 4, 06:03 AM • 27254 views
Ukrainian air defense forces destroy 18 enemy drones and an aircraft missile

Ukrainian air defense forces destroyed 18 enemy drones and one X-59 missile during night attacks from Crimea and Kherson region.

War in Ukraine • December 4, 05:26 AM • 26319 views
Russians held a congress of collaborators on the TOT of Kherson region

Russian occupiers held a congress of traitors in Kherson region to simulate local support and consolidate the occupation, reports the National Resistance Headquarters. The Center warns that collaborators will be held accountable.

Politics • December 3, 08:20 PM • 32439 views
Kherson under attack by Russian army, explosions in the center

Russian troops shell Kherson.

War in Ukraine • December 1, 01:00 PM • 31143 views
In Kherson region, a dead man was found at the site of a night "arrival", another person was wounded in his home

A man was killed and an 81-year-old woman was injured as a result of Russian shelling of Tyahynyk.

War in Ukraine • December 1, 12:58 PM • 30529 views
"I like it": Ukrainian Air Force commander shows night combat work against enemy Shahed drones

Commander of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Mykola Oleshchuk praised the 208th Air Defense Missile Brigade for destroying enemy Shahed drones:.

War in Ukraine • December 1, 08:19 AM • 33356 views
"ATES received new intelligence about the Russian army headquarters in Sevastopol: what is known

ATES reported on intelligence from the headquarters of Russia's 810th Separate Marine Brigade in Sevastopol, Crimea, noting high levels of security and activity, as well as difficulties with troop rotation and internal discontent among personnel.

War in Ukraine • November 30, 04:14 PM • 34984 views
Reforms on Ukraine's path to membership include anti-corruption and minority rights - NATO

NATO provided Ukraine with recommendations for reforms aimed at fighting corruption and strengthening the rule of law and human and minority rights, recognizing Ukraine's achievements and reaffirming support for its path to NATO membership.

Politics • November 29, 12:42 PM • 28449 views