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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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Kherson under attack by Russian army, explosions in the center

Russian troops shell Kherson.

War in Ukraine • December 1, 01:00 PM • 31138 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 • 30522 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 • 33348 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 • 34977 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 • 28441 views
Overnight, Ukrainian air defense destroyed 21 drones and 2 missiles launched by Russia

Overnight, Ukrainian air defense successfully shot down 21 drones and 2 of 3 Russian X-59 missiles targeting Khmelnytsky region.

War in Ukraine • November 29, 05:16 AM • 39348 views
Eight roads are still blocked due to bad weather, more than 400 settlements are without electricity

Due to snowfall, traffic is blocked on eight roads in Kirovograd and Mykolaiv regions of Ukraine, and 411 settlements in 11 regions are without electricity.

Society • November 28, 06:59 AM • 54569 views
Ukrainian General Staff: 84 combat engagements took place over the last day

Ukrainian troops struck at the enemy's command post and concentration, conducting 84 combat engagements, including an offensive in the Melitopol sector. They also held their positions in Kherson and engaged in counter-battery combat.

War in Ukraine • November 28, 05:26 AM • 30393 views
Occupation authorities seek to increase participation of children in brainwashing programs

The occupation authorities are seeking to increase the involvement of children in brainwashing programs in the occupied territories, with 70% of schoolchildren being pushed to participate in competitions and trips glorifying Russia.

Politics • November 24, 03:25 AM • 24229 views
Two children injured in Russian attack on Kherson - OVA

A 15-year-old boy and his 11-year-old sister were injured during the Russian shelling of Kherson. Both were provided with the necessary medical care. The children are under medical supervision.

War in Ukraine • November 23, 04:14 PM • 26750 views
Russians attacked Berislav in Kherson region with a drone: a 70-year-old man was killed

In Beryslav, Kherson region, a 70-year-old cyclist was killed by a Russian drone strike.

War in Ukraine • November 23, 12:04 PM • 19921 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces hold their positions on the left bank of Dnipro river - General Staff

The Ukrainian defense forces repelled attacks in five directions and countered offensive actions along the entire frontline, with 74 combat engagements taking place over the past day. The enemy's attempts to encircle Avdiivka and regain its positions have failed, while Ukrainian troops are conducting counteroffensives in the Donetsk and Zaporizhzhya sectors.

War in Ukraine • November 23, 05:35 AM • 31984 views
Zelensky: the Russian army has made prisoners the main source of replenishment of losses on the battlefield

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a conference call to discuss the situation on the battlefield. He was also briefed on the elimination of the consequences of shelling of civilian infrastructure in Kherson, Beryslav, Nikopol

War in Ukraine • November 22, 10:39 AM • 21795 views
Russian army continues to attack Kherson region: 115 attacks and 524 shells per day

Russian aggression in Kherson region leaves 1 more person dead, 7 wounded.

War in Ukraine • November 22, 06:49 AM • 29078 views
Electricity consumption increased, no reasons for power outages schedules - state energy offices

There are no grounds for scheduling power outages in Ukraine, and the electricity generated is sufficient to cover the needs. However, hundreds of settlements remain without power due to the fighting and other reasons

Society • November 20, 01:13 PM • 22291 views
Enemy attacks Ochakiv hromada in Mykolaiv region three times in one day

Over the past day, Russian troops repeatedly fired artillery at the waters of the Ochakiv community in Mykolaiv region.

War in Ukraine • November 20, 06:55 AM • 9531 views
Grandmother and granddaughter hit by enemy artillery while walking - number of victims of Kherson shelling rises to five

Five people were wounded in this morning's shelling of Kherson: three women, one man and a little girl. The 3-year-old girl and her 55-year-old grandmother were walking in the yard when enemy artillery hit them near the entrance

Society • November 19, 10:43 AM • 4410 views