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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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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 • 24231 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 • 26751 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 • 19922 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 • 31995 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 • 21799 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 • 29081 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 • 22307 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 • 9539 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 • 4418 views