Kherson Oblast

Kherson Oblast (Ukrainian: Херсонська область) is an oblast (province) of southern Ukraine. The administrative centre is Kherson.

Kherson Oblast

Flag of Kherson Oblast

Coat of arms of Kherson Oblast

Location of Kherson Oblast in Ukraine

Parts of the province are occupied by Russian soldiers (as of 2023).

History change

During 2022, Russia invaded much of Kherson Oblast (see 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine); Ukraine lost control of the city of Kherson, from March to November 2022, because of the Battle of Kherson ended on March 2. On November 11, 2022, Ukraine again took control of the city of Kherson. As of 2023's fourth quarter, Russia is still in control of large parts (of Kherson Oblast) on the East side of the Dniepr river.

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