Extreme Activity
46.534064°N 33.473657°E
Total Events
8,451
Artillery
1,632
UAV Attacks
342
Active Period
Feb 24, 2022 — Apr 9, 2026
Chorna Dolyna, located in Kherson, is a Russian-occupied area that has endured 8,451 documented conflict incidents since Feb 24, 2022. The dominant form of warfare is artillery (19% of events), with 122 days of recorded Russian control. Civilian casualty incidents number 1,402. The last recorded event was Apr 9, 2026.
Conflict Profile Analysis
The conflict profile at Chorna Dolyna is heavily dominated by indirect fire — artillery shelling accounts for 57% of all combat events. This pattern is characteristic of entrenched positional warfare where opposing forces exchange fire across established lines.
Territorial control at Chorna Dolyna has shifted over the course of the conflict, with 478 recorded changes and 122 days of Russian control documented. There have been 677 recorded withdrawal or retreat events, indicating dynamic frontline movement.
Civilian casualty events at Chorna Dolyna are disproportionately high at 16.6% of all incidents (1,402 recorded events), significantly exceeding the national average. This concentration of civilian harm warrants particular attention in conflict documentation.
Conflict Event Overview
| Event Type | Count | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| explosion Artillery Shelling | 1,632 | 19.3% |
| group Civilian Casualties | 1,402 | 16.6% |
| undo Retreats/Withdrawals | 677 | 8% |
| flight Airstrikes | 602 | 7.1% |
| home Property Damage | 504 | 6% |
| flight_takeoff UAV/Drone Attacks | 342 | 4% |
| person_off Military Casualties | 315 | 3.7% |
| warning IED/Mine Events | 268 | 3.2% |
| radar Air Defense Actions | 243 | 2.9% |
| bolt Raids | 148 | 1.8% |
| domain Occupation Events | 108 | 1.3% |
| local_fire_department Firefights | 71 | 0.8% |
| shield Armored Engagements | 69 | 0.8% |
| local_hospital Hospital/Medical | 41 | 0.5% |
| computer Cyber Operations | 18 | 0.2% |
Event Type Distribution
Activity Timeline
Monthly Events in Chorna Dolyna
Territorial Control History
Current Status: Russian Occupied
Chorna Dolyna has been under Russian control for approximately 122 recorded days since February 2022.
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Comparative Analysis
vs Kherson Average
| Metric | Chorna Dolyna | Oblast Avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Events | 8,451 | 747 | +7,704 |
| Artillery Events | 1,632 | 200 | +1,432 |
| Airstrike Events | 602 | 74 | +528 |
| UAV Events | 342 | 36 | +306 |
| Civilian Casualties | 1,402 | 108 | +1,294 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many conflict events have been recorded in Chorna Dolyna?
Chorna Dolyna has recorded 8,451 conflict events between Feb 24, 2022 and Apr 9, 2026. This places it in the extreme activity category among Ukraine's 0 conflict zones within Kherson.
When did Russian forces take control of Chorna Dolyna?
Chorna Dolyna has been under documented Russian control for 122 observation days. The territorial status is assessed through combined ISW (Institute for the Study of War) and DeepStateMap monitoring. Despite occupation, 8,451 conflict events have been recorded, indicating continued resistance or military operations in the area.
What type of military activity is most common in Chorna Dolyna?
Artillery Shelling is the dominant event type in Chorna Dolyna, accounting for 19.3% of all incidents with 1,632 recorded events followed by Airstrikes at 602 incidents. The distribution across multiple event types indicates a complex operational environment.
How have civilians been affected by the conflict in Chorna Dolyna?
There have been 1,402 recorded civilian casualty incidents in Chorna Dolyna, representing 16.6% of all events. This rate exceeds the national average, indicating disproportionate civilian impact.
Why does Chorna Dolyna have such a high concentration of conflict events?
Chorna Dolyna's 8,451 events reflect its significance as a occupied strategic location. The volume of reporting also correlates with media access and infrastructure — larger cities with more news correspondents tend to have more granular event documentation in the VIINA dataset.
Data Source
Location Conflict Data: VIINA Dataset (Georgetown University) — Violent Incident Information from News Articles. Territorial control: ISW + DeepStateMap composite.
Last updated: April 9, 2026