Extreme Activity
46.641516°N 32.619654°E
Total Events
12,776
Artillery
3,512
UAV Attacks
601
Active Period
Feb 24, 2022 — Apr 11, 2026
Kherson (Kherson) has documented 12,776 conflict events from Feb 24, 2022 to Apr 11, 2026, with artillery as the primary form of warfare at 27% of incidents. The area spent 17 days under Russian control and is currently classified as Ukraine Controlled by ISW and DeepStateMap composite assessment.
Conflict Profile Analysis
The conflict profile at Kherson is heavily dominated by indirect fire — artillery shelling accounts for 61% of all combat events. This pattern is characteristic of entrenched positional warfare where opposing forces exchange fire across established lines.
Territorial control at Kherson has shifted over the course of the conflict, with 617 recorded changes and 17 days of Russian control documented. There have been 636 recorded withdrawal or retreat events, indicating dynamic frontline movement.
Civilian casualties have been recorded in 1,884 incidents (14.7% of all events), reflecting the toll on non-combatants in the area.
Conflict Event Overview
| Event Type | Count | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| explosion Artillery Shelling | 3,512 | 27.5% |
| group Civilian Casualties | 1,884 | 14.7% |
| home Property Damage | 1,251 | 9.8% |
| flight Airstrikes | 1,127 | 8.8% |
| warning IED/Mine Events | 921 | 7.2% |
| undo Retreats/Withdrawals | 636 | 5% |
| flight_takeoff UAV/Drone Attacks | 601 | 4.7% |
| person_off Military Casualties | 440 | 3.4% |
| radar Air Defense Actions | 350 | 2.7% |
| bolt Raids | 248 | 1.9% |
| domain Occupation Events | 143 | 1.1% |
| local_fire_department Firefights | 137 | 1.1% |
| shield Armored Engagements | 98 | 0.8% |
| local_hospital Hospital/Medical | 96 | 0.8% |
| computer Cyber Operations | 40 | 0.3% |
Event Type Distribution
Activity Timeline
Monthly Events in Kherson
Territorial Control History
Current Status: Ukraine Controlled
Kherson has been under Russian control for approximately 17 recorded days since February 2022.
Russia
Contested
Comparative Analysis
vs Kherson Average
| Metric | Kherson | Oblast Avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Events | 12,776 | 747 | +12,029 |
| Artillery Events | 3,512 | 200 | +3,312 |
| Airstrike Events | 1,127 | 74 | +1,053 |
| UAV Events | 601 | 36 | +565 |
| Civilian Casualties | 1,884 | 108 | +1,776 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many conflict events have been recorded in Kherson?
Kherson has recorded 12,776 conflict events between Feb 24, 2022 and Apr 11, 2026. This places it in the extreme activity category among Ukraine's 0 conflict zones within Kherson.
Has Kherson been targeted despite remaining under Ukrainian control?
Yes. Although Kherson has remained under Ukrainian sovereignty throughout the conflict, it has been targeted with 12,776 recorded incidents. Russian forces briefly controlled the area for 17 observation days before Ukrainian liberation.
What type of military activity is most common in Kherson?
Artillery Shelling is the dominant event type in Kherson, accounting for 27.5% of all incidents with 3,512 recorded events followed by Airstrikes at 1,127 incidents. The distribution across multiple event types indicates a complex operational environment.
How have civilians been affected by the conflict in Kherson?
There have been 1,884 recorded civilian casualty incidents in Kherson, representing 14.7% of all events. While any civilian harm is significant, this rate is within the range observed across actively targeted locations.
Why does Kherson have such a high concentration of conflict events?
Kherson's 12,776 events reflect its significance as a key target in {$oblast}. 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 11, 2026