Kherson Oblast
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Total Events
9,876
Casualties
1,789
Capital
Kherson
Area
28,461 km²
Overview
Since the full-scale Russian invasion began on February 24, 2022, Kherson Oblast has been the second most affected region in Ukraine. A total of 19,812 conflict events have been documented in the oblast, with 135,810 reported casualties (6.9 per event on average). Violence against civilians accounts for the largest share of activity at 25% (5,020 incidents). All data is sourced from ACLED (Armed Conflict Location & Event Data) and covers verified incidents from February 2022 to the present.
- ▸19,812 total documented conflict events
- ▸135,810 reported casualties
- ▸Ranked 2nd most affected oblast in Ukraine
- ▸Predominant event type: Violence against civilians (25%)
- ▸Event breakdown: Violence against civilians: 5,020; Battles: 4,956; Strategic developments: 4,938; Explosions/Remote violence: 4,898
- ▸Average 6.9 casualties per incident
Pre-war Population (2021)
1,016,707
Coordinates
46.6354°N, 32.6169°E
Monthly Timeline
Events This Month
June 2026
No events recorded yet for June 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
How has Kherson Oblast been affected by the Russia-Ukraine war?
Since the full-scale Russian invasion began on February 24, 2022, Kherson Oblast has been the second most affected region in Ukraine. A total of 19,812 conflict events have been documented in the oblast, with 135,810 reported casualties (6.9 per event on average). Violence against civilians accounts for the largest share of activity at 25% (5,020 incidents). All data is sourced from ACLED (Armed Conflict Location & Event Data) and covers verified incidents from February 2022 to the present.
How many conflict events have been documented in Kherson Oblast?
According to ACLED data, 9,876 conflict events have been documented in Kherson Oblast since the start of the full-scale war in February 2022.
What is the capital of Kherson Oblast?
The administrative capital of Kherson Oblast is Kherson. The oblast covers 28,461 km² and had a pre-war population of approximately 1,016,707.
What types of conflict events occur most often in Kherson Oblast?
The ACLED dataset records multiple categories of conflict events in Kherson Oblast, including shelling, airstrikes, ground engagements, and explosions. The full breakdown is available in the events timeline charts on this page.
Where can I find daily conflict reports for Kherson Oblast?
Daily conflict data for Kherson Oblast is available in the monthly and weekly timeline breakdowns on this page. Each event includes date, type, location, and casualty information sourced from ACLED and cross-referenced with multiple open-source data providers.