Kherson Official: 60,000 Residents Endure Daily Shelling in the City.

Kherson’s Ongoing Crisis

According to Novyny.live: Oleksandr Prokudin, head of the Kherson Regional Military Administration, has described the dire situation in the city, where roughly 60,000 people remain. These residents face harsh conditions due to relentless shelling that strikes across the urban area. Prokudin noted that the city’s population has held steady for three years, despite the severe circumstances.

“There is a certain number of Kherson residents, a population figure that hasn’t changed in three years. It’s about 60,000 who stay in the city and migrate for the winter—more leave then, but they return in the spring,” stated Oleksandr Prokudin.

Population Shifts

Before the full-scale war began, the controlled parts of the Kherson region were home to around 500,000 people. Now, estimates put the regional population at approximately 150,000. This sharp decline stems from relentless shelling and threats to residents’ safety.

In response to ongoing attacks, authorities in the Kherson region have implemented several safety measures. For instance, about 200 kilometers of roads have been covered with netted tunnels. Additionally, nearly 1,000 shelters and 14 underground hospitals have been built.

“We now have about 200 kilometers of roads covered with such tunnels in the Kherson region. We’ve built nearly 1,000 shelters, we’re constructing underground schools, and we’ve already built 14 underground hospitals. All activities—whether with children, adults, or the elderly—take place underground,” reported Oleksandr Prokudin.

Each day, roughly 1,000 strikes are recorded in Kherson, with a significant portion being drone attacks. This constant bombardment creates immense challenges for the remaining population, who are striving to adapt to these new realities.

The situation in Kherson mirrors the broader conditions in eastern Ukraine, where military operations have persisted for an extended period. Regional administration officials are working to meet basic needs and ensure safety for those who have stayed in this heavily targeted area. Key efforts include constructing shelters and underground hospitals, aimed at reducing risks for civilians amid active combat. At the same time, the population drop highlights the massive humanitarian challenges facing the region.