Historical eventMarch 22022

Battle of Kherson

Russian forces captured the city of Kherson, the only regional capital to be taken during the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

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When
Wednesday, March 2 20224 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
21st century · 2020s
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At a glance

Dates: From 2022.

What came beforeAI-assisted

Kherson, a city of about 280,000 people on the Black Sea coast, was the administrative center of Kherson Oblast in southern Ukraine. It had been under Ukrainian control since Ukraine's independence in 1991.

Catalyst / how it startedAI-assisted

Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, with forces advancing from multiple directions including toward southern Ukraine. Russian forces crossed the Dnipro River and moved toward Kherson as part of their southern offensive.

Who was involvedAI-assisted

Russian military forces, including airborne and ground troops, attacked the city. Ukrainian defenders, including military and territorial defense forces, resisted the advance.

Civilian residents remained in the city during the fighting. Regional Governor Vladyslav Marochko coordinated Ukrainian response efforts.

TimelineAI-assisted

Russian forces began their assault on Kherson in late February 2022, shortly after the invasion began. By March 2, 2022, Russian forces had secured control of the city after several days of fighting.

What happened

Russian forces captured the city of Kherson, the only regional capital to be taken during the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

March 2 through the years

Other entries on the same calendar day, in order.

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  2. 1998Galileo (spacecraft)
  3. 2002War in Afghanistan (2001–2021)
  4. 2004Iraq War
  5. 2006Monterrey
  6. 2012Tornado outbreak of March 2–3, 2012
  7. 2014Oscar selfie
  8. 2017Moscovium
  9. 2017Chemical element
  10. 2022Battle of Kherson
  11. 2026Hezbollah

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When did Battle of Kherson happen?

March 2 2022 — 4 years ago, on a Wednesday.

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