Battle of Kherson

The 2022 battle for Kherson saw Russian forces capture the city in March and Ukrainian forces retake it in November during Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Battle of Antonov Airport: A series of clashes for Hostomel airport near Kyiv during Russia’s February 2022 invasion of Ukraine. Kherson’s rapid capture formed part of Russia’s opening southern offensive, while the airport battle marked its parallel drive toward Kyiv.
Russian invasion of Ukraine: Russia’s large-scale military attack on Ukraine that began on 24 February 2022. The battle was one campaign within the invasion’s southern front.
Russian occupation of Kherson: Russia’s control of Kherson city and surrounding areas from March until November 2022. Occupation shaped civilian life and resistance between the city’s capture and its liberation.
Battle of Beryslav: Fighting around Beryslav in Kherson region during Ukraine’s 2022 counteroffensive on the Dnieper’s west bank. The advance through the region helped isolate Russian forces near Kherson.
Dnieper River: A major river in eastern Europe that flows through Ukraine and divides parts of the country. The river shaped Russian supply routes and the geography of Ukraine’s November 2022 advance.
Crimea: A peninsula on the northern coast of the Black Sea, annexed by Russia in 2014 and internationally recognized as Ukrainian territory. Russian forces advanced north from Crimea toward Kherson at the start of the invasion.
Liberation of Kherson: The return of Kherson city to Ukrainian control on 11 November 2022 after Russian forces withdrew. The city’s recapture was the battle’s decisive Ukrainian outcome.
Partisan movement in Ukraine during the Russian invasion: Covert resistance activities against Russian forces and occupation authorities in Ukraine after the 2022 invasion. Resistance in occupied areas challenged Russian control while Ukrainian forces prepared their counteroffensive.
HIMARS: A mobile rocket artillery system capable of launching guided rockets and longer-range missiles. Ukrainian strikes on bridges and depots disrupted Russian resupply to forces west of the Dnieper.
Battle of Melitopol: The February 2022 capture of Melitopol by Russian forces advancing through southern Ukraine. It was part of the same southern offensive that brought Russian forces to Kherson.

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