Residents of the Kherson community are most concerned about shelling of the city, events at the front, and issues of personal safety.
This is evidenced by the results of a survey of Kherson residents conducted on behalf of the Kherson Community Foundation “Zakhyst”.
According to the research data, shelling of the city was named the main problem by 83% of respondents. Events at the front concern 67%, and the safety of themselves and their loved ones — 65% of respondents.
Among other important problems, community residents named corruption (64%), the lack of effective anti-drone protection (55%), and rising prices (54%). A significant portion of respondents also point to high utility costs and low wages — 38% each.
Low pensions worry 32% of respondents, violations during mobilization — 31%, unemployment — 26%, and the high cost of rental housing — 25%. Another 20% of respondents indicated the unsatisfactory condition of shelters and bomb shelters, and 12% — problems with the quality of children’s education.
At the same time, 1% of survey participants said that they found it difficult to answer the question about the community’s main problems.
The field phase of the survey was conducted from 10 to 30 November 2025. The study included 403 respondents.