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Berdiansk

Seaside resort and port in Zaporizhzhia Oblast
Berdiansk is a city of regional significance in Ukraine, located on the northern coast of the Sea of Azov, in the Zaporizhzhia Oblast. It is the administrative center of the Berdiansk Raion and is known as a maritime, climatic, and mud resort. Before Russia's full-scale invasion, the city's population was approximately 115,000 people. Since late February 2022, Berdiansk has been under temporary occupation by Russian forces. The city's history began in 1827 with the founding of a settlement on the shore of Berdiansk Bay, which later developed into an important seaport. Berdiansk actively developed as a trade and industrial center and gained fame as one of the leading resorts in the Azov Sea region.
1827
A settlement was founded on the shore of Berdiansk Bay, marking the beginning of the city
1830
The solemn opening of the seaport took place, contributing to the development of trade
1841
The settlement received city status and was officially named Berdiansk
1844
The first coat of arms of Berdiansk and Berdiansk County was approved
1862
The urban development plan for the county town with a rectilinear street layout was approved
1869
A stone breakwater was put into operation, improving the port's functionality
1902
The resort was officially established with the opening of the first mud bath
1950
The new cable factory "Azovkabel" began operations and produced its first products
1970
The city received the status of an all-Union resort, increasing its attractiveness
2005
The city was granted the status of a state-level resort
2022
Berdiansk was temporarily occupied by Russian forces
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Deputy Head of the city's occupation administration Yevhenii Bohdanov eliminated in Berdiansk - DIU

In Berdiansk, a Renault Duster car carrying Yevheniy Bogdanov, deputy head of the occupation administration, exploded. He was responsible for finance and construction of fortifications in the occupied Zaporizhzhia region.

War in Ukraine • February 20, 02:02 PM • 22995 views
An explosion occurred in occupied Berdiansk: there is probably an “arrival”

A loud explosion was heard in occupied Berdiansk. According to preliminary data, the missile was fired at the port, probably an “incoming”.

War in Ukraine • January 29, 07:15 PM • 28044 views
Russian servicemen were poisoned in a bar in occupied Berdiansk: two are in serious condition

Two Russian soldiers in serious condition were hospitalized after visiting a bar in occupied Berdiansk. The Mariupol City Council reports that such cases of poisoning by the occupiers occur regularly.

War in Ukraine • January 17, 02:30 PM • 34414 views
10 tons of fuel oil collected on Berdiansk Spit after Russian tanker accident

A state of emergency has been declared in the occupied Zaporizhzhia region due to a spill of oil products from Russian tankers. More than 200 people and 24 pieces of equipment are involved in cleaning up the coast.

Crimes and emergencies • January 12, 08:23 PM • 47437 views
Fuel oil from Russian tankers reaches Zaporizhzhia region: photos

Two contaminated areas with a total length of over 14 km have been discovered on the coast of occupied Berdiansk. The occupation authorities are trying to eliminate the pollution with the help of “volunteers”.

War in Ukraine • January 12, 02:37 AM • 39291 views
New Year's Eve without heat: occupants' inaction led to lack of heating in TOT

More than half of the boiler houses in the occupied territories of Donetsk region are out of order due to the incompetence of the collaborators. Mariupol suffered the most, where most districts were left without heat on New Year's Eve.

Society • January 1, 11:35 AM • 28434 views
Either cooperate, or else - only a few hours to gather: relatives of Ukrainian defenders are being deported to the TOT

The FSB conducts checks on the correspondence of relatives of the AFU military in the occupied territories. If contacts are found, people are offered either to cooperate with the occupiers or to be deported to Russia within hours.

Society • December 24, 09:12 AM • 21036 views
A car with the head of the occupation council was blown up in Berdiansk

In occupied Berdiansk, a car with the head of the occupation council Vasyl Nechet in it exploded. The victim was taken from the scene by an ambulance.

War in Ukraine • December 24, 09:01 AM • 23282 views
Occupants do not pay salaries to port workers in TOT

The occupation authorities have not paid salaries to the employees of the Berdiansk port for three months. The port is almost non-functional and is used only for the export of looted grain.

Society • December 22, 12:54 PM • 28074 views
Invaders intimidate residents of Berdyansk: the so-called "discrediting" of the Russian Armed Forces faces 7 years in prison

In the temporarily occupied territory of Zaporizhia region, penalties have been introduced for any manifestations of disagreement with the actions of the Russian Federation. The invaders imposed fines of up to 1 million rubles and imprisonment of up to 7 years.

Society • December 2, 01:50 PM • 20562 views
Air alert: explosions sounded in two regions of Ukraine

In the Dnipropetrovsk and Kherson regions, explosions were recorded against the background of an air alert. The Air Force warned of the threat of using ballistic weapons from the south-eastern and eastern directions.

Society • November 30, 03:48 PM • 30372 views
At night, explosions were heard in occupied Berdyansk, there were interruptions in electricity and internet

In the temporarily occupied Berdyansk, explosions were heard at night in the area of a transformer substation. After that, in several districts of the city, the lights went out and there were problems with the internet.

Society • November 30, 05:10 AM • 39561 views
Russians step up counter-sabotage measures in Berdiansk after attacks on the port

In Berdiansk, the Russian occupiers have tightened control over cars, passers-by and their phones after strikes on the local port infrastructure.

Society • November 3, 01:10 PM • 51423 views
Ukrainian drones attacked the port of Berdiansk: what is happening in the city

In the morning, Ukrainian drones struck the port of occupied Berdiansk, where a large fire is observed. The occupation authorities confirmed the hit and reported an attack on an administrative building.

War in Ukraine • October 31, 08:41 AM • 56179 views
"Hit" in occupied Luhansk: what is known

Three powerful explosions were recorded in Luhansk, probably at an ammunition depot. A column of smoke from the explosions is visible from all over the city.

War in Ukraine • October 29, 07:59 AM • 33591 views
Railway bridge blown up in Berdiansk - Andriushchenko

An explosion occurred in the temporarily occupied Berdiansk, which resulted in the destruction of a railway bridge. The incident occurred between the Vodokanal building and a car wash on Vostochny Avenue, and the explosion was heard especially loudly in the Kolonia neighborhood.

Society • October 28, 07:49 AM • 19296 views
“The house shook": an explosion occurred in occupied Berdiansk

A loud explosion occurred in Berdiansk at around 15:25, shaking the doors and windows of the houses. Local residents report tangible vibrations and dull sounds throughout the day.

War in Ukraine • October 22, 01:26 PM • 19236 views
Andriushchenko: Russia may launch a new offensive in southern Ukraine next week

An advisor to the mayor of Mariupol reported that Russia is preparing for a new offensive in southern Ukraine. The accumulation of unmarked troops and equipment in Zaporizhzhya and Donetsk regions is observed.

War in Ukraine • October 18, 10:43 AM • 18530 views
Zelensky dismisses head of Berdiansk city military administration

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy signs a decree dismissing Viktoriya Galitsyna from the post of head of the Berdiansk city military administration.

War in Ukraine • October 16, 07:10 PM • 44102 views
Journalist Victoria Roshchyna, killed in Russian captivity, is honored in downtown Kyiv

A rally in memory of Ukrainian journalist Viktoria Roshchyna, who died in Russian captivity, is held on Maidan Nezalezhnosti. Roshchyna was held in a Taganrog detention center and a colony in occupied Berdiansk, where she was tortured.

Society • October 11, 04:48 PM • 19528 views
The deceased journalist Roshchina was held in one of the most brutal detention centers in Russia - human rights activists

Ukrainian journalist Viktoria Roshchina was held in the Taganrog detention center, where torture is used. Human rights activists reported that she was held in solitary confinement from at least May to September 2024.

Society • October 11, 11:34 AM • 15083 views
Occupants impose water supply restrictions in Berdiansk - CMA

The situation with water supply in the temporarily occupied Berdiansk is critical due to the 95% deterioration of the networks. The occupiers are introducing hourly restrictions: water will be available only from 9:00 to 17:00 and from 22:00 to 6:00.

Society • October 9, 10:54 AM • 14392 views
Traitor judge Vitaliy Lomeyko liquidated in occupied Berdiansk

A car carrying traitor judge Vitaliy Lomeiko exploded in the temporarily occupied Berdiansk. The GUR reports that Lomeiko collaborated with the occupiers and was involved in the repression of Ukrainians.

War in Ukraine • October 2, 12:42 PM • 17112 views
Occupants force utility companies to waive wage arrears

In the temporarily occupied territories of Zaporizhzhia, utility workers are being forced to waive their salary arrears. This leads to massive layoffs and a critical shortage of staff in the utility sector.

Society • September 27, 11:20 PM • 21980 views
In Ivano-Frankivsk, a veteran defending a green zone was beaten. Police launched an investigation

Activist and war veteran Andrian Volgin was injured during a conflict over the development of a green area near the lake. The police opened an investigation into the fact of intentional light bodily harm.

Society • September 21, 02:59 PM • 22029 views
Explosion in Berdiansk may be connected with liquidation of pseudo-deputy mayor - MBA

An explosion occurred in the center of occupied Berdiansk, which may be related to the liquidation of collaborator Pavel Ishchuk. Earlier, the court sentenced Ishchuk to 8 years in prison in absentia for high treason.

War in Ukraine • August 16, 10:56 AM • 29713 views
Occupants removed half a million tons of Ukrainian grain from the occupied part of Zaporizhzhia - Fedorov

The occupiers have taken about 500 thousand tons of wheat from Zaporizhzhia region and plan to take another 200 thousand tons. In total, about 1 million tons of grain and industrial crops were stolen from the occupied territories.

War in Ukraine • August 14, 01:54 PM • 37168 views
Physical and mental recovery of veterans: how adaptive sports training is conducted under the MHP Next door program

More than 50 soldiers and veterans took part in adaptive sports training in Myronivka. The event was organized as part of the MHP Next Door program for the physical and mental recovery of veterans.

Society • August 14, 11:22 AM • 19572 views
Russia plans to resettle refugees from the Kursk region to the occupied part of Zaporizhzhia

Russia wants to move some refugees from Kursk region to the occupied territories of Zaporizhzhia region. For this purpose, they plan to use sanatoriums and boarding houses on the Azov Sea coast.

War in Ukraine • August 13, 01:59 PM • 37657 views
Mariupol is turning into a logistics center of the Russian Armed Forces due to the completion of the railway

Occupied Mariupol is turning into a military logistics center of the Russian Federation after the opening of a new railway line. This allows for the rapid transfer of equipment to any active frontline.

Society • August 7, 07:16 AM • 30291 views