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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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In occupied Berdiansk, russia is training collaborators to spread kremlin narratives among children

In the occupied Berdiansk, russians began training young collaborators as instructors for the russian eagles movement, which aims to instill russian identity in Ukrainian children through the spread of kremlin narratives, which is tantamount to a policy of genocide against Ukrainians through forced assimilation.

War in Ukraine • April 13, 01:57 AM • 28954 views
Car of ex-SSU officer who collaborated with the enemy explodes in Moscow

In Moscow, a Toyota Land Cruiser Prado belonging to a former employee of the Security Service of Ukraine who defected to Russia exploded. As a result of the explosion, the man suffered a laceration to his leg.

News of the World • April 12, 12:34 PM • 26169 views
After the "elections", the enemy continues to force passports to the TOT - Fedorov

The occupying Russian authorities are intensifying forced passportization in the temporarily occupied territories of Zaporizhzhia region, setting July 1 as the deadline for obtaining a Russian passport.

War in Ukraine • April 4, 03:21 PM • 26898 views
Head of Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration: Invaders plan to conscript residents into Russian Armed Forces in TOT of Zaporizhzhia region, filtration measures are being intensified

After Putin's fake "elections," the Russian occupiers plan to forcibly conscript the maximum number of residents of the occupied part of Zaporizhzhia region into the Russian armed forces. To this end, filtration measures are being intensified in Tokmak, Berdiansk, Melitopol and other TOT settlements.

War in Ukraine • April 4, 02:34 PM • 33128 views
A collaborator who supplied the occupiers with building materials for defense structures is detained in Kyiv

A collaborator from Berdiansk, who owned several businesses, was detained in Kyiv for supplying construction materials - sand, gravel and cement - to russian companies for the construction of fortifications and anti-tank "dragon's teeth" in the temporarily occupied southern regions of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • April 1, 01:55 PM • 26516 views
Tried to "break through" the defense of the Armed Forces of Ukraine near Robotyn: traitors received 15 years in prison

Four traitors who fought against Ukrainian troops in eastern and southern Ukraine as part of Russian occupation groups were sentenced to 15 years in prison for high treason, participation in a terrorist group, and aiding the Russian armed forces.

War in Ukraine • March 29, 12:58 PM • 54010 views
In Zaporizhzhia, russians replaced the leadership of the fake Berdiansk diocese - National Resistance Center

russian priests from Chuvashia arrived in the temporarily occupied territories of Zaporizhzhia region to create an agent network and renew the leadership of the fake Berdiansk diocese.

War in Ukraine • March 28, 12:43 PM • 24094 views
A series of explosions occurred in the temporarily occupied territories of Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia: what is known

Explosions occurred simultaneously in the occupied cities of Berdiansk, Melitopol and Mariupol in Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia regions.

War in Ukraine • March 27, 01:29 PM • 28444 views
Lysohor: Enemy is massively issuing summonses in Luhansk region as if "forming a mobilization reserve"

In the Russian-occupied part of the Luhansk region, the enemy is massively issuing summonses, allegedly forming a mobilization reserve, and schools are holding propaganda lessons on "unity with Russia" that children are forced to listen to on their knees.

War in Ukraine • March 27, 08:12 AM • 25247 views
Andriushchenko: large-scale redeployment of enemy equipment in the direction of Berdiansk spotted

Russian troops are moving large amounts of equipment and troops, including assault, engineering and logistics units, in the direction of Berdiansk and Prymorsk in Zaporizhzhia region from occupied Mariupol.

War in Ukraine • March 27, 06:54 AM • 28176 views
Water quality in Berdiansk is deteriorating: residents report questionable appearance and pungent odor

Residents of Berdiansk report a deterioration in water quality: the water from the city's water supply system is muddy, harsh and of questionable color.

Society • March 26, 11:04 AM • 25812 views
A large-scale fire broke out at the Central Market in occupied Berdiansk

A large-scale fire broke out at the Central Market in occupied Berdiansk, burning down about 10 clothing outlets, with no casualties.

Society • March 25, 12:58 PM • 30608 views
russian railroad in occupied Azov region will be vulnerable to Ukrainian weapons - British intelligence

russia continues to build a railroad in the occupied Ukrainian territories as far as Crimea, but it passes through areas vulnerable to long-range Ukrainian strikes, according to a British intelligence report.

War in Ukraine • March 24, 12:16 PM • 47440 views
Occupants move concrete fortifications towards Berdiansk - partisans

Russian occupants are building a new line of defense in Zaporizhzhia region, currently moving concrete fortifications towards the temporarily occupied Berdiansk.

War in Ukraine • March 22, 10:11 AM • 25886 views
Loud explosion occurs in occupied Berdiansk

A loud explosion was heard in the Russian-occupied city of Berdiansk, Ukraine. According to social media reports, it was not an air defense operation or a training exercise.

War in Ukraine • March 16, 05:38 PM • 46836 views
Repression in the occupied territories: Local people are being sentenced for resistance to the aggressor - Fedorov

In the occupied territories, the authorities punish local residents for expressing opposition, condemning them for allegedly "dissenting" and supporting the Ukrainian forces.

War in Ukraine • March 13, 12:12 AM • 30528 views
Fedorov: today it was noisy in Tokmak and Berdiansk near the airfield where the enemy is amassing equipment and ammunition

The explosion occurred near an airfield in occupied Berdiansk, Zaporizhzhia region, where Russian troops are amassing military equipment and ammunition, the head of the Zaporizhzhia regional military administration said.

War in Ukraine • March 12, 01:52 PM • 26546 views
Andriushchenko: Occupants' ammunition depot liquidated in Berdiansk

Today, explosions destroyed a Russian ammunition depot in occupied Berdiansk, Zaporizhzhia region.

War in Ukraine • March 12, 12:20 PM • 28011 views
An explosion was heard in Berdiansk in the morning: what is known

It was loud in Berdiansk, with locals reporting that they heard an explosion and saw smoke from the entrance from Mariupol.

War in Ukraine • March 12, 08:33 AM • 29633 views
A warehouse with occupants' ammunition exploded in Melitopol, "loud" incident near Russian military base in Tokmak - Fedorov

A warehouse with occupants' ammunition exploded in Melitopol, and a loud explosion was heard near the Russian military base in Tokmak.

War in Ukraine • March 8, 08:09 AM • 28415 views
SBU confirms liquidation of collaborator in Berdiansk and clarifies her name

A collaborator named Svitlana Volodymyrivna Samoilenko, who organized Putin's pseudo-elections in occupied Berdiansk, was eliminated by Ukrainian intelligence on March 6, 2024.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 07:25 PM • 40464 views
Two Aksyonov's associates who spread russian propaganda were served with suspicion notices

Ukrainian law enforcement officers served suspicion notices to two russian propagandists for supporting the russian invasion of Crimea and spreading kremlin propaganda.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 03:37 PM • 63157 views
Collaborator who organized pseudo-elections of the russian federation eliminated in occupied Berdiansk

A collaborator who helped the russians organize pseudo-elections in the occupied Berdiansk was killed in the occupied territory of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 01:29 PM • 76058 views
Andriushchenko: Occupants intensified their activities throughout Mariupol district

Russian occupants have intensified military activities in the Mariupol area, moving engineering units, fuel tankers and at least five tanks on railway platforms from Berdiansk to Novoazovsk.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 09:04 AM • 27709 views
Will Ukraine be provided with ATACMS with a range of 300 km: the President is positive

President Zelenskyy said he was optimistic about recent responses from partners to provide Ukraine with longer-range ATACMS missiles, which can hit targets up to 300 km away.

War in Ukraine • February 25, 04:15 PM • 32522 views
It was loud in the morning in the temporarily occupied Berdiansk: a car exploded near a gas station

A car exploded near a gas station in Berdiansk, blocking traffic as residents are warned to avoid contact with the occupiers, who may search cars in the area.

War in Ukraine • February 22, 07:57 AM • 117801 views
Attempted to break through Ukrainian Armed Forces positions near Robotyn: two more militants served with suspicion notices, face life imprisonment

Two Russian soldiers who fought against Ukrainian troops in Zaporizhzhia region in December 2023 were charged with treason and collaboration after being captured.

War in Ukraine • February 19, 02:38 PM • 22851 views
Fighting and shelling continue in several areas of the frontline, Armed Forces hold the line

The situation on the frontline remains stable in some areas, but includes fighting and hostile attacks in various sectors: russian proxies fired near Avdiivka, Pervomaiske and Robotyne, while Ukrainian troops repelled attacks in Bilohorivka.

War in Ukraine • February 18, 11:09 PM • 30387 views
Despite the remoteness of the front: Andriushchenko reports on new line of occupants' fortifications

According to an advisor to the mayor of Mariupol, Russians are building new fortifications from Nikolske in Mariupol district to Berdiansk in Zaporizhzhia region.

War in Ukraine • February 16, 06:49 AM • 32431 views
Andriushchenko: Enemy reinforcements spotted in Mariupol area, up to 5 thousand troops

According to an adviser to the mayor of Mariupol, enemy reinforcements in the area have increased by 5,000 people, and new units have been spotted in the coastal part of the Mariupol district.

War in Ukraine • February 15, 08:00 AM • 23552 views