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Chernihiv

city in Ukraine, regional center
Chernihiv is an ancient city located in northern Ukraine, approximately 150 km northeast of Kyiv, on the picturesque banks of the Desna River. It is the administrative center of the Chernihiv Oblast, and its population as of January 2026 is 294,551 people. The city has a rich history, with archaeological findings indicating its existence as early as the 9th century, and the first official mention dates back to 907.
907
The city of Chernihiv is first mentioned in the Rus'-Byzantine Treaty, indicating its early importance
1024
Chernihiv becomes the center of a large principality, contributing to its flourishing
1036
Construction of the Transfiguration Cathedral, the oldest cathedral in Eastern Europe, began
1648
Chernihiv became a regimental center during the Cossack Hetmanate
1967
The National Architectural and Historical Reserve "Ancient Chernihiv" was established
2022
Chernihiv was awarded the honorary title "Hero City of Ukraine" for its resilience and heroism
2023
Short-term restoration of the city began in cooperation with international partners
2023
UNESCO led efforts to restore damaged sites of the "Ancient Chernihiv" reserve
2023
The city received the "Flag of Honor" award from the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe for promoting European ideals
2025
The city dental clinic provided barrier-free access for people with limited mobility
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General Staff: 148 combat engagements in 24 hours, almost half of them in the Pokrovsk and Kurakhove sectors

Over the last day, 148 combat engagements were registered. The enemy carried out 89 air strikes, fired over 4,000 rounds of fire and engaged over 1,500 kamikaze drones. Ukrainian defenders are steadfastly holding back the onslaught of the occupiers.

War in Ukraine • October 24, 05:43 AM • 28162 views
Hostile drones spotted in Kyiv region, air defense system in operation

Movement of enemy UAVs has been detected in Kyiv region, and air defense forces are working to destroy them. The Air Force has warned of a group of attack UAVs moving from Chernihiv region toward Kyiv region.

War in Ukraine • October 23, 07:35 PM • 22718 views
General Staff: 166 combat engagements in the frontline, one third in the Pokrovsk sector

Over the last day, 166 combat engagements took place, most of them in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove sectors. The enemy carried out 104 air strikes and over 4,500 attacks, and Ukrainian forces repelled numerous attacks in various parts of the frontline.

War in Ukraine • October 23, 05:19 AM • 24340 views
General Staff: more than half of the fighting is in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove sectors, the enemy is firing at Chasove Yar with air strikes

There were 73 combat engagements in the early hours of the day, the most active in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove sectors. The enemy attacked the positions of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, launched air strikes, and shelled the border areas of Sumy and Chernihiv regions.

War in Ukraine • October 22, 01:28 PM • 25181 views
An unexploded part of a Russian air-to-surface missile is found on the territory of Chernihiv region

An unexploded warhead of a Russian air-to-surface missile was found on agricultural land in Chernihiv region. Police explosive experts neutralized the munition by detonating it.

War in Ukraine • October 22, 12:57 PM • 15603 views
A “married couple” of FSB agents were detained for guiding missiles at 5 regions of Ukraine

Law enforcement officers detained two FSB agents who were collecting coordinates for missile attacks in Ukraine. A “married couple” from Kramatorsk rented apartments overlooking the targets and installed phones for online broadcasting.

War in Ukraine • October 22, 08:42 AM • 19879 views
General Staff: 134 combat engagements in the frontline in 24 hours, more than a third of them took place in the Pokrovsk sector

Over the last day, 134 combat engagements took place in the frontline, 46 of them in the Pokrovsk sector. The enemy launched 2 missile and 82 air strikes, firing over 4000 times. The operation in the Kursk region continues.

War in Ukraine • October 22, 05:19 AM • 27370 views
Detained, allegedly for cooperation with the AFU, and raped: Russian soldiers have been found to be involved in violence in Chernihiv region

Three Russian servicemen have been notified of being suspected of unlawful detention and sexual violence against a civilian woman in the village of Yahidne. The occupants ill-treated the victim, accusing her of collaborating with the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

War in Ukraine • October 21, 03:04 PM • 38556 views
Russia attacks Ukraine with three missiles and 116 drones, 59 UAVs downed

On the night of October 21, Russia attacked Ukraine with missiles and 116 drones. The Ukrainian Air Force reported shooting down 59 enemy drones.

War in Ukraine • October 21, 07:09 AM • 29799 views
General Staff: almost a third of combat engagements took place in the Kurakhove sector, enemy was concentrating in the area of Selydove

There were 197 combat engagements in the frontline, the most intense in the Kurakhove sector. The enemy launched 3 missile attacks, 78 air strikes and over 4,000 attacks using multiple launch rocket systems and kamikaze drones.

War in Ukraine • October 21, 05:26 AM • 21741 views
General Staff: number of combat engagements increased to 95 since the beginning of the day, the situation is the most tense in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove sectors

The enemy conducted 7 air strikes on the territory of the Kursk region of the Russian Federation, using 17 combat aircraft.

War in Ukraine • October 20, 02:17 PM • 37800 views
Zelenskyy: The more effective we are on the battlefield and in diplomacy, the faster we will be able to return prisoners

The President of Ukraine announced the return of 95 Ukrainians from Russian captivity. Among those released are Azov fighters, defenders of Mariupol and other regions, and human rights activist Maksym Butkevych.

War in Ukraine • October 19, 06:35 PM • 36355 views
Victory Plan, Peace Formula, Defense Cooperation, and Energy: Sibiga held talks with French Foreign Minister

The Foreign Ministers of Ukraine and France discussed support for the Victory Plan and the Peace Formula. The parties also paid attention to defense cooperation and support for Ukraine's energy sustainability.

Politics • October 19, 11:24 AM • 21442 views
4 out of 6 missiles and 42 drones out of 98 launched by Russia were shot down over Ukraine, 46 more were lost

On the night of October 19, Ukraine suffered a massive attack from Russia. The Ukrainian Air Force shot down 4 guided missiles and 42 enemy drones.

War in Ukraine • October 19, 09:59 AM • 26894 views
Ukraine returns 95 defenders from Russian captivity - Zelensky

Ukraine has conducted the 58th prisoner exchange with Russia, returning 95 of its defenders. Among those released are defenders of Mariupol, Azovstal and other regions, many of whom have serious illnesses due to torture.

War in Ukraine • October 18, 10:56 PM • 37227 views
12 beers from AB InBev Efes Ukraine won awards at the XXV International Beer and Beverage Competition

AB InBev Efes Ukraine has won 12 awards at the XXV International Beer Competition Ukrpyvo. The awards include two Grand Prix, 9 gold and 1 silver medal for various beers from Chernihiv and Mykolaiv breweries.

Business News • October 18, 02:59 PM • 40816 views
Russia attacks Ukraine with 135 drones: 80 shot down, about 10 flying in central regions

Russia attacked Ukraine with 135 drones, of which 80 were shot down by air defense forces. Up to 10 drones are still in the airspace of central Ukraine, 44 have been lost, and 2 flew to Belarus.

War in Ukraine • October 18, 05:51 AM • 25118 views
More than 200 combat engagements took place in the frontline over the last day, almost half of them in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove sectors

Over the last day, 210 combat engagements took place, most of them in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove sectors. The enemy carried out 62 air strikes and over 4060 attacks, losing 1530 people.

War in Ukraine • October 18, 05:31 AM • 20009 views
A grenade explodes in a house in Chernihiv region: there are victims

A grenade exploded in a village in Bobrovytska community in Chernihiv region, seriously injuring three people. Two elderly women and a man were taken to intensive care, their condition remains serious.

Society • October 17, 02:14 PM • 13345 views
General Staff: almost a third of combat engagements is in Kurakhove sector, enemy is active near Selydove

Over the last day, 163 combat engagements took place, most of them in the Kurakhove sector. The enemy launched 2 missile and 64 air strikes, making 4786 attacks. The Armed Forces of Ukraine struck 14 times at enemy positions.

War in Ukraine • October 17, 05:39 AM • 14687 views
General Staff: 97 combat engagements so far, almost half in Kurakhove sector

Ukrainian defense forces are repelling numerous attacks by Russian occupants in various sectors. The situation was the most intense in the Kurakhove sector, where the enemy made 42 attempts to break through.

War in Ukraine • October 16, 01:29 PM • 16600 views
16 enemy drones were shot down over Chernihiv, Sumy and Poltava regions at night

On the night of October 16, 16 enemy UAVs, probably of the Shahed type, were shot down over Chernihiv, Sumy, and Poltava regions. A guided missile was also spotted flying overhead from the Kursk region.

War in Ukraine • October 16, 06:47 AM • 14960 views
General Staff: 171 combat engagements in 24 hours, most of them in Kurakhove and Kupyansk sectors

Over the last day, 171 combat engagements were registered. The enemy launched 5 missile and 65 air strikes, making over 4,500 attacks. The most active attacks took place in the Kurakhove and Kupyansk sectors.

War in Ukraine • October 16, 05:27 AM • 16681 views
Fire in Chernihiv district lasts almost a month: peatlands burn

Rescuers continue to fight a peat bog fire in Chernihiv district. Over the past day, fires have been extinguished on 11 hectares, and another 20 hectares remain to be extinguished. The SES reminds of the danger of careless handling of fire.

Society • October 15, 11:42 AM • 10095 views
8 enemy drones and X-59 missiles were spotted flying over 3 regions at night - “North”

Eight Shahed UAVs were spotted flying over Sumy, Poltava, and Chernihiv regions, 3 of which were shot down. X-59 cruise missiles were also spotted, but the targets were lost in the area.

War in Ukraine • October 15, 08:05 AM • 15017 views
12 out of 17 drones were shot down in the sky over Ukraine. Enemy fired 7 missiles at Mykolaiv region

At night, 12 out of 17 Russian attack drones were shot down over Ukraine. The enemy also launched missile attacks on Mykolaiv, Chernihiv, and Sumy regions.

War in Ukraine • October 15, 05:35 AM • 22342 views
Russian army attacks Kharkiv region with drones: there is an injured

Russian troops attacked Kupiansk and Izium districts of Kharkiv region with drones. In Kupiansk, a 56-year-old man was injured, and a grass fire was recorded on an area of 1 hectare.

War in Ukraine • October 14, 05:42 AM • 16015 views
General Staff: 161 combat engagements in 24 hours, most active hostile attacks in the Kurakhove sector

Over the last day, 161 combat engagements took place. The most active enemy attacks took place in the Kurakhove sector, where the Defense Forces repelled 39 enemy attacks near several localities.

War in Ukraine • October 14, 05:25 AM • 17074 views
Ukrainian troops engage in 169 combat incidents in the frontline: the largest number of attacks was recorded in the Kurakhove sector - General Staff

There were 169 combat engagements over the last day, with the majority of attacks in the Kurakhove sector. The enemy launched 2 missile and 74 air strikes, made over 5,000 attacks and engaged over 1,530 kamikaze drones.

War in Ukraine • October 12, 05:29 AM • 37115 views
Air Force warns of hostile drones in Chernihiv, Kropyvnytskyi and Dnipro regions

The Ukrainian Air Force updated data on the movement of enemy UAVs. Drones were spotted moving in different directions near Chernihiv, Kropyvnytskyi and Dnipro.

War in Ukraine • October 11, 12:08 PM • 14141 views