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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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Dust storm from the Caspian Sea moves to Ukraine, situation will remain preliminary until Friday - Ukrhydrometeorology Center

A dust storm from the Caspian lowland has reached eastern and central Ukraine. The deterioration in air quality will last until Friday, with less dust reaching Kyiv region on October 1-2.

Society • September 30, 08:28 AM • 17261 views
Ukraine's General Staff: 153 combat engagements in the frontline over the last day, the most intense in the Pokrovsk and Kurakhove sectors

Over the last day, 153 combat engagements took place, with the most active fighting in the Pokrovsk and Kurakhove sectors. Russians conducted 88 air strikes and over 4,400 attacks, while the Ukrainian Armed Forces repelled numerous enemy attacks.

War in Ukraine • September 30, 05:56 AM • 19471 views
Rains and up to 25° C: weather forecast for today

Rains are expected in western Ukraine today, sometimes heavy. The rest of the country will be mostly dry and warm. In Kyiv, there may be short-term rain at night, no precipitation during the day, the temperature will be 17-19°.

Society • September 30, 05:17 AM • 29586 views
General Staff: 68 combat engagements took place over the last day, occupants are actively attacking in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove sectors

Russian invaders continue to storm the positions of Ukrainian defenders. Today, about 20 localities were hit by artillery and mortar shelling.

War in Ukraine • September 29, 02:05 PM • 45956 views
Wet snow in the Carpathians: what the weather will be like on Monday

Rains are expected in the western regions of Ukraine, and sleet in the Carpathians. Partly cloudy weather is forecast for the rest of the country. The air temperature will drop, the wind will increase to 7-12 m/s with gusts up to 15-20 m/s.

Society • September 29, 12:37 PM • 27002 views
Russian army attacked two communities in Chernihiv region in one day: 17 explosions were heard

Russian troops attacked Semenivka and Snovske communities in Chernihiv region. Artillery, mortars and drones were used, and 17 explosions were recorded. There were no casualties among the local population.

War in Ukraine • September 29, 09:07 AM • 19164 views
Over 165 combat engagements took place in the frontline over the last day: more than a quarter of them in the Pokrovsk sector - General Staff

There were 165 combat engagements in the frontline over the last day, 39 of them in the Pokrovsk sector.

War in Ukraine • September 29, 05:40 AM • 17140 views
Occupants continue to exert pressure in the Pokrovsk sector, where a third of all russian attacks take place

The occupants carried out 66 attacks in different directions, most actively in Pokrovske. The enemy is using aviation and artillery in an attempt to advance deeper into Ukrainian territory.

War in Ukraine • September 28, 02:58 PM • 29677 views
Ukrainian Defense Forces stop 47 enemy attacks in the Pokrovsk sector - General Staff on the situation at the front

There were 180 combat engagements over the last day, 47 of them in the Pokrovsk sector. The enemy launched 6 missile and 74 air strikes, making 5081 attacks. The defense forces repelled numerous attacks in different directions.

War in Ukraine • September 28, 06:34 AM • 18503 views
Explosion occurs near Cherkasy

An explosion occurs near Cherkasy. The Ukrainian Air Force reports enemy drones in the Chernihiv region moving westward.

War in Ukraine • September 27, 10:45 PM • 20185 views
Ukrainian Defense Ministry: 106 combat engagements took place in the frontline, situation is tense in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove sectors

There were 106 combat engagements over the last day. The most intense fighting took place in the Pokrovsk sector, where the enemy made 26 assault attacks. The situation remains tense but under control of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

War in Ukraine • September 26, 03:02 PM • 18705 views
FSB agent group spying on the Defense Forces in Kyiv, Kharkiv and Chernihiv detained

The SBU neutralized an FSB agent group operating in Kyiv, Kharkiv and Chernihiv. Three agents were detained who were reconnoitering the locations of the Defense Forces and passing information to a Russian curator.

War in Ukraine • September 26, 11:18 AM • 15562 views
In the Pokrovsk sector, almost half of hostile attacks took place in the vicinity of Selydove - General Staff on the situation at the front

There were 189 combat engagements over the last day. The enemy launched 2 missile and 75 air strikes, firing over 4,600 times. The Ukrainian Armed Forces repelled dozens of attacks in various frontline areas.

War in Ukraine • September 26, 06:04 AM • 17422 views
General Staff on the situation at the front: 154 combat engagements in the last day, the most active enemy attacks took place in the Pokrovske and Lyman sectors

There were 154 combat engagements in the frontline over the last day. The enemy's most active attacks took place in the Pokrovske and Lyman sectors, Ukrainian troops are steadfastly holding back the attack and inflicting maximum losses.

War in Ukraine • September 25, 05:42 AM • 14886 views
General Staff: 83 combat engagements took place in the frontline, the hottest spot is in the Pokrovsk sector

According to the General Staff, 83 combat engagements were recorded at the front. The most intense fighting is taking place in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove sectors, where the enemy launched 27 attacks.

War in Ukraine • September 24, 02:33 PM • 17102 views
No excess of harmful substances is recorded in the Desna River in Kyiv Oblast - Ministry of Environment

The Minister of Environmental Protection said that the water quality in the Desna River in Kyiv region is normal. The new pollution in the Seim River is less threatening than the previous one, and the situation is stabilizing.

Society • September 23, 03:31 PM • 17782 views
18 large-scale fires continue in Ukraine - SES

The SES reports 18 large fires in 7 regions of Ukraine covering more than 1300 hectares. More than 1,300 firefighters and 300 units of SES equipment are involved in extinguishing the fires.

Society • September 23, 02:00 PM • 18976 views
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Brovarska hromada became second home for thousands of IDPs from Luhansk Oblast - head of Svativska AH

After the occupation of Svatove, Brovary became the administrative center for its residents. The city has a powerful humanitarian hub that provides assistance to IDPs from Luhansk and other regions.

Society • September 23, 01:20 PM • 122068 views
When will the smoke stop in Kyiv - forecast of Ukrainian Weather Center

Fires in the regions and a change in wind direction have caused smoke in Kyiv. In the absence of new fires, the situation should improve in the coming days, according to the Ukrainian Weather Center.

Society • September 23, 11:34 AM • 15753 views
General Staff on the situation at the front: 162 combat engagements in the last day, 35 attacks repelled in the Pokrovsk sector

Over the last day, 162 combat engagements took place. The most intense fighting took place in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove sectors, where Ukrainian troops repelled 35 and 28 attacks respectively.

War in Ukraine • September 23, 05:45 AM • 17149 views
Emergency power outages introduced in Chernihiv region: which districts will be cut off

Chernihiv region has introduced schedules of emergency power outages for consumers in Bakhmach, Nizhyn and Pryluchchyna districts. The outages were introduced through Ukrenergo's team to prevent overloads in the 110 kV network.

Economy • September 22, 04:22 PM • 28851 views
Energy situation: thousands of subscribers in 7 regions of Ukraine without electricity due to enemy strikes

Due to enemy shelling in Donetsk, Zaporizhzhya, Poltava, Sumy, Kharkiv, Kherson and Chernihiv regions, thousands of subscribers were left without electricity. Power engineers are working to restore electricity.

Society • September 22, 09:08 AM • 23268 views
Air quality in Kyiv: improving in the north, not yet normalized in the south

Air quality is improving in the northern part of Kyiv, but the situation remains difficult in the south and southeast. The concentration of dust particles is 5 times higher than normal due to fires in the ecosystems of 3 regions.

Kyiv • September 20, 11:04 AM • 17257 views
Not smog, but smoke: the Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Center told what caused the spread of smoke in Kyiv region

There is smoke in Kyiv region due to peatland fires in the northern regions. The synoptic situation contributes to the accumulation of harmful impurities, and the radiation background is normal.

Society • September 20, 09:53 AM • 17363 views
Air quality deterioration in Kyiv: smoke is attributed to wind and fires in three regions

Air quality in Kyiv has deteriorated amid shifting winds and fires in peat bogs and open areas in three regions. Rescuers are extinguishing 21 large-scale fires in Ukraine, covering a total area of about 2,200 hectares.

Kyiv • September 20, 07:59 AM • 13730 views
Russia's army dropped 27 CABs in Kursk region in 226 days at the frontline - General Staff

There were 226 combat engagements in the frontline over the last day. The most active attacks took place in the Kurakhove and Pokrovske directions. Russian aviation conducted 18 strikes in the Kursk region, dropping 27 guided bombs.

War in Ukraine • September 20, 05:37 AM • 16245 views
Next winter will be the most serious test for Ukraine, electricity shortage could reach 6 GW - International Energy Agency

The coming winter will be the most serious test for Ukraine due to Russian attacks on its energy infrastructure. The IEA predicts an electricity shortage of up to 6 GW and proposes measures to ensure energy security.

Society • September 19, 11:13 AM • 181928 views
Russian army attacked a power facility in Sumy region at night - Ukrenergo

At night, the enemy shelled a power facility in Sumy region, cutting off power to Sumy and part of the region. Electricity consumption decreased by 4.3%, but Ukrenergo calls for economical use in the evening.

Society • September 19, 08:12 AM • 18459 views
187 combat engagements in the last day: the situation was the most intense in the Pokrovsk sector again

The enemy attacks Ukrainian positions with missile and air strikes. Ukrainian defenders hold back the onslaught, inflicting maximum losses on the enemy in all frontlines.

War in Ukraine • September 19, 05:44 AM • 15533 views
Denmark allocates 64 million euros of aid to Ukraine: part of the funds will be used to restore Mykolaiv region

Denmark has provided two aid packages to Ukraine worth EUR 64 million. 44 million will be used to restore Mykolaiv region, provide water, rebuild infrastructure and support the population.

War in Ukraine • September 18, 12:20 PM • 15389 views