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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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Bad weather leaves some residents without power in 4 regions of Ukraine

Due to the deteriorating weather conditions, 93 settlements in Khmelnytsky, Zhytomyr, Chernihiv and Kyiv regions were left without electricity. Power company crews are working to restore power supply.

Society • July 29, 05:33 AM • 21057 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces record 129 combat engagements over the last day - General Staff

Over the past day, 129 combat engagements were registered. The enemy launched 2 missile and 74 air strikes, making 4,883 attacks. Ukrainian forces repelled numerous attacks in different directions.

War in Ukraine • July 28, 06:18 AM • 39375 views
July 28: World Hepatitis Day, Day of Trade Workers of Ukraine

On July 28, 1925, the American doctor Baruch Samuel Blumberg was born, who later discovered the hepatitis B virus and received the Nobel Prize in Medicine in 1976.

UNN Lite • July 28, 03:03 AM • 69681 views
The enemy attacked Chernihiv region with drones, artillery and mortars: 21 explosions per day

Russian troops shelled the border of Chernihiv region with drones, artillery and mortars. Twenty-one explosions were recorded in Semenivka and Snovske communities, with no information on casualties.

War in Ukraine • July 27, 09:04 AM • 41466 views
Russian Federation attacks power transmission system facilities in two regions, shells a mine in Donetsk Oblast - Energy Ministry

The enemy attacked energy facilities in Chernihiv and Dnipropetrovs'k regions. A mine in Donetsk Oblast was shelled, trapping 86 miners underground. The blackout schedules will be in effect from 17:00 to 23:00.

Society • July 27, 08:07 AM • 55270 views
There were 122 combat engagements in the frontline over the last day. In the Pokrovsk sector, Russians concentrated their attacks near Novooleksandrivka

Over the last day, 122 combat engagements took place, 37 of them in the Pokrovsk sector. Russia carried out 80 air strikes and fired 4,636 times, while Ukrainian defense forces repelled the attacks in various directions.

War in Ukraine • July 27, 06:13 AM • 34090 views
Over the weekend in Ukraine it will be cloudy with rains, temperature up to +34°

Cloudy weather with possible rains is expected in Ukraine over the weekend. The temperature will range from +25° to +34°, with a gradual increase. Forecasters warn of a high fire hazard.

Agronomy news • July 27, 04:54 AM • 49477 views
Occupants received a tough rebuff near Robotyne, Mala Tokmachka and Novoandriivka - General Staff

Over the last day, 78 combat engagements took place in various frontline areas. Ukrainian troops successfully repelled enemy attacks near Robotyne, Mala Tokmachka and Novoandriivka in the Orikhivsk sector.

War in Ukraine • July 26, 02:04 PM • 33337 views
Russian attack caused power outages in Zhytomyr and Kyiv regions, outage schedules will be shorter in some hours - Ukrenergo

More than 68,000 consumers lost power as a result of a nighttime attack by Russian UAVs. The power outage schedules have been reduced, but restrictions are still in place throughout the day in different regions of Ukraine.

Society • July 26, 08:48 AM • 48064 views
Situation in Chernihiv region: enemy strikes at the border with mortars and artillery

russian troops attacked the border of Chernihiv region with mortars and artillery. Thirty-four explosions were recorded in different communities, with no information on casualties.

War in Ukraine • July 26, 06:38 AM • 34640 views
In the frontline, 147 combat engagements took place over the last day, the most intense in the Pokrovsk sector

Over the last day, 147 combat engagements were registered, the most active in the Pokrovsk sector. The enemy carried out 90 air strikes and fired over 4,900 times.

War in Ukraine • July 26, 05:40 AM • 30833 views
Ukrainian Air Force shoots down 20 attack UAVs at night

The Commander of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Mykola Oleshchuk announced the successful repulsion of an air attack on the night of July 26, 2024.

War in Ukraine • July 26, 04:32 AM • 33557 views
Almost three million hryvnias worth of cigarettes did not reach post offices

Law enforcement officers seized counterfeit cigarettes worth UAH 2. 8 million in Sumy and Chernihiv regions. The pre-trial investigation is ongoing on the grounds of criminal offenses stipulated by Articles 199 and 204 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.

Crimes and emergencies • July 25, 09:28 AM • 17419 views
SBGS: Russia's subversive activity has somewhat decreased, but in general, it does not stop its subversive activities

A spokesman for the State Border Guard Service reported a decrease in the activity of enemy subversive reconnaissance groups, especially in the Sumy sector. However, attempts at sabotage continue, and Ukrainian defenders are working together to prevent them.

War in Ukraine • July 25, 06:47 AM • 24861 views
General Staff: the enemy tried to break through the defense 32 times in the areas of Krasnohorivka, Kostiantynivka and Paraskoviivka

In the last day, 149 combat engagements were registered. The most intense fighting was in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove sectors, where the enemy tried to break through the defense 32 times in the areas of Krasnohorivka, Kostiantynivka and Paraskoviivka.

War in Ukraine • July 25, 05:40 AM • 35022 views
After 16:00, one line will be cut off in a number of regions: where electricity schedules will be in effect

In 13 regions of Ukraine, one stage of power outages will be applied after 16:00. In other regions, the power will not be cut off until 18:00. Electricity imports from 5 countries are planned.

Society • July 24, 01:10 PM • 27493 views
Enemy concentrated attacks in the Toretsk sector near Pivnichne and Zalizne

There were 152 combat engagements over the last day. In the Toretsk sector, the enemy carried out 18 attacks, concentrating its efforts near Pivnichne and Zalizne, where it conducted almost 80% of all combat engagements.

War in Ukraine • July 24, 05:39 AM • 33529 views
There will be fewer restrictions: we have updated outage schedules by region

Until 14:00, all regions will have one outage queue. After 14:00, the number of queues will increase to 2-3 depending on the region.

Society • July 23, 09:40 AM • 35510 views
One round of power outages to be canceled in 10 regions until 14:00 - Ukrenergo

NPC Ukrenergo announces the cancellation of one round of blackouts in 10 regions by 14:00 due to the intensification of SPPs operation. From 14:00 to 24:00, three rounds of blackouts will be in effect. Electricity imports are planned from 5 countries.

Society • July 23, 07:58 AM • 44926 views
Ministry of Energy: there are power outages due to bad weather in two regions, after the Russian attack on a power facility in Sumy region, the power was partially restored

Russian troops attacked an energy facility in northern Ukraine. Due to the lack of capacity, power outage schedules are applied, and 507 settlements are left without electricity.

Society • July 23, 07:53 AM • 30471 views
Enemy concentrated its attacks in the Pokrovsk sector near Novooleksandrivka - General Staff

There were 155 combat engagements over the last day. The highest concentration of enemy attacks was near Novooleksandrivka in the Pokrovsk sector, and activity was also observed in the Kramatorsk sector.

War in Ukraine • July 23, 05:39 AM • 30664 views
Ukraine's troops repelled 52 attacks in the Donetsk sector over the last day - General Staff

On the 879th day of the war, 172 combat engagements were recorded. The enemy launched 3 missile attacks, 66 air strikes and 715 kamikaze attacks, and fired 4,574 times at Ukrainian positions and settlements.

War in Ukraine • July 21, 06:36 AM • 37404 views
More than 28 thousand consumers are without electricity after Russia's attack on energy, schedules are in effect from 6 a.m. - Ministry of Energy

Russian troops attacked the facilities of the electricity transmission system operator. More than 28,000 customers in Chernihiv and Poltava oblasts were cut off from electricity supply due to the shelling, and blackout schedules are in place.

Society • July 20, 10:52 AM • 44465 views
Chernihiv region: Russian army attacks energy facility and shells the border area

At night, the enemy struck at the energy infrastructure of Chernihiv region, probably with Shahed drones. During the day, 8 explosions were recorded in the border areas of the region as a result of shelling from grenade launchers and artillery.

War in Ukraine • July 20, 07:59 AM • 41224 views
Enemy attacked power facilities in three regions at night - Ukrenergo

Russian UAVs attacked Ukrenergo facilities in Poltava, Sumy and Chernihiv regions. The power supply was disrupted, but was restored to most consumers in the morning, and repairs are underway.

War in Ukraine • July 20, 05:48 AM • 40149 views
Russian military presence on the border with Chernihiv and Sumy regions - General Staff

The General Staff reports on Russia's military presence on the border with Chernihiv and Sumy regions. The enemy is shelling settlements, conducting sabotage activities and building up minefields along the border.

War in Ukraine • July 20, 05:37 AM • 109806 views
135 combat engagements registered in the frontline - General Staff

135 combat engagements were registered in the frontline. The enemy launched 4 missile attacks, 77 air strikes and over 4,500 shelling rounds, and Ukrainian forces repelled numerous attacks in different directions.

War in Ukraine • July 20, 05:30 AM • 107642 views
Air defense forces shot down 13 enemy drones at night

On the night of July 20, the Ukrainian Air Force shot down 13 enemy drones. Russia attacked 5 regions of Ukraine using ballistic and cruise missiles and drones.

War in Ukraine • July 20, 05:06 AM • 38677 views
59 explosions occurred in Chernihiv region due to Russian shelling: power lines damaged, forest burned

Russian troops attacked the border of Chernihiv region, causing 59 explosions. The shelling damaged a power line in Vorobyevka and caused a forest to catch fire, but there is no information on casualties.

War in Ukraine • July 18, 07:00 AM • 29437 views
Bad weather in Ukraine leaves some residents without power in 6 regions

Due to the deteriorating weather conditions, 374 settlements in 6 regions of Ukraine were left without power supply. Kyiv region is the most affected, with 212 settlements, and regional power company crews are working to restore power supply.

Society • July 18, 05:30 AM • 18898 views