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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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Russians fired about 2 thousand times in Chernihiv, Sumy and Kharkiv regions in July alone - SBGS

According to the State Border Guard Service, Russia shelled Chernihiv, Sumy, and Kharkiv regions about 2,000 times in July. Artillery, drones, and aircraft were used, with Sumy and Kharkiv regions suffering the most.

Society • August 1, 10:29 AM • 22610 views
There were 156 combat engagements in the frontline. Ukrainian defense forces hit an important occupant's facility

In the last day, 156 combat engagements took place in the frontline. The situation was the hottest in the Pokrovsk sector, where 55 attacks were repelled. Ukrainian defense forces struck 18 times at enemy positions, hitting an important facility.

War in Ukraine • August 1, 05:37 AM • 62948 views
The number of combat engagements on the frontline increased to 74: the General Staff told in which areas the situation is the hottest

The General Staff reports 74 combat engagements along the frontline. The most active enemy attacks were recorded in the Pokrovsk sector, where 32 attempts to storm Ukrainian positions took place.

War in Ukraine • July 30, 01:27 PM • 32369 views
General Staff: 149 combat engagements in the frontline in 24 hours, about a third of them took place in the Pokrovsk sector

There were 149 combat engagements in the frontline, 52 of them in the Pokrovsk sector. The enemy was most active near Novooleksandrivka, Zhelanne and Prohres, losing a lot of equipment in the Kurakhove sector.

War in Ukraine • July 30, 05:24 AM • 26342 views
The enemy shelled Chernihiv region 58 times in a week: about 20 people sought medical aid

During the week, Russian troops shelled 20 settlements in Chernihiv region 56 times, causing 191 explosions. Around 20 people sought medical care because of the attacks, and civilian infrastructure was damaged.

War in Ukraine • July 29, 06:38 AM • 23014 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces repelled 52 Russian attacks in the Pokrovsk sector. The situation was the most intense near Zhelanne and Novooleksandrivka

The frontline registered 128 combat engagements over the last day. The situation was the most intense in the Pokrovsk sector, where Ukrainian troops repelled 52 enemy assaults, especially near Zhelanne and Novooleksandrivka.

War in Ukraine • July 29, 05:38 AM • 28539 views
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 • 21075 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 • 39419 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 • 69713 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 • 41491 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 • 55302 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 • 34121 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 • 49523 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 • 33373 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 • 48118 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 • 34664 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 • 30850 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 • 33608 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 • 17430 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 • 24880 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 • 35040 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 • 27526 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 • 33554 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 • 35604 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 • 45011 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 • 30539 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 • 30694 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 • 37416 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 • 44572 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 • 41255 views