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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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Preparing attacks on oil depots and airfields in Kyiv and Chernihiv regions: FSB agent detained

An FSB agent is detained for preparing missile attacks on military airfields and fuel and energy facilities in Kyiv and Chernihiv regions.

War in Ukraine • July 8, 07:16 AM • 21339 views
No precipitation in Ukraine, up to +37° in some places during the day

On July 7, no precipitation is expected in Ukraine, with temperatures ranging from 28-33°C in most regions, and up to 37°C in some southern and eastern regions.

Agronomy news • July 7, 03:28 AM • 40192 views
In Chernihiv region, unknown persons hang two dogs on a bridge

Two hanged dogs were found on a bridge in the Nizhyn district of Chernihiv region, which led to a police investigation into animal cruelty.

Society • July 6, 11:54 PM • 23057 views
Russia's night attack on power facility in Sumy region cut off power supply to more than 100 thousand consumers, significant imports are planned - Energy Ministry

A Russian attack on a power facility in Sumy region left more than 100,000 consumers without power, while Ukraine received emergency electricity from Poland and plans to import more.

Society • July 6, 07:43 AM • 77927 views
Six communities received mobile CPAMs - Fedorov

Six Ukrainian communities in Mykolaiv and Dnipropetrovs'k oblasts have received mobile Administrative Service Centers that will help residents of frontline areas access public services faster and more comfortably.

Society • July 5, 09:03 AM • 31841 views
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How long the repaired road in Chernihiv region will last will depend on the vehicles' compliance with the weight regime - Restoration Service

Emergency repairs have been carried out on the road between Berestovets and Komarivka in Chernihiv Oblast, and how long the new pavement will last will depend on the weight limits for heavy vehicles.

Society • July 5, 07:53 AM • 73160 views
During a night attack, the Defenders shot down all 32 enemy Shahed drones

All 32 enemy attack drones were successfully shot down by Ukrainian air defense during the night attack.

War in Ukraine • July 5, 04:52 AM • 28451 views
21 out of 22 enemy "Shaheds" destroyed over Ukraine at night

Ukrainian air defense successfully shoots down 21 of 22 Russian Shahed attack drones launched at night from the Kursk region of Russia.

War in Ukraine • July 4, 05:26 AM • 32684 views
Thunderstorms and heat: forecasters gave a forecast for today

Short-term rains and thunderstorms are expected in parts of Ukraine today, while in some other regions, heat up to 38°C is possible on July 4.

Society • July 4, 05:15 AM • 33860 views
An enemy drone hits a facility in Chernihiv region: 5963 consumers are without electricity supply

An enemy drone hit a facility in Chernihiv Oblast. As of now, 5,963 consumers are without electricity, but power engineers are working to restore power supply.

Society • July 4, 04:55 AM • 24569 views
Threat of using attack drones detected in Sumy and Chernihiv regions

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine informed about the detection of a threat of using attack drones in Sumy and Chernihiv regions.

War in Ukraine • July 3, 08:33 PM • 28222 views
General Staff on the situation at the front: the number of hostile attacks has increased in the Toretsk sector, there is also an escalation in the Orikhivske sector

Ukrainian troops repelled numerous Russian attacks in many parts of the frontline, with more than 90 combat engagements recorded as the enemy intensified its offensive in the Donetsk region.

War in Ukraine • July 3, 01:50 PM • 33640 views
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Cleared the roadside: the agricultural holding told how they joined the repair of the road, which people accused them of destroying

"Ukrainian Dairy Company has cleared the roadside before starting repair work on the damaged road between Berestovets and Komarivka in Nizhyn district, Chernihiv region, which it and Kernel were accused of destroying.

Society • July 3, 08:15 AM • 93821 views
Weather contrasts: in some parts of Ukraine it is raining and hailing, while in others it is hot and dry

Most of Ukraine will experience dry and hot weather with temperatures of 30-37°C, with rains, thunderstorms, hail and squalls of 15-20 m/s in the western regions.

Society • July 3, 05:23 AM • 23458 views
Rains in the West of Ukraine and dry weather in the central regions: weather forecasters told about the weather on July 3

On July 3, Ukraine will have contrasting weather with temperatures ranging from +17 to +37 degrees in different regions.

Society • July 2, 11:23 AM • 17899 views
A thunderstorm is approaching the western regions: power engineers warn of possible blackouts

As of 9:00 a. m. on July 2, 245 settlements were without power, and further complications in the work of utilities and energy companies in the western regions of Ukraine are possible.

Society • July 2, 09:50 AM • 21182 views
Russian army attacks Chernihiv region with drone and mortars: 17 explosions

Russian troops attacked Chernihiv region with a drone and mortars, 17 explosions were recorded over the past day.

War in Ukraine • July 1, 08:07 AM • 22915 views
Rocket attack on Kyiv: 6 residents suffer acute stress, one woman hospitalized

Six residents suffered acute stress and one elderly woman was hospitalized after rocket fragments hit a residential building in Kyiv's Obolon district, causing a fire.

War in Ukraine • June 30, 09:50 PM • 44618 views
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Asphalt will be there: it became known what the road repairs in Chernihiv region, which were achieved by local residents, envisage

Due to a lack of funds, only priority work is being done to improve the road. The cost of the road repairs is currently unknown.

Society • June 28, 05:43 AM • 102527 views
To Moldova for 300 thousand euros: border guards detained 24 fugitives who tried to illegally leave Ukraine

Border guards detained a group of 24 men from different regions of Ukraine who paid 12,000 euros each to smuggle them across the border into Moldova to avoid mobilization.

Crimes and emergencies • June 27, 11:44 AM • 31193 views
Latvia will transfer almost a hundred units of medical equipment to Ukrainian hospitals

Latvia will transfer to the Ukrainian hospital m, 80 units of medical equipment, including artificial ventilation devices and monitors for monitoring patients, at a cost of 343,308 euros.

Politics • June 26, 10:43 AM • 29027 views
Consequences of the Russian Federation-shelling of the border area of Chernihiv region: residential buildings were damaged, but people were not injured

As a result of the Russian shelling of the border area of Chernihiv region, residential buildings of civilians were damaged, but people were not injured.

Society • June 26, 08:08 AM • 25617 views
Russian army attacked Chernihiv region with mortars, MLRS, artillery, AGS and drones: 94 explosions

Russian troops attacked 4 communities in the Chernihiv region with mortars, MLRS, artillery, AGS and unmanned aerial vehicles, resulting in 94 explosions and damage to private homes.

War in Ukraine • June 26, 06:55 AM • 21365 views
Cruise missiles are heading to the Kiev region

The Ukrainian Air Force informs that the first cruise missiles are heading towards the Kiev region.

War in Ukraine • June 22, 12:42 AM • 103814 views
Special conditions for admission to the master's program have been introduced for Ukrainians in the occupied territories: what is known

For Ukrainians living in the temporarily occupied territories, there are special conditions that provide for the possibility of not taking a single entrance test and a single entrance exam for specialties.

Society • June 21, 01:51 PM • 36708 views
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Chernihiv RMA did not offer agricultural holdings to join the repair of roads that they destroy with their transport

Chernihiv regional military administration did not offer agricultural companies operating in the region to join the repair of public roads, which they destroy with their heavy machinery, despite complaints from residents about the destruction of roads by firms such as Kernel and Ukrainian dairy company.

Society • June 21, 09:01 AM • 143110 views
Russian troops attacked Chernihiv region with mortars and FPV drones

Russian troops attacked the Chernihiv region with mortars and FPV drones, resulting in 2 explosions near the settlements of Bleshnya and Hrynivka, there were no reports of casualties among the local population.

Society • June 21, 06:54 AM • 27821 views
A powerful drug lab was neutralized: law enforcement officers seized drug substances worth more than UAH 150 million in Chernihiv region

Law enforcement officers seized more than 80 kg of narcotic substances worth more than 150 million hryvnias from a powerful drug lab at an agricultural base in the Chernihiv region, associated with an international drug syndicate.

Crimes and emergencies • June 20, 03:02 PM • 20080 views
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Ukraine needs to introduce toll roads for large vehicles - expert

Ukraine needs to introduce toll roads for large vehicles and consider the possibility of direct investment of businesses in road repairs to maintain them in proper condition.

Society • June 20, 07:10 AM • 59284 views
Invaders shelled Chernihiv region with mortars and barrel artillery: there is a wounded man

A man was wounded as a result of Russian shelling in the Chernihiv region, where 28 explosions were recorded as a result of mortar, artillery and unmanned attacks on two settlements.

Society • June 20, 07:04 AM • 23403 views