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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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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 • 44600 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 • 102494 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 • 31187 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 • 29011 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 • 25595 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 • 21355 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 • 103797 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 • 36661 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 • 143080 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 • 27796 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 • 20072 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 • 59248 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 • 23376 views
Russians dropped explosives on a house in Chernihiv region: one person injured

A 55-year-old man was injured when Russian troops dropped explosives on his house in Semenivska community, Chernihiv region.

War in Ukraine • June 19, 12:05 PM • 16435 views
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MP: There are regions in Ukraine where agricultural companies are involved in repairing roads they use

In some regions of Ukraine, agricultural companies allocate funds and participate in the repair of local roads used by their large vehicles.

Society • June 19, 09:21 AM • 76690 views
They will conduct a campaign to disguise the crimes of the Russian Federation: what "special task" did the ROC and "patriarch" Kirill receive

The leadership of the Russian Orthodox Church, including Patriarch Kirill, is tasked with convincing the world religious community that it is Ukraine, not Russia, that violates the principles of religious freedom, despite Russia's bloody crimes against freedom of conscience and destruction of religious monuments in Ukraine.

Society • June 18, 04:00 PM • 89750 views
Woman and 14-year-old son involved in arson of military vehicles detained in Kyiv

In Kyiv, a woman from Chernihiv region and her 14-year-old son were detained for deliberately setting fire to two military vehicles, a Mercedes-Benz and a Mitsubishi Pajero, on the orders of Russian special services.

Kyiv • June 18, 10:08 AM • 31459 views
Russian army fires mortars at the border of Chernihiv region: 15 explosions

Russian troops shelled the border of Chernihiv region with mortars, 15 explosions were recorded in the direction of the villages of Hremyach, Leonivka and Bleshnya, no casualties among the local population were reported.

War in Ukraine • June 18, 06:43 AM • 31840 views
Occupants keep trying to break through defenses near Vovchansk and Lypky - General Staff

Fierce fighting continues in the Liman sector, with seven combat engagements near Torske, Terny and Makiivka, and Russian occupants trying to break through Ukrainian defenses near Vovchansk and Lypky.

War in Ukraine • June 17, 02:41 PM • 30851 views
Estonia handed over more than three dozen cars to Ukrainian law enforcement

Estonia has donated 31 vehicles, including 16 Skoda Octavias and 15 Volkswagen Tiguan, to Ukrainian law enforcement officers in the border areas of Chernihiv and Zhytomyr regions.

Society • June 17, 02:20 PM • 24887 views
Seal of son of Yaroslav the Wise presented to Transfiguration Cathedral - Ministry of Culture

The seal of Prince Svyatoslav Yaroslavovych, son of Yaroslav the Wise, was transferred to the Transfiguration Cathedral in Chernihiv for display by the co-founder and director of the Sheremetyevo Museum.

Culture • June 17, 11:39 AM • 15390 views
Schedules of blackouts until the end of the day, enemy fired at power facilities in two regions, power outages in two more regions due to bad weather - Ministry of Energy

The enemy shelled energy facilities in two frontline regions, and bad weather left consumers in Sumy and Chernihiv oblasts without power. Power outage schedules are being applied until the end of the day, and significant imports are planned.

Society • June 17, 07:21 AM • 35750 views
Not uncommon cases: why sick people in Chernihiv region cannot receive medical care in time due to bad roads

An elderly woman died of a stroke after an ambulance was unable to reach her due to poor roads in Chernihiv Oblast, highlighting a chronic problem where agricultural companies are blamed for damaging roads but no one takes responsibility for repairing them, leading to tragic cases of untimely medical care.

Society • June 17, 07:20 AM • 155702 views
The enemy is most actively trying to attack in the Pokrovske sector: seven attacks were repelled, eight are still ongoing

At present, the total number of enemy attacks on the front line has reached 44. The enemy is most actively trying to attack the Pokrovske direction today - seven attacks were repelled, eight are ongoing, the General Staff reported.

War in Ukraine • June 15, 10:55 AM • 28513 views
Occupants hit a high-voltage substation in the eastern region: train traffic is disrupted

The Russian army has struck a high-voltage substation in eastern Ukraine, causing a power outage for households and interrupting train traffic, and restoration work is underway.

War in Ukraine • June 15, 08:49 AM • 24463 views
Rains and thunderstorms to cover most of Ukraine this weekend

Over the weekend, it will rain in most regions of Ukraine, with severe thunderstorms expected in many areas, while the west will remain dry with comfortable temperatures.

Events • June 15, 03:43 AM • 48979 views
Russians shell Chernihiv region with mortars: 13 explosions

Russian troops shelled the border of Chernihiv region with mortars, causing 13 explosions in the direction of Bleshnya and Leonivka in Semenivka community, with no reports of local casualties.

War in Ukraine • June 12, 06:30 AM • 26342 views
Save the organizer of contract killings and an FSB agent: what the owner of an agricultural company that destroys Ukrainian roads spends money on

Ex-regional and former Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Vitaliy Haiduk, the owner of the Ukrainian dairy company, could have paid доларів 10 million to prevent the extradition of ex-deputy Alexander Shepelev, suspected of contract killings and high treason, from Russia to Ukraine.

Publications • June 11, 05:39 AM • 240801 views
In Ukraine, since the beginning of the Russian invasion, more than 1,600 medical facilities have been damaged due to enemy shelling

Since the beginning of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, more than 1,600 medical facilities have been damaged by enemy attacks.

War in Ukraine • June 10, 12:41 PM • 24299 views
In Kiev region blocked traffic on the bridge on the way to Chernihiv: how to get around

Traffic is blocked on the bridge of the R-69 Highway in the village of Khotyanovka, Kiev region, due to damage received as a result of military operations, bypass routes are operating, and it is planned to resume traffic through a parallel pontoon crossing.

Society • June 10, 11:48 AM • 21196 views