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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 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 • 16443 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 • 76717 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 • 89779 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 • 31468 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 • 31846 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 • 30865 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 • 24914 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 • 15411 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 • 35774 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 • 155747 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 • 28521 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 • 24473 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 • 48983 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 • 26352 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 • 240826 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 • 24308 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 • 21218 views
Russian troops attacked Chernihiv region with artillery and mortars: 29 explosions were heard

Russian troops attacked the Chernihiv region with artillery and mortars, 29 explosions were recorded during the day.

War in Ukraine • June 10, 07:38 AM • 21388 views
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Destruction of roads by heavy transport of agricultural companies negatively affects logistics of the Armed Forces of Ukraine - expert

The destruction of roads by heavy transport of agricultural companies negatively affects the logistics of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the expert believes.

Economy • June 10, 06:54 AM • 105697 views
During the week, the Russian Federation shelled Chernihiv region more than 40 times: 214 explosions were heard

Last week, Russian troops shelled 14 settlements in the Chernihiv region 43 times, resulting in 214 explosions and damage to infrastructure.

War in Ukraine • June 10, 06:40 AM • 20700 views
Russian army attacked the border area of Chernihiv region with mortars and FPV drones: 16 explosions

Russian troops launched strikes with various weapons in the border areas of the Chernihiv region, as a result of which 16 explosions occurred in the Semyonovskaya and Snovskaya communities, but there were no reports of casualties among the local population.

War in Ukraine • June 7, 07:31 AM • 17716 views
On the level of a dollar millionaire: the agricultural company of the exregional and former Secretary of the national security and Defense Council destroys a rural road, and is not eager to repair it

The paradox of the situation is that for the "Ukrainian dairy company" it is not a problem to repair this road, and many others in the Chernihiv region.

Society • June 7, 05:43 AM • 123930 views
Not a single road: the company "Kernel" is not the first time in conflict with residents of Chernihiv region

This is not the first time Kernel is in conflict with residents of Chernihiv region.

Society • June 6, 09:14 AM • 157780 views
russian troops continue shelling civilian areas of Chernihiv region: 33 explosions recorded over the day

russia continues terrorist attacks on civilian infrastructure in the border zone of Ukraine, striking various weapons at the Chernihiv region.

War in Ukraine • June 6, 08:45 AM • 38350 views
Russian army continues to strengthen its forces in the north of Kharkiv region, but the Defense Forces continue to restrain the enemy - Demchenko

Russian troops continue to strengthen their forces in the area of the settlements of Liptsy and Volchansk, Kharkiv region, but the Ukrainian Defense Forces are holding back the enemy.

War in Ukraine • June 6, 06:20 AM • 19924 views
Emergency shutdowns applied in 12 regions of Ukraine - Ukrenergo

Emergency shutdown schedules were introduced in 12 regions of Ukraine due to exceeding electricity consumption limits, which can potentially lead to power outages in critical infrastructure facilities.

Society • June 5, 07:10 PM • 60723 views
Higher education: the Ministry of education and Science explained what changes are expected when applying for Master's and postgraduate studies

The Ministry of education and science has updated the admission procedure for Bachelor's, master's, doctor of philosophy and Doctor of art for 2024, increasing support for higher education institutions in the frontline and border regions, increasing passing scores for Master's programs and introducing special conditions for applicants from the occupied territories or areas affected by active military operations.

Society • June 5, 03:27 PM • 29644 views
Customs officers stopped the illegal shipment of a batch of 75 antiques to the United States

A resident of the Chernigiv region illegally crossed to the USA 75 ancient pamphlets of the V century BC - XVII century BC.

Crimes and emergencies • June 5, 10:05 AM • 20633 views
The invaders launched strikes with various types of weapons on the border of Chernihiv region: 87 explosions were recorded

During the day, Russian troops launched 87 strikes from various weapons on the border of the Chernihiv region.

Society • June 5, 07:41 AM • 18653 views
The enemy shelled the border settlements of Chernihiv Region: 21 explosions were recorded

Over the past day, Russians fired mortars and artillery at three settlements in the Chernihiv region, resulting in 21 explosions.

Society • June 4, 06:43 AM • 25169 views