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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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The Air Force has warned about the movement of drones in a number of regions

Movement of enemy drones was spotted in four regions. The Air Force spotted them in Chernihiv, Kirovohrad, and Mykolaiv regions.

War in Ukraine • May 13, 07:06 PM • 80259 views
Zelensky: We are recording hostile activity against Sumy and Chernihiv regions

The Ukrainian military is thwarting Russia's attempts to expand the war by conducting counterattacks in Kharkiv region, destroying Russian infantry and equipment, and responding to enemy activity such as sabotage groups and shelling in Sumy and Chernihiv regions.

War in Ukraine • May 13, 05:14 PM • 62868 views
Zelensky on the situation in Kharkiv region: more and more of our results are coming

In the Kharkiv region, Ukrainian counterattacks continue, reinforcing areas such as Vovchansk and the border areas under the command of Brigadier General Mykhailo Drapaty, destroying Russian infantry and equipment.

War in Ukraine • May 13, 05:05 PM • 25904 views
russians attacked Dnipropetrovs'k region almost two dozen times: residential buildings and an agricultural company were damaged

The russian occupation forces shelled Dnipropetrovs'k region 17 times, damaging buildings, residential houses, a car, greenhouses, outbuildings, an agricultural enterprise, power lines and gas pipelines, using artillery and kamikaze drones.

War in Ukraine • May 13, 04:26 PM • 21749 views
Massive enemy attack on Snovsk with cluster munitions: number of wounded increased to four

Four civilians were injured when Russia launched a massive cluster munition attack on the community of Snovsk in Chernihiv region of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • May 13, 02:55 PM • 19510 views
Russian army shelled Chernihiv region 50 times in a week: 308 explosions recorded

Over the past week, the enemy fired 50 times at 20 localities in Chernihiv region, causing 308 explosions, including rocket attacks and air strikes.

War in Ukraine • May 13, 06:54 AM • 25304 views
Chernihiv: man shoots dog with a traumatic pistol, faces up to three years in prison

A 50-year-old man who shot a dog with a traumatic pistol in a parking lot was detained in Chernihiv.

Society • May 12, 02:53 AM • 94852 views
Over the day, russia launched 7 missile strikes, 108 air attacks, and 120 attacks from multiple launch rocket systems

Over the past day, russia launched 7 missile strikes, 108 air strikes and 120 attacks from multiple launch rocket systems at Ukrainian positions and localities in various regions.

War in Ukraine • May 11, 05:24 AM • 32129 views
Sowing season 2024: Ukrainian farmers have already sown 4.3 million hectares of grain

Ukrainian farmers have already planted about 10 million hectares of spring crops, including grains, pulses, sunflower, soybeans and sugar beet, during this year's spring sowing campaign.

Economy • May 10, 11:58 AM • 44690 views
eRestoration program: more than 54 thousand applications for restoration of damaged housing approved

More than 54,000 applications for compensation for damaged housing were satisfied, and more than 6,000 certificates for compensation for destroyed housing were issued under the Ukraine Recovery Program in its first year.

Society • May 10, 09:00 AM • 27793 views
To save electricity: Chernihiv will abandon street lighting at night

Chernihiv has decided to minimize street lighting until 21:30 in parks and 22:30 on roads to save electricity amid a shortage in Ukraine's energy system caused by Russian missile strikes.

Economy • May 9, 03:29 PM • 23024 views
Russian army caused 335 explosions in Chernihiv and Sumy regions over the last day

Over the past day, Russian occupants fired 58 times and caused 335 explosions in Chernihiv and Sumy regions, damaging civilian infrastructure and residential buildings.

War in Ukraine • May 9, 08:19 AM • 29303 views
Power outages are possible throughout Ukraine in the evening after a massive Russian attack - Ukrenergo

Due to the massive attack of Russian missiles and drones on energy facilities in several regions, power outages are possible across the country from 18:00 to 23:00.

Society • May 8, 08:37 AM • 33493 views
The enemy fired 19 times at the border of Chernihiv, Sumy and Kharkiv regions over the last day: 77 explosions were heard

Over the past day, Russian troops shelled the border areas of Sumy, Chernihiv and Kharkiv regions 19 times, causing 77 explosions and damaging civilian infrastructure.

War in Ukraine • May 8, 07:18 AM • 23443 views
Bad weather in Poltava region: more than 6.6 thousand consumers lost power

In Poltava Oblast, 6,620 consumers were temporarily cut off from power due to wind gusts, with emergency power outages in five communities.

Society • May 7, 01:48 PM • 100400 views
russia launched 2 missile strikes, 83 air attacks, and 101 salvo attacks over the day

Over the past day, russia launched 2 missile attacks, 83 air strikes and 101 attacks from multiple launch rocket systems at Ukrainian positions and localities in different regions.

War in Ukraine • May 7, 04:20 AM • 34415 views
Over a week Russia attacked Chernihiv region 14 times from the air, with Iskander and drones: civilian infrastructure damaged

Over the past week, the enemy fired 57 times at 13 localities in Chernihiv region, including 1 rocket attack, 14 air strikes and 8 drone strikes, causing 333 explosions and fires at civilian infrastructure facilities.

War in Ukraine • May 6, 08:13 AM • 22883 views
Explosion in a bank in Chernihiv: rescuers spent almost an hour extinguishing the fire

An explosion occurred in a bank building in Chernihiv, causing a fire that damaged the building and nearby cars. It took rescuers almost an hour to extinguish the fire.

Society • May 6, 06:55 AM • 33328 views
Russian army shells the border area of Chernihiv region with artillery, mortars and a helicopter: 42 explosions

Russian troops shelled the border area of Chernihiv region 10 times with various types of weapons, causing 42 explosions in several settlements.

War in Ukraine • May 6, 06:27 AM • 30072 views
An explosion occurred in a bank in Chernihiv in the morning: what is known

An explosion occurred in a bank building in Chernihiv early in the morning, causing a fire and damage to the building, but no casualties; law enforcement is investigating a case of intentional destruction of property by explosion.

Society • May 6, 06:22 AM • 26074 views
Over the day, russia launched 2 missile strikes, 120 air attacks, and 89 attacks from multiple launch rocket systems

Over the past day, russia conducted 2 missile attacks, 120 air strikes and 89 attacks from multiple launch rocket systems on Ukrainian positions and localities in different regions.

War in Ukraine • May 6, 04:40 AM • 29485 views
Today is Infantry Day in Ukraine: the role of infantry in countering Russian aggression

Today is the Day of Infantry of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The event was launched by a presidential decree in 2019. The date of the celebration was chosen in honor of the fact that on May 6, 1648, a turning point occurred in the Battle of Zhovti Vody, as a result of which the Cossack army led by Hetman Bohdan Khmelnytsky defeated the Polish army.

Society • May 6, 03:49 AM • 26075 views
Ukraine's General Staff: 103 combat engagements over the last day, enemy carried out 100 air strikes and over 50 attacks

Over the past day, 103 combat engagements took place, the enemy carried out 100 air strikes and over 50 attacks from multiple launch rocket systems, and Ukrainian troops struck 13 enemy concentrations and 7 objects, including radar stations and air defense systems.

War in Ukraine • May 5, 04:56 PM • 68483 views
Over the day, russia launched 5 missile strikes, 69 air attacks, and 74 volleyball attacks

Over the past day, russia carried out 5 missile attacks, 69 air strikes and 74 attacks from multiple launch rocket systems on Ukrainian positions and settlements in different regions.

War in Ukraine • May 5, 04:15 AM • 31621 views
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More than 218 thousand devices delivered to Ukrainian students and teachers for learning in war conditions

Since the start of the full-scale invasion, the Ministry of Education and Science, with the support of international partners, has provided 218,188 devices to Ukrainian students and teachers, most of them in Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, and Dnipro regions.

Society • May 2, 09:48 AM • 176261 views
Russian troops attacked the border of Chernihiv region eleven times with various types of weapons

Russian troops fired eleven times at the border of Chernihiv region with various types of weapons, recording 109 explosions.

War in Ukraine • May 2, 08:18 AM • 21093 views
Russian army hits Chernihiv region border with missile, mortars, artillery and drone: 16 explosions

Russian troops shelled three settlements in Chernihiv region with mortars, artillery and rockets, 16 explosions were recorded.

War in Ukraine • May 1, 06:58 AM • 20959 views
Estonia returns almost three hundred Ukrainian artifacts: rare ancient coins and jewelry

Estonia has returned 274 illegally exported archaeological artifacts to Ukraine, including ancient Scythian, Sarmatian and medieval jewelry, coins and horse harness, demonstrating support for Ukraine's cultural heritage during the ongoing war.

Economy • April 30, 06:28 PM • 34461 views
Zelensky thanked border guards for protecting Ukraine and announced the expansion of the SBGS staff

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked and recognized specific Ukrainian border guards by name for their bravery and efficiency in protecting Ukraine's borders, announced the expansion of the State Border Guard Service due to their professionalism, and awarded border guards with state awards.

War in Ukraine • April 30, 05:47 PM • 46145 views
Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, russians have destroyed 210 medical institutions: where the destruction is the greatest

During the 26 months of the full-scale war, russians damaged 1,588 and completely destroyed 210 medical facilities in Ukraine, with Kharkiv, Donetsk, Mykolaiv, Kyiv, Chernihiv, Dnipro, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhia regions suffering the most.

War in Ukraine • April 30, 02:41 PM • 22584 views