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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 enemy shelled Chernihiv region 54 times in a week: more than 320 explosions were heard

Over the past week, Russian troops fired 54 times at 19 localities in Chernihiv region, causing 321 explosions, and Ukrainian air defense forces shot down an enemy cruise missile.

War in Ukraine • April 29, 08:23 AM • 32840 views
Russians attack the border of Chernihiv region with mortars, artillery and a drone: 59 explosions

Russian troops shelled the border of Chernihiv region 11 times with various types of weapons, causing 59 explosions, but no casualties were reported.

War in Ukraine • April 29, 06:43 AM • 18556 views
Chernihiv and Sumy regions continue to be shelled by Russia: enemy strikes in the direction of Krasnyi Khutor from the air

Russian occupants continue shelling the border areas of Chernihiv and Sumy regions - 31 attacks and 157 explosions from various types of weapons were recorded over the past day.

War in Ukraine • April 28, 11:18 AM • 19759 views
Electricity needs are met without emergency assistance, but there are restrictions in Kharkiv region and Kryvyi Rih - Ministry of Energy

Consumers' electricity needs were covered by own generation and commercial imports without emergency assistance, but there were restrictions in Kharkiv and Kryvyi Rih, and more than 260 consumers in Kharkiv and Mykolaiv regions were left without gas supply due to shelling.

War in Ukraine • April 28, 08:00 AM • 25959 views
Zelensky dismisses the commander of the Armed Forces Support Forces and appoints him head of the State Service of Special Transport

Zelensky dismisses Oleksandr Yakovets as commander of the Support Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and appoints him head of the administration of the State Special Transport Service.

War in Ukraine • April 26, 01:36 PM • 19858 views
Sowing season 2024: 2.4 million hectares of grain have already been sown in Ukraine

During the spring sowing campaign, Ukrainian farmers planted 2. 4 million hectares of spring crops, including corn, barley, wheat, peas and oats, on the government-controlled territory.

Economy • April 26, 01:05 PM • 52447 views
Russians shelled Chernihiv region 9 times, causing 46 explosions

Russian troops fired 9 times at the border of Chernihiv region, causing 46 explosions from artillery, mortars, rockets and explosives dropped from UAVs.

War in Ukraine • April 26, 07:41 AM • 19383 views
Sunny weather helps the Ukrainian power system, but the deficit remains - Ukrenergo

Sunny weather and active solar power plants have helped boost Ukraine's electricity production, but the grid remains in short supply due to Russian missile attacks, requiring emergency assistance from Europe for much of the day and calling for conservation.

Society • April 25, 09:00 AM • 27037 views
More than 65 thousand Ukrainians have been approved for payments under the "eVodnovnennya" program

More than 86,000 Ukrainians have applied for assistance under the eRestoration program, of which more than 65,000 have received payments to repair damaged housing, and 2,402 have already received new housing to replace their destroyed homes.

War in Ukraine • April 25, 08:43 AM • 23512 views
Russian troops strike with mortars and cannon artillery at the border of Chernihiv region, 24 explosions recorded

Russian troops shelled the border of Chernihiv region with mortars and cannon artillery, 24 explosions were recorded.

War in Ukraine • April 25, 07:01 AM • 26955 views
60 explosions occurred in Chernihiv region over 24 hours due to Russian shelling

Russian troops fired 20 times at the border of Chernihiv region with mortars, causing 60 explosions, but no casualties were reported.

War in Ukraine • April 24, 07:58 AM • 16593 views
Over the day, russia launched 5 missile strikes, 77 air attacks, and about 76 volleyball attacks

Over the past day, russia launched 5 missile strikes, 77 air strikes and about 76 attacks from multiple launch rocket systems at Ukrainian positions and localities in different regions.

War in Ukraine • April 24, 04:34 AM • 25124 views
Due to the non-fulfillment of the contract, the DOT completely refused the services of another food supplier for the Armed Forces

Due to the failure to fulfill its contractual obligations, the State Logistics Operator refused to use the services of Tviy Khlib LLC and redistributed the volume of supplies to other companies to deliver food to the Armed Forces.

War in Ukraine • April 23, 09:53 AM • 83888 views
Restoration at the expense of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Last year, Ukraine spent more than 50 billion hryvnias to protect its energy infrastructure, while only 1. 2 billion hryvnias were allocated for the construction of fortifications for the Armed Forces, which led to a weakening of defense and loss of territory.

War in Ukraine • April 23, 08:23 AM • 429244 views
Russian army shells Chernihiv region's border area with mortars and aircraft: 18 explosions

Russian troops shelled numerous civilian areas in Chernihiv region, Ukraine, and 18 explosions from mortar and air attacks were recorded on April 23, 2024.

War in Ukraine • April 23, 07:57 AM • 105304 views
Ukraine restored over 500 medical facilities destroyed by russian troops - Ministry of Health

In the two years since russia's full-scale invasion, Ukraine has rebuilt 513 medical facilities out of 1,581 damaged and 210 completely destroyed, despite constant bombardment and attacks by russia.

War in Ukraine • April 22, 01:29 PM • 29432 views
50 enemy attacks in Chernihiv region in a week, Russian missile attack in Chernihiv claimed 18 lives, 89 wounded - RMA

Over the past week, the enemy shelled 25 localities in Chernihiv region 50 times, causing 241 explosions, killing 18 people, injuring 89, and damaging 24 houses, communications, a shop, and a truck carrying bakery products.

War in Ukraine • April 22, 07:30 AM • 17495 views
Over the last day, 65 combat engagements with the enemy took place, Russians launched 4 missile and 37 air strikes - General Staff

The enemy is trying to attack in different directions, most of the attacks are in Novopavlivske, Avdiivka, Bakhmut and Lyman sectors.

War in Ukraine • April 21, 04:28 PM • 72073 views
Evlash: Russia will intensify shelling of Ukraine in an attempt to destroy critical and energy infrastructure

Russia will intensify its shelling of Ukraine to maximize the destruction of critical energy infrastructure.

War in Ukraine • April 21, 11:17 AM • 46070 views
Frontline regions and the border with Russia can be protected from enemy attacks if there is more air defense - Yevlash

According to Ukrainian Air Force spokesman Ilya Yevlash, the most vulnerable to enemy attacks are Kharkiv, Odesa, Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, Chernihiv, Sumy, and Dnipro regions, which can be protected by more air defense systems.

War in Ukraine • April 21, 09:18 AM • 34760 views
A series of explosions occurred in Sumy

An explosion was heard in Sumy, Ukraine, triggering an air raid in the city and the region, as well as reports of a missile heading toward Chernihiv region.

Society • April 19, 07:38 PM • 101144 views
Sowing season 2024: Ukrainian farmers have already sown more than 2 million hectares of grain

According to the Ministry of Agrarian Policy, Ukraine has planted more than 2 million hectares of spring grains and legumes, including corn, barley, wheat, peas, and oats.

Economy • April 19, 04:32 PM • 52021 views
Russians attacked four border villages in Chernihiv region: 21 explosions recorded

Russians attacked four border villages in the Chernihiv region, shelling them with mortars and cannon artillery, resulting in 21 explosions over the past day.

War in Ukraine • April 19, 09:28 AM • 16581 views
Ukraine again receives emergency electricity aid from Europe, there are restrictions in Kharkiv region and Kryvyi Rih - Energy Ministry

Due to significant damage to energy facilities and a drop in temperatures, restrictions were imposed on industry to meet consumer needs using electricity generated domestically, imports, and emergency aid from neighboring countries.

War in Ukraine • April 19, 07:46 AM • 29858 views
A man who spread russian propaganda at the request of the russian special services was sentenced to 15 years in prison

The man was sentenced to 15 years in prison for spreading russian propaganda commissioned by russian special services, including justifying russian war crimes and discrediting the Ukrainian Defense Forces.

War in Ukraine • April 18, 02:12 PM • 21813 views
The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine answered why Russia is attacking Prykarpattia

Russia attacked critical infrastructure facilities in the Ivano-Frankivsk region using drones, believing that there were targets "worthy of their attention.

War in Ukraine • April 18, 01:28 PM • 108751 views
Border guards did not record any attempts of enemy subversive reconnaissance groups this week - Demchenko

This week, border guards have not yet recorded any attempts by enemy sabotage and reconnaissance groups to enter Ukraine, nor have they detected any build-up of Russian troops on the border.

Society • April 18, 12:18 PM • 25023 views
Consequences of the Russian attack on Chernihiv: 44 people hospitalized, one house destroyed, almost 30 more damaged

Yesterday's rocket attacks on Chernihiv resulted in 44 hospitalizations, damage to 20 buildings, including a hotel, hospital, college and residential buildings, search and rescue operations are complete, and authorities are providing assistance to the victims.

Society • April 18, 11:39 AM • 20877 views
"Industry produces 10 Bohdanas for the first time this month": Zelensky announces growth in military production

President Zelenskiy announces an increase in domestic military production in Ukraine, including 10 Bogdanas aircraft this month, and long-term contracts with companies.

War in Ukraine • April 18, 11:17 AM • 24079 views
Ukraine is facing electricity shortage, emergency aid from Europe has been brought in, there are limitations - energy officials

Due to Russian attacks and cold weather, Ukraine is facing electricity shortages, which have resulted in consumption restrictions for business and industry from 6 to 10 pm, with the exception of critical infrastructure and defense enterprises, while households in Kharkiv region continue to experience power outages.

War in Ukraine • April 18, 09:00 AM • 27543 views