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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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"russia must pay for war crimes": the EU reacts to the missile attack on Chernihiv

The EU is convinced that Russia must be held accountable for the horrific missile attack on the center of Chernihiv, which killed 14 innocent people and damaged civilian infrastructure.

War in Ukraine • April 17, 11:57 AM • 25649 views
A policewoman was killed in a Russian strike on Chernihiv

A 25-year-old police lieutenant was killed in a Russian missile attack on Chernihiv, Ukraine, and sustained fatal shrapnel wounds while at home on medical leave.

Society • April 17, 11:46 AM • 24881 views
russia's missile strike on Chernihiv: the National Police reported 6 missing persons

A russian missile attack on Chernihiv, Ukraine, killed 14 people and injured 61, including 3 children. A search and rescue operation is still underway at the site of the incident, with experts checking information about 6 missing people.

Society • April 17, 10:50 AM • 25272 views
Prosecutor General's Office: Russia's missile attack on Chernihiv has already claimed 14 lives

An enemy missile strike on Chernihiv, Ukraine, killed 14 people.

War in Ukraine • April 17, 10:35 AM • 22438 views
Russian attack on Chernihiv: 40 injured hospitalized - Ministry of Health

According to the Ministry of Health, 40 people were hospitalized as a result of a Russian missile strike on Chernihiv.

War in Ukraine • April 17, 10:28 AM • 22534 views
"Our support can save lives": US Ambassador calls for increased aid to Ukraine after Russian missile attack on Chernihiv

Against the backdrop of a massive missile attack on Chernihiv, the US Ambassador to Ukraine reiterated that American military assistance to Kyiv could save the lives of many Ukrainians.

War in Ukraine • April 17, 10:17 AM • 22012 views
61 people injured in Chernihiv after Russian strike, people may be under the rubble, three rescued: SES shows video

A Russian missile strike on Chernihiv killed 13 people and wounded 61, including children, some of whom are still trapped under the rubble of a partially destroyed building.

War in Ukraine • April 17, 10:04 AM • 22296 views
Russia's missile attack on Chernihiv claims 13 lives, injures more than 60 people - Interior Ministry

13 people are killed and more than 60 injured, including children, as a result of a Russian missile attack on Chernihiv, Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • April 17, 09:50 AM • 121052 views
After Russian attack on Chernihiv, Kuleba points out the need for air defense: will call on G7 to follow German example of Patriot transfer

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said that Russian terrorists shelled the center of Chernihiv, killing at least 11 people and wounding at least 22, and called on Ukraine's partners to provide air defense capabilities to protect Ukrainian lives.

War in Ukraine • April 17, 09:43 AM • 104439 views
Strike on Chernihiv: damaged houses, about fifty victims, including children

A Russian missile strike on Chernihiv damaged residential buildings, a hospital, a university, and cars, injuring about 50 people, including children. At least 11 people have been reported dead.

Society • April 17, 09:22 AM • 47358 views
Hospital building damaged due to Russian missile strike on Chernihiv - Ministry of Health

A rocket attack on civilians in Chernihiv, Ukraine, damaged a medical facility, but no one was injured.

War in Ukraine • April 17, 09:12 AM • 43723 views
Kharkiv risks becoming a "second Aleppo" if the US does not vote for military aid to Ukraine

Kharkiv risks becoming a "second Aleppo" if the United States does not vote for new military aid to help Ukraine obtain air defense equipment to prevent long-range Russian attacks, Kharkiv Mayor Igor Terekhov said.

War in Ukraine • April 17, 08:57 AM • 17223 views
Russian attack on Chernihiv: Interior Ministry shows rescue operation, reports 11 dead, 22 wounded

Russian missile attacks on Chernihiv, Ukraine, killed 11 people, injured 22 and left at least 3 missing, search and rescue operations continue.

War in Ukraine • April 17, 08:42 AM • 31151 views
Russia's missile attack on Chernihiv killed 10 people: Zelensky shows the consequences

A Russian missile strike on Chernihiv, Ukraine, killed 10 people, injured 20, and left people trapped in the rubble.

War in Ukraine • April 17, 08:19 AM • 29464 views
Chernihiv: search and rescue operation underway, 9 killed, over 20 wounded in Russian attack

A search and rescue operation is underway in Chernihiv after Russian attack that killed 9 people, injured more than 20, and damaged civilian infrastructure and dozens of cars.

War in Ukraine • April 17, 08:18 AM • 25306 views
Russian attack on Chernihiv: acting mayor reports 8 dead, 18 injured

In Chernihiv, 8 people were killed and 18 wounded in a Russian rocket attack on Wednesday morning.

War in Ukraine • April 17, 07:49 AM • 22368 views
Chernihiv partially cut off communications, including electricity and gas after Russian strike - acting mayor

Three explosions occurred in a densely populated area of Chernihiv, damaging buildings, cars and infrastructure.

Society • April 17, 07:48 AM • 22654 views
Five people killed in Russian attack on Chernihiv, search continues - acting mayor

Five people were killed in Chernihiv as a result of the Russian attack, search and rescue operations are ongoing, and the regional blood center urgently needs donors, especially those with a negative Rh factor.

War in Ukraine • April 17, 07:42 AM • 32356 views
Russian attack on Chernihiv: acting mayor reports at least 4 killed and 5 injured

At least 4 people were killed and 5 wounded in a Russian missile strike on Chernihiv, with the number of casualties likely to be higher.

War in Ukraine • April 17, 07:25 AM • 30333 views
Russia's attack on Chernihiv: RMA reports that the enemy launched three missile strikes almost in the center of the city, there are casualties and many injured

Russian forces launched deadly missile strikes on the center of Chernihiv, Ukraine, killing and wounding civilians, while rescue and medical teams responded to the incident.

War in Ukraine • April 17, 07:08 AM • 28167 views
Explosion was reported in Odesa

An explosion was reported in Odesa, Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • April 17, 06:46 AM • 26076 views
Air Force warns of a missile heading towards Kyiv region

The missile was fired in the direction of the Kyiv region, causing an air raid in Kyiv and several other regions of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • April 16, 01:37 PM • 40658 views
Under the guise of empty trucks: Chernivtsi customs exposes corruption scheme that caused UAH 290 million in losses

In Chernivtsi region, a large-scale tax evasion scheme that caused UAH 290 million in losses to the state was uncovered involving a criminal organization that illegally imported goods from Turkey by falsely declaring trucks as empty or disguising goods with a lower customs value.

Crimes and emergencies • April 16, 01:21 PM • 26659 views
Almost UAH 10 million in losses during procurement of medical equipment: four officials of Cherkasy and Chernihiv regions served suspicion notices

Four officials from Cherkasy and Chernihiv regions have been notified of suspicion of causing losses of almost UAH 10 million during the purchase of medical equipment for hospitals at inflated prices.

Crimes and emergencies • April 16, 12:15 PM • 25507 views
"Mini-CHP" for 32 cities: a network of small and medium-sized cogeneration is being deployed in Ukraine

Together with partners, Ukraine is deploying a network of small and medium-sized cogeneration plants in 32 cities to provide stable heat and electricity to more than 1 million residents and 1,000 social facilities, increasing resilience to power outages.

Society • April 15, 02:42 PM • 22524 views
In Ukraine, 300 thousand children cannot study properly because they do not have their own laptops - Fedorov

A total of 178,945 devices, including laptops and tablets, have been distributed to schools. Currently, 361,560 students and 68,881 teachers need digital devices.

Society • April 15, 10:28 AM • 21799 views
Ukraine expects to receive at least 5 mine countermeasures ships

The crews of two mine countermeasures ships provided by the United Kingdom have already been trained and are on duty, and three more ships from the Netherlands and Belgium are expected to arrive, giving Ukraine at least five mine countermeasures ships in total.

War in Ukraine • April 15, 10:14 AM • 20527 views
Bad weather left 36 settlements without power in Ukraine, power outage schedules in Kharkiv region - energy officials

Due to the bad weather, 36 settlements in Zhytomyr and Khmelnytsky regions were cut off from power, and there are blackouts and restrictions in several regions, including Kharkiv, where hourly outages affected about 240,000 consumers.

Society • April 15, 08:07 AM • 25473 views
In Chernihiv region 61 hostile attacks in a week, two civilians killed, one wounded - RMA

Russian forces shelled 24 localities in Chernihiv region 61 times, causing 335 explosions, killing 2 civilians, injuring 1 and damaging private homes and vehicles.

War in Ukraine • April 15, 07:46 AM • 15085 views
A young man and a minor girl were injured in Mykolaiv region due to the detonation of a munition

A 19-year-old boy and a 17-year-old girl were injured as a result of a munition detonation in the village of Kvitneve, Mykolaiv region, after they found the munition and brought it home.

Society • April 15, 07:08 AM • 18672 views