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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'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 • 29468 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 • 25316 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 • 22375 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 • 22671 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 • 32361 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 • 30335 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 • 28176 views
Explosion was reported in Odesa

An explosion was reported in Odesa, Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • April 17, 06:46 AM • 26078 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 • 40666 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 • 26663 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 • 25509 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 • 22546 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 • 21809 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 • 20532 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 • 25491 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 • 15091 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 • 18686 views
Chernihiv region suffered two enemy mortar attacks: 4 explosions recorded

Russian troops shelled the border of Chernihiv region twice, causing 4 explosions.

War in Ukraine • April 15, 06:58 AM • 16237 views
In the morning, a power company car exploded on explosives in Chernihiv region: two people were hospitalized

In Chernihiv region, a car of the State Enterprise "Regional Electric Networks" exploded on explosives, as a result of which two employees were hospitalized.

Society • April 15, 05:50 AM • 23302 views
Klymenko met with the Baltic states' Interior Ministers: they discussed the protection of civilian and critical infrastructure

At the meeting with the Baltic ministers, Ukraine's Interior Minister discussed security issues such as attacks on infrastructure, mining, migration, arms trafficking, and protecting schools, while the partners viewed the destruction caused by the Russian invasion using virtual reality and pledged support in the form of funds, equipment, training, and reconstruction efforts until Ukraine's victory.

War in Ukraine • April 14, 01:54 PM • 100944 views
More than 4 million Ukrainians have contracted ARVI, influenza and COVID-19 this season

During the week of April 1-7, 121,584 Ukrainians fell ill with ARVI, influenza and COVID-19, including 1,272 new cases of COVID-19.

COVID-19 • April 13, 12:24 PM • 30965 views
Over the day, russia launched 2 missile strikes, 91 air attacks, and 160 salvo attacks

Over the past day, 97 combat engagements took place, during which russia launched 2 missile and 91 air strikes, as well as 160 attacks with multiple launch rocket systems at Ukrainian positions and settlements in different regions.

War in Ukraine • April 13, 04:35 AM • 61222 views
What changes are proposed in the draft law regarding social housing

During the discussion of changes in housing policy, it was suggested that the dormitories of the shrinking educational institutions be used as social housing and that international donors be involved in financing housing programs.

Society • April 12, 01:55 PM • 21831 views
EU allocates additional EUR 5 million to modernize hospitals in Ukraine

The European Investment Bank and the Ministry of Communities, Territories and Infrastructure of Ukraine have signed an agreement to provide an additional €5 million grant to modernize Ukrainian hospitals and repair war damage.

Economy • April 12, 01:26 PM • 20629 views
Ukrainian ships Cherkasy and Chernihiv to take part in international exercises Sea Breeze 2024 in the UK

The Ukrainian warships Cherkasy and Chernihiv, handed over to Ukraine by the United Kingdom, are preparing to participate in the Sea Breeze 2024 international exercise with NATO countries.

War in Ukraine • April 12, 10:31 AM • 28085 views
eRestoration Program: more than 2 thousand Ukrainians have already received new housing

More than 2,000 Ukrainians have received new apartments and houses under the e-Restoration program, with the most frequent purchases in Kyiv, Kharkiv, Mykolaiv and Chernihiv regions.

Society • April 12, 10:30 AM • 18727 views
Over the day, russia launched 54 missile strikes, 126 air attacks, and 95 volleyball attacks

Over the past day, 78 combat engagements took place, during which russia launched 54 missile attacks, 126 air strikes and 95 attacks from multiple launch rocket systems at Ukrainian positions and localities.

War in Ukraine • April 12, 04:36 AM • 27755 views
Enemy shells three communities in Chernihiv region, uses FPV drone: 75 explosions recorded

During the day, Russian troops shelled three communities in Chernihiv region eight times, causing 75 explosions, including those using an FPV drone.

War in Ukraine • April 11, 10:55 AM • 24068 views
Czech-Ukrainian theater "Festival of Reciprocity" to be held in Ukraine

The Czech-Ukrainian Theater Festival of Reciprocity will take place in 5 cities of Ukraine from April 12 to 28, 2024.

Culture • April 11, 01:14 AM • 83074 views
Russian army shells the border of Chernihiv region with mortars, MLRS and artillery: 88 explosions

During the day, Russian forces shelled the border of Chernihiv region 12 times, causing 88 explosions, killing one civilian and injuring one.

War in Ukraine • April 10, 08:38 AM • 19384 views