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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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Over the day, russia launched 14 missile strikes, 75 air attacks, and 95 volleyball attacks

Over the past day, russia launched 14 missile strikes, 75 air strikes and 95 attacks from multiple launch rocket systems at Ukrainian positions and localities in various regions.

War in Ukraine • March 18, 05:17 AM • 37390 views
Over 8.6 thousand consumers left without electricity due to massive shelling in Sumy and Kharkiv regions - Ministry of Energy

As a result of massive shelling in Sumy and Kharkiv regions, more than 8. 6 thousand consumers lost power, and more than 130 were left without gas.

War in Ukraine • March 17, 11:58 AM • 103406 views
Ukrainian Defense Forces destroy 14 out of 16 enemy UAVs overnight

Overnight, the Ukrainian Armed Forces shot down 14 of 16 enemy drones in Odesa region.

War in Ukraine • March 17, 05:23 AM • 86136 views
Ukrainian woman "sentenced" to 9 years in prison for "espionage" in Belarus

Ukrainian citizen Natalia Zakharenko was "sentenced" by a Belarusian court to 9 years in prison on charges of "espionage" in a closed trial.

Crimes and emergencies • March 16, 03:25 PM • 44519 views
Ukraine has received surplus electricity from Poland, due to shelling there are power outages in Chernihiv region and gas outages in Kharkiv region

At Poland's request, Ukraine has accepted surplus electricity, and no shortage is expected, but there are power outages in Chernihiv region, and damage to a gas pipeline in Kharkiv region due to fighting and shelling.

War in Ukraine • March 16, 10:41 AM • 103956 views
DOT names companies that will supply food to the Armed Forces from April 1

The five companies will supply food to the Armed Forces of Ukraine in 13 areas covering the entire country starting from April 1 under contracts signed with the State Logistics Operator (SOE).

War in Ukraine • March 15, 02:38 PM • 51346 views
The Government plans to pay rental subsidies to IDPs for two years - Ministry of Social Policy

The Ministry of Social Policy reported that it has developed a mechanism for paying rental subsidies for IDPs. The amount of the subsidy will be adjusted depending on the average cost of renting an apartment in the region, household income, and family size.

Society • March 15, 02:26 PM • 31610 views
Ministry of Energy: Mine in Donetsk region de-energized due to shelling, no electricity shortage

A mine in Donetsk Oblast was cut off from power due to shelling, forcing 5 workers underground. There is no electricity shortage, the situation is under control and necessary repairs are underway.

Society • March 15, 08:59 AM • 36528 views
Air Force says missiles are headed for Poltava and Chernihiv

Missiles are moving in the direction of Poltava and Chernihiv, and air defense is operating in Odesa region.

War in Ukraine • March 14, 06:14 PM • 108389 views
Russians are trying to break through the defense of the Ukrainian Armed Forces at the Avdiivka and Novopavlivka directions - General Staff

On March 14, 68 combat engagements were registered over the last day, and the enemy launched 14 missile and 103 air strikes. Ukrainian Defense Forces repelled most of the attacks in the Avdiivka, Novopavlivka and Lyman sectors.

War in Ukraine • March 14, 06:10 PM • 105810 views
Demchenko: The situation on the border with Belarus is fully controlled, the threat of the DRG remains from the territory of the Russian Federation

The situation on the Belarusian border is fully controlled, no movement of equipment or personnel is observed, but the threat of hostile Russian sabotage groups remains on the border with Russia, especially in Sumy and Kharkiv regions.

War in Ukraine • March 14, 08:46 AM • 36300 views
russian "Shahed" drones spotted in different regions of Ukraine

According to the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, several groups of Iranian-made Shahed drones were detected flying in different directions over several regions of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • March 14, 01:33 AM • 30234 views
Air Force warns of ballistic missile threat in 2 regions

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine informs about the threat of ballistic missiles in Sumy and Chernihiv regions.

War in Ukraine • March 14, 12:52 AM • 30943 views
Border guards who sold classified data face imprisonment

Two border guards were accused of selling information from closed state databases. They face up to 6 years in prison.

Crimes and emergencies • March 13, 08:57 PM • 25859 views
ARMA hands over almost a million dollars found on former head of Chernihiv region's HQC

The National Agency for Finding, Tracing and Management of Assets Derived from Corruption and Other Crimes receives almost USD 1 million of seized funds of the former head of the High Commission in Chernihiv region.

Crimes and emergencies • March 12, 11:53 AM • 25516 views
New schemes for tax evaders exposed: three officials of medical institutions and a lawyer among those involved

The Security Service blocked new schemes to evade mobilization and illegally travel abroad by men of military age, detaining three officials of medical institutions, a lawyer and others involved in the sale of forged documents and certificates. The cost of forgery was up to USD 16 thousand.

Crimes and emergencies • March 12, 11:17 AM • 29446 views
Ukraine transferred surplus electricity to Poland, due to Russian shelling there were problems with electricity in two regions - Energy Ministry

Due to the electricity surplus, Ukraine transferred 1488 MWh of excess electricity to Poland. Russian shelling caused new damage to power grids in Dnipropetrovs'k and Chernihiv regions.

War in Ukraine • March 12, 08:39 AM • 28942 views
russia launched 8 missile strikes, 114 air attacks, and 107 volleyball attacks over the day

Over the last day, russia launched 8 missile attacks, 114 air strikes and 107 attacks from multiple launch rocket systems at Ukrainian positions and localities, causing damage in several regions.

War in Ukraine • March 12, 05:18 AM • 51245 views
Air Force warns of ballistic missile threat in several regions

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine warns of a potential ballistic missile threat in Sumy, Poltava, Chernihiv, and Kharkiv regions.

War in Ukraine • March 12, 04:19 AM • 45644 views
The threat of ballistic missiles has been recorded in several regions of Ukraine

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine warns of the threat of ballistic missiles in Kyiv, Sumy, Chernihiv, Cherkasy, Kirovohrad, and Zhytomyr regions.

War in Ukraine • March 11, 10:44 PM • 38651 views
Russian army shells Sumy district: residential area burns

Russians shelled a residential area in the Sumy district, causing fires in private households where civilians live, but firefighters quickly extinguished the fire and prevented its spread.

War in Ukraine • March 11, 04:08 PM • 29376 views
In Chernihiv region, Russians use drones with incendiary mixture - SBGS

Russians are using drones with incendiary mixture, causing fires in the border settlements of Chernihiv region.

War in Ukraine • March 11, 02:00 PM • 24261 views
The case of the Yahidne concentration camp: the occupiers received the highest sentence in court - 12 years in prison

15 Russian soldiers received 12-year sentences for holding 368 civilians, including 69 children, as human shields in a cramped basement for a month in the village of Yahidne, Chernihiv region, resulting in the deaths of 10 people.

War in Ukraine • March 11, 11:38 AM • 24117 views
Almost 200 explosions from various types of weapons by the occupiers were counted in the border areas of Chernihiv and Sumy regions

Russian troops fired 36 times at the border areas of Chernihiv and Sumy regions, resulting in 198 explosions from various types of weapons.

War in Ukraine • March 11, 08:49 AM • 27102 views
russians launch missile at Myrhorod

During another air raid, the russians aimed a missile at Myrhorod, Poltava region.

War in Ukraine • March 10, 04:33 PM • 110281 views
In Chernihiv region, border guards rescued a man trapped under rubble after enemy shelling

Border guards and police rescued a 51-year-old man who was trapped in the rubble after Russian shelling collapsed the basement ceiling in Chernihiv region, injuring his legs.

War in Ukraine • March 9, 09:36 PM • 29884 views
Russians shell Chernihiv region, 51-year-old man injured - OVA

Russians shelled a household in Semenivka, Chernihiv region, wounding a 51-year-old man in the legs.

War in Ukraine • March 9, 03:18 PM • 32807 views
Energy situation: 93 thousand metering points are de-energized, more than 16 thousand consumers have their electricity supply restored

More than 90,000 metering points remain disconnected across Ukraine due to hostilities or technical malfunctions, while power companies have restored power to more than 16,000 consumers over the past day.

Society • March 9, 10:32 AM • 69913 views
Threat of ballistic missile use: air alert declared in several regions of Ukraine

Air alert has been declared in several regions due to the threat of ballistic missiles and bombs from Russia.

War in Ukraine • March 8, 06:40 PM • 39061 views
Fires occurred in a mine in Donetsk region and at a substation in Odesa region, a nuclear power plant unit is under repair - Ministry of Energy

A fire broke out at a mine in Donetsk region due to shelling, and a transformer caught fire at a substation in Odesa region, causing a blackout, but Ukraine's electricity production is sufficient to meet consumer needs without scheduled outages.

War in Ukraine • March 8, 08:55 AM • 29078 views