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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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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 • 25866 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 • 25521 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 • 29454 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 • 28944 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 • 51255 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 • 45653 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 • 38661 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 • 29382 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 • 24268 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 • 24123 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 • 27113 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 • 110290 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 • 29891 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 • 32813 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 • 69923 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 • 39064 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 • 29091 views
Russian army kills civilian in Chernihiv region border village - police

A 51-year-old civilian was killed as a result of the Russian army's shelling of civilians in the border villages of the Semenivka community in Chernihiv region, and a private house was destroyed as a result of a Russian drone attack.

War in Ukraine • March 8, 06:40 AM • 23909 views
The war of the Russian Federation against Ukraine has completely or partially destroyed 1946 cultural sites - MCIP

1946 cultural infrastructure facilities, 317 of which were destroyed, were damaged or destroyed as a result of Russian aggression in Ukraine as of February 25, 2024, according to the Ministry of Culture and Information Policy.

War in Ukraine • March 7, 10:05 PM • 38691 views
Over 1000 Ukrainian families have already purchased new housing under the compensation program for homes destroyed by war

More than 1,000 Ukrainian families have already used the compensation certificates to purchase new housing since the launch of the program for destroyed housing earlier this year.

Society • March 6, 12:02 PM • 63638 views
russia launched 4 missile strikes, 106 air attacks, 154 salvo attacks over the day

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 86 combat engagements, 4 missile attacks, 106 air strikes and 154 attacks from multiple launch rocket systems by russian troops over the past day.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 05:19 AM • 34822 views
russian aggression: 945 cultural heritage sites in Ukraine damaged

As a result of the russian aggression, 945 objects of Ukraine's cultural heritage were damaged, including 128 of national importance.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 02:15 AM • 38965 views
FAO to provide spring wheat seeds to Ukrainian farmers affected by war

FAO will provide free spring wheat seeds to small and medium-sized Ukrainian farms with an area of 10 to 500 hectares from 9 regions located near the conflict zones.

War in Ukraine • March 5, 10:11 PM • 86597 views
Ukraine transfers surplus electricity to Poland, mine in Donetsk region de-energized due to Russian shelling

Due to Russian shelling in the Donetsk region, the mine was de-energized and 16 workers were brought to the surface.

War in Ukraine • March 5, 07:51 AM • 43175 views
France steps up assistance to rebuild Chernihiv region

France has agreed to allocate more than $5 million to help rebuild war-affected areas of Chernihiv Oblast.

Society • March 5, 01:49 AM • 50403 views
Almost 40 anti-tank mines and 10 improvised explosive devices: cache of Russian military ammunition discovered in Sumy region

SBI officers found a cache with almost 40 anti-tank mines and 10 improvised explosive devices left by Russian troops near the border in Sumy region.

War in Ukraine • March 4, 12:00 PM • 22129 views
Russian army conducts 9 strikes with FPV drones in Chernihiv region over a week - RMA

During the week, the enemy fired 78 times at 20 border settlements in Chernihiv region, 427 explosions and 9 air strikes using drones were recorded.

War in Ukraine • March 4, 06:53 AM • 30242 views
Ukraine again provides emergency electricity to Poland, Odesa faces blackout due to Russian attack - Energy Ministry

In Ukraine, more than 350 consumers in 4 settlements were deprived of gas supply due to damage to a steel gas pipeline in Kharkiv region, and 144 residents of apartments in Odesa were left without electricity due to a drone attack.

Society • March 2, 10:16 AM • 27569 views
Drones are used everywhere, it is crucial for Ukrainians to know how to use them - Fedorov

Vocational schools in 7 regions of Ukraine will introduce a new Civilian Drone Operator curriculum to teach students how to fly drones, which are increasingly used in agriculture, rescue operations, and war documentation.

Society • March 1, 01:32 PM • 29280 views
Electricity consumption is higher than the previous day, but Ukraine provides emergency assistance to the Polish power system - Ukrenergo

Ukraine provides emergency assistance to the Polish power grid operator by supplying 400 MWh of electricity due to increased consumption in Ukraine due to cloud cover, which reduces solar energy output in some regions.

Economy • March 1, 09:32 AM • 27318 views