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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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Helped tax evaders: almost 1 million dollars found from former head of Chernihiv region's executive committee

The Security Service of Ukraine detained a former head of the Chernihiv region military enlistment office who helped evade military service for bribes, seizing almost $1 million from him.

Crimes and emergencies • February 22, 12:19 PM • 23156 views
Another 65 communities will be supported by the Resilience Program: a total of almost 100 Mental Health Support Centers are expected in Ukraine

The Social Resilience Program with the support of Olena Zelenska will expand to 65 more communities, bringing the total number of mental health support centers in Ukraine to almost 100.

Society • February 21, 04:14 PM • 30480 views
AB InBev Efes Ukraine has supported the Youth Business School training project aimed at developing entrepreneurship in Chernihiv region

AB InBev Efes Ukraine has supported the Youth Business School training project in Chernihiv region aimed at developing entrepreneurship.

Business News • February 21, 07:30 AM • 55290 views
Ukrainian weightlifters win 12 medals at the European Championships in Sofia: Valentyna Kisil won a bronze medal

Ukrainian weightlifters won 12 medals, including 5 gold and 5 silver, at the European Championships in Sofia.

Sports • February 20, 04:41 PM • 31723 views
Over 122 thousand cases of Russian war crimes registered in Ukraine - Kostin

Ukrainian prosecutors have registered more than 122,000 cases of war crimes committed by Russian troops since their invasion in 2022, of which 509 suspects have been notified of suspicion and 80 have been convicted.

War in Ukraine • February 20, 03:06 PM • 23962 views
Prosecutor General: 18 investigations into the murders of 38 prisoners of war are underway

Law enforcement officers are investigating 18 criminal proceedings over the murders of 38 Ukrainian prisoners of war by the Russian military.

War in Ukraine • February 20, 02:49 PM • 22410 views
A 20-year-old russian tried to illegally cross the border from Ukraine to Slovakia, but fell into a photo trap of border guards

On the Ukrainian-Slovak border, a photo trap captured a russian man trying to cross into Slovakia on foot. He was detained near the border.

Crimes and emergencies • February 20, 11:19 AM • 24050 views
No activity of enemy subversive reconnaissance groups at the border in the last few days - SBGS spokesman

In recent days, border guards have not recorded any enemy sabotage and reconnaissance groups, but the threat remains.

War in Ukraine • February 19, 02:34 PM • 19537 views
russian troops continue shelling the border areas with artillery and mortars, causing damage to civilian infrastructure

russian troops continued shelling the border areas of Chernihiv and Sumy regions with artillery and mortars. In Sumy region, a private house was damaged, fortunately, no casualties were reported.

War in Ukraine • February 19, 08:07 AM • 22843 views
The air force shot down 12 Shaheds, 1 X-59 missile and landed a Su-34 fighter-bomber

During the russian air attack, Ukrainian air defenses shot down 12 Shahid drones, one X-59 missile, and one Su-34 fighter-bomber.

War in Ukraine • February 18, 06:41 AM • 33766 views
Over the past day, russia launched 13 missile strikes, 104 air attacks, and 169 salvo attacks

The russian federation launched more than 100 air and missile strikes against Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 18, 06:19 AM • 36491 views
Over the past day, russia launched 8 missile strikes, 55 air attacks, and 137 salvo attacks

russia launched numerous missile and air strikes across Ukraine, while Ukrainian troops repelled numerous attacks in several regions.

War in Ukraine • February 17, 05:36 AM • 32718 views
Air Force warns of possible ballistic missile attacks on northern and eastern regions

Ukraine's Air Force warned of possible ballistic missile attacks on Chernihiv, Poltava, Sumy, and Kharkiv regions.

War in Ukraine • February 17, 03:31 AM • 68888 views
A new grouping will appear in the structure of the Ministry of Defense: mine countermeasures forces in the Black Sea

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine is deploying a new grouping of mine countermeasures forces in the Black Sea using two British Sandown-class mine countermeasures ships.

Announcements • February 16, 04:31 PM • 61420 views
Lviv restores power supply to all consumers who were cut off due to a Russian missile attack

Power supply has been restored to all consumers who were cut off in Lviv due to Russian missile attacks on February 15, while parts of several other regions remain without power.

War in Ukraine • February 16, 09:02 AM • 24958 views
Power engineers restore electricity to more than 42 thousand consumers, restoration of grids and equipment continues - Ministry of Energy

Power engineers have restored electricity supply to over 42,000 consumers, while repairs to damaged networks and equipment continue in many regions of Ukraine affected by rocket attacks.

War in Ukraine • February 15, 09:33 AM • 24828 views
Conflict between lyceum students in Chernihiv region, one child injured - police

The criminal case was initiated after a student inflicted bodily harm on another student during a conflict at a lyceum in Ivanivska community, Chernihiv region.

Society • February 14, 03:07 PM • 23923 views
Woman falls out of a high-rise window in Ternopil

A woman fell from the 10th floor of an apartment building in Ternopil and hit a parked car, an investigation is underway.

Society • February 14, 02:11 PM • 24106 views
Grenade explosion in a car in Chernihiv: two victims die in hospital

Two people who were injured in a car grenade explosion in Chernihiv on February 13 died in hospital from their injuries. Law enforcement is investigating the circumstances of the explosion.

Crimes and emergencies • February 14, 02:01 PM • 23175 views
No shortage of electricity, power supply in Dnipropetrovs'k region stable after Russian attack - Energy Ministry

Restoration work continues in Dnipropetrovs'k region after the shelling of a power facility the day before. Electricity supply to consumers is stable, according to the Ministry of Energy.

Society • February 14, 08:57 AM • 28340 views
"The enemy is spreading information about an offensive in the north. There is no real threat" - Head of Sumy MVA

The head of the Sumy City Military Administration said that there is no real threat of an offensive in northern Ukraine or occupation of Sumy.

War in Ukraine • February 14, 08:41 AM • 25635 views
A car with a man and a woman in it exploded in Chernihiv. They were hospitalized

A car exploded in Chernihiv, injuring a man and a woman inside and hospitalizing them. The police are investigating the cause of the explosion together with explosive experts.

Crimes and emergencies • February 13, 07:47 PM • 24365 views
Over the last day, russia conducted 5 missile attacks, 113 air attacks, and 135 shelling. There are victims

Over the past day, there were 84 clashes. russia launched 5 missile attacks and 113 air attacks, as well as 135 volleyball attacks on Ukrainian troops' positions and populated areas, which resulted in casualties.

War in Ukraine • February 13, 05:22 AM • 43389 views
More than 35 attacks on Kherson by the occupiers over the weekend: consequences of the attack by the Russian Armed Forces

Over the weekend, the occupiers shelled Kherson more than 35 times, damaging residential buildings, an administrative building and a medical facility - the Russian Armed Forces fired 160 shells at the city from the occupied left bank.

War in Ukraine • February 12, 12:14 PM • 22591 views
Over 90 enemy attacks were repelled on the frontline over the last day: Russian Armed Forces again caused casualties among the civilian population

Over 90 enemy attacks were repelled at the frontline over the last day, and Russian-terrorist forces caused civilian casualties as a result of missile and air strikes.

War in Ukraine • February 11, 08:27 AM • 43578 views
February 11: International Day of Women and Girls in Science, World Marriage Day

Today, February 11, is the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Hypatia of Alexandria, who lived in the fourth and fifth centuries, is considered to be one of the first women to leave a significant mark in the exact sciences.

UNN Lite • February 11, 04:11 AM • 35282 views
Ministry of Internal Affairs: over 800 thousand calls handled by 112 operators in the first 7 months of operation

In the first 7 months of operation, the Ukrainian emergency service 112 received and processed more than 800 thousand calls.

Society • February 9, 06:59 PM • 114719 views
Russian Lancet drones track targets with built-in foreign-made camera - NACP

Russian Lancet strike UAVs track targets using foreign-made cameras, reports Ukraine's National Agency for the Prevention of Corruption.

War in Ukraine • February 9, 01:40 PM • 23490 views
Grenade launchers, machine guns and ammunition: Weapons cache found in Chernihiv region

Law enforcement officers found a cache with grenade launchers, machine guns, assault rifles, ammunition and explosives in an abandoned building in a village in Chernihiv region.

War in Ukraine • February 9, 10:20 AM • 28638 views
The number of children affected by the war has increased

More than 500 Ukrainian children have been killed and more than 1,200 injured as a result of the ongoing Russian invasion.

War in Ukraine • February 9, 06:59 AM • 29781 views