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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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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 • 61439 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 • 24962 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 • 24836 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 • 23932 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 • 24115 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 • 23176 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 • 28367 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 • 25643 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 • 24366 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 • 43394 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 • 22595 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 • 43590 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 • 35297 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 • 114733 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 • 23500 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 • 28642 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 • 29788 views
Traffic is partially restricted in Rakhiv district due to the collapse of the support wall: drivers are urged to plan their route in a different way

Due to the collapse of a stone retaining wall, traffic on the H-09 highway in Rakhiv district is partially restricted.

Society • February 8, 03:22 PM • 30951 views
A missile is heading towards Chernihiv - Air Force

The Air Force warned of an enemy missile aimed at Chernihiv and of enemy tactical aircraft activity.

War in Ukraine • February 8, 02:17 PM • 119254 views
Weather forecasters: it will get warmer in Ukraine at the end of the week

According to weather forecasters, temperatures are expected to rise by 4-7 degrees across Ukraine by the end of the week, except in the south.

Society • February 8, 01:11 PM • 23598 views
DTEK CEO on the situation in the frontline regions: We don't have time to restore, there is more shelling and more blackouts

Despite constant shelling, which complicates the restoration, DTEK is working to restore electricity supply in the regions along the contact line.

War in Ukraine • February 7, 05:18 PM • 33417 views
Sumy region: Russian army shells nine communities in border area

Russian occupants fired more than thirty times at nine settlements along the border of Sumy region in Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 6, 09:18 PM • 34205 views
Ukraine's reconstruction projects discussed: the Ministry of Reconstruction and Rehabilitation met with the French Presidential Envoy

France and Ukraine discussed joint projects to restore Ukraine's critical infrastructure and transportation sector, with a focus on repairing railways and improving water supply.

Economy • February 6, 02:38 PM • 23481 views
Power substation flooded in Zakarpattia due to heavy rainfall

Heavy rains in Ukraine's Zakarpattia region flooded a number of buildings, including a local power substation.

Crimes and emergencies • February 6, 12:13 PM • 25291 views
russian subversive reconnaissance groups are constantly trying to break through the border of Ukraine, operating through Sumy, Chernihiv and Kharkiv regions - Nayev

The commander of the "North" JFO emphasizes that Ukrainians should understand that the state border in Sumy, Chernihiv and Bohodukhiv districts of Kharkiv region is a line of combat contact.

War in Ukraine • February 5, 09:09 AM • 26661 views
Ukraine has transferred surplus electricity to Poland, exports to Moldova today - Energy Ministry

Due to the surplus of electricity in Ukraine, electricity was exported to Poland, and exports to Moldova are planned for today, although attacks on energy facilities have caused interruptions in supply.

War in Ukraine • February 3, 12:00 PM • 31402 views
Nearly three dozen localities suffered air strikes over the last day: situation at the front

Over the past day, the enemy fired 97 times from multiple launch rocket systems at the positions of our troops and populated areas.

War in Ukraine • February 1, 05:56 AM • 29755 views
Commander of a motorized rifle brigade of the Russian Armed Forces, who shot and killed a Ukrainian serviceman and tortured residents of Chernihiv region, is sentenced to life imprisonment

A Russian major was sentenced to life imprisonment for the shooting and torture of a Ukrainian soldier and civilians in a village in Chernihiv region. He commanded a battalion that occupied the village, found and killed a Ukrainian soldier, and tortured local residents, including a minor.

War in Ukraine • January 30, 11:01 AM • 29436 views
Enemy shelled substation in Dnipropetrovs'k region, no electricity shortages recorded - Ministry of Energy

Hostile shelling damaged equipment at a power substation in Dnipropetrovs'k region, causing localized power outages, but Ukraine has enough electricity, both generated and imported, to meet demand and no blackouts are currently planned. Shelling also caused lesser disruptions in Chernihiv and Donetsk regions.

War in Ukraine • January 30, 07:43 AM • 29437 views
In April, Ukrainian police leaders will begin training in Estonia on modern management and organization practices

The Estonian Center for International Development (ESTDEV) and the Estonian Police and Border Guard Board (PPA) have signed a partnership agreement to enhance the management capacity of the Main Directorate of the National Police of Ukraine and regional patrol police units.

Society • January 29, 10:00 PM • 29824 views