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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 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 • 43618 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 • 35319 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 • 114756 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 • 23519 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 • 28657 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 • 29802 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 • 30972 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 • 119281 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 • 23616 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 • 33436 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 • 34221 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 • 23501 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 • 25298 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 • 26680 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 • 31423 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 • 29786 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 • 29464 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 • 29462 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 • 29847 views
Demchenko: Russian subversive groups are most active in Sumy region

On the northern border with Russia, border guards record attempts by enemy sabotage and reconnaissance groups to enter the territory of Ukraine. The most active area for the enemy subversive reconnaissance group is currently Sumy region. But there is also activity of hostile subversive reconnaissance groups in Kharkiv region. Andriy Demchenko, spokesman for the State Border Guard Service, told this on the Frontline program

War in Ukraine • January 29, 07:11 PM • 69386 views
Electricity consumption in Ukraine is growing amid cold snap, no planned outages expected - energy officials

Electricity consumption in Ukraine increased amid cold snap.

Society • December 22, 09:45 AM • 45009 views
Russian troops strike four times the border areas of Sumy and Chernihiv regions

Russian troops shelled the border areas of Chernihiv and Sumy regions, firing a total of 4 times and 13 explosions. A private house in Chernihiv region was damaged; no casualties were reported.

War in Ukraine • December 21, 07:45 AM • 37929 views
Air defense in Sumy region: two Shahed attack drones destroyed

Ukrainian air defense destroyed two Shahed drones in Sumy region amid warnings of Russian UAVs infiltrating other regions. Due to threats, including the launch of a MiG-31K, an air alert was declared across the country.

War in Ukraine • December 20, 08:03 PM • 47177 views
Emergency service "112" in Ukraine has received almost half a million calls, including more than five thousand in sign language - Ministry of Internal Affairs

Since its inception, Ukraine's 112 emergency service has received nearly half a million calls, including more than 5,500 in sign language. The service, which currently covers Kyiv and five other oblasts, aims to expand its operations to the entire country.

Society • December 20, 07:49 PM • 49147 views
Ukrainian Defense Forces continue to expand foothold in Kherson region

Ukraine's defense forces are expanding their positions in Kherson and have repelled numerous enemy attacks in various regions, despite Russia's continued missile and air strikes on both military and civilian targets, resulting in civilian casualties and damage to infrastructure.

War in Ukraine • December 20, 08:32 AM • 43778 views
At night, 18 out of 19 Shahed drones were destroyed in the sky over Ukraine

Ukrainian troops destroy 18 out of 19 Shahed drones launched by Russian troops from Crimea.

War in Ukraine • December 20, 06:13 AM • 34351 views
Fire in Khmelnytsky region injures three people, including children

In Khmelnytsky, rescuers saved a man and two children from a house fire that was probably caused by a short circuit in the power grid. The fire was quickly extinguished, and the victims were provided with medical care.

Crimes and emergencies • December 19, 05:31 PM • 32635 views
A mother and two children died in a fire in Chernihiv region

A mother and her two young children were killed in a house fire in Hmyryanka, Chernihiv region.

Crimes and emergencies • December 19, 11:08 AM • 32108 views
"How to teach children mine safety": an online course for educators and rescuers launched in Ukraine

UNICEF, together with the Ministry of Education of Ukraine and other agencies, has launched an online course to teach children about mine safety. The course aims to promote safe behavior in areas where there is a risk of mines and unexploded ordnance.

Society • December 18, 11:27 AM • 32092 views
Due to bad weather, 183 settlements are partially without power, no outage schedules are foreseen - Ministry of Energy

183 settlements in Ukraine are partially de-energized due to bad weather; no further outages are planned.

Society • December 18, 09:37 AM • 34015 views