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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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In Chernihiv, shelling damaged a multi-story building, a car is on fire nearby

Today, a hit was recorded in a residential building in Chernihiv. As a result of the impact, a car caught fire, information about the victims is being clarified.

War in Ukraine • March 15, 01:46 AM • 86062 views
The Russian Federation attacks Ukraine with "Shaheds": explosions were heard in the Zaporizhzhia region

Russian troops launched strike drones over the territory of Ukraine on the evening of March 8. Drones were recorded in the Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, Dnipropetrovsk, Kharkiv, Sumy, and Poltava regions.

War in Ukraine • March 8, 07:22 PM • 35247 views
Kursk direction has become the hottest on the frontline - Ukrainian Armed Forces General Staff

Over the last day, 97 combat engagements were registered in the frontline. The enemy launched 62 air strikes, used 869 kamikaze drones and fired over 4,000 times at Ukrainian positions.

War in Ukraine • March 2, 09:29 PM • 29767 views
Large-scale shelling of the border: 65 attacks and hundreds of explosions in northern Ukraine

Russian troops fired 65 times at the border areas of Chernihiv, Sumy and Kharkiv regions. 164 explosions were recorded, and buildings and cars were damaged.

Society • March 2, 07:29 AM • 41271 views
Invaders attacked Chernihiv region: private houses and civilian infrastructure damaged in two districts of the region

The occupiers attacked Koryukivka and Novhorod-Siversky districts with bombs, drones and artillery. Private homes, a multi-storey building and civilian infrastructure were damaged, with no casualties reported.

Society • February 27, 09:25 AM • 33548 views
90 out of 166 enemy drones were shot down over Ukraine overnight, 72 did not reach their targets

Russia attacked Ukraine with 166 drones from different directions. The Ukrainian Armed Forces shot down 90 Shahed attack UAVs and neutralized 72 imitator drones, and three regions were affected.

War in Ukraine • February 27, 07:12 AM • 27863 views
6 fires occurred in Chernihiv region over the past day, 4 people were injured

In Chernihiv region, 6 fires occurred in the residential sector overnight, resulting in 4 people being injured. The fires were caused by violations of the rules of operation of stoves and chimneys.

Society • February 19, 12:01 PM • 71358 views
74 occupants' attacks on the frontline: where is the hottest and how many battles are going on

Russian troops carried out 74 attacks on Ukrainian positions, most actively in the Pokrovske, Novopavlivka and Kursk sectors. There were 22 attacks in the Pokrovsk sector, 6 attacks and 10 air strikes in the Kursk region.

War in Ukraine • February 12, 03:41 PM • 32734 views
Russians attack critical infrastructure in Chernihiv region, two wounded

Russian troops attacked a critical infrastructure facility in Pryluky district with an attack drone, causing a fire. Two people were injured and outbuildings were damaged.

War in Ukraine • February 12, 07:14 AM • 31888 views
Two men impersonated police officers and, with threats of weapons, took out two mobilized men from a bus: they were detained

Two men, posing as police officers, threatened with weapons and removed military personnel from a bus, receiving $5,000 each for the staged arrest. The perpetrators were detained in the Kyiv region, and weapons and documents were seized.

Crimes and emergencies • February 11, 10:36 AM • 33020 views
Russia destroys documents of the National Archive Fund in Dnipropetrovs'k region

As a result of a Russian drone attack, the Mezhivskyi archival unit in Dnipropetrovs'k region was damaged. About 10% of the collection of documents of the National Archival Fond was lost due to the fire and its extinguishing.

Society • February 10, 01:41 PM • 25487 views
Man in Chernihiv attacks military TCC: drugs and ammunition found during search

In Chernihiv, a man was detained for spraying pepper spray into the face of a JCC and JV soldier. A search of his apartment revealed a kilogram of cannabis and 200 rounds of ammunition of various calibers.

Crimes and emergencies • February 10, 11:00 AM • 29959 views
Russians fired 79 times at the border yesterday

Over the past 24 hours, Russians fired 79 times at the border areas of Chernihiv, Sumy and Kharkiv regions, and 213 explosions were recorded. An industrial enterprise, private houses and infrastructure were damaged.

War in Ukraine • February 9, 07:27 AM • 39366 views
Partially destroyed, partially thrown behind the border: this week enemy subversive reconnaissance group entered Sumy region - RMA

An attack by a 13-member subversive reconnaissance group was repelled in Sumy region - some of them were killed and the rest were thrown abroad. Over the week, the occupiers fired 534 times in the region, including attacks with anti-aircraft guns and drones.

Society • February 7, 05:46 PM • 43178 views
Up to 5000 meals: a mobile kitchen for the frontline areas has been set up with the support of philanthropists

The MHP-Hromada Charitable Foundation has presented a mobile kitchen on wheels with professional equipment. The food truck is equipped with everything needed to cook a large amount of food and has a separate room for cooks.

Society • February 3, 05:25 PM • 39472 views
110 combat engagements took place in the frontline, the most intense in the Pokrovsk sector - General Staff

Over the last day, 110 combat engagements took place in the frontline, most of them in the Pokrovsk sector - 40 attacks. The enemy actively attacked in 10 sectors, but did not achieve any success.

War in Ukraine • February 2, 06:55 AM • 79810 views
Russians shelled a house in Chernihiv region: a local resident was injured

In Chernihiv region, Russian troops fired mortars at the Novhorod-Siversk district border. A 59-year-old local resident sustained shrapnel wounds after his house was hit.

War in Ukraine • January 31, 02:31 PM • 25925 views
Explosion on the outskirts of Chernihiv: what is known about the consequences

An explosion occurred on the outskirts of Chernihiv, damaging a private house. There were no casualties.

War in Ukraine • January 31, 07:59 AM • 31196 views
Explosion on the outskirts of Chernihiv, houses damaged - CMA

An explosion occurred on the outskirts of Chernihiv. The incident damaged private houses, and details of the incident are currently being investigated.

War in Ukraine • January 31, 07:35 AM • 27314 views
Enemy drones attacked Chernihiv suburb: what is known about the consequences

The occupiers shelled a dacha estate in the suburbs of Chernihiv with drones, causing a fire. According to preliminary data, there are damaged houses, but no casualties among the population.

Society • January 29, 08:12 PM • 33902 views
Russian Drones Attacked Chernihiv: Residential Buildings Damaged

In Chernihiv, two private houses were damaged in an attack by Russian drones. Emergency services have localized the fire, police are on the scene, and a commission is being set up to help the victims.

War in Ukraine • January 28, 05:17 AM • 59505 views
General Staff: more than half of the fighting today is in the Pokrovsk and Kursk sectors

There were 82 combat engagements in the frontline, most of them in the Pokrovsk sector - 37 attacks. The enemy was active in the Kursk sector, where 11 combat engagements took place and 14 unmanned aerial vehicles were dropped.

War in Ukraine • January 27, 02:25 PM • 28210 views
Kyiv develops recommendations for a daily minute of silence in Ukraine

Kyiv has developed recommendations for holding a nationwide minute of silence at 9:00 a. m. The announcement will be made via Kyiv Digital, public transportation, and public address systems in central squares.

Society • January 27, 12:50 PM • 43474 views
Russian drone struck Chernihiv region at night: what was damaged

Russian drones attacked a village in the Koryukivka district of Chernihiv region. The strike damaged private houses and a car, with no casualties.

War in Ukraine • January 24, 07:28 AM • 33547 views
Enemy has fired over 2600 times at the border since the beginning of the year - State Border Guard Service

Russian troops have been attacking the border areas of Sumy, Chernihiv, and Kharkiv regions since the beginning of the year, using air power. Enemy subversive reconnaissance groups continue to attempt to infiltrate Ukrainian territory.

War in Ukraine • January 23, 07:16 AM • 29331 views
Over a year, more than 10 attempts of infiltration by illegal armed groups were recorded at SBGS sites on the border with Russia

The State Border Guard Service reports 2,500 attacks on the border of Chernihiv, Sumy and Kharkiv regions since the beginning of the year. Most attempts of infiltration by subversive groups were recorded in the Sumy sector.

Society • January 22, 11:45 AM • 35735 views
Criminals who poisoned people with disabilities for apartments will be tried

Two men who poisoned lonely pensioners and disabled people to take possession of their homes were detained in Chernihiv region. The offenders added the poison to alcohol after processing real estate documents.

Crimes and emergencies • January 17, 09:23 AM • 32424 views
Russian drones attacked an agricultural enterprise in Chernihiv region: what is known about the consequences

As a result of a drone attack, two hangars, an administrative building, and agricultural equipment were damaged. In one of the hangars, there were over 2,000 tons of corn.

War in Ukraine • January 16, 07:59 AM • 66032 views
Occupants are trying to destabilize the situation by spreading information about an alleged breakthrough in Sumy region - border guard

Border guards deny information about a breakthrough of the border by enemy in Sumy region. The defense forces are holding their positions and are ready for possible attempts by enemy subversive reconnaissance groups to penetrate through natural conditions.

War in Ukraine • January 16, 06:59 AM • 27836 views
Zelenskyy and Speaker of the Saeima of Latvia discussed further support for the country and joint steps to achieve peace

Zelenskyy met with Latvian Saeima Speaker Daiga Mierins in Kyiv. The two sides discussed military support, sanctions against Russia, and Latvia's participation in Ukraine's reconstruction.

War in Ukraine • January 14, 10:02 PM • 33510 views