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Dnipro (city)

city in Ukraine, regional center
Dnipro is located in the central part of Ukraine on both banks of the middle course of the Dnipro River, in the steppe zone. The city's area is 409.72 square kilometers, and its population is estimated at 920,000 people at the beginning of 2025. Founded in 1776 as Katerynoslav, the city was closed for a long time due to its developed military, nuclear, and space industries. It is known as the "space capital" of Ukraine and is a major center for machine building, metallurgy, and rocket production. Dnipro is the space capital of Ukraine.
2016
The city of Dnipropetrovsk was renamed Dnipro
2017
Cashless fare payment began to be implemented in Dnipro's urban electric transport
2020
The population of Dnipro approached one million, reaching 989,705 people
2021
The long-term Development Strategy of Dnipro until 2030 was approved
2021
Dnipro Plast scouts officially joined the City Palace of Children and Youth
2022
Dnipro became one of Ukraine's main rear and medical centers amid the full-scale invasion
2022
A textbook on innovations in physical education was published in Dnipro
2024
The municipal application "eDnipro" was officially presented for the convenience of city residents
2025
A regional program for the development of veteran policy and assistance to defense product manufacturers was approved
2025
The psychosocial assistance center "Dotyk" was established in the city for war victims
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Another anti-record: Russia-backed militants made almost 3,830 attacks in Donetsk region over the last day

Russian troops conducted 3,829 attacks along the contact line in Donetsk region, including 33 aerial bombardments. The attacks killed 1 person, wounded 3, and damaged critical infrastructure.

Society • January 22, 03:06 PM • 36703 views
Fraud with water supply system worth almost UAH 130 million: FBI wanted man detained in Dnipro region

In Dnipropetrovs'k region, a group that tripled the price of pipe products for the reconstruction of a water supply system was exposed. The organizer of the scheme, who was wanted by the FBI, was detained.

Crimes and emergencies • January 22, 01:40 PM • 50975 views
A well-known lawyer from Dnipro, who corrected Russian missile strikes on the city, is detained

The SBU detained a well-known lawyer from Dnipropetrovs'k region who passed the coordinates of strategic targets for missile strikes to the FSB. As a result of his actions, 6 people died and 30 Ukrainians were wounded.

Crimes and emergencies • January 22, 09:03 AM • 30574 views
Dnipro exposes embezzlement of UAH 2 million for procurement of equipment for terrorist defense

The head of a municipal enterprise of the Dnipro City Council entered into inflated contracts for the supply of radio equipment. The overpayment for one of the contracts amounted to more than UAH 2 million of budget funds.

Crimes and emergencies • January 21, 09:31 PM • 33478 views
Russian attack in the Kyiv region: debris from downed drones damaged a house and a car, no casualties

A private house, a car, and power grids were damaged as a result of a nighttime Russian attack on Kyiv region. According to the authorities, there were no civilian casualties and no damage to critical infrastructure.

War in Ukraine • January 21, 07:50 AM • 42518 views
The enemy attacked the railway infrastructure of Dnipropetrovs'k region: Two employees wounded

As a result of hostile shelling of the railway infrastructure in Dnipropetrovs'k region, buildings and rolling stock were damaged. Two railway workers were injured and one hospitalized.

Society • January 21, 07:29 AM • 33282 views
Russians attacked Dnipro and region: what is known about the destruction and victims

Russian troops launched missile strikes on Dnipro and Synelnykivka, damaging a warehouse, businesses, and residential buildings. One person was injured, and air defense shot down 7 enemy drones.

War in Ukraine • January 21, 07:16 AM • 28612 views
General Staff: almost half of the fighting in the frontline is in the Pokrovsk sector

There were 152 combat engagements in the frontline, almost half of them in the Pokrovsk sector. The enemy launched 72 air strikes and carried out over 2,600 attacks with kamikaze drones.

War in Ukraine • January 21, 06:39 AM • 37886 views
Dnipro under rocket fire from Russia

On January 21, around 6 a. m., explosions were reported in Dnipro. Prior to that, an air alert was declared in the Dnipro region due to the threat of Russian ballistic missiles.

War in Ukraine • January 21, 04:41 AM • 35510 views
An underground online casino with an annual turnover of more than $50 million was exposed in Dnipro

In Dnipro, law enforcement officers exposed an illegal online casino owned by the son of a sanctioned businessman. The monthly revenue of the establishment amounted to over $5 million, and more than 120 people were involved in its operation.

Crimes and emergencies • January 19, 04:42 PM • 35540 views
Scheme to falsify HIV tests to evade mobilization exposed in Dnipro

Officials and doctors at the Dnipro MEC falsified HIV test results to avoid mobilization. They took 10 thousand dollars for the “service” of deregistration.

Crimes and emergencies • January 19, 08:15 AM • 32056 views
SBU exposes company supplying materials for russian nuclear laboratories

A scheme to supply construction materials to a russian nuclear research institute was exposed in Dnipropetrovs'k region. Four people face up to 12 years in prison for aiding the aggressor state.

War in Ukraine • January 19, 02:41 AM • 31969 views
Movement of enemy drones spotted in six regions of Ukraine - Ukrainian Armed Forces

The Ukrainian Air Force reports active movement of enemy UAVs in Sumy, Chernihiv, Poltava, Dnipro, Kharkiv, and Mykolaiv regions. A particular threat is observed in the Dnipro region.

Society • January 18, 09:03 PM • 45900 views
Drone Attack in Dnipropetrovs'k Region: Fire at an Enterprise and a New Victim in Kryvyi Rih

Russian troops attacked Dnipropetrovs'k region with Shahed drones, causing a fire at an industrial facility. A previous missile strike on Kryvyi Rih raised the death toll to five.

Society • January 18, 06:02 AM • 52884 views
Rada extends moratorium on bankruptcy of VostGOK until 2026

The Verkhovna Rada has passed a law extending the moratorium on VostGOK's bankruptcy for a year. The document prohibits the seizure of the company's property and provides for the lifting of the seizures that have already been imposed until 2026.

Economy • January 14, 03:27 PM • 30433 views
Ukraine wants to ban the seizure of PivdenMash property during martial law. The Rada has taken the first step

The Verkhovna Rada has passed a bill banning the seizure of property of the Southern Machine-Building Plant for the period of martial law. The document also provides for the lifting of the seizures already imposed on the company.

War in Ukraine • January 14, 02:19 PM • 32353 views
“They tried to blow up a fuel tanker at a railway station in Dnipro": FSB agents detained

In Dnipro, two drug addicts were detained who, on the instructions of the FSB, tried to blow up a fuel tank at a railway station. The attackers made an improvised explosive device but were detained by the SBU and police.

War in Ukraine • January 13, 12:31 PM • 27860 views
Farion's murder: court adjourns until February 13

Shevchenkivskyi Court of Lviv has adjourned the case of the murder of Iryna Farion until February 13. The daughter of the deceased filed a petition for compensation of 15 million UAH, which she plans to transfer to support the Armed Forces.

Crimes and emergencies • January 13, 11:46 AM • 22494 views
In Lviv region, a woman from Dnipro tried to take an ancient icon from 1913 abroad

At the Shehyni-Medica checkpoint, customs officers found a 1913 icon of the Lord Almighty in the car of a Dnipro resident. The item, which may be of historical value, was sent for examination.

Culture • January 12, 09:30 PM • 30050 views
Air alert in Kyiv: enemy drones approach the capital

An air alert has been issued in Kyiv due to the detection of enemy UAVs in the Kyiv region. The alert spread to 12 regions of Ukraine, including Kyiv, Zhytomyr and other regions.

War in Ukraine • January 10, 11:34 PM • 35614 views
Suspects in arson of administrative building detained in Dnipropetrovs'k region, connection with Russia checked

Three men set fire to an administrative building in the Sinelnyk district by throwing Molotov cocktails. The suspects were detained, and their connection with Russian special services and other arson attacks in the region is being checked.

War in Ukraine • January 9, 02:22 PM • 24961 views
Kravchenko gets rid of Monaco Group people in the tax office

Head of the State Tax Service Ruslan Kravchenko has made personnel changes in the tax service. Directors of two departments of the central office and heads of three regional offices were dismissed.

Economy • January 9, 01:39 PM • 32510 views
Complaints about violations of language legislation in 2024 decreased by more than a third

In 2024, the language ombudsman received 2,314 complaints about violations of language legislation, which is 37% less than last year. Most violations concerned the lack of a Ukrainian version of websites and services.

Society • January 9, 11:24 AM • 22048 views
Spouses made explosives for terrorist attack near Dnipro shopping mall: details of detention

The SBU and police detained a couple of Russian agents who manufactured an explosive device for a terrorist attack near the Dnipro shopping center. The deserter husband and his wife acted on the instructions of Russian special services.

War in Ukraine • January 9, 08:25 AM • 24787 views
Russia is attacking Ukraine with “Shaheds”: where is the threat of strikes

Russian occupants launched attack UAVs from the southern and northern directions. Drones were spotted over Chernihiv, Kharkiv, Dnipro, Poltava, and Cherkasy regions.

Announcements • January 8, 10:02 PM • 74109 views
New law on volunteering: what will change for students and pupils

The Verkhovna Rada has adopted a law on the development of volunteering among students. Volunteer activities will be counted as practice and will be taken into account when applying to educational institutions.

Society • January 8, 11:39 AM • 21513 views
Tyshchenko arrives at Rada meeting after “heart disease” and missed court hearings

MP Mykola Tyshchenko, accused of unlawful imprisonment of a veteran, appeared at the first session of the Verkhovna Rada in 2025. He had previously missed court hearings due to coronary heart disease.

Politics • January 8, 10:26 AM • 23487 views
Night attacks on Dnipropetrovs'k region: what is known about the consequences of shelling

Russian troops attacked Dnipropetrovs'k region twice with Grad rockets and artillery, damaging infrastructure. Private houses in Marhanets and Pokrovska community were damaged, with no civilian casualties.

Society • January 8, 05:54 AM • 26207 views
In Dnipro, a man wounded a policeman while checking TEC documents: details

A conflict broke out at the Dnipro railway station over the refusal to provide military documents for inspection. A 45-year-old man stabbed a police officer with a knife, and both parties reported injuries.

Crimes and emergencies • January 7, 04:43 PM • 23545 views
The enemy shelled three communities in Dnipropetrovs'k region: what is known about the consequences

russian troops attacked Chervonohryhorivka, Nikopol and Marhanets communities with artillery and Grad systems. Two trade kiosks were damaged, information about other destructions is being clarified.

Society • January 7, 05:38 AM • 25999 views