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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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Missile alert declared in three regions of Ukraine

A missile threat has been declared in Mykolaiv, Kherson and Dnipro regions. The Ukrainian Air Force reports an air alert in these regions.

War in Ukraine • October 15, 02:10 AM • 104966 views
Russian shelling and bad weather caused power outages in five regions of Ukraine

Due to Russian shelling and weather conditions, there are problems with electricity supply in Donetsk, Sumy, Kherson, Dnipro and Kharkiv regions. The power system remains balanced, but the Ministry of Energy is calling for energy savings.

Society • October 14, 08:03 AM • 14935 views
In Dnipro, a businessman cursed the military during a document check. TCC responds to the scandal

In Dnipro, businessman Serhiy Polozhay called TCC officers “devils” during the document check. The Dnipro TCC is conducting a legal assessment of Polozhay's actions and considering bringing him to justice.

Society • October 13, 04:17 PM • 30582 views
Russian troops shelled Nikopol region at night with heavy artillery and MLRS

Russian troops attacked Nikopol district of Dnipropetrovs'k region at night on October 13. Heavy artillery, Grad multiple rocket launchers, and a kamikaze drone were used, with no casualties.

Society • October 13, 05:17 AM • 43672 views
Is a woman a trophy? The Third Assault Brigade's advertisement caused outrage in social media

The “I Love the Third Assault” posters featuring women have caused controversy on social media. Some users consider the advertisement sexist, while others point to its effectiveness for the target audience.

Society • October 12, 02:19 PM • 52362 views
African swine fever detected in Poltava region, quarantine introduced in three villages

In the village of Mylovydivka, Kremenchuk district, 10 pigs died due to African swine fever. Quarantine was introduced in three villages and a surveillance zone was established in other settlements of the district.

Society • October 12, 12:18 PM • 53223 views
11 enemy “shaheds” shot down in Dnipropetrovs'k region at night: there are damages due to Russian attack

Ukrainian air defense forces shoot down 11 Russian drones over Dnipropetrovs'k region. The attack damaged a high-rise building in Dnipro and a private house in Pavlohrad district, with no casualties.

War in Ukraine • October 12, 07:53 AM • 24061 views
24 out of 28 “Shaheeds” were shot down in the sky over Ukraine at night, two more drones were lost

The Ukrainian Air Force repelled an attack by Russian drones on the night of October 12. Of the 28 Shahed-type strike UAVs launched, 24 were destroyed and two more were lost to electronic warfare.

War in Ukraine • October 12, 06:57 AM • 21159 views
They caused almost UAH 900 thousand of damage to the capital: Heads of the Ritual Service of the municipal enterprise were served with a notice of suspicion

The director and deputy director of the Kyiv Ritual Service are suspected of overstating the cost of bricks for the construction of the columbarium wall. The losses to the capital's budget amounted to almost UAH 900 thousand.

Kyiv • October 11, 05:40 PM • 23418 views
Air Force warns of hostile drones in Chernihiv, Kropyvnytskyi and Dnipro regions

The Ukrainian Air Force updated data on the movement of enemy UAVs. Drones were spotted moving in different directions near Chernihiv, Kropyvnytskyi and Dnipro.

War in Ukraine • October 11, 12:08 PM • 14141 views
Northern Lights illuminate the night sky across Ukraine: photos

A rare phenomenon of the northern lights was recorded in different regions of Ukraine at night. Photos of the illuminated sky were published from the north to the south of the country against the backdrop of a powerful solar storm.

Society • October 11, 06:27 AM • 15111 views
More than 59 thousand people in the Register of Missing Persons, including more than 1760 children - Ministry of Internal Affairs

The Register of Persons Missing in Special Circumstances contains more than 59,000 people, of whom 49,000 are wanted. There are 1769 children among the missing, and there are 20 National Police search centers.

Society • October 10, 11:02 AM • 12261 views
Russia attacked Ukraine with 8 missiles and 62 attack drones, shooting down 41 enemy drones

On the night of October 10, 2024, Russia attacked Ukraine with missiles and drones. The Ukrainian Defense Forces shot down 41 enemy UAVs and continue to counter the attack, there are damages.

War in Ukraine • October 10, 08:24 AM • 14941 views
Terrorists shelled Dnipropetrovs'k region: a man is wounded, houses and equipment are damaged

Occupants shelled several communities in Dnipropetrovska oblast. Houses, infrastructure and agricultural machinery were damaged, and a 45-year-old man was wounded. Air alert is in effect in the region.

Society • October 10, 04:41 AM • 30923 views
Explosions reported in Dnipro and Zaporizhzhia

In Dnipro, explosions were reported again. An explosion was also heard in Zaporizhzhia.

War in Ukraine • October 9, 08:41 AM • 22203 views
A series of explosions occurred in Dnipro after a ballistic threat was reported

A series of explosions were heard in Dnipro after the Ukrainian Air Force warned of a ballistic missile threat. Prior to that, a high-speed target was reported for the city and an air alert was declared in several areas.

War in Ukraine • October 9, 08:17 AM • 13722 views
This year, Russians have significantly increased the intensity of shelling of Ukraine's energy infrastructure - Ministry of Energy

In 2024, Russia used more than 1,000 munitions against Ukraine's energy facilities. The loss of energy capacity exceeds 9 GW, which is equivalent to the electricity supply of four EU countries.

War in Ukraine • October 8, 05:10 PM • 35328 views
Former CEO of Central GOK found dead in Kryvyi Rih - media

The body of Dmytro Shevchyk, former CEO of Central Mining and Processing Plant and a candidate for mayor, is found in Kryvyi Rih. Shevchik was found dead on October 8.

Society • October 8, 12:11 PM • 11320 views
Soldiers who left their military unit without permission for the first time were able to return to service instead of being imprisoned

Servicemen who left the unit without permission for the first time are exempt from criminal liability. They will continue to serve in other units with the consent of their commanders, the SBI reported.

War in Ukraine • October 8, 11:58 AM • 13407 views
Dnipropetrovs'k region exposes fictitious services scheme that caused multimillion-dollar budget losses

Law enforcement officers exposed a scheme to embezzle budget funds through fictitious advertising services for the Dnipro City Council. Nine members of the criminal organization were detained, the amount of losses exceeds UAH 34 million.

Crimes and emergencies • October 8, 10:58 AM • 10152 views
Despite the lawyer's appeal: the court remanded the suspect in the murder of Irina Farion in custody

The Court of Appeal dismissed the lawyer's appeal and left the 18-year-old suspect in the murder of Irina Farion in custody without bail. The prosecutor's office insisted on such a preventive measure.

Politics • October 8, 10:29 AM • 10959 views
18 out of 19 enemy drones destroyed overnight, one returned to Russia, enemy attacked Odesa region with two Iskanders

On the night of October 8, the enemy attacked Ukraine with 2 ballistic missiles and 19 drones. Air defense shot down all drones over 5 regions, 18 were destroyed, and 1 returned to Russia.

War in Ukraine • October 8, 05:58 AM • 44514 views
Dnipro region under fire: three communities attacked

The invaders fired on the settlements of the Myrovska, Pokrovska and Marhanetska communities of Dnipropetrovska oblast. According to local authorities, no casualties were reported.

Society • October 8, 04:57 AM • 15301 views
Russians attacked Dnipropetrovs'k region 10 times in 24 hours: houses damaged

Russian troops attacked Dnipropetrovs'k region 10 times, using kamikaze drones and artillery. Three private houses were damaged, with no casualties.

Society • October 7, 04:12 PM • 16708 views
Two Kinzhals and 32 attack drones shot down over Ukraine

On the night of October 7, Russia attacked Ukraine with more than 80 air targets, including Kinzhal missiles. Air defense forces shot down 34 targets, including 2 Kinzhal and 32 attack UAVs.

War in Ukraine • October 7, 08:20 AM • 17961 views
Two more FSB adjusters detained for guiding enemy missiles to Dnipro region

SBU detained two members of the FSB agent network in Dnipropetrovs'k region. The agents collected coordinates of military facilities and infrastructure for enemy missile strikes in the region.

War in Ukraine • October 7, 07:14 AM • 13376 views
Expert: Poroshenko and his team promised to be at the front, but in the midst of the war his deputy buys luxury housing on the islands

Artur Gerasymov bought an estate in Pluty near Kyiv in July 2022. Experts estimate the real value of the property at $2-2.5 million, but the declaration shows less than UAH 3 million.

War in Ukraine • October 4, 02:44 PM • 19010 views
PrivatBank will again try to auction the third largest shopping center in Dnipro

PrivatBank will try again to sell the Priozerny shopping center in Dnipro at a SETAM auction. The starting price has been reduced to UAH 352.7 million, and the auction is scheduled for October 16, 2024.

Economy • October 4, 01:36 PM • 14650 views
2093 cultural institutions in Ukraine have been damaged or destroyed due to the war

In September 2024, the number of damaged cultural institutions in Ukraine increased by 49. Clubs, libraries, and art education institutions in the eastern and southern regions were most affected.

War in Ukraine • October 4, 08:48 AM • 21115 views
Road accidents with victims increased by 11%: top roads with the highest number of accidents

Since the beginning of 2024, there have been 16,621 road accidents with victims in Ukraine, up 11% year-on-year. Most accidents were recorded in Kyiv, Dnipro and Odesa regions, where the number of accidents increased by 40%.

Society • October 4, 06:28 AM • 27384 views