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Khmelnytskyi

Administrative and cultural center of Khmelnytskyi Oblast.
Khmelnytskyi is located on the banks of the Southern Bug River in western Ukraine. The city is the administrative center of the Khmelnytskyi Oblast. With a population of 274,452 as of 2022, the city covers an area of about 93 square kilometers and has a favorable geographical location. The city of Khmelnytskyi was first mentioned in 1431 as a Polish military outpost called Ploskyriv. In 1795, it was renamed Proskuriv, and in 1954, it was renamed Khmelnytskyi in honor of Bohdan Khmelnytskyi, transforming it into an important industrial, trade, and cultural center.
1431
The first written mention of the settlement of Ploskyrivtsi occurred
1566
The settlement received Magdeburg rights
1795
The city of Ploskyriv was renamed Proskuriv
1954
The city of Proskuriv was renamed Khmelnytskyi
1970
The higher artillery command school was founded
2017
The city became an associate member of the Silk Road Cities Alliance
2017
The city was awarded the Honorary Flag of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe
2019
The city received the Honorary Distinction of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe
2019
The city was recognized as one of the most comfortable in Ukraine
2021
The Khmelnytskyi City Territorial Community was formed
2021
The Strategic Development Plan of the Khmelnytskyi City Territorial Community for 2021-2025 was approved
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Acting Prosecutor General Kovalskyi explained what changes he is preparing for the prosecution authorities

Anton Kovalskyi announced the automated assignment of proceedings taking into account prosecutors’ experience, specialization, and workload. Around 30 managers were dismissed following the audit.

Politics • November 2, 03:49 PM • 6227 views
Russians attacked "Epicentr" stores in four regions of Ukraine on October 25

In Poltava, a 52-year-old woman was injured and a fire broke out due to a strike on an "Epicentr" store. In Kharkiv, the last operating store of the chain was destroyed. Hypermarkets in Vinnytsia and Zaporizhzhia were also attacked.

Society • October 25, 11:25 AM • 6340 views
"There is nothing sacred": Russians strike a church in Khmelnytskyi region — Regional Military Administration

During the night of October 20, Russian forces attacked the Khmelnytskyi region and damaged a church. No deaths or injuries were reported.

Society • October 19, 10:44 PM • 10038 views
Russia’s nighttime strikes on Ukrainian regions — where explosions were heard and the consequences

Russia attacked Ukraine with drones: there are casualties in Cherkasy and Sumy regions, fires in Khmelnytskyi region, and power outages in Kyiv and the surrounding region.

War in Ukraine • October 16, 04:25 AM • 64104 views
The enemy destroyed Epicentr's last major logistics center in KhmelnytskyiPhoto

On October 13, Russia attacked Epicentr's logistics center in Khmelnytskyi ten times. All employees are alive, but the fire destroyed approximately 85% of the goods.

War in Ukraine • October 13, 11:21 PM • 30467 views
Russian strikes claimed the lives of 8 people and injured more than 20; Nova Poshta was affected — consequences by regionPhotoVideo

Russian attacks on September 24 killed six farm workers in the Kharkiv region and two people in Kyiv. Civilian facilities were damaged in several regions.

War in Ukraine • September 24, 08:59 AM • 20862 views
In Khmelnytskyi, 4 rescuers were injured during a secondary detonation at the site of a Russian attackVideo

Debris from a downed aerial target caused a fire at a market in Khmelnytskyi. During the aftermath response, a secondary detonation injured four rescuers.

War in Ukraine • September 9, 11:31 PM • 15856 views
A market caught fire in Khmelnytskyi after debris fell — Regional Military AdministrationVideo

During the evening air raid alert in Khmelnytskyi region, air defense shot down an aerial target. Debris fell on the territory of a market in Khmelnytskyi, causing a fire.

War in Ukraine • September 9, 08:17 PM • 4617 views
In Khmelnytskyi, the clearance of the rubble of a building following an attack by Russian UAVs has been completedPhoto

Seven people were injured as a result of a Russian UAV strike on an apartment building. Rescuers extinguished the fire and cleared the rubble.

Society • September 6, 05:23 AM • 10242 views
In the case involving the director of a language center in Khmelnytskyi, there are now nine child victims

Law enforcement officers have identified nine girls who were victims in the case involving the director of a language center. He is charged with 14 crimes committed between 2004 and 2025.

Society • September 3, 09:56 AM • 5748 views
Russia attacked with 163 drones, up to half of them jet-powered: how air defense performed and the situation across the regions

As a result of Russia’s nighttime attack, Odesa, the Kyiv region, and the Khmelnytskyi region were among those affected. The number of injured is approaching two dozen, including three children.

War in Ukraine • September 3, 05:49 AM • 30083 views
The enemy continues to attack Ukraine: a large-scale fire has broken out in the suburbs of Khmelnytskyi, while air defense is operating in KyivPhoto

Russia attacked Ukraine with drones: a fire broke out in the suburbs of Khmelnytskyi, and two people were injured in Vinnytsia region. Air defense is operating in Kyiv.

War in Ukraine • September 2, 07:59 PM • 8862 views
Ukrzaliznytsia reported a reduction in train delays

Train delays in Ukraine are gradually decreasing, and waiting rooms have been opened free of charge. World Central Kitchen supported nearly 30 trains.

Society • August 28, 12:56 AM • 37860 views
Drunk conductors beat up and threw a 15-year-old boy off the “Khmelnytskyi–Kyiv” train; they have already been dismissed

A drunk male conductor and female conductor beat a 15-year-old passenger and would not let him into the carriage. Ukrzaliznytsia dismissed both of them and provided the information to law enforcement.

Society • August 19, 01:46 PM • 7489 views
Total solar eclipse on August 12: what will be visible in Ukraine and where the Sun will disappear completely

A total solar eclipse will occur on August 12, 2026, visible in the Arctic and parts of Europe. In Ukraine, the partial phase will be visible in the western regions, with the best conditions in Uzhhorod.

Society • August 9, 10:34 AM • 19531 views
Director of Khmelnytskyi language center, suspected of corrupting students, taken into custody

The court chose a preventive measure for the director of a language center in Khmelnytskyi, suspected of corrupting a minor and an underage student. The man was taken into custody without the right to post bail.

Society • August 4, 02:21 PM • 12782 views
Explosions at training ground in Khmelnytskyi: sabotage and violations among versions, body fragments found

Five soldiers went missing after ammunition detonation, body fragments found. Eight soldiers were injured, the State Bureau of Investigation is considering two versions of the event.

War in Ukraine • August 4, 07:51 AM • 22355 views
Ammunition detonation at a training ground in Khmelnytskyi: four soldiers injured, contact with several lost

On July 31, ammunition explosions occurred at a military training ground in Khmelnytskyi. Four servicemen were wounded, contact with several has been lost.

Crimes and emergencies • July 31, 02:42 PM • 55466 views
Explosions heard in Khmelnytskyi without an air raid alert, no casualties - OVA

Several explosions were heard in Khmelnytskyi. According to preliminary information, there are no casualties, the circumstances are being established.

Society • July 31, 09:25 AM • 5043 views
Shooting near a TCC in Khmelnytskyi region – a drunk man opened fire with an assault rifle

In Letychiv, a drunk man was detained for firing an assault rifle near a TCC building. The perpetrator faces up to seven years in prison for armed hooliganism.

Society • June 18, 12:48 PM • 7617 views
More trains are being launched to popular locations for the summer season

Seven trains have been switched to a daily schedule, and an additional Kyiv — Chernivtsi service has been scheduled. The Sumy — Rakhiv route has been restored for summer travel.

Society • May 29, 07:01 AM • 8429 views
Regional electric trains equipped with air conditioning for the first time - UkrzaliznytsiaPhoto

Ukrzaliznytsia has equipped trains on routes to Lviv, Rivne, and Khmelnytskyi with air conditioning. More than five additional trainsets will be modernized by the end of the year.

Society • May 28, 02:59 PM • 5845 views
In Khmelnytskyi region, a former MSEC official was sentenced to 5 years for extorting money for disability certificationPhoto

The former head of the MSEC was sentenced to 5 years in prison for extorting 5,000 dollars for disability status. The official's property will be confiscated by court order.

Society • May 14, 11:46 AM • 4616 views
Ukraine Record in Khmelnytskyi: 888 Participants Dance the KrakowiakPhoto

In Khmelnytskyi, 888 participants from various regions of Ukraine simultaneously performed the Krakowiak dance. The National Register of Records officially documented this achievement.

Society • May 3, 01:45 AM • 10773 views
HACC confiscates over UAH 7.3 million in unjustified assets from a migration service official in Khmelnytskyi region

The court ruled as unjustified the assets of an official in Khmelnytskyi region who purchased a shopping center for UAH 13. 7 million. Over UAH 7.3 million will be recovered as state revenue.

Society • April 29, 04:30 PM • 6672 views
In Khmelnytskyi, a man opened fire in the middle of the street, hitting a civilian car and a special-purpose vehicleVideo

In Khmelnytskyi, a man was detained for shooting at a service vehicle and a civilian car. Investigators have opened a case on the grounds of armed hooliganism.

Crimes and emergencies • April 28, 08:07 PM • 3409 views
Where to go in Khmelnytskyi - top 7 places for walks and recreationPhoto

The selection includes historical monuments, modern squares, and picturesque parks of the city. Visitors are offered to visit the botanical garden, the church, and the embankment.

Society • April 9, 10:07 AM • 62759 views
SBU prevented a terrorist attack in Khmelnytskyi and detained an FSB agentPhoto

Counterintelligence detained a local resident who was preparing a remote explosion in a place where defense forces were concentrated. The perpetrator faces life imprisonment.

Society • April 9, 09:41 AM • 5940 views
Khmelnytskyi suffered a repeated attack by the Russian Federation, a fire broke out at an enterprisePhotoVideo

Air defense forces were active during the morning air raid alert in Khmelnytskyi Oblast. A fire broke out on the territory of an enterprise; there are no dead or injured.

War in Ukraine • April 1, 05:36 AM • 5871 views
Night attack on Khmelnytskyi caused a fire at an enterprise

Air defense forces were active during the air raid alert in Khmelnytskyi region. A fire broke out on the territory of an enterprise; no information about casualties has been reported.

War in Ukraine • April 1, 12:30 AM • 24579 views