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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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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 • 4619 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 • 3474 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 • 3716 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 • 9513 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 • 5928 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 • 2790 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 • 62141 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 • 5227 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 • 5253 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 • 24296 views
Parking fines are now available online in Diia and the Electronic Driver's Account

Drivers can view parking inspector resolutions online in seven Ukrainian cities. The service was developed by the Ministry of Internal Affairs to monitor fine payment deadlines.

Society • March 25, 01:13 PM • 6028 views
The most massive drone attack on Ukraine. The Air Force reported shooting down over 540 drones

The Air Force shot down 541 UAVs during a massive attack involving almost a thousand drones. 15 hits have been recorded in various regions, and combat operations are currently ongoing.

Society • March 24, 05:05 PM • 6142 views
Natalia Mohylevska apologized with tears after the concert - what happened in KhmelnytskyiVideo

The singer took the behavior of a woman who could not sit due to a recent operation as disrespect. The artist burst into tears and apologized for the misunderstanding.

Society • March 18, 01:03 PM • 55580 views
In Khmelnytskyi, an intoxicated serviceman fired from a high-rise balcony - he was detained

In Khmelnytskyi, a man who committed a night shooting with an automatic weapon was detained. The perpetrator was intoxicated and surrendered to special forces.

Society • March 8, 11:59 AM • 7071 views
Military academy sergeant suspected of beating cadet and desertion – Prosecutor General's Office

A 28-year-old sergeant of a military academy in Volyn is suspected of beating a cadet, threatening witnesses, and desertion. He inflicted about 15 blows on the cadet and humiliated him.

Crimes and emergencies • March 2, 01:38 PM • 4327 views
In Khmelnytskyi, a road conflict ended with the abduction and torture of a man

In Khmelnytskyi, a road conflict between a male and female driver ended with the abduction and torture of a man. The victim was beaten, taken out of the city, and forced to record a video apology.

Society • March 2, 11:05 AM • 5434 views
Law enforcement officer in Khmelnytskyi charged with assault after beating a man during a TCR check

In Khmelnytskyi, a law enforcement officer was notified of suspicion due to the use of force during a document check, which resulted in multiple fractures for a man. The incident occurred in January 2025 at a market when the officer beat a man who was trying to escape.

Society • February 16, 12:22 PM • 4392 views
From "Doctor P" to "Odrex Case": 5 High-Profile Medical ScandalsPhoto

A number of high-profile medical scandals have been exposed in Ukraine, undermining trust in the healthcare system. These include the "Doctor P" case, transplantation manipulations, and accusations against medical staff at the "Odrex" clinic for improper performance of duties.

Society • February 11, 12:28 PM • 86842 views
The financial state of district heating enterprises is critical: gas debts exceeded 100 billion hryvnias

The total debt for consumed gas exceeds 100 billion hryvnias, with more than half of the amount accumulated during the war.

Society • February 3, 03:20 PM • 8958 views
Due to demand, a new train from Odesa to the Carpathians is being launched: the schedule is known

Ukrzaliznytsia is launching a new daily train No. 26/25 Odesa-Rakhiv starting February 3. The route will pass through Lviv, Ivano-Frankivsk, and other cities, offering carriages of various classes.

Society • January 23, 02:26 PM • 13021 views
Train delays average an hour; plans to improve conditions at Kholm station and information - Ukrzaliznytsia

On January 13, 2026, Ukrzaliznytsia reported delays of 63 trains, the longest of which was 3 hours. The company is organizing comfortable waiting conditions and improving passenger information.

Society • January 13, 08:04 AM • 4622 views
In Ukraine, 14 trains are delayed due to anomalous bad weather: which onesVideo

On January 10, Ukrzaliznytsia is reducing the delay time for 14 trains caused by weather conditions. Return journeys will depart with smaller deviations from the schedule.

Society • January 10, 09:34 AM • 11037 views
Ukrzaliznytsia changed train schedule due to bad weather on January 9

Due to bad weather, Ukrzaliznytsia will dispatch a number of trains with delays. The departure time of some services has been changed from 30 minutes to 4 hours.

Society • January 9, 11:29 AM • 5637 views
In Rivne region, a 23-year-old intoxicated law enforcement officer hit a woman on an electric bicycle and fled

In Rivne region, a 23-year-old law enforcement officer, driving a car while intoxicated, hit a woman on an electric bicycle. The victim died on the spot, and the driver fled; he was detained the next day.

Crimes and emergencies • January 5, 01:47 PM • 4771 views
Kyivstar's Starlink Direct to Cell technology is now available on iPhone

Since November 24, Kyivstar has launched Starlink Direct to Cell satellite technology, which allows users to stay connected without terrestrial coverage. It is currently available for iPhone 13 and newer models with iOS from 26.2, as well as for Android.

Society • December 17, 10:46 AM • 4764 views
2022 Crimean Bridge bombing: Russian court sentences suspects to life imprisonment

The accused pleaded not guilty, despite Russian accusations of cooperating with Ukrainian special services.

War in Ukraine • November 27, 11:37 AM • 7074 views
Novyi Zir wins EPHA Awards 2025: Ukrainian clinic receives world-class organization award for the first timePhoto

The Novyi Zir network became the first clinic in Ukraine to receive a prestigious European award. It won the European Private Hospitals Awards 2025 in the nomination "Healthcare System Resilience and Crisis Management"

Business News • November 24, 01:47 PM • 6453 views
Not only lionesses: another part of the animals was seized from a private zoo in KhmelnytskyiPhoto

Prosecutors, together with animal rights activists, seized some animals from a private zoo in Khmelnytskyi. Two lionesses, a fox, a raccoon dog, and a badger were transferred to the Center for the Rescue of Wild Animals.

Society • November 21, 06:53 PM • 5309 views
Lionesses escape in Khmelnytskyi and animal deaths: menagerie owner charged with suspicion

The owner of a private animal center in Khmelnytskyi has been notified of suspicion due to improper living conditions. Two lionesses escaped from this facility, leading to the death of a deer, an alpaca, goats, and sheep.

Society • November 19, 01:52 PM • 5372 views
The second lioness that escaped in Khmelnytskyi has been found

The second lioness that escaped from the wild animal rehabilitation center in Khmelnytskyi has been found. The animal was put into a state of medical sleep and is being transported to a safe place.

Society • November 15, 07:03 PM • 7865 views