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Kremenchuk

City in Ukraine
Kremenchuk is a city in Ukraine, the administrative center of the Kremenchuk urban hromada and Kremenchuk Raion of Poltava Oblast. The population (as of January 1, 2024) is 224,997 people. The city's area is 96 km². It is a large industrial center of Central Ukraine, the second-largest city in Poltava Oblast. There are 86 industrial enterprises, 58 construction organizations of various forms of ownership, and about 14,000 business entities operating in the city.
1571
Official year of Kremenchuk's foundation
1635
The plan of the Kremenchuk fortress was drawn on site by the French military engineer Guillaume Le Vasseur de Beauplan, author of "Description of Ukraine."
1764
Formation of the Novorossiysk Governorate, which included Kremenchuk
1798
The city's coat of arms was approved
1917-1921
The Ukrainian War of Independence and the Soviet occupation did not leave Kremenchuk untouched
1941-1943
Occupation of the city by Nazi Germany and its allies
1949
The Kryukiv Bridge across the Dnieper was built
1965
Construction of a trolleybus network began
2014
Demolition of the Lenin monument in the city
2022
Russian army strike on the Amstor shopping center, killing over 20 people
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Over the course of a week, Russia launched 1,550 UAVs, nearly 1,560 aerial bombs, and 62 missiles at Ukraine — ZelenskyyVideo

As a result of Russian attacks on August 16, six people were injured in Kyiv and the surrounding region. In Kryvyi Rih, two people were killed and 14 injured; one person was killed in Sumy.

Society • August 16, 10:34 AM • 9228 views
The Russian Federation attacked Kyiv, Kremenchuk and Kryvyi Rih with missiles and 106 drones, the Air Force reportsPhoto

On the night of August 16, Russian forces struck Kyiv, Kremenchuk and Kryvyi Rih. Air defense forces shot down 85 UAVs and three Kh-59/69 missiles.

Society • August 16, 05:21 AM • 15029 views
In Kremenchuk, a man fell from a sixth-floor window

On July 31, the body of a local resident was found near a high-rise building on Velyka Naberezhna Street. The police launched an investigation and ordered an examination.

Society • August 1, 09:02 AM • 4217 views
Russia attacked Kyiv, Dnipro, Kryvyi Rih and Vinnytsia region with ballistic missiles, there are hits and fires

On the night of July 30, Russian troops launched ballistic missile strikes on Kyiv, Dnipro, Kryvyi Rih and Vinnytsia region. A fire broke out in the Sviatoshyn district of Kyiv, and a hit in a residential area was recorded near Kryvyi Rih.

War in Ukraine • July 29, 11:31 PM • 39028 views
Ukrainian travelers get a convenient transfer to a train to the Czech Republic and Germany - how it runsPhoto

Spanish Renfe launches a night train Przemyśl – Frankfurt am Main from August 1. Ukrzaliznytsia provides transfers from five Ukrainian trains.

Society • July 29, 01:42 PM • 14154 views
In Kremenchuk, a man died after being at the TCR, an investigation has been launched - SBIPhoto

The SBI opened a case over the death of a 52-year-old man who was hospitalized with severe injuries after the TCR. The cause of death was a traumatic brain injury, likely from a blunt object.

Society • July 13, 10:33 AM • 3233 views
Organized desertion for military personnel and awaited the arrival of the "Russian world" – a criminal group detained in UkraineVideo

Five individuals in Kremenchuk organized the escape of nearly 30 military personnel for rewards of up to $7,000. The participants of the scheme have been detained and are currently in custody.

War in Ukraine • June 5, 12:12 PM • 4880 views
Russia has launched over 1,560 drones and 56 missiles at Ukraine since yesterday - ZelenskyyVideo

Zelenskyy reported the launch of over 1,560 drones and 56 missiles since yesterday. In Kyiv, 20 locations were damaged; there is a fatality and destruction in the regions.

War in Ukraine • May 14, 05:54 AM • 34433 views
Underage Russian agent prepared a double terrorist attack with explosions in Kremenchuk, he was detained - SBUPhoto

A 17-year-old lyceum student planted two improvised explosive devices near a police station on the instructions of the Russian Federation. Special services neutralized the bombs and detained the agent.

Crimes and emergencies • April 21, 11:09 AM • 3509 views
Co-founder of a legal tobacco company suspected of dangerous counterfeit goods worth millions of hryvniasVideo

A large-scale production of dangerous alcohol and cigarettes worth 50 million hryvnias was uncovered in Poltava region. Budget losses due to unpaid taxes amounted to 16 million hryvnias.

Economy • April 17, 07:02 AM • 4718 views
Zelenskyy addressed Ukrainians on the anniversary of the invasion from a bunker on Bankova Street, where he worked at the beginning of the warVideo

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, on the anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion, addressed Ukrainians from a bunker on Bankova Street, where his first conversations with world leaders took place at the beginning of the war. He emphasized the resilience of the Ukrainian people and expressed a desire to one day come there with the US President.

Society • February 24, 06:54 AM • 20925 views
A child died of influenza A in Poltava region

Two people, including a child, died of influenza A in Poltava region within a week. The deceased had not been vaccinated against influenza this season.

Society • February 9, 03:42 PM • 5750 views
Dnipro attack on January 14, 2023: the city and Ukraine remember the victims of Russian terror

Ukraine marks the third anniversary of the Russian missile strike on an apartment building in Dnipro, which killed over 40 people. The enemy X-22 missile destroyed two sections of the building, taking the lives of a distinguished boxing coach of Ukraine and children.

Society • January 14, 08:04 AM • 13162 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 • 11214 views
Russia attacked Poltava region: two wounded at an enterprise

Russians attacked an enterprise in the Kremenchuk community, as a result of which two people were injured. Medics are providing them with assistance, and life support facilities are operating normally.

War in Ukraine • December 23, 04:00 PM • 5298 views
2 out of 3 Russian ballistic missiles and 83 out of 151 drones neutralized over Ukraine, the main Russian strike was on Kremenchuk

Russia attacked Ukraine overnight with three ballistic missiles and 151 drones; two missiles and 83 drones were neutralized. The main direction of the strike was Kremenchuk in Poltava Oblast.

War in Ukraine • December 11, 08:39 AM • 6738 views
Russian occupiers destroyed the dam of the Pechenihy reservoir in Kharkiv OblastPhoto

Russian occupiers struck the dam of the Pechenihy reservoir in Kharkiv Oblast on December 7, 2025. Traffic on the dam's roadway has been stopped.

War in Ukraine • December 7, 11:06 AM • 46510 views
Reanimation department of a hospital caught fire in the capital: 6 people evacuatedPhoto

Today, December 7, a fire broke out in the intensive care unit of a hospital in the Sviatoshynskyi district of Kyiv. The fire was extinguished over an area of 15 square meters, and 6 people were evacuated.

Society • December 7, 10:41 AM • 10849 views
The Russian army attacked energy sector enterprises in Kremenchuk district: technical equipment damaged

During the night, the Russian army attacked energy sector enterprises in Kremenchuk district, causing disruptions in heat and water supply. As a result of the attack, technical equipment was damaged, and fires broke out.

War in Ukraine • December 7, 07:21 AM • 7770 views
Defense Forces destroyed 179 air targets during night air attackPhoto

The Ukrainian Defense Forces destroyed 179 air targets, including ballistic and aeroballistic missiles, as well as attack drones, during a combined Russian attack on critical infrastructure facilities on the night of December 7. Hits by 65 attack UAVs were recorded at 14 locations, and the attack is ongoing.

War in Ukraine • December 7, 07:16 AM • 6051 views
Russia attacked infrastructure facilities in Kremenchuk: the city is experiencing power, water, and heat outages

On the night of December 7, the Russian army launched a combined attack on infrastructure facilities in Kremenchuk. In some areas of the city, there are interruptions in electricity, water, and heat supply.

War in Ukraine • December 7, 12:14 AM • 7465 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 • 7225 views
"Ukrzaliznytsia" to restrict suburban train services in December: schedules will also change

Changes in schedules and restrictions on suburban train services are due to repair works next month.

Society • November 26, 02:21 PM • 7653 views
Poltava region was and remains part of the IPS of Ukraine: the oblenergo refuted its own statement

JSC "Poltavaoblenergo" refuted the report about the impossibility of receiving electricity from the integrated energy system of Ukraine. Poltava region remains part of the IPS of Ukraine and receives power both through the main grid and from the distribution networks of neighboring regions.

Society • November 12, 07:50 PM • 6365 views
Ukrzaliznytsia cancels a number of scheduled trains for November 9

On November 9, suburban train traffic between Poltava and Kharkiv regions will take place, but some duplicate services will be temporarily suspended. Communication between the regions will be fully maintained, although the number of services will be slightly reduced.

Society • November 9, 12:37 AM • 34266 views
Kremenchuk after the Russian attack: what about electricity, heat, water, and mobile communicationPhoto

In Kremenchuk, after the Russian attack, water supply is carried out according to a schedule using generators. Hospitals, mobile communications and bakeries use backup power, and heat supply is gradually being restored.

Society • November 8, 12:08 PM • 5009 views
Poltava region suffered a massive attack: one person injured, several cities without electricity, water, and heat

On the night of November 8, the Russian army attacked the energy infrastructure of Poltava region, injuring one person. Emergency power, water, and heat outages have been introduced in some cities in the region.

War in Ukraine • November 8, 06:42 AM • 4430 views
Shooting at Kremenchuk TCC: two servicemen wounded

In the Kremenchuk RTCC and SP, a man brought by the police pulled out a pistol and wounded two servicemen. The injured are in the hospital, their lives are not in danger.

Crimes and emergencies • October 30, 04:21 PM • 4122 views
Ukraine received over 46 million euros from the EIB for urban infrastructure development

Ukraine received 46. 1 million euros in loan funds from the European Investment Bank for four projects to support urban development. The funds were transferred to the special fund of the state budget and are intended for the reconstruction of water supply, sewerage, energy efficiency, and the purchase of public transport.

Economy • October 23, 01:52 AM • 6674 views
"Made in Ukraine": Federation of Employers and partners presented an updated catalog of Ukrainian equipment for communities

The Federation of Employers of Ukraine presented an updated catalog "Ukrainian Equipment for Communities", which includes 41 manufacturers and over 325 equipment items. The project aims to promote domestic equipment and stimulate demand for Ukrainian goods among communities.

Business News • October 16, 01:05 PM • 15760 views