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Kropyvnytskyi

City in Ukraine
A city in Ukraine, the administrative center of Kirovohrad Oblast, Kropyvnytskyi urban territorial community, and Kropyvnytskyi Raion. It is located in the central part of Ukraine. As of 2025, the population is 215,445 people. The city's area is 115 km². At various times, it was known as Yelysavethrad, Zinovievsk, Kirovo, and Kirovohrad. In July 2016, as part of decommunization, it was renamed Kropyvnytskyi.
1754
Founding of St. Elizabeth's Fortress to protect the southern borders of the Russian Empire
1775
The fortress received city status and the name Yelysavethrad
1920s-1930s
The city was named Zinovievsk in honor of the Soviet figure Grigory Zinoviev. It was later renamed in honor of another Soviet figure, Sergei Kirov
2016
The city of Kirovohrad was renamed Kropyvnytskyi
2022 – present
The city is subjected to attacks by Russian occupiers
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Calling for the seizure of Kyiv and justifying Russian aggression: 5 pro-Russian agitators detained

Five pro-Russian agitators were detained for justifying Russian aggression and calling for the seizure of Kyiv.

Crimes and emergencies • February 14, 10:26 AM • 24267 views
18 drone strikes and 3 artillery attacks: Russia attacked Nikopol district all day, one person injured

Russia attacked the Nikopol district in Ukraine with 18 drone strikes and 3 artillery shellings, wounding a 73-year-old woman.

War in Ukraine • February 12, 05:00 PM • 26819 views
No casualties or damage after explosion in Kropyvnytskyi district - RMA

On Monday, an explosion occurred in the Kropyvnytskyi district, but there were no casualties or damage.

War in Ukraine • February 12, 02:37 PM • 25196 views
Ukrainian Air Force warns of a missile fired in the direction of Cherkasy region

Ukrainian air force warns of missile to Cherkasy region.

War in Ukraine • February 12, 01:19 PM • 29252 views
Ukrainian Air Force warned of a missile fired in the direction of Kirovohrad region

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has warned of an enemy missile heading toward Kirovohrad region, according to a Telegram post.

War in Ukraine • February 12, 01:14 PM • 24737 views
Another Russian informant detained in his own garage as he set up an "observation post" for the echelons of the Ukrainian Armed Forces

The Security Service of Ukraine detained a Russian informant in Kirovohrad region who set up an observation post in his garage to monitor the movement of Ukrainian military echelons to the front line.

War in Ukraine • February 12, 09:06 AM • 48003 views
Ukrainian Air Force destroys 14 drones and 1 missile during a night attack by russian federation

russia attacked Ukraine at night, using 17 Shahid-136/131 drones, an X-59 missile, and S-300 anti-aircraft missiles. 14 drones and an X-59 missile were destroyed by Ukrainian forces.

War in Ukraine • February 12, 04:55 AM • 34776 views
Hostile drones spotted moving westward from central Ukraine towards Vinnytsia region

The Ukrainian Air Force reported the detection of unmanned aerial vehicles from Kirovohrad and Cherkasy regions heading west toward Vinnytsia region.

War in Ukraine • February 11, 11:41 PM • 40131 views
Ukrainian Air Force spots new movement of enemy drones in central Ukraine

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that it had spotted new movements of enemy drones in the western direction in Kirovohrad and Cherkasy regions.

War in Ukraine • February 11, 11:07 PM • 38904 views
Ukrainian Air Force detects movement of enemy drones over several regions

The Ukrainian Air Force reported that it observed hostile drone activity in several regions, including Kirovohrad, Poltava, Odesa, and Mykolaiv, with some flying north.

War in Ukraine • February 11, 10:23 PM • 34070 views
Since the beginning of the year, 359 "shaheds" have been shot down - Zelensky in his evening address

According to President Zelenskiy's evening address, since the beginning of the year, Ukrainian air defense systems have shot down 359 Iranian-made kamikaze drones known as Shahids.

War in Ukraine • February 11, 06:40 PM • 49527 views
Ukraine destroys 40 attack drones during night air defense operation

The Ukrainian Air Force reported the destruction of 40 attack drones during a night attack on February 11.

War in Ukraine • February 11, 05:43 AM • 40350 views
The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine recorded a change in the direction of movement of several groups of Shahid drones in different regions

The Ukrainian Air Force has reported changes in the movement of groups of Iranian-made Shahed drones in different regions of the country: some of them are heading northwest of Vinnytsia, west along the border between Mykolaiv and Kirovohrad, and from Kirovohrad to Cherkasy.

War in Ukraine • February 10, 11:50 PM • 71624 views
Ukrainian Air Force reports Shahed groups heading to Cherkasy city

The Ukrainian Air Force reports that groups of Iranian-made Shahed drones are heading to the city of Cherkasy.

War in Ukraine • February 10, 11:11 PM • 51839 views
Enemy UAV group changes course towards Kirovohrad region

Ukraine's Air Force reported that a group of Russian drones changed course and headed toward Kirovohrad region after maneuvering over other regions.

War in Ukraine • February 10, 08:04 PM • 103850 views
Zelensky met with Shmyhal and discussed the problems of Kirovohrad region

President Zelenskyy met with Prime Minister Shmyhal to discuss resolving critical issues in Kirovohrad region, such as water supply problems, uranium mines, and the purchase of emergency response equipment.

War in Ukraine • February 9, 08:25 PM • 31085 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces: Enemy missile is flying towards Kropyvnytskyi

The Ukrainian Air Force warned that an enemy missile that had changed course was headed for Kropyvnytskyi.

War in Ukraine • February 7, 11:11 AM • 44018 views
Morning Russian missile attack did not cause critical consequences for the power system, no deficit is expected - Ukrenergo

An early morning Russian missile attack caused blackouts in Kyiv and Kharkiv, damaging local power grids, while Ukraine's national grid remained stable and no power shortages were expected.

War in Ukraine • February 7, 08:46 AM • 102677 views
Massive drone attack: Russians launched "shahids" from three directions

The Air Force of the Ukrainian Armed Forces has warned of numerous groups of Iranian-made Shahed drones moving toward Ukraine from different directions in the south and preparing for an attack.

War in Ukraine • February 6, 10:33 PM • 32511 views
Government has transferred almost UAH 4.5 billion to community budgets to rebuild social and critical infrastructure - Shmyhal

The government has transferred almost UAH 4. 5 billion to local budgets in eleven regions for programs to restore social and critical infrastructure damaged by the war.

War in Ukraine • February 6, 04:19 PM • 108175 views
Zelensky discusses support for business and farmers in Cherkasy region

President Zelenskyy discussed business and economic development of Cherkasy region with local authorities and business representatives.

War in Ukraine • February 5, 09:56 PM • 104892 views
Zelenskyy visits three regions to discuss air defense and electronic warfare strengthening

President Zelenskyy visited Dnipro, Cherkasy, and Kropyvnytskyi regions to discuss strengthening electronic warfare and air defense as key issues and to give instructions to support critical infrastructure and the economy.

War in Ukraine • February 5, 06:51 PM • 32448 views
Zelenskyy visits military undergoing treatment in Kropyvnytskyi medical facility

President Zelensky visited wounded Ukrainian soldiers in Kropyvnytskyi and awarded some of them with orders and medals for defending Ukraine's sovereignty against Russian occupiers near Robotyn and Verbove.

War in Ukraine • February 5, 06:50 PM • 28212 views
Zelenskyy visits Kropyvnytskyi: discusses support for IDPs and protection of critical infrastructure in the region

During his visit to Kropyvnytskyi, President Zelenskyy discussed with the regional authorities assistance to displaced persons, strengthening critical infrastructure and air defense.

War in Ukraine • February 5, 03:46 PM • 29873 views
Humenyuk: Russia continues energy terror, critical infrastructure remains a target

Despite mild winter weather, Russia continued attacks on Ukraine's critical infrastructure.

War in Ukraine • February 2, 07:58 AM • 22324 views
Ukrainian Air Force: 11 out of 24 Shahed drones destroyed in the sky over Ukraine at night, seven more drones failed to reach targets

Ukrainian defense forces destroyed 11 of the 24 Shahed attack drones launched by Russia, and at least 7 more failed to reach their targets on the night of February 2.

War in Ukraine • February 2, 06:20 AM • 29463 views
People and businesses without power in Kryvyi Rih: Russians hit Ukrenergo substation

A Russian drone strike damaged a Ukrenergo substation, leaving people and businesses in Kryvyi Rih without electricity.

War in Ukraine • February 2, 04:40 AM • 120411 views
A massive drone attack was carried out in Kirovohrad region - OVA

A massive drone attack was carried out in Kirovohrad and neighboring regions of Ukraine, which led to the deployment of air defense in Kropyvnytskyi and the surrounding area.

War in Ukraine • February 2, 02:28 AM • 38433 views
Sounds of explosions are heard in Kryvyi Rih

The explosions occurred in Kryvyi Rih at 03:27 after the Ukrainian Air Force reported drone attacks on southeastern regions, including Kirovohrad.

War in Ukraine • February 2, 01:30 AM • 31405 views
russians attacked Dnipro region with drones and artillery: 47-year-old woman wounded, destruction

On January 31, russians attacked Ukraine's Dnipro region using 13 kamikaze drones and artillery fire. The attack wounded one woman and damaged residential buildings, infrastructure, and industrial facilities.

War in Ukraine • January 31, 04:58 PM • 30861 views