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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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Air raid alert declared across Ukraine due to MiG takeoffs: explosions heard in several regional centers

On the night of October 16, an air raid alert was declared across Ukraine due to the takeoff of a MiG-31K. Explosions were recorded in Kharkiv, Poltava, Kropyvnytskyi, and Izium.

War in Ukraine • October 16, 02:44 AM • 42708 views
A "One Book Reading Room" has been opened at Kyiv's Central Railway StationPhoto

An exhibition titled "One Book Reading Room" has been opened at Kyiv's Central Railway Station, dedicated to the publication "People in Their Place. " The collection describes 60 stories of Ukrainian men and women who maintain their humanity despite the challenges of war.

Society • October 9, 03:39 PM • 10737 views
Rains with strong winds: what will the weather be like on October 8Photo

On October 8, light rains are expected throughout Ukraine, except for the northwest, and heavy precipitation is forecast in the south. The air temperature will be +12°...+16°, and up to +20° in the south and east.

Weather and environment • October 8, 03:15 AM • 11093 views
SBU and National Police blocked new "schemes for draft dodgers": among those detained are a former Cabinet official and heads of higher education institutionsPhoto

The SBU and National Police have eliminated six schemes for evading mobilization in various regions of Ukraine. 14 organizers have been detained, including a former Cabinet official and the leadership of higher education institutions, who sold "services" for $1,500 to $13,000.

Crimes and emergencies • October 8, 01:02 AM • 37461 views
Cloudy weather and rains: forecasters' predictions for October 7 in UkrainePhoto

On October 7, cloudy and wet weather with rains is expected in Ukraine in the southwest, Zhytomyr region, Ivano-Frankivsk region, Chernivtsi region, and Ternopil region. Air temperature will range from +12°...+14° in the west to +17°...+22° in the east.

Weather and environment • October 7, 04:14 AM • 10079 views
Sharp temperature contrasts in Ukraine on October 2: where to expect cold, and where summer heat

Significant temperature contrasts are expected in Ukraine on October 2: in the west and north, it will get colder to +6. ..+10 degrees, while in the east and south, warm weather up to +18 degrees will persist. In Kyiv, rain and about +8 degrees are forecast, with no significant precipitation in the rest of the territory.

Weather and environment • October 1, 08:50 AM • 3038 views
Ukraine to be covered by cloudy weather with rains and stormy winds at the end of September

At the end of September, cloudy weather with rains is expected in Ukraine in the western, northern, central and southern regions. The air temperature will range from +7 to +17 degrees, and the wind will be strong, with stormy gusts in places.

Weather and environment • September 29, 10:29 AM • 4898 views
Kropyvnytskyi and the region are experiencing power outages due to Russia's night attackPhoto

Overnight, Kirovohrad Oblast suffered a massive drone attack, leading to partial power outages in Kropyvnytskyi and 44 settlements, as well as train delays on two routes. Damage to private households was recorded in Oleksandrivka.

War in Ukraine • September 17, 05:37 AM • 3580 views
Russian troops attacked Kropyvnytskyi district: fires broke out at three facilities - State Emergency ServicePhoto

On the night of September 17, Russian troops attacked Kropyvnytskyi district of Kirovohrad region with drones. As a result of the strike, fires broke out at three infrastructure facilities; no information about deaths or injuries has been reported.

Society • September 17, 04:51 AM • 5229 views
Massive Russian attack causes train delays in two directions: details

Due to Russia's massive attack on substations on September 17, passenger trains in the Odesa and Dnipro directions will run with delays. 20 reserve locomotives have been deployed, and some routes are running on altered paths.

Society • September 17, 04:35 AM • 4520 views
Over ten enemy UAVs attack Kirovohrad region: explosions heard in the city

On the night of September 17, Kirovohrad region was attacked by drones; local channels report the flight of more than ten enemy UAVs. A series of explosions were heard in Kropyvnytskyi, and the city of Smila in Cherkasy region was also under attack.

Society • September 16, 10:47 PM • 33350 views
Kyiv prepares for sharp cold snap and rains on September 17: forecaster announced prediction

On Wednesday, September 17, Kyiv is expected to experience a cold snap down to +15+17 degrees and rains. Wet weather will also cover western regions, the north (except Sumy region), Vinnytsia region, Odesa region, and parts of Cherkasy and Kropyvnytskyi regions.

Kyiv • September 16, 10:28 AM • 3344 views
The SBU exposed an FSB agent in the Armed Forces of Ukraine who "leaked" data on Ukrainian drones and comrades' positions

The SBU detained a 26-year-old serviceman from Kropyvnytskyi who served in an assault UAV company in the eastern direction. He transmitted data to the Russians about drone sorties, attack targets, and the positions of his brigade.

War in Ukraine • September 15, 08:33 AM • 3539 views
"Booked" conscripts for $10,000: a Ministry of Defense official exposed in a corruption schemePhoto

An employee of the Ministry of Defense's Mobilization Department has been exposed in a corruption scheme, offering deferment from mobilization for $10,000. He faces up to ten years in prison for complicity in receiving unlawful benefits.

Society • September 11, 08:15 AM • 3614 views
Autumn comes into its own: weather forecast for September 11Photo

On September 11, rain, thunderstorms, and a cold snap down to +23°C are expected in western Ukraine. In other regions of the country, warm weather up to +26°C without precipitation will persist.

Weather and environment • September 11, 03:28 AM • 10669 views
Winners of the "Do Your Own with Horeca Masters" competition: entrepreneurs will receive up to half a million for business development

The winners of the competition for entrepreneurs in the catering sector — "Do Your Own with Horeca Masters" were announced by the Charitable Foundation "MHP-Hromadi" and the Kurator brand.

Business News • September 9, 09:24 AM • 6708 views
Tore down the flag, ripped it, and started trampling it: a man was detained in Kropyvnytskyi

In Kropyvnytskyi, police detained a 43-year-old man who, while intoxicated, tore down, ripped, and trampled the State Flag near the bus station. Criminal proceedings have been initiated for desecration of state symbols.

Society • September 6, 11:52 AM • 10030 views
Prosecutors exposed new schemes of evasion from mobilization: millions of hryvnias in illicit gainsPhoto

Specialized prosecutors in the defense sector are actively countering evasion from military service and corruption schemes. Illicit gains of UAH 6.2 million have been documented, and dozens of individuals, including medical commission officials and lawyers, have been exposed.

Crimes and emergencies • September 3, 04:21 PM • 5436 views
Promised to evade mobilization for $2,000: VLK secretary detained in KropyvnytskyiPhoto

In Kropyvnytskyi, a VLK secretary was detained who promised a man a deferment from mobilization for $2,000. She was notified of suspicion of abuse of influence, which carries up to eight years in prison.

Society • September 1, 07:27 AM • 6168 views
The next day is the coldest in the capital, and not only: Didenko on the weather in Ukraine on August 26Photo

On August 26, uncomfortable weather with a cold snap and gusty winds is expected in Ukraine. In Kyiv, the daytime temperature will be +16 degrees, and in the Carpathians at night up to +4 degrees.

Kyiv • August 25, 10:16 AM • 3139 views
Over 200,000 people need to be evacuated from two regions of Ukraine

Over 237,000 people, including 17,200 children, need to be evacuated from Dnipropetrovsk and Donetsk regions. From June 1 to August 22, over 64,000 people have already been evacuated.

Society • August 23, 04:26 PM • 14451 views
Deceased Ukrainian pilot was a pilot of the "Ghost of Kyiv" brigade - 40th Tactical Aviation Brigade

Major Serhiy Bondar, deputy squadron commander of the 40th Tactical Aviation Brigade, died after completing a combat mission. He successfully destroyed enemy air targets and struck at the occupiers' positions.

War in Ukraine • August 23, 09:57 AM • 7662 views
"Ukrzaliznytsia" launches five additional trains in autumn: new routes will connect Kyiv, Lviv, Dnipro, and Uzhhorod

Ukrzaliznytsia adds five trains for the autumn season, connecting Kyiv, Lviv, Dnipro, and Uzhhorod. This expands the transportation schedule and reduces the load on popular routes.

Society • August 20, 12:32 PM • 10448 views
"Ukrzaliznytsia" appointed an additional train on the Kyiv - Lviv route

Ukrzaliznytsia has appointed an additional train No. 243/244 Kyiv - Lviv, which will run from August 21. Tickets are already available for purchase.

Society • August 16, 02:14 PM • 8861 views
"Ukrzaliznytsia" launches new routes for September: Chop-Kremenchuk and Yasinya-Kropyvnytskyi

"Ukrzaliznytsia" announced new routes for September: Chop-Kremenchuk and Yasinya-Kropyvnytskyi. This became possible due to optimization of operations and the use of existing trains.

Society • August 16, 05:56 AM • 8390 views
Missile strike on training base in Ukraine kills foreign recruits - NYT

Russian troops attacked a training base of the Ukrainian Armed Forces near Kropyvnytskyi, hitting the dining hall. At least ten foreign volunteers were killed, and over a hundred servicemen were wounded.

Society • August 12, 06:46 AM • 109468 views
She spied on Ukrainian Armed Forces army aviation airfields: SBU detained an enemy agent in Lviv regionPhoto

An informant who spied on Ukrainian Armed Forces army aviation airfields has been detained in Lviv region. The woman installed hidden video cameras to track helicopter movements.

War in Ukraine • August 11, 10:30 AM • 11116 views
"Spotter" for the Philharmonic: SBU caught an FSB agent who was adjusting a drone attack on KropyvnytskyiPhoto

The SBU detained an FSB agent who was collecting coordinates for a massive kamikaze drone attack on Kropyvnytskyi. The traitor, a local resident, was guiding "Shaheds" to the Philharmonic, university, and residential buildings.

Society • August 8, 12:18 PM • 4044 views
Russian agent detained for adjusting missile strike on KropyvnytskyiPhoto

A local resident was detained in Kirovohrad region for transmitting data to the Russian FSB about the movement of military equipment and the location of strategic objects. He adjusted the missile strike on Kropyvnytskyi on July 28, 2025.

War in Ukraine • August 8, 07:25 AM • 3995 views
Sunny, but with occasional rains: the weather in Ukraine on August 5 will be diverse - Didenko

On August 5, temperatures in Ukraine are expected to range from +24 to +34 degrees. Rains with thunderstorms will occur at night in the west, and during the day, localized precipitation is likely in the Carpathians, Zhytomyr region, and Vinnytsia region.

Weather and environment • August 4, 10:48 AM • 2268 views