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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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Heat up to 41° and thunderstorms in some regions: weather forecast for today

Extreme heat of 35-41°C is expected in most of Ukraine on July 16, with thunderstorms and rains in some regions.

Society • July 16, 05:19 AM • 20323 views
The court changed the measure of restraint for Roman Chervinsky: bail in the amount of UAH 9 million

Roman Chervinsky, a Ukrainian intelligence officer, was released on bail of UAH 9 million by the Kropyvnytskyi Court of Appeal.

War in Ukraine • July 15, 10:07 PM • 34488 views
Explosions heard in Kryvyi Rih amid ballistic missile threat from south

The explosions occurred in Kryvyi Rih, Dnipropetrovs'k region, after the Air Force warned of a ballistic missile threat from the south.

War in Ukraine • July 8, 07:00 AM • 22522 views
Donetsk Regional State Administration Decides to Change Food Supplier for Military in Donetsk Oblast: Reason Given

The State Logistics Operator has announced a new tender for the supply of food for military units in Donetsk region for the second half of 2024 after one supplier failed to meet the requirements.

War in Ukraine • July 5, 12:30 PM • 27679 views
Thunderstorms and heat: forecasters gave a forecast for today

Short-term rains and thunderstorms are expected in parts of Ukraine today, while in some other regions, heat up to 38°C is possible on July 4.

Society • July 4, 05:15 AM • 33842 views
Russians struck Kyiv with Iskander-K cruise missile yesterday - Air Force

Russians attacked Kyiv with Iskander-K cruise missiles on June 30, they were shot down, but the debris caused damage to infrastructure.

War in Ukraine • July 1, 07:54 AM • 35212 views
Total number of enemy attacks along the entire frontline increased to 90 - General Staff

The total number of hostile attacks along the entire frontline increased to 90, while Ukrainian defenders are holding their positions despite the Russian aggressor's continued attacks in several sectors, most actively in the Pokrovske and Kharkiv sectors.

War in Ukraine • June 29, 05:21 PM • 75114 views
Ukrainian air defense destroyed all 10 enemy drones in several regions

Ukrainian air defense destroyed all 10 enemy Shahed-131/136 strike UAVs in Mykolaiv, Kherson, Dnipro, Kirovohrad, Cherkasy, and Vinnytsia regions during a night attack on June 29, 2024.

War in Ukraine • June 29, 04:12 AM • 41188 views
Chervinsky's case will be considered behind closed doors: the military command, in particular Zaluzhny, will be questioned

The case against former Gur Officer Roman Chervinsky in Kropyvnytskyi will be considered in a closed court session with questioning of high-ranking Ukrainian military personnel, such as Valery Zaluzhny and Mykola Oleshchuk, as witnesses.

Crimes and emergencies • June 21, 12:47 PM • 15932 views
Contrasts of mobilization: why people complain that the MECs recognize people with illnesses as fit

A man with numerous serious illnesses and extremely low weight was mistakenly declared fit for military service by a military medical commission in Haysyn despite his poor health. This highlighted the issue of corruption and injustice in the mobilization process.

Society • June 19, 08:17 AM • 168651 views
Gas explosion in a house in Kropyvnytskyi: two children injured

Two children were injured and a house was heavily damaged as a result of a gas-air explosion in a residential building in Kropyvnytskyi.

Crimes and emergencies • June 13, 06:37 AM • 16959 views
Wreckage of a downed "Shahed" in Kirovohrad region damages power lines

Last night, Ukrainian air defense shot down 13 attack drones, and shrapnel from a downed drone damaged power lines in the Kropyvnytskyi district, requiring repairs.

War in Ukraine • May 29, 06:51 AM • 90050 views
Detonation of Russian shells near Balakliya: a large-scale forest fire broke out in Kharkiv region

A large-scale fire broke out in the Kharkiv region due to the detonation of abandoned Russian ammunition, burning at least 7 hectares of coniferous litter.

War in Ukraine • May 27, 03:50 PM • 29944 views
A fire at a city landfill in Kropyvnytskyi continues for the second day

The fire at the municipal landfill in Kropyvnytskyi has been going on for two days now, with 17 personnel and 4 vehicles working to extinguish it.

Society • May 27, 12:18 PM • 22204 views
Kropyvnytskyi district was under hostile missile attack, no casualties or damage reported - RMA

There were no casualties or damage as a result of the enemy rocket attack in Kropyvnytskyi district, the relevant services have already responded.

War in Ukraine • May 24, 02:44 PM • 21031 views
Russians attacked Dnipropetrovs'k region almost 30 times: one wounded

On May 20, Russian troops shelled Dnipropetrovs'k region 27 times, wounding a 42-year-old man and damaging an apartment building, 18 private houses, 5 outbuildings, a garage, a dozen cars, a medical facility, an infrastructure facility, a grocery store, gas pipelines, power lines, and 17 solar panels.

Society • May 20, 04:45 PM • 28495 views
Explosions occurred in Kropyvnytskyi district, no casualties or damage reported - RMA

There were no casualties or damage as a result of the explosions in Kropyvnytskyi district, the situation is under control.

War in Ukraine • May 20, 09:57 AM • 19600 views
Explosions were heard in Kropyvnytskyi

Explosions were heard in Kropyvnytskyi, Ukraine, after Ukrainian air force aircraft warned of a missile threat from the southeast.

War in Ukraine • May 20, 09:28 AM • 25801 views
The Ministry of Defense has launched a new electronic queue system for TCCs and JVs

The Ministry of Defense has started testing an electronic queue system for territorial recruitment centers and unified recruitment offices in 19 centers in several cities, which allows pre-registration and receipt of a scheduled date and time of visit.

Society • May 18, 01:20 PM • 32403 views
Occupants attacked Odesa region with three ballistic and three guided missiles today - Air Force

On May 17, 2024, Russian forces attacked the Odesa region with three ballistic missiles and three guided missiles, damaging civilian infrastructure.

War in Ukraine • May 17, 06:59 PM • 54740 views
Shehe dare heading to Vinnytsia from the south

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine informs about the detection of enemy Shahed drones of Iranian production, which were flying to Vinnytsia from the south.

War in Ukraine • May 16, 11:46 PM • 27941 views
Ukrainian Air Force destroys 18 of 18 Russian attack drones

The Ukrainian Air Force successfully shoots down all 18 Russian attack drones launched during a night attack on May 14.

War in Ukraine • May 14, 04:03 AM • 56392 views
The Air Force has warned about the movement of drones in a number of regions

Movement of enemy drones was spotted in four regions. The Air Force spotted them in Chernihiv, Kirovohrad, and Mykolaiv regions.

War in Ukraine • May 13, 07:06 PM • 80245 views
SBU detains Russian informant: "Using a webcam he wanted to adjust missiles at the railroad echelons of the Armed Forces of Ukraine"

The Security Service of Ukraine detained a Russian informant who was preparing to install a webcam near a bridge to record the movement of military trains and transmit their coordinates to the enemy.

War in Ukraine • May 10, 08:13 AM • 22654 views
Kyiv city authorities to limit street lighting to save electricity

Kyiv city authorities will limit evening street lighting to save electricity after Russian attacks knocked out Ukraine's power grid.

Society • May 10, 12:45 AM • 104769 views
Zelenskyy: Russia fired more than 50 missiles and more than 20 "shaheds" at Ukraine on the Day of Remembrance and Victory over Nazism in World War II

On the Day of Remembrance and Victory over Nazism in World War II, Russia launched a massive missile attack on Ukraine, firing more than 50 missiles and more than 20 "shaheds" at infrastructure in several regions.

War in Ukraine • May 8, 05:32 AM • 29449 views
Blame Putin and the Russians: In Kropyvnytskyi, a woman fell from a Ferris wheel, a suicide note was found in her possession

A 56-year-old local woman fell to her death from a Ferris wheel in Kropyvnytskyi's arboretum, leaving a suicide note blaming Putin and Russians after losing a loved one in the war with Russia.

Crimes and emergencies • May 7, 06:02 PM • 101099 views
Rescuers eliminate fire at Khimrezerv enterprise in Kropyvnytskyi

One person was killed and another injured in a fire at an industrial plant in Kropyvnytskyi, which was extinguished by firefighters; the cause of the fire is under investigation.

Crimes and emergencies • May 6, 02:50 PM • 29213 views
Fire at Khimrezerv in Kropyvnytskyi: preliminary air pollution within normal limits

Preliminary studies of air pollution in Kropyvnytskyi after the fire at Khimrezerv showed that the content of harmful substances in the air did not exceed the permissible limits.

Society • May 6, 02:23 PM • 28081 views
Fire at a paint and varnish factory in Kropyvnytskyi: air quality monitoring is underway

A fire broke out at a paint and varnish company in Kropyvnytskyi, rescuers are extinguishing the flames caused by a container of liquid in the company's tank farm, and authorities are monitoring air quality.

Health • May 6, 12:47 PM • 22370 views