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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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Fire at Khimrezerv enterprise in Kropyvnytskyi, one person killed

A fire broke out at Khimrezerv in Kropyvnytskyi, killing one person, but according to Andriy Raykovych, head of the Kirovohrad RSA, it has been localized.

Crimes and emergencies • May 6, 12:04 PM • 17227 views
8 more draft evasion schemes uncovered: details

The Security Service of Ukraine and the National Police dismantled another 8 schemes to evade mobilization and illegally travel abroad by men of military age, detaining the organizers. They helped the evaders escape using forged documents or bypassing checkpoints for $3,000 to $10,000.

War in Ukraine • May 2, 01:29 PM • 26610 views
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More than 218 thousand devices delivered to Ukrainian students and teachers for learning in war conditions

Since the start of the full-scale invasion, the Ministry of Education and Science, with the support of international partners, has provided 218,188 devices to Ukrainian students and teachers, most of them in Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, and Dnipro regions.

Society • May 2, 09:48 AM • 176221 views
The Air Force confirmed the destruction of four "Shaheds" and one drone of an unidentified type

During a nighttime attack by Russia, the Ukrainian Air Force destroyed four Iranian-made Shahed drones and one unidentified drone.

War in Ukraine • April 28, 05:00 AM • 40191 views
Air alert across Ukraine: Russians launch two cruise missiles, there is a threat of ballistic missiles

Ukraine's Air Force issued an air alert for a ballistic missile threat from the northeast and detected two hostile cruise missiles, one heading northwest over Vinnytsia region near the border with Moldova, and the other initially targeting Kropyvnytskyi but later changing course to Cherkasy region.

War in Ukraine • April 26, 08:13 PM • 115939 views
Spied on AFU artillery in Mykolaiv region: informant Hruh sentenced to 11 years in prison

The informant was sentenced to 11 years in prison for attempting to provide Russian military intelligence with information about the firing positions of Ukrainian artillery in Mykolaiv region, for the purpose of launching targeted missile and drone strikes.

War in Ukraine • April 26, 01:55 PM • 23673 views
An audible explosion was reported in the suburbs of Kryvyi Rih

An explosion was heard in the suburbs of Kryvyi Rih after an enemy missile changed course from Kropyvnytskyi to Kryvyi Rih.

War in Ukraine • April 25, 09:29 AM • 25124 views
Chervinsky's case: Court closes itself off from lawyers and makes decisions without holding a hearing

The court refused to hold a hearing and extend the detention of former acting commander Roman Chervinsky, raising concerns about possible unlawful actions in his arrest without trial.

War in Ukraine • April 19, 08:01 PM • 30235 views
A new commander of the Southern Command has been appointed: Hennadiy Shapovalov

Brigadier General Gennadiy Shapovalov has been appointed the new commander of the Operational Command "South" of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, replacing Major General Andriy Kovalchuk.

War in Ukraine • April 16, 01:37 PM • 23593 views
Five ancient icons were to be smuggled from Ukraine to the United States

Five ancient icons from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, including a Borisov icon, an Old Believer icon, and a silvered icon, were seized by the State Customs Service during their illegal export from Ukraine to the United States.

Culture • April 16, 08:31 AM • 23851 views
Occupants attacked Kirovohrad region: preliminary - without destruction

Russian troops attacked Ukraine's Kirovohrad region but did not damage civilian infrastructure in the Kropyvnytskyi district, the head of the regional military administration said.

War in Ukraine • April 15, 03:25 PM • 20430 views
Explosions occurred in Kropyvnytskyi - media

In Kropyvnytskyi, Ukraine, explosions were heard during an air raid alert, and residents were urged to remain calm and not to post photos or videos of the incident on social media.

War in Ukraine • April 15, 01:35 PM • 20767 views
Strike UAVs spotted in many regions of Ukraine

According to the Ukrainian Air Force, several attack UAVs were spotted flying in different directions over different regions of Ukraine, including Kyiv, Vinnytsia, Mykolaiv, Cherkasy, Kirovohrad, Dnipro, Kharkiv, and Donetsk oblasts.

War in Ukraine • April 10, 10:56 PM • 41176 views
Two dealers were detained in Kropyvnytskyi and Poltava region for trying to export components for combat aircraft

Two men were detained in Kropyvnytskyi and Poltava regions for attempting to illegally export high-tech aviation equipment, including sighting systems and spare parts for combat aircraft and helicopters.

Crimes and emergencies • April 10, 09:18 AM • 22652 views
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DOT may refuse services of another food supplier for the Armed Forces: details

The State Logistics Operator may refuse the services of one supplier to the Armed Forces due to unsatisfactory performance of its obligations by redistributing orders to other companies at the specified prices per set.

War in Ukraine • April 8, 12:53 PM • 138700 views
The enemy is attacking with drones, air defense was deployed in Odesa region, and an alert was issued in Kyiv region

Hostile attack drones were spotted in various regions of Ukraine, leading to the deployment of air defense in Odesa and an alert in Kyiv region.

War in Ukraine • April 7, 10:10 PM • 100939 views
The DOT explained why it was forced to refuse the services of one of the food suppliers to the Armed Forces: the supplier did not fulfill its contractual obligations

"The State Logistics Operator refused to provide services to one of the food suppliers to the Armed Forces, as the latter delivered only 25% of the required volume of products in the first week, failing to fulfill its contractual obligations.

War in Ukraine • April 6, 09:11 AM • 38037 views
Russian strike on Kanatove airfield: court leaves Chervinsky in custody until April 19

The court extended the pre-trial detention without bail of former acting commander Roman Chervinsky, accused of abuse of power that led to the missile attack on Kanatove airfield, until April 19, for the first time in this case, going against the request of the prosecutor's office.

War in Ukraine • April 5, 08:09 PM • 30331 views
Ukrainian agricultural producers received over UAH 30 billion in bank loans

Since the beginning of 2024, Ukrainian agricultural producers have received more than UAH 30 billion in bank loans for development and modernization, including UAH 11 billion in support for 2,525 farms under the government program "Affordable Loans 5-7-9".

Economy • April 5, 01:50 AM • 121413 views
Preparing missile strikes on airfields in Kirovohrad region: FSB agent gets 15 years in prison

A resident of Kropyvnytskyi was sentenced to 15 years in prison for attempting to provide the Russian Federal Security Service with information that would allow for missile strikes on airfields in Kirovohrad region.

War in Ukraine • April 4, 02:22 PM • 33245 views
Power outages in 7 regions due to bad weather, Kharkiv is on the outage schedules - Ministry of Energy

Due to the bad weather, 337 settlements in 7 regions of Ukraine are without electricity, no shortage is expected.

Society • April 3, 07:21 AM • 33536 views
Gumenyuk: Russians are constantly collecting UAVs, attacks will continue to intensify

The enemy continues to systematically produce drones and will intensify UAV attacks on Ukraine, although drone strikes have been less massive recently due to the need to reorient and redistribute resources.

War in Ukraine • April 2, 06:38 AM • 26298 views
Ballistic missile threat detected in several regions

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine warns of a potential threat of ballistic missiles in Donetsk, Poltava, Kirovohrad, Dnipro and Zaporizhzhia regions.

War in Ukraine • March 31, 10:07 PM • 105110 views
RMA: 4 enemy "Shaheds" shot down over Kirovohrad region

Four Russian Shahed drones were shot down over Kirovohrad region during one of the longest air raids and massive enemy attacks, but there were no casualties.

War in Ukraine • March 29, 07:00 AM • 24471 views
Drone attack: several groups of enemy drones spotted in the Air Force

Hostile drones were spotted flying in different directions over different regions of Ukraine, triggering an air alert.

War in Ukraine • March 28, 08:37 PM • 111831 views
Massive Russian attack kills 3 people, wounds at least 15 others - Prosecutor General

Russia's massive attack on Ukraine resulted in at least 3 deaths, more than 15 injuries in 2 regions and damage to infrastructure.

War in Ukraine • March 22, 09:59 AM • 33765 views
Possible problems with water supply: residents of Dnipro are asked to stock up on water

Due to the massive shelling and lack of electricity in some areas of Dnipro, there may be temporary problems with water supply, but the city water utility should resolve the issue by the evening.

Society • March 22, 09:31 AM • 28933 views
Power facilities damaged in Odesa region due to Russian attack, partial stabilization blackouts - Kiper

Energy facilities in Odesa region were damaged as a result of the Russian attack. Stabilization blackouts are partially underway in the region.

War in Ukraine • March 22, 07:01 AM • 65630 views
Kirovohrad region introduces emergency outage schedule due to Russian attack - RMA

Due to the Russian attack, several settlements in Kirovohrad region are experiencing emergency power outages, including part of the city of Kropyvnytskyi, and an outbuilding in the region was damaged.

War in Ukraine • March 22, 06:56 AM • 35529 views
10.5 thousand dollars for a decision in a fatal road accident case: Kropyvnytskyi judge to be tried

A judge of the Kropyvnytskyi Court of Appeal and his accomplice were accused of extorting and receiving a $10,500 bribe for delivering a lenient sentence in a fatal car accident case.

Crimes and emergencies • March 18, 02:47 PM • 23035 views