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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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Rain, sleet and fog: forecast for the beginning of the week

Over the next three days, wet weather is expected in Ukraine, with ice on the roads and fog in the western regions, with temperatures ranging from 4°C to 12°C.

Society • March 18, 09:59 AM • 26943 views
Industrial facilities and buildings in Kirovohrad region damaged by enemy drones

A hostile drone attack in the Oleksandriya district of Kirovohrad region damaged private industrial facilities and residential buildings, causing a blast wave that smashed windows and damaged roofs.

War in Ukraine • March 18, 06:24 AM • 31736 views
During night attacks, air defense destroyed 17 of 22 russian "Shahed" drones

Air defense destroyed 17 out of 22 russian Shahed strike drones during nighttime attacks by russia.

War in Ukraine • March 18, 06:05 AM • 49791 views
russian attack UAVs move towards Kirovohrad region

The Ukrainian Air Force informs about the movement of attack drones in the direction of Kirovohrad region.

War in Ukraine • March 17, 08:32 PM • 48810 views
DOT names companies that will supply food to the Armed Forces from April 1

The five companies will supply food to the Armed Forces of Ukraine in 13 areas covering the entire country starting from April 1 under contracts signed with the State Logistics Operator (SOE).

War in Ukraine • March 15, 02:38 PM • 51346 views
Three "Shaheds" destroyed in the south at night, including one in Kirovohrad region - Defense Forces of the South

Russian troops launched a night attack using Shahed drones in an attempt to bypass air defense through the occupied territories, but Ukrainian air defense forces in the south destroyed three drones in Kherson, Mykolaiv, and Kirovohrad regions.

War in Ukraine • March 15, 08:32 AM • 49110 views
Ukrainian Air Force shoots down all 27 enemy-launched "Shaheeds"

The Ukrainian Air Force successfully shoots down 27 Iranian-made Shaheed drones launched by Russian forces over several regions of Ukraine at night.

War in Ukraine • March 15, 05:07 AM • 35739 views
Movement of Iranian drones over Kirovohrad and Kherson regions spotted

Ukraine's Air Force reported the movement of Iranian Shahed drones through Kirovohrad region heading north, as well as a new group of Shahed drones moving through Kherson region toward Mykolaiv region.

War in Ukraine • March 13, 11:34 PM • 28732 views
russian "Shahed" drones are heading to Kirovohrad region via Mykolaiv

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine informs about the detection of a group of Shahed drones flying through Mykolaiv region in the direction of Kirovohrad region.

War in Ukraine • March 13, 10:59 PM • 27055 views
The threat of ballistic missiles has been recorded in several regions of Ukraine

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine warns of the threat of ballistic missiles in Kyiv, Sumy, Chernihiv, Cherkasy, Kirovohrad, and Zhytomyr regions.

War in Ukraine • March 11, 10:44 PM • 38648 views
russian UAVs are moving through the central regions of Ukraine

Several groups of unmanned aerial vehicles are moving through different regions of Ukraine, including in the direction of Vinnytsia, Dnipro, and Bila Tserkva.

War in Ukraine • March 11, 08:51 PM • 42891 views
Man injured as a result of enemy drone attack in Kherson region

A 68-year-old resident of the village of Zmiivka, Kherson region, was wounded as a result of shelling from a Russian drone.

War in Ukraine • March 11, 03:56 PM • 28651 views
Ukrainian servicemen destroy 35 "Shahed" militants overnight - Air Force

Ukrainian air defense forces destroyed 35 of 39 Shahid Kamikaze drones launched by Russian forces from occupied Crimea and Russia during a night attack on March 10.

War in Ukraine • March 10, 05:24 AM • 50380 views
Energy situation: 93 thousand metering points are de-energized, more than 16 thousand consumers have their electricity supply restored

More than 90,000 metering points remain disconnected across Ukraine due to hostilities or technical malfunctions, while power companies have restored power to more than 16,000 consumers over the past day.

Society • March 9, 10:32 AM • 69912 views
Occupants' drones attacked a substation in Zaporizhzhia region, no casualties - Ministry of Energy

A Russian drone attacked a 330 kV Ukrenergo substation in Zaporizhzhya Region. There were also temporary blackouts in Odessa, Kharkiv, Kirovograd, Lviv and Dnipropetrovsk regions.

War in Ukraine • March 9, 08:57 AM • 83245 views
Explosions in Kryvyi Rih amid drone attacks

Several explosions reportedly occurred in Kryvyi Rih, Dnipro region, as groups of Iranian Shahed drones approached the city.

War in Ukraine • March 8, 10:30 PM • 49944 views
Enemy fires S-300 missile at Kirovohrad region in the evening: no casualties - OK "Pivden"

The Russian army fired an S-300 anti-aircraft missile at Kirovohrad region on March 7, but there were no civilian casualties.

War in Ukraine • March 8, 12:33 PM • 26468 views
Massive night attack by Russian drones damages infrastructure in Odesa region, 30 "Shaheds" shot down in the south

Another massive nighttime attack by Russian drones in southern Ukraine resulted in damage to an infrastructure facility and a fire in Odesa region, and air defense units shot down 30 Shahed drones in several regions.

War in Ukraine • March 8, 06:25 AM • 26857 views
Air defense destroyed 33 of 37 Shahed UAVs at night

On the night of March 8, the Ukrainian military shot down 33 of the 37 Shahed drones launched by russia during the attack on the southern and eastern regions.

War in Ukraine • March 8, 05:40 AM • 71826 views
A rocket is heading to Kropyvnytskyi

According to the Ukrainian Air Force, the missile is heading toward the city of Kropyvnytskyi.

War in Ukraine • March 7, 11:33 PM • 98315 views
Enemy UAV activity recorded in several regions of Ukraine

Hostile unmanned aerial vehicles were spotted in many regions of Ukraine, including Kharkiv, Mykolaiv, Cherkasy, Kirovohrad, Dnipro and Donetsk oblasts.

War in Ukraine • March 7, 10:43 PM • 30639 views
The war of the Russian Federation against Ukraine has completely or partially destroyed 1946 cultural sites - MCIP

1946 cultural infrastructure facilities, 317 of which were destroyed, were damaged or destroyed as a result of Russian aggression in Ukraine as of February 25, 2024, according to the Ministry of Culture and Information Policy.

War in Ukraine • March 7, 10:05 PM • 38663 views
An explosion occurred in Kirovograd region - media

An explosion was heard in Kirovograd region. Earlier, the Air Force reported a missile threat.

War in Ukraine • March 7, 07:59 PM • 72302 views
Border guards detained 11 men near Tisa: two were rescued, one was injured

Border guards detained 11 men who were trying to illegally cross the border with Romania near the Tisa River, rescuing two who jumped into the water.

Society • March 6, 12:58 PM • 38080 views
russian aggression: 945 cultural heritage sites in Ukraine damaged

As a result of the russian aggression, 945 objects of Ukraine's cultural heritage were damaged, including 128 of national importance.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 02:15 AM • 38954 views
Hostile missile destroyed over Kryvyi Rih district

Today, Ukrainian military destroyed an enemy missile over Kryvyi Rih district of Dnipropetrovs'k region.

War in Ukraine • March 3, 07:01 PM • 37814 views
A missile is heading to Kirovohrad region - Air Force

The Air Force has warned of an enemy missile heading for Kirovohrad region.

War in Ukraine • March 3, 06:33 PM • 123237 views
An enemy X-59 missile was destroyed over Kryvyi Rih district

Today, Ukrainian defenders destroyed an X-59 guided missile over Kryvyi Rih district of Dnipropetrovs'k region.

War in Ukraine • March 1, 02:14 PM • 25737 views
Drones are used everywhere, it is crucial for Ukrainians to know how to use them - Fedorov

Vocational schools in 7 regions of Ukraine will introduce a new Civilian Drone Operator curriculum to teach students how to fly drones, which are increasingly used in agriculture, rescue operations, and war documentation.

Society • March 1, 01:32 PM • 29269 views
Air Force warns of a missile heading towards Kirovohrad region

The Ukrainian Air Force warned that a guided missile, possibly an X-59, was fired toward Kirovohrad region.

War in Ukraine • March 1, 01:11 PM • 25064 views