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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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Iranian "Shahed" drones reportedly moved over several regions

Ukraine's Air Force reports observations of Iranian Shahed drones moving between several regions of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 25, 01:46 AM • 37929 views
Iranian drones are moving towards Kirovohrad region

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported the movement of Iranian-made Shahed drones from Mykolaiv region to Kirovohrad region.

War in Ukraine • February 25, 12:40 AM • 32202 views
UAVs were spotted in Mykolaiv and Poltava regions moving towards other parts of Ukraine

Hostile drones were spotted in Mykolaiv and Poltava regions of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 24, 08:39 PM • 30362 views
The Air Force destroyed 12 russian UAVs and 2 X-59 missiles

During the day, air defense destroyed 12 russian Shahed drones and 2 X-59 guided missiles.

War in Ukraine • February 24, 06:13 AM • 37765 views
Air defense shoots down 12 kamikaze drones and 2 missiles, but 1 downed UAV causes destruction in Odesa

Air defense units shot down 12 kamikaze drones and 2 X-59 missiles, but one downed drone caused destruction, fire and casualties in a residential area of Odesa.

War in Ukraine • February 24, 12:34 AM • 33143 views
Air Force warns of possible ballistic missile strikes in 3 regions

The Ukrainian Air Force reported a potential threat of ballistic missiles in Kherson, Mykolaiv, and Kirovohrad regions.

War in Ukraine • February 23, 08:39 PM • 106307 views
Missiles heading for Kropyvnytskyi and Kryvyi Rih are detected

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that they had spotted missiles fired in the direction of the cities of Kropyvnytskyi and Kryvyi Rih.

War in Ukraine • February 23, 08:24 PM • 111396 views
Ukrainian Air Force spots Shahed drones in two regions of Ukraine

The Ukrainian Air Force reported that Iranian-made Shahed drones were spotted over parts of Kirovohrad and Kyiv regions.

War in Ukraine • February 23, 08:08 PM • 48926 views
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The number of animal rabies cases has doubled in Ukraine: State Service of Ukraine on Food Safety and Consumer Protection names reasons and rules of behavior with rabid animals

Due to martial law restricting oral rabies vaccination of wild animals and immunization of domestic animals, Ukraine saw a 2. 3-fold increase in rabies cases among animals in 2023 compared to 2022.

Society • February 23, 01:43 PM • 233331 views
Ukrainian Air Force detects enemy drones flying over central regions

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported the detection of enemy drones moving from Kirovohrad towards Poltava, as well as from the west of Dnipropetrovs'k region towards Dnipro and Zaporizhzhia towards Dnipropetrovs'k.

War in Ukraine • February 22, 10:54 PM • 35355 views
Threat of using attack drones in Kirovohrad region is detected

The Ukrainian Air Force reported a threat to use attack drones in the Kirovohrad region.

War in Ukraine • February 22, 08:05 PM • 30548 views
He was spying on air defense systems and wanted to become a "Wagnerian": enemy informant detained in Kirovohrad region

The Security Service of Ukraine detained a resident of Kirovohrad region who was spying on Ukrainian air defense systems and wanted to join the Russian Wagner PMC to fight against Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 20, 09:27 AM • 31006 views
Russia attacked with missiles and drones at night: the Air Force shot down all 23 "shahedis" launched

The Ukrainian Air Force successfully shot down all 23 attack drones launched by Russia on the night of February 20.

War in Ukraine • February 20, 05:50 AM • 32017 views
Four drones shot down by air defense in the South

Four Iranian-made kamikaze drones were shot down by Ukrainian air defense systems in the southern regions of Kherson, Mykolaiv, and Kirovohrad on February 20.

War in Ukraine • February 20, 05:15 AM • 26535 views
Cases of animal rabies have doubled in Kirovohrad region - residents are fined for refusing to vaccinate

Last year, the number of rabies cases in the Kirovohrad region of Ukraine increased to 100. At the same time, 43 people were brought to administrative liability for non-compliance with the requirements for providing an animal for vaccination or refusal to vaccinate it.

Society • February 19, 06:05 PM • 31901 views
Construction of defensive borders continues: the OP showed how borders are being strengthened in different regions of Ukraine

Ukraine is actively building up its defensive lines and fortifications along the front line and border areas with brigades across the country as Russia continues its daily attacks.

War in Ukraine • February 19, 12:39 PM • 25725 views
Explosion in Kropyvnytskyi district: no damage and no casualties - RMA

According to the head of the Kirovohrad regional military administration, there were no casualties or damage as a result of the explosion in Kropyvnytskyi district.

War in Ukraine • February 19, 12:28 PM • 36613 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces aircraft warned of a missile in the direction of Kanatove

Air Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine warned of an enemy missile in the direction of Kanatove.

War in Ukraine • February 19, 11:55 AM • 22983 views
Russian attack: no hits or casualties recorded in Poltava region - RMA

During a large-scale air alert in Ukraine, the head of the Poltava regional state administration reported that no hits or casualties were reported in the region.

War in Ukraine • February 19, 11:43 AM • 22051 views
Explosions occurred in two regions of Ukraine

During an air raid alert across Ukraine, explosions were heard in two regions of the country. In particular, in Poltava and Kirovohrad regions.

War in Ukraine • February 19, 10:25 AM • 29531 views
The air force shot down 12 Shaheds, 1 X-59 missile and landed a Su-34 fighter-bomber

During the russian air attack, Ukrainian air defenses shot down 12 Shahid drones, one X-59 missile, and one Su-34 fighter-bomber.

War in Ukraine • February 18, 06:41 AM • 33803 views
Kirovohrad region: a video of a rabid fox attacking a dog was posted on social media

The case of a rabid fox attacking a woman and her two children in Ukraine highlights the need to control the fox population and raise awareness of rabies risks.

Society • February 17, 06:53 PM • 35106 views
Explosions occurred in Kropyvnytskyi - media

An explosion was heard in Kropyvnytskyi. Earlier, the Air Force reported that an enemy missile was heading toward Kropyvnytskyi.

War in Ukraine • February 17, 06:42 PM • 33856 views
Enemy missiles are moving towards Zaporizhzhia - Air Force

The Armed Forces of Ukraine warned that enemy missiles are heading toward Zaporizhzhia region.

War in Ukraine • February 16, 06:34 PM • 112056 views
Explosions in Kropyvnytskyi district: no casualties and no damage

According to preliminary reports, there were no casualties or damage as a result of the explosions in Kropyvnytskyi district, the head of the Kirovohrad regional military administration said.

War in Ukraine • February 16, 01:55 PM • 21214 views
Enemy strikes in Poltava region: preliminary report of no casualties or damage - OVA

The Russian army attacked Poltava region for the second time today; according to preliminary reports from the head of the JFO Filin Pronin, there were no casualties or damage.

War in Ukraine • February 16, 01:48 PM • 21916 views
An explosion occurred in Kropyvnytskyi - media

An explosion was reported in Kropyvnytskyi and, according to air force warnings, missiles were moving in the direction of Kremenchuk, Poltava, and Kropyvnytskyi.

War in Ukraine • February 16, 01:11 PM • 21330 views
Enemy missiles are moving towards Poltava, Kremenchuk and Kropyvnytskyi - Air Force

According to the Ukrainian Air Force, enemy missiles are heading toward three cities in central Ukraine, and air alerts have been issued in many regions due to the threat of ballistic missile attacks.

War in Ukraine • February 16, 01:06 PM • 21682 views
Seventh case of rabies recorded in Volyn since the beginning of the year

Since the beginning of the year, 7 cases of rabies among animals have been registered in Volyn. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention adds that in 5 cases it was registered in domestic animals

Health • February 16, 12:59 PM • 23889 views
A rescuer died while extinguishing a fire in a workshop in Kirovohrad region - SES

A 29-year-old firefighter died while extinguishing a fire in a workshop in the village of Vlasivka, Oleksandriya district, Kirovohrad region of Ukraine.

Society • February 15, 05:32 PM • 29449 views