$45.53↓0.06€50.68↓0.09

Information agency «Ukrainian National News»

Subject in the field of online media; media identifier - R40-05926

This resource is intended for persons who have reached the age of 21.

All rights reserved. © 2007 — 2026

Погода
+9°
1m/s
78%
755mm
Advertisement

Lutsk

A city in western Ukraine
Lutsk is a city in western Ukraine, the administrative center of Volyn Oblast. The city has an area of 40.23 km² and, as of 2023, a population of 215,986 people. It is one of the oldest cities in Ukraine. In the Middle Ages, it was the capital of the Galicia-Volhynia Principality and hosted a congress of European monarchs in 1429. It is home to the famous Lubart's Castle, the Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral with its adjacent dungeons, and the House with Chimeras.
1980
The longest residential building in Ukraine was completed in the city
2001
The city is depicted on the 200-hryvnia banknote
2011
Lutsk Castle took first place in the "7 Wonders of Ukraine" campaign
2021
Second place in Ukraine for quality of life according to "NV"
2024
Third in the ranking of transparency of Ukrainian cities according to Transparency International Ukraine
News by theme
From Poltava Oblast to Lutsk — options for short trips around UkrainePhoto

Poltava, the Bohuslav area and Lutsk offer eventful 2–3-day trips. The itineraries combine history, nature, culture and gastronomy.

Society • October 20, 10:39 AM • 36491 views
Power outages following the Russian attack in a number of regions, including in the west

Power outages were recorded in a number of regions of Ukraine following the Russian attack. In Volyn, around 66,000 electricity metering points were left without power.

Society • October 19, 06:57 AM • 6702 views
The Kromberg & Schubert plant in Lutsk halted operations after the Russian strike on October 16

The Kromberg & Schubert facility in Lutsk ceased operations following the Russian attack on October 16. The company is assessing the situation and its next steps.

Society • October 17, 07:15 PM • 13883 views
The number of war casualties is at a record high, rising by 85% in September - UN

In September, 328 civilians were killed and 2,105 were injured in Russian attacks. The number of casualties was 85% higher than in September 2025.

Society • October 17, 10:27 AM • 13376 views
Zelenskyy reacted to decision on Lindsey Graham’s law “in America” amid Russia’s attempts to cause blackout

Russia launched a massive strike on more than 15 energy facilities in Ukraine, using over 320 drones and missiles. Zelenskyy called for stronger sanctions.

War in Ukraine • October 17, 09:46 AM • 15863 views
Emergency power outages have been introduced in a number of regions of Ukraine

Ukrenergo introduced emergency power outages due to damage to the energy infrastructure caused by Russian strikes. Power outage schedules are temporarily not in effect.

Society • October 16, 04:50 PM • 14028 views
Ukrainians warned of the risk of new power outages amid Russia's massive attacks on the energy sector

Russian drones damaged energy facilities supplying the Rivne region, causing widespread power outages. Repairs are ongoing in Lutsk, and new restrictions are possible.

War in Ukraine • October 16, 04:25 PM • 24935 views
Consequences of the enemy attack on Volyn — what is known about the "hits" and what is the situation with the ammonia leakPhoto

In Volyn, one person was killed and eight injured as a result of Russian strikes; trucks are on fire. The State Emergency Service localized a minor ammonia leak.

War in Ukraine • October 16, 01:58 PM • 21825 views
Russian shelling of Lutsk: there may be no electricity for at least a dayVideo

Lutsk has had no stable electricity supply for the second day following Russian attacks. коммунal services, hospitals, and boiler plants are operating from generators.

Society • October 16, 11:32 AM • 4128 views
Russia's drone attack on western Ukraine: one person killed, many injured, power outages and threat of ammonia leakPhoto

Russian drones attacked Ukraine's western regions: one person was killed, at least 17 were injured, and 270,000 subscribers in Volyn are without power. Homes and businesses were damaged.

War in Ukraine • October 16, 08:15 AM • 17199 views
Lutsk without power, emergency blackouts in Kyiv - what is known about the aftermath of the Russian attack as of morning

As a result of the Russian attack, Lutsk has been de-energized, leaving 370,000 subscribers in Volyn without power. Emergency blackouts are in effect in Kyiv.

War in Ukraine • October 16, 05:42 AM • 50187 views
Russia’s nighttime strikes on Ukrainian regions — where explosions were heard and the consequences

Russia attacked Ukraine with drones: there are casualties in Cherkasy and Sumy regions, fires in Khmelnytskyi region, and power outages in Kyiv and the surrounding region.

War in Ukraine • October 16, 04:25 AM • 63876 views
This month, there will be new packages to strengthen Ukraine’s aviation capabilities — Zelenskyy after meeting with Macron

Zelenskyy and Macron discussed countering Russian escalation and new packages for Ukrainian aviation.

War in Ukraine • October 15, 08:00 PM • 4323 views
Russia attacked an energy facility, leaving part of Kyiv and the region without electricity — Energy Ministry

Due to Russia's attack on an energy facility, some consumers in Kyiv and the region were left without electricity. Restoration will begin after security conditions allow it.

War in Ukraine • October 15, 07:45 PM • 6488 views
Power lines damaged by debris from a downed drone — what is known about outages affecting electricity and water supplies in Lutsk

Three jet-powered "Shaheds" were destroyed in Volyn. In the Lutsk community, the debris damaged the power grid, and emergency crews are restoring services.

Society • October 15, 07:18 PM • 5159 views
An attack by jet-powered "Shaheds" left Lutsk without electricity and waterVideo

The Russian army attacked Lutsk with jet-powered "Shaheds. " Electricity and water supplies disappeared in the city.

War in Ukraine • October 15, 06:15 PM • 22027 views
In Lutsk, a Russian drone damaged the world's largest painting, covering an area of more than 2,000 m²Photo

A fire at the museum damaged a 2,086 m² fragment of “Cosmogony. ” The museum is choosing between restoring it and preserving the traces of the attack.

War in Ukraine • October 14, 10:05 PM • 26898 views
"Moscow must not be persuaded, but forced to stop": Zelenskyy on Russia's strike on LutskVideo

Rescue operations in Lutsk have been completed following Russia's strike: 6 people were killed, 13 injured, including a child. One victim is in critical condition.

Society • October 14, 04:28 PM • 15580 views
The death toll in Lutsk following the Russian strike has risen to six people — Regional Military AdministrationPhoto

In Lutsk, the body of another deceased person was recovered from beneath the rubble of a wholesale store. Six people have been killed in total, and ten injured.

Society • October 14, 12:58 PM • 9092 views
Enemy strike on wholesale store in Lutsk: death toll rises to five

A Russian attack with a jet-powered drone on Lutsk on October 14 claimed the lives of five people. Another 12 people were injured.

War in Ukraine • October 14, 12:16 PM • 10327 views
Three people killed in Lutsk in Russian attack with jet-powered "Shahed"; child is among injured

The attack by a Russian jet-powered drone caused a fire in a wholesale store and damaged a high-rise building. A child is among the injured.

War in Ukraine • October 14, 11:05 AM • 5178 views
In Lutsk, Russian jet-powered "Shahed" struck a wholesale store: there are casualties, and people may have been inside

In Lutsk, an enemy “Shahed” attack destroyed civilian infrastructure and sparked a fire. Six people were injured,\r\ntwo of them are in serious condition.

War in Ukraine • October 14, 09:42 AM • 4590 views
All-night and morning alert: Russia attacked western and central Ukraine - what is known about the consequencesPhotoVideo

The western regions of Ukraine were also affected by the nighttime and morning attacks. There are casualties, residential buildings have been damaged, and railway facilities were hit.

War in Ukraine • October 14, 08:33 AM • 23368 views
Russian drone struck an oil depot in Lutsk, causing a fire, acting mayor says

On the night of October 14, a Russian unmanned aerial vehicle caused a fire at an oil depot in Lutsk. The fire was extinguished.

War in Ukraine • October 14, 05:50 AM • 4929 views
In Lutsk, debris from a jet-powered "Shahed" fell onto the "Adrenalin City" entertainment center, sparking a fire

Debris from a downed jet-powered "Shahed" fell onto "Adrenalin City" in Lutsk and caused the roof to catch fire. There were no casualties.

War in Ukraine • October 13, 06:12 PM • 5500 views
Koretskyi met with Lithuania’s prime minister in Lutsk: what they discussedPhoto

The prime ministers of Ukraine and Lithuania discussed support for the energy sector, businesses, and veterans in Lutsk. They also discussed global food security, which Russia is undermining by attacking civilian shipping in the Black Sea.

Economy • September 13, 08:33 PM • 6586 views
Russians struck a passenger train near the border with Poland Video

Russia struck the locomotive of a passenger train in Volyn, 2 km from the border with Poland. No one was injured.

Society • September 13, 09:20 AM • 12957 views
Drone attack on Kovel: five wounded and infrastructure damaged

In the Kovel community, Russian drones struck a critical infrastructure facility. Five people were wounded, and a house and outbuildings were damaged.

War in Ukraine • September 12, 09:28 PM • 7152 views
The Russians attacked Ukraine with 410 drones; air defense destroyed 336 targetsPhoto

Russia launched 410 attack UAVs at Ukraine, including 37 jet-powered ones. Air defense destroyed or suppressed 336 drones; 21 hits were recorded.

War in Ukraine • September 12, 03:48 PM • 9827 views
Russian forces attacked a gas station in the city of Korets, Rivne region

The head of the Rivne Regional Military Administration confirmed the strike on the gas station in Korets. There are currently no reports of fatalities or injuries.

Society • September 12, 02:55 PM • 8473 views