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Mykolaiv

Hero City of Ukraine
Mykolaiv is a city, the regional center of Mykolaiv Oblast and the administrative center of Mykolaiv Raion, located on the left bank of the Bug Estuary at the confluence of the Southern Bug and Inhul rivers, 50 kilometers from the Black Sea. The city covers an area of 259.8 square kilometers, and its population as of May 2024 was about 430 thousand people. Founded in 1789 as a shipbuilding yard, Mykolaiv quickly transformed into a major industrial, political, business, and cultural center of Southern Ukraine, being the main center of shipbuilding on the Black Sea throughout the 19th century. In 2022, the city was awarded the honorary title of "Hero City of Ukraine" for the mass heroism and resilience shown by its citizens in defending against the full-scale invasion of the Russian Federation.
2019
Mykolaiv Oblast ranked third in Ukraine in terms of growth of capital investments in the economy
2021
An exhibition dedicated to the 30th anniversary of Ukraine's Independence was opened at the City Museum of Shipbuilding and Fleet
2022
The city was awarded the honorary title of "Hero City of Ukraine."
2023
International partners provided significant assistance for the restoration of critical infrastructure, including water purification systems
2024
The city's population returned to approximately 430,000 people, approaching pre-war levels
2024
The city received 3.6 billion hryvnias in humanitarian and technical assistance from international partners
2025
Centralized fresh water supply to the city was restored after a three-year interruption
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The SBU detained an FSB agent who was preparing an attack on a UAV manufacturing facility

A resident of Lviv region transmitted the coordinates of a drone manufacturing facility to the FSB in preparation for a missile strike. He faces life imprisonment.

Society • September 25, 12:22 PM • 3660 views
Up to 16 hours of waiting: dozens of trains are running with delays amid Russian attacks

Ukrzaliznytsia reported delays of dozens of trains ranging from 20 minutes to 16 hours and 33 minutes amid Russian attacks. The Mykolaiv–Kyiv service is the most delayed.

Society • September 21, 09:00 AM • 28902 views
Russian attacks caused train delays of up to 14 hours

Russian shelling caused significant train delays, particularly in southern Ukraine. The Dnipro–Uzhhorod service is delayed by 13 hours and 40 minutes.

Society • September 20, 11:14 AM • 7146 views
The SBU detained two suspects in the explosion near a Territorial Recruitment and Social Support Center in the Lviv region

The SBU detained two suspects in the explosion near the Territorial Recruitment and Social Support Center in Mykolaiv of the Stryi district, Lviv region. One serviceman was hospitalized in moderate condition.

Society • September 17, 07:12 PM • 7871 views
Russian strike on the railway: the Berestyn railway station was damaged, and the Kyiv urban ring railway service has been restrictedVideo

Russian strikes damaged the Berestyn railway station and infrastructure in Kyiv. Some trains are delayed by up to eight hours or are being rerouted.

Society • September 17, 07:37 AM • 28737 views
Russia attacked the Kyiv–Mykolaiv train; passengers were evacuated

Russian occupiers attacked train No. 122, but thanks to the evacuation, no one was injured. Bus transfers will be arranged for passengers.

Society • September 16, 07:29 AM • 4032 views
Angelina Jolie arrived in Kharkiv with her son: what impressed the actress the mostPhoto

The famous actress visited Kharkiv with her 18-year-old son Knox, where she met with children and military personnel. Jolie also visited the Carpathians.

Society • September 16, 06:47 AM • 11740 views
The enemy attacked Mykolaiv’s energy infrastructure: the city is experiencing problems with electricity supply

Several districts of Mykolaiv have been partially cut off from power as a result of the attack. As soon as the security situation allows work to begin, energy workers will start restoring electricity supply.

Society • September 12, 11:25 PM • 13492 views
The SBU detained a 19-year-old FSB hitman who was preparing to murder an activist in the Kyiv regionPhotoVideo

In the Kyiv region, a 19-year-old FSB agent from Mykolaiv who was planning to kill an activist was detained. Three pistols with silencers were seized from him.

Society • September 10, 11:43 AM • 9083 views
Russia's terror must not go unpunished — Zelenskyy on the strikes on Kyiv and Odesa region

In Kyiv, a drone struck a high-rise building, injuring people. In Odesa region, a strike on the "Starokozache" checkpoint claimed the lives of two people. The President emphasized the importance of inevitable punishment for Russia.

War in Ukraine • September 9, 07:39 AM • 5480 views
A massive blackout has hit the Kherson and Mykolaiv regionsVideo

Power outages have been reported in Mykolaiv and Kherson; the causes are being established. Trams are not operating in Mykolaiv, while trolleybuses are running autonomously.

Society • September 8, 05:53 PM • 17719 views
A number of popular items have disappeared from the menu at McDonald’s near KyivPhoto

A significant portion of the menu is temporarily unavailable at the McDonald’s restaurant in Hatne. The unavailable items include nuggets, wings, desserts, potato dips, and sauces.

Society • September 7, 07:10 AM • 4778 views
Russia announced new strikes on Ukraine despite Zelenskyy's proposal

Zelenskyy proposed an air truce during the visit of Trump's envoys. Russia reported overnight strikes on four regions of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • September 5, 06:32 AM • 10723 views
Russia attacked Ukraine with ballistic missiles and 167 drones - how many were shot down and where there were hitsPhotoVideo

Russia launched ballistic missiles and 167 drones; 128 unmanned aerial vehicles were shot down or suppressed. The Russian strikes resulted in fatalities.

War in Ukraine • September 5, 05:59 AM • 17452 views
Following overnight Russian strikes on a shopping center in Mykolaiv, there are casualties, including a 17-year-old girlPhotoVideo

The Russians attacked a shopping center in Mykolaiv with drones, causing fires and destruction. A 17-year-old girl and a 72-year-old man were injured.

War in Ukraine • September 5, 04:36 AM • 6196 views
Russia is building a maritime drone port in Crimea; Odesa and Mykolaiv could be at risk

Twenty-one shelters for maritime drones have been discovered near Lake Donuzlav in occupied Crimea. The facility could intensify attacks on Odesa and Mykolaiv.

War in Ukraine • September 3, 11:58 PM • 18232 views
Russia attacked food warehouses in Odesa and Mykolaiv regions: there are injured peoplePhotoVideo

In Odesa region, food warehouses burned down, and three people were injured. In Mykolaiv region, a food-processing enterprise, port and energy infrastructure were damaged.

Society • August 30, 11:16 AM • 16882 views
Russia attacked the energy sector, leaving more than 300,000 without power in Mykolaiv and the region

Russia attacked the energy infrastructure of the Mykolaiv region with Shahed drones. More than 300,000 subscribers in Mykolaiv and the region are without electricity.

Society • August 29, 06:58 AM • 5301 views
Fake disability for $10,000 — former MP detained in Kyiv Photo

Two residents of Mykolaiv were detained in Kyiv, including former MP Vadym Pidberezniak. For $10,000, they promised to arrange disability status and a deferment for a man.

Society • August 26, 10:34 AM • 4471 views
Russia attacked Mykolaiv: transport infrastructure damaged, one person injured

In Mykolaiv, a Shahed attack drone damaged a transport facility. The injured 46-year-old man was hospitalized.

War in Ukraine • August 22, 06:53 PM • 3368 views
Zelenskyy appointed a number of judges to the HACC and appellate courts: who received the positions

The President signed 15 decrees appointing 29 judges. Sixteen of them will work at the HACC and its Appeals Chamber.

Politics • August 21, 08:02 PM • 9002 views
Grenade was found in the electrical switchboard room of a high-rise building in Mykolaiv; residents were evacuatedPhoto

A grenade was discovered in the electrical switchboard room of a high-rise building in Mykolaiv, resulting in the evacuation of residents. Police removed the ammunition and are establishing its origin.

Society • August 11, 01:29 PM • 3925 views
Near Odesa, a van collided with two minibuses: three dead, seven injuredPhoto

On the Odesa–Mykolaiv highway, the van driver entered the oncoming lane and collided with two minibuses. Three people were killed, and seven others were hospitalized.

Crimes and emergencies • August 9, 04:30 PM • 4357 views
Heat in Ukraine broke records in 13 regions, with a maximum of +39°

On August 6, new temperature records were recorded in 13 regions of Ukraine. In Kyiv and Rivne, thermometers reached 39° above zero.

Society • August 7, 10:20 AM • 21960 views
Mykolaiv suffered nighttime Russian drone attack: woman died, seven injuredPhoto

As a result of the nighttime Russian drone attack on Mykolaiv, an 89-year-old woman died, and seven people were injured. Houses and a car were damaged.

War in Ukraine • August 4, 06:00 AM • 14143 views
Russians attacked Mykolaiv region with drones, port infrastructure damaged - OVA

At night and in the morning of July 29-30, Russians attacked Mykolaiv region with drones. Port infrastructure, warehouses and residential buildings were damaged, no casualties.

Society • July 30, 06:54 AM • 3467 views
Russians shelled the residential sector of Mykolaiv, a woman was injuredPhoto

On the evening of July 28, Russians shelled the residential sector of Mykolaiv, a woman was injured and a private house was damaged. As a result of the combined attack, an industrial enterprise and residential buildings were damaged.

War in Ukraine • July 28, 08:59 PM • 11050 views
Attack on the consulate and strikes on ships: what was discussed at the emergency UN Security Council meeting convened by Ukraine

At the UN Security Council meeting, a new wave of Russian shelling of civilian infrastructure and attacks on Black Sea ports was condemned. Diplomats emphasized the increase in civilian casualties and the threat to food security.

Politics • July 27, 05:04 PM • 158810 views
SBU detained a Russian agent who was preparing a terrorist attack in the center of Mykolaiv - the enemy recruited a mobilized soldier who was AWOL

The SBU counterintelligence prevented a terrorist attack by detaining a Russian agent who was planting explosives under a military vehicle. According to the SBU, the recruited deserter also registered Starlink terminals for the enemy.

War in Ukraine • July 22, 09:10 AM • 3659 views
In Mykolaiv, Russians struck a gas station with drones

In the morning, the enemy attacked Mykolaiv with strike UAVs, damaging two gas station buildings and the windows of a high-rise building. There were no casualties.

War in Ukraine • July 20, 05:23 AM • 4489 views