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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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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 • 3521 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 • 4077 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 • 21295 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 • 13932 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 • 3259 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 • 10935 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 • 157971 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 • 3506 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 • 4385 views
Russia attacked the port of Mykolaiv with drones: three foreign vessels damaged, two dead

On the morning of July 17, the Russian Federation attacked the port infrastructure of Mykolaiv with Shahed-238 drones. Three civilian vessels were damaged, and two Ukrainian citizens were killed.

War in Ukraine • July 17, 08:44 AM • 3857 views
Massive attack on Ukraine: Lavra on fire in Kyiv, casualties reported in Kharkiv

The enemy attacked Kyiv, Kharkiv, and Dnipro with ballistic missiles and UAVs. In the capital, 140,000 subscribers are without power, and the roof of the Assumption Cathedral in the Lavra is on fire.

War in Ukraine • June 14, 10:55 PM • 32301 views
Nighttime Shahed attack on Mykolaiv leads to hospitalizations and destruction

In Mykolaiv, two adults were hospitalized and a child received medical assistance following a drone attack. Enemy shelling damaged a private residence in the city.

War in Ukraine • June 12, 11:17 PM • 5958 views
Four wounded and destruction following Russian attacks in MykolaivPhotoVideo

In Mykolaiv and the region, five people were injured due to shelling, including an entire family. Transport infrastructure and private houses were damaged.

War in Ukraine • June 12, 05:44 AM • 4974 views
SBU exposes Russian GRU officer who recruited children for terrorist attacks in OdesaPhoto

Russian intelligence officer Artem Shmul recruited teenagers to set fire to military vehicles in Odesa. The SBU has charged him in absentia with terrorism.

Society • June 11, 11:22 AM • 5518 views
In Mykolaiv, a teenager jumped from a pier into the estuary; his body was found 30 meters from the shorePhoto

In Mykolaiv, a 17-year-old youth jumped from a pier into the estuary and did not resurface. Divers found the body 30 meters from the shore; the circumstances are being investigated by the police.

Society • June 10, 04:30 PM • 4094 views
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Mykolaiv Oblast could be fully liberated – expert assesses prospects for de-occupation of the Kinburn Spit

There are no signs of a Russian withdrawal from the Kinburn Spit; only rotation is possible. Ukrainian drones are increasing pressure on the occupiers' logistics in the southern direction.

War in Ukraine • June 8, 12:09 PM • 74646 views
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Anniversary of the Kakhovka HPP explosion - how the disaster changed southern UkrainePhoto

Due to the destruction of the hydroelectric power plant, the south lost 18 cubic kilometers of water and its irrigation system. Toxic deposits on the bottom threaten the region's ecology for decades.

Society • June 6, 05:53 AM • 112001 views
Ukraine expands list of young doctors eligible for UAH 200,000 in targeted employment assistance

The government has expanded the list of young doctors eligible to receive 200,000 hryvnias in assistance. Payments are available to specialists in territories of possible combat operations.

Society • June 4, 12:48 PM • 4134 views
More trains are being launched to popular locations for the summer season

Seven trains have been switched to a daily schedule, and an additional Kyiv — Chernivtsi service has been scheduled. The Sumy — Rakhiv route has been restored for summer travel.

Society • May 29, 07:01 AM • 7158 views
"Charged" up to $20,000 for fake disability and travel abroad – twin brother doctors exposed in Kyiv region

Twin doctors organized a scheme for traveling abroad through fictitious disability for $20,000. The perpetrators were detained while receiving the money.

Crimes and emergencies • May 22, 12:17 PM • 2874 views
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"This is information noise" – military expert assesses the threat of remote mining of highways in Ukraine's rear

Expert Oleksiy Hetman confirmed the possibility of mining highways using drones and missiles. However, he considers such tactics to be of low effectiveness for the logistics of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • May 20, 12:11 PM • 25190 views
Russians attacked the railway in the Mykolaiv region; there are damages and train delays

The enemy damaged a locomotive and two carriages in the Mykolaiv region; no casualties were reported. Trains to Lozova and Kherson departed with delays due to equipment replacement.

Society • May 7, 01:22 PM • 6893 views
Preparing a terrorist attack in Zhytomyr disguised as a courier — SBU detains Russian agentPhoto

The SBU has detained a woman who was preparing an explosion in Zhytomyr under the guise of a courier. An improvised explosive device and chemical components were seized from the perpetrator. She faces life imprisonment with confiscation of property.

Society • May 5, 07:42 AM • 6979 views
A former foreign military instructor who worked for the FSB and transmitted AFU coordinates has been sentenced to 8 years behind bars

The former instructor transmitted AFU coordinates to the FSB and received a 6,000 dollar reward. An Odesa court sentenced the foreign national to 8 years and 6 months of imprisonment.

War in Ukraine • May 4, 01:52 PM • 3070 views
In Mykolaiv, a man killed a dog and tried to flee; he was detained by patrol officers

In Mykolaiv, a man was detained for the brutal killing of a stray dog on Pivdenna Street. Police have initiated criminal proceedings against the perpetrator.

Society • May 4, 09:59 AM • 9432 views
The number of casualties from the ballistic missile strike on Mykolaiv has risen to five

Five people have been hospitalized following the ballistic missile strike on Mykolaiv. Vitaliy Kim reported damage to private residential buildings.

War in Ukraine • May 3, 09:17 AM • 6741 views
Enemy attacked Mykolaiv with ballistics, two people injured

As a result of a ballistic strike on Mykolaiv, two people were injured. Damage to windows and roofs in the residential sector has been recorded in the city.

War in Ukraine • May 3, 08:15 AM • 5167 views
Directed Russian missiles at AFU positions via Google Maps: SBU detains repeat offender in Mykolaiv

The Security Service of Ukraine has detained a repeat offender in Mykolaiv who directed enemy missiles at the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The suspect faces up to 12 years in prison and is currently in custody.

Society • May 1, 08:04 AM • 4543 views
Mykolaiv under attack by enemy drones, fire breaks out in the residential sector

Russian troops attacked Mykolaiv with drones, causing a fire and destruction in the residential sector. The mayor urged residents to remain in shelters.

War in Ukraine • April 30, 07:21 PM • 10261 views
Russian attack on Dnipropetrovsk region on April 30 - number of casualties rises to 17

The number of casualties from the attack on the Dnipro district has risen to 17 people. Seven people are in hospitals, one man is in serious condition.

Society • April 30, 02:25 PM • 7953 views