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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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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 • 31953 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 • 5045 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 • 3732 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 • 4348 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 • 3507 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 • 74254 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 • 111340 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 • 3236 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 • 4769 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 • 2732 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 • 24917 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 • 6180 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 • 6090 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 • 2951 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 • 8969 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 • 6216 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 • 4662 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 • 4328 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 • 10183 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 • 7576 views
Russia attacked Mykolaiv and Dnipro; there is destruction and a person wounded

A man was wounded in Dnipro due to the attack, and the number of casualties in the district has risen to 15 people. In Mykolaiv, drones damaged houses; there are no fatalities.

War in Ukraine • April 30, 10:54 AM • 2841 views
Entrepreneur abducted by suspects posing as SBU officers, tortured and extorted for $360,000. Two men served with notices of suspicionPhoto

In Mykolaiv, a businessman was abducted and tortured with electricity for $360,000. After receiving part of the ransom, the man was released in serious condition.

Crimes and emergencies • April 28, 03:29 PM • 5363 views
In Mykolaiv, a young man jumped from the roof of the destroyed regional council building; police are identifying the deceased

In Mykolaiv, a young man jumped from the roof of the destroyed regional council building and died on the spot. Police are establishing the identity of the deceased and the circumstances of the tragedy.

Crimes and emergencies • April 27, 12:59 PM • 3582 views
A grenade exploded in a high-rise building in Mykolaiv - one dead and one injured

In the Lisky microdistrict, a 45-year-old man died due to a grenade explosion in an apartment. His cohabitant was injured, and an 11-year-old child remained unharmed.

Society • April 23, 03:58 PM • 3749 views
Night drone attack on Kyiv region resulted in a man being wounded

In the Brovary district, a man was hospitalized due to a UAV strike, and two private homes were damaged. The enemy also attacked Kharkiv and Mykolaiv tonight.

War in Ukraine • April 20, 02:50 AM • 14270 views
The enemy attacked Mykolaiv - apartment buildings, private houses, cars, power lines, and tram tracks were damaged

In Mykolaiv, an apartment building, private houses, and tram tracks were damaged due to a drone attack. Vitaliy Kim reported no casualties.

War in Ukraine • April 19, 10:41 PM • 12871 views
In Mykolaiv, power partially disappeared due to a drone attack, and houses were damaged

In Mykolaiv, four private houses were damaged and two districts were de-energized due to a Shahed drone attack. Power engineers have already restored electricity to most consumers.

War in Ukraine • April 19, 10:21 AM • 4410 views
Pokrovsk, Kupyansk, Starokostiantyniv and more: Zelenskyy awarded a number of "Hero City of Ukraine" honors

The President awarded cities in Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, Kharkiv, and other regions for their resilience. In total, 26 Ukrainian cities now hold this honorary status.

Society • April 9, 05:58 PM • 7184 views
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Is there a threat of FPV drone strikes on rear cities of Ukraine – military expert assessed the risks

Expert Oleksandr Kovalenko denied the possibility of synchronized attacks by thousands of UAVs. Russians lack launchers for simultaneous control of a swarm.

War in Ukraine • April 9, 01:31 PM • 36063 views
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New "Pryanik" mines in Kherson – how Russia is preparing to cover Ukrainian cities with explosives

Russians are using "Pryanik" anti-personnel mines for remote mining of cities. An expert warns about the threat of using drones for mining the rear.

Society • April 8, 01:48 PM • 32626 views