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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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Mykolaiv, following Kherson, is ending the heating season

The heating season has officially ended in Mykolaiv, as in Kherson. However, heat will continue to be supplied to hospitals, maternity hospitals, preschool educational institutions and outpatient clinics.

Society • March 24, 10:48 AM • 40378 views
Due to the war, many water supply systems have been destroyed, there are plans to monitor water resources - minister

There are problems with water resources in Ukraine, especially due to the war. To account for water, monitoring will be introduced according to European standards, the first pilot project is already being implemented in Zakarpattia.

War in Ukraine • March 22, 10:39 AM • 35905 views
In the Mykolaiv region, a burial site from the 6th-5th centuries BC was discovered during the construction of fortifications

Soldiers of the 123rd Territorial Defense Brigade in the Mykolaiv region discovered an archaic burial ground from the 6th-5th centuries BC during the construction of fortifications. An Ionian amphora, a Corinthian oinochoe, and bone remains were found.

Society • March 16, 12:15 PM • 27667 views
Mykolaiv was covered in smoke: reeds were burning outside the city

In Mykolaiv, the mayor announced the spread of smoke due to reeds burning outside the city. Rescuers are trying to prevent the fire from spreading to residential areas.

Crimes and emergencies • March 13, 05:48 PM • 14733 views
Preparation for the new heating season: expert names critical cities

The energy expert named the cities where the heating situation is most critical due to damaged infrastructure. Kryvyi Rih, Kharkiv, Odesa, and Mykolaiv require immediate preparation for the next heating season.

Society • March 11, 03:08 PM • 24260 views
In Mykolaiv, law enforcement prevented a terrorist attack near the police department

A 19-year-old girl was detained while attempting to plant explosives near the regional police department in Mykolaiv. According to the Security Service of Ukraine, the attack was planned for March 7, 2025, at the behest of the occupiers.

Crimes and emergencies • March 11, 08:22 AM • 14411 views
The Russian Federation attacks Ukraine with "Shaheds": explosions were heard in the Zaporizhzhia region

Russian troops launched strike drones over the territory of Ukraine on the evening of March 8. Drones were recorded in the Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, Dnipropetrovsk, Kharkiv, Sumy, and Poltava regions.

War in Ukraine • March 8, 07:22 PM • 35247 views
Children in Mykolaiv region subjected to cruel treatment: no medical care and tied up with straps in children's institutions

In a rehabilitation center in Mykolaiv region, cruel treatment of children has been discovered, including the restraint of infants with straps. Inadequate living conditions and lack of medical assistance have also been recorded in other children's institutions.

Society • March 3, 04:13 PM • 19337 views
Law enforcers prevent terrorist attack in Zhytomyr: 16-year-old Russian agent detained

The SBU detained a teenager who, on the instructions of Russia, planned to detonate improvised explosives on the Alley of Glory to Heroes. The Russians intended to remotely activate the explosive device together with the perpetrator.

War in Ukraine • February 28, 05:03 PM • 32234 views
Court in Mykolaiv imposes pre-trial restraint on military who threw a grenade on the territory of the shopping center

A drunken serviceman threw an F-1 grenade on the territory of the TCC, damaging two service vehicles. The court imposed a pre-trial restraint in the form of detention without bail.

Society • February 28, 03:24 PM • 27401 views
Denmark allocates more than a billion hryvnias for the restoration of Mykolaiv region: what will the funds be used for

Denmark will provide €26 million to rebuild Mykolaiv region. The funds will be used to rebuild schools, modernize the energy sector, purchase trolleybuses, and demine the area.

Society • February 28, 02:53 PM • 28250 views
Russian night attack on Mykolaiv damage an industrial enterprise: consequences were shown

Russian forces attacked Mykolaiv with Shahed drones, damaging an industrial enterprise. Air defense shot down 5 drones, a cargo van was burned on the territory of the enterprise and a warehouse was damaged.

War in Ukraine • February 28, 06:58 AM • 24490 views
Drone wreckage fell in Mykolaiv: what was damaged and what are the consequences

A warehouse in Mykolaiv was partially destroyed and a car caught fire as a result of a drone crash. Rescuers are working at the scene, and there is no information about any injuries.

Society • February 27, 11:47 PM • 91273 views
In Mykolaiv, unknown persons desecrate a memorial plaque to a fallen National Guard soldier

Unidentified persons poured paint on the memorial plaque of fallen soldier Yevhen Loginov in the Liski neighborhood. Police opened a criminal investigation under the article “Hooliganism” and are looking for witnesses to the incident.

Crimes and emergencies • February 25, 05:12 PM • 27236 views
An explosion occurred in Marseille near the Russian consulate: what is known

In Marseille, France, an explosion occurred at about 8 a. m. near the Russian consulate on Avenue Ambroise-Paré. Thirty firefighters and police are working at the scene.

News of the World • February 24, 08:17 AM • 22817 views
Russia continues its attempts to destroy Ukraine's gas infrastructure and hits the energy sector: Shmyhal told what is happening in the south

Russians are deliberately attacking Ukraine's gas production and energy facilities in an attempt to cause a humanitarian catastrophe. Following the latest attacks in the south of the country, power engineers have been restoring heat supply in Mykolaiv and Odesa around the clock.

War in Ukraine • February 21, 11:08 AM • 36702 views
Explosion in Odesa: an unknown object detonated, three cars damaged

An unknown object exploded in Odesa, damaging three cars. Explosive experts and investigators are working at the scene, no one was injured.

Crimes and emergencies • February 20, 03:52 PM • 35697 views
Attempt to blow up veteran law enforcement officer: SBU prevents terrorist attack in Dnipro

In Dnipro, the SBU detained three agents of enemy special services who tried to blow up a veteran law enforcement officer. The attackers planted an improvised explosive device near the victim's garage but were detained red-handed.

War in Ukraine • February 20, 08:47 AM • 33790 views
Russian attack on CHP plant in Mykolaiv leaves 44 houses without heating

Due to the Russian shelling of a thermal power plant in Mykolaiv, a breakdown occurred in the heat supply system. 44 residential buildings on 10 streets of the city were left without heating, and restoration work is underway.

Society • February 20, 08:40 AM • 24451 views
Deadly terrorist attack in Mykolaiv: court arrests four underage lyceum students

Four minors are taken into custody for preparing a terrorist attack in Mykolaiv on February 14. The teenagers manufactured explosives on the order of the Russian Federation, killing 4 people and injuring 7.

War in Ukraine • February 19, 10:15 AM • 108695 views
A terrorist attack in the center of Mykolaiv on February 14 was prepared by order of Russia: 4 enemy agents detained

The SBU detained 4 teenagers who made explosives for the February 14 terrorist attack in Mykolaiv. The explosion killed 4 people and injured 7.

War in Ukraine • February 19, 08:37 AM • 80561 views
An explosion occurred during an air raid in Mykolaiv

Mykolaiv Mayor Oleksandr Sienkevych reported an explosion in the city during an air raid alert. The circumstances of the explosion are currently under investigation.

War in Ukraine • February 19, 07:33 AM • 48331 views
Kharkov was attacked by enemy UAVs: there were hits

In Kharkov, at about 01:22, an explosion was recorded as a result of an attack by enemy Shahed-type drones on the Saltovsky district. Urban head Igor Terekhov reported a hit. There is damage to a residential building. Two people have an acute stress reaction.

War in Ukraine • February 16, 11:46 PM • 107839 views
Zelenskyy: Russia's strike on Mykolaiv left more than 100 thousand people without heating

A Russian drone strike on critical infrastructure in Mykolaiv left more than 100,000 people without heating. Zelenskyy said it was necessary to strengthen protection against such attacks and to push Russia to peace.

Society • February 16, 01:55 PM • 34669 views
Russians attacked Mykolaiv CHP: 46 thousand customers were left without heating

Russian drones damaged the Mykolaiv CHP plant, leaving 46,000 customers without heating. The city has deployed 67 “invincibility points” and is connecting modular boiler rooms for hospitals.

War in Ukraine • February 16, 01:01 PM • 34394 views
More than half of the Israelis surveyed are in favor of extending the hostage deal

61% of Israelis surveyed support extending the agreement to free hostages instead of resuming the war with Hamas. The survey involved 600 respondents, with 18% in favor of resuming hostilities.

News of the World • February 16, 07:48 AM • 33358 views
Russia attacked Mykolaiv with "Shakheds": a fire broke out, there is a casualty

Russian drones attacked Mykolaiv on the night of February 16, causing a fire and injuring one person. The city's municipal services are surveying the area to eliminate the consequences of the attack.

War in Ukraine • February 16, 01:11 AM • 32708 views
Russia is spreading fake that the explosion in Mykolaiv was allegedly revenge against the TCC employees - NSDC Center for Political and Economic Studies

Russian Telegram channels are spreading disinformation about the February 14 explosion in Mykolaiv that killed two people. The AntAC refuted the fake about revenge against the TCC employees, confirming that the deceased did not have sons of military age.

Society • February 15, 12:17 PM • 27479 views
Movement of enemy drones over five regions of Ukraine: where they are headed

Active movement of enemy drones was recorded in Ukrainian airspace over Kherson, Dnipro, Poltava, Mykolaiv and Kirovohrad regions. The greatest threat of attacks is in Kryvyi Rih, Poltava and Mykolaiv.

Society • February 14, 09:23 PM • 48505 views
The explosion occurred near a catering establishment in Mykolaiv: 2 dead, 8 injured

An unknown object exploded near a catering establishment on Pohranichna Street in Mykolaiv. The incident killed two people and injured eight others.

Society • February 14, 01:55 PM • 26966 views