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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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Sumy region suffered 99 hostile attacks: 141 explosions in 14 communities

During the day, Russian forces shelled Sumy region 99 times, causing 141 explosions. The attacks included artillery, mortars, FPV drones, and the dropping of high-explosive ordnance, affecting 14 communities in the region.

War in Ukraine • October 10, 12:32 AM • 17495 views
Explosion occurs in Mykolaiv

The sound of an explosion was heard in Mykolaiv. The Ukrainian Air Force warned of enemy drones moving toward Mykolaiv region.

Society • October 9, 07:17 PM • 33930 views
International partners to advise on water pipeline construction, housing for IDPs and protection of energy facilities - Oleksiy Kuleba

Oleksiy Kuleba announced the creation of an Advisory Group under the Recovery Agency. The group will assist in projects to build water pipelines, housing for IDPs, and protect energy facilities.

Society • October 9, 04:06 PM • 35773 views
Enemy attacks Mykolaiv region with FPV drone: no casualties

An attack by an enemy FPV drone was recorded in the Kutsurubska community of Mykolaiv district. According to the head of Mykolaiv RMA, Vitaliy Kim, no one was injured in the attack.

Society • October 9, 04:30 AM • 36055 views
Sumy region under enemy fire: shelling killed two people

During the day, enemy troops fired 22 times at Sumy region, using aerial bombs and FPV drones. Two local residents were killed in an air strike on the territory of the Esman community.

Society • October 8, 10:56 PM • 18661 views
Two more industrial parks have appeared in Ukraine

The Cabinet of Ministers included Ecocenter and SUNART in the Register of Industrial Parks. The new sites in Lviv and Mykolaiv regions will create 1,800 jobs, bringing the total number of registered parks to 95.

Economy • October 8, 10:30 AM • 11397 views
18 out of 19 enemy drones destroyed overnight, one returned to Russia, enemy attacked Odesa region with two Iskanders

On the night of October 8, the enemy attacked Ukraine with 2 ballistic missiles and 19 drones. Air defense shot down all drones over 5 regions, 18 were destroyed, and 1 returned to Russia.

War in Ukraine • October 8, 05:58 AM • 44526 views
The enemy is attacking: the threat of attack UAVs in Mykolaiv and Odesa regions

The Air Force of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reports the threat of attack UAVs in Mykolaiv and Odesa regions. In this regard, air defense systems are expected to be operational in the region.

War in Ukraine • October 7, 09:59 PM • 18083 views
Two Kinzhals and 32 attack drones shot down over Ukraine

On the night of October 7, Russia attacked Ukraine with more than 80 air targets, including Kinzhal missiles. Air defense forces shot down 34 targets, including 2 Kinzhal and 32 attack UAVs.

War in Ukraine • October 7, 08:20 AM • 17968 views
In Sumy region 8 “Shaheds” downed, 4 injured, including a child, due to a Russian drone attack

At night and in the morning, Russians fired 18 times at the border areas of Sumy region, 49 explosions were recorded. In the Sumy community, 4 civilians, including a child, were wounded as a result of a Geranium-2 UAV attack.

War in Ukraine • October 7, 06:55 AM • 12860 views
One enemy UAV destroyed in Mykolaiv region: no casualties - RMA

Mykolaiv air defense forces destroyed one Shahed 131/136 UAV. Earlier, the enemy attacked the Kutsurubska community with an FPV drone and an infrastructure facility in Mykolaiv, with no casualties.

Society • October 6, 05:00 AM • 41593 views
Death of Hryb's 186th battalion commander: internal investigation underway

The 123rd Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces is conducting an internal investigation into the death of the commander of the 186th Battalion, Ihor Hryb. The journalist reported that the commander committed suicide after the battalion retreated from Vuhledar.

War in Ukraine • October 5, 12:41 PM • 31927 views
Russians attacked an infrastructure facility in Mykolaiv - RMA

On the evening of October 4, the Russian army attacked an infrastructure facility in Mykolaiv, allegedly with X-59/X-69 cruise missiles. There were no casualties. In the afternoon, there was an artillery attack on the Halytsynivka community.

Society • October 5, 05:09 AM • 32189 views
2093 cultural institutions in Ukraine have been damaged or destroyed due to the war

In September 2024, the number of damaged cultural institutions in Ukraine increased by 49. Clubs, libraries, and art education institutions in the eastern and southern regions were most affected.

War in Ukraine • October 4, 08:48 AM • 21144 views
Russian army fired 14 times at the border of Sumy region at night and in the morning, 6 “shaheds” were shot down

Russian troops fired 14 times at the border of Sumy region, 28 explosions were recorded. Air defense forces shot down 6 enemy “shaheds”, one civilian was injured in the attack.

War in Ukraine • October 4, 05:51 AM • 14841 views
The enemy attacked Mykolaiv region: attacks on Kutsurubska community and Ochakiv

Enemy troops attacked Mykolaiv region. An FPV drone attacked the Kutsurubska community, and Ochakiv came under artillery fire. Fortunately, there were no casualties.

Society • October 4, 04:38 AM • 42399 views
Occupants shelled Sumy region 82 times: 8 people were wounded

Enemy troops fired 82 times at Sumy region, 160 explosions were recorded. They attacked 13 communities, using various types of weapons, including anti-aircraft guns and drones. In Sumy, 8 people were wounded.

War in Ukraine • October 3, 11:35 PM • 21737 views
More than 1160 cultural heritage sites have been damaged in Ukraine due to the aggression of

According to the Ministry of Culture, 1,169 cultural heritage sites have been damaged in Ukraine due to Russian aggression. Most of the damage was done in Kharkiv, Kherson, and Donetsk regions.

War in Ukraine • October 3, 02:20 PM • 21387 views
Mykolaiv region suffers artillery and drone attacks by occupants: no casualties

The occupation forces carried out several artillery shelling and drone attacks on the Ochakivska and Kutsurubska communities of Mykolaiv region. The attacks did not result in any casualties, said Vitaliy Kim, head of the Mykolaiv RMA.

Society • October 3, 04:42 AM • 24904 views
Shmyhal meets with USAID administrator: discusses energy recovery and customs reform

Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal met with USAID Administrator Samantha Power. They discussed energy recovery, business support, and reforms, including customs.

Economy • October 2, 03:32 PM • 15671 views
Drones attacked Mykolaiv region: no casualties reported

Enemy drones attacked the Kutsurubska community in Mykolaiv district. According to the head of the RMA, Vitaliy Kim, the attacks took place on October 1 at 14:17 and 03:36, with no casualties.

Society • October 2, 04:35 AM • 44359 views
After shelling in Mykolaiv region, Dolynska - Mykolaiv stretch resumes operation - Ukrzaliznytsia

“Ukrzaliznytsia has announced the resumption of train traffic on the Dolynska - Mykolaiv line. The traffic was blocked due to enemy shelling, but the next train will arrive in Mykolaiv and Kherson.

Society • October 1, 06:10 PM • 31789 views
29 out of 32 enemy-launched “Shaheeds” shot down over Ukraine at night

The Ukrainian Air Force reported shooting down 29 of 32 Russian Shahed attack drones over Ukraine at night. The attack was carried out from the territory of Russia and occupied Crimea, and countermeasures were taken in seven regions of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • October 1, 05:53 AM • 16540 views
Train traffic is blocked in Mykolaiv region due to enemy shelling - Ukrzaliznytsia

Due to enemy shelling in Mykolaiv region, the Dolynska - Mykolaiv section is closed to train traffic. The Kyiv - Mykolaiv train will run to Dolynska station, and a bus transfer will be organized for passengers.

Society • September 30, 12:16 AM • 101588 views
In Mykolaiv region, 4 “Shaheeds” were shot down at night, an educational institution was damaged due to the Russian attack

At night in Mykolaiv region, air defense systems shot down 4 Shahed 131/136 drones. The attack damaged an educational institution in the Shevchenkivska community. Two civilians were injured in the last day due to Russian shelling.

War in Ukraine • September 29, 08:00 AM • 17985 views
Air defense forces destroy 15 of 22 Russian “shaheds” overnight

Russian occupants launched 22 attack UAVs at Ukraine on the night of September 29. Air defense forces shot down 15 drones in different regions, and another 5 were lost as a result of electronic warfare countermeasures.

War in Ukraine • September 29, 06:03 AM • 17060 views
Russians hit a residential building with a drone in Mykolaiv region: an elderly couple is wounded

A Russian FPV drone attacked a residential building in the Kutsurubska community of Mykolaiv region. As a result of the attack, a retired couple was wounded: A 67-year-old man in serious condition and a 64-year-old woman in moderate condition.

War in Ukraine • September 28, 11:25 AM • 48392 views
Ukrainian air defense destroyed 69 UAVs and 2 missiles overnight

On the night of September 28, 2024, Ukraine's air defense repelled a large-scale attack. 69 Shahed attack UAVs and 2 X-59/69 guided missiles were destroyed, and 13 regions of Ukraine were attacked.

War in Ukraine • September 28, 05:42 AM • 32394 views
The enemy fired on Mykolaiv region: Air defense shoots down three Shahed drones

Enemy shelling was recorded in Mykolaiv region. During the night, air defense forces destroyed three Shahed drones, and attacks took place in Bashtanka and Mykolaiv districts, but without civilian casualties.

War in Ukraine • September 28, 05:27 AM • 18519 views
Mykolaiv plans to resume drinking water supply by next summer - RMA

Vitaliy Kim, Head of Mykolaiv RMA, announced plans to restore water supply in Mykolaiv by summer 2025. Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal instructed to provide funding and start work on restoring the water supply system.

Society • September 27, 01:21 PM • 14097 views