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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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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 • 3182 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 • 5446 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 • 3955 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 • 3870 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 • 14388 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 • 13066 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 • 4862 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 • 8300 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 • 36154 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 • 32742 views
Head of a regional boxing federation organized a scheme for departure through booking - OGPPhoto

The head of the federation fictitiously employed draft dodgers at a critical enterprise for $15,000. At least 40 people used the scheme's services.

Society • April 7, 08:47 AM • 6844 views
In Ukraine, trains with passengers stopped due to a massive drone attack by the Russian FederationPhotoVideo

Due to the threat of shelling on March 29, trains were stopped in fields to evacuate passengers. A number of flights are arriving late after an attack by 442 drones.

Society • March 29, 08:55 AM • 14861 views
McDonald's returns to Mykolaiv after a four-year hiatus

The restaurant on Pavla Skoropadskoho Street is once again welcoming visitors in Mykolaiv. The establishment had been closed since the beginning of the full-scale invasion in 2022.

Society • March 27, 11:35 AM • 4385 views
In Mykolaiv, an infant was left in a "life window"

A newborn baby was anonymously left at Mykolaiv City Children's Hospital No. 2. The baby is currently under the supervision of doctors, and its life is not in danger.

Society • March 24, 07:06 PM • 6977 views
Suspect in Bucha double explosion terror attack detained - Prosecutor GeneralPhoto

Law enforcement officers detained a 20-year-old man for remotely detonating two devices in Bucha. Two law enforcement officers were injured in the morning explosions.

Crimes and emergencies • March 23, 10:40 AM • 17091 views
The heating season in Ukraine is on the home stretch: in Mykolaiv, heat supply will be stopped from March 24, but not for everyone

The Mykolaiv executive committee is stopping heat supply due to warming weather. Social infrastructure facilities will be able to receive heating upon separate requests from institutions.

Society • March 18, 07:09 PM • 5482 views
Stabbed a law enforcement officer and a military enlistment office employee - a man was detained in Mykolaiv

A 33-year-old resident injured law enforcement officers during a document check. The assailant has been detained and faces life imprisonment for attempted murder.

Society • March 17, 02:06 PM • 4923 views
"When the lights go out, the show goes on": how the theater in Mykolaiv operates after a missile strikePhoto

A Russian S-300 missile damaged the historic theater building in Mykolaiv. Despite the destruction and outdated equipment, the institution staged 400 performances last year.

Society • March 12, 04:17 PM • 5031 views
Explosions heard in Mykolaiv, enemy attacking with drones

Mykolaiv was attacked by Russian drones, explosions were heard in the city. Head of the Regional Military Administration Vitaliy Kim reported that there were no casualties.

War in Ukraine • March 12, 11:25 AM • 4637 views
46 more children and their parents are being forcibly evacuated from four settlements in Kherson Oblast

The authorities will forcibly evacuate 46 children and their families from the Stanislav and Kherson communities. The evacuees will be accommodated in safe regions and neighboring oblasts.

Society • March 9, 03:22 PM • 4334 views
Russia increases use of Shaheds for attacks on Ukraine's railways - ISW

Russian forces have intensified strikes on Ukraine's railway infrastructure since July 2025, and are also increasing their use of Shahed drones both on the front lines and for attacks on critical infrastructure. This is leading to civilian deaths and injuries.

Society • March 5, 07:04 AM • 5951 views
Mykolaiv attacked for the second time this morning by Russian "Shaheds" - what is known

Mykolaiv was attacked by drones for the second time, causing a fire in the insulation of a residential building. There were no casualties, said Vitaliy Kim, head of the OVA.

War in Ukraine • March 4, 10:36 AM • 4921 views
Russian drone attacked a train car and injured a railway worker in Mykolaiv, Russia launched 18 strikes on the railway in March

In Mykolaiv, a Russian drone hit an empty passenger car, injuring a railway worker. The day before, the enemy tried to attack the Dnipro-Kovel train, and since the beginning of March, 18 strikes on the railway have been recorded.

Society • March 4, 08:00 AM • 6790 views
Mykolaiv attacked by Russian 'Shaheds', transport infrastructure damaged and one person injured

As a result of the Shahed attack in Mykolaiv, a transport infrastructure facility was damaged, and a fire broke out. A man sustained minor injuries and was hospitalized.

War in Ukraine • March 4, 07:27 AM • 4403 views
Palisa: Russia seeks to seize four regional centers of Ukraine and create buffer zones in the north

The leadership of the Russian Federation has not abandoned its intentions to seize four regional centers of Ukraine and create "buffer zones" in the north, although it currently lacks the resources to do so. Moscow is counting on the complete capture of the Donetsk region and advancement deep into the Dnipropetrovsk and Zaporizhzhia regions.

War in Ukraine • March 1, 09:51 PM • 23790 views
Russia attacked railway infrastructure in 3 regions, including a children's railway in Kharkiv region

Russia launched a massive drone and missile attack on Ukrainian cities, once again striking railway infrastructure. Kharkiv, Mykolaiv, Vinnytsia, Zaporizhzhia, Kyiv and the region, Kryvyi Rih, Poltava, and Donetsk regions were targeted.

Society • February 26, 11:34 AM • 6802 views
Zelenskyy addressed Ukrainians on the anniversary of the invasion from a bunker on Bankova Street, where he worked at the beginning of the warVideo

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, on the anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion, addressed Ukrainians from a bunker on Bankova Street, where his first conversations with world leaders took place at the beginning of the war. He emphasized the resilience of the Ukrainian people and expressed a desire to one day come there with the US President.

Society • February 24, 06:54 AM • 20936 views
Mykolaiv police show video from the scene of the terrorist attack at the gas stationVideo

Mykolaiv police released a video from the scene of the explosion at a non-operational gas station on February 23. Seven police officers were injured in the terrorist attack.

Crimes and emergencies • February 23, 09:28 PM • 16355 views
Explosion in Dnipro: police administrative building and car damaged, all circumstances being established

On February 23, an explosion occurred in a police administrative building in Dnipro, damaging windows, furniture, equipment, and a car. There were no casualties, and the circumstances are being investigated.

Society • February 23, 07:59 PM • 5796 views
Explosion at gas station in Mykolaiv investigated as terrorist act - Prosecutor General's Office

The Mykolaiv Oblast Prosecutor's Office has launched a terrorism investigation after an improvised explosive device detonated at a non-operational gas station. Seven patrol officers were injured, two of whom are in serious condition.

Crimes and emergencies • February 23, 06:34 PM • 5065 views