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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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Mayor: Mykolaiv is changing the structure of public utilities due to mobilization

Due to the mobilization, Mykolaiv is changing the structure of its utilities, employing women and those unfit for military service to ensure full operational capacity.

Society • May 16, 10:08 AM • 31733 views
Mykolaiv under rocket attack: six people wounded

On May 15, Mykolaiv came under rocket fire, injuring six people and damaging buildings, shops, and cars.

Society • May 16, 04:50 AM • 53448 views
Occupants make attempts to push back units of the Defense Forces in the area of Vovchansk

Russian troops are attempting to push Ukrainian troops out of Vovchansk, Kharkiv region, but Ukrainian soldiers are fighting back, returning fire and continuing to comb the northwestern outskirts of the city.

War in Ukraine • May 15, 02:21 PM • 25243 views
Russian strike on Mykolaiv: 6 injured reported

Six people were injured in a Russian missile attack on Mykolaiv, Ukraine, the State Emergency Service reports.

War in Ukraine • May 15, 01:00 PM • 16535 views
Mykolaiv: 5 victims reported as a result of Russian strike

Five people were injured in Mykolaiv as a result of Russian shelling, service station caught fire after a missile strike.

War in Ukraine • May 15, 11:59 AM • 15301 views
Mykolaiv: three injured reported as a result of Russian strike

Three people sustained moderate injuries as a result of enemy shelling after the explosions heard in Mykolaiv today.

War in Ukraine • May 15, 09:59 AM • 19086 views
Explosions in Mykolaiv: Head of RMA reports two hits

Two explosions occurred in Mykolaiv, Ukraine, according to the head of the regional military administration. He called for maximum attention.

War in Ukraine • May 15, 08:52 AM • 106996 views
Explosion occurs in Mykolaiv

An explosion has occurred in Mykolaiv, Ukraine, prompting the city's mayor to urge residents to stay in safe places while authorities investigate the incident, amid air raid alerts and warnings of a possible ballistic missile attack from the south.

War in Ukraine • May 15, 08:41 AM • 35798 views
An enemy missile struck an open area in Mykolaiv region

A Russian missile landed in an open area in the Voznesensky district of Mykolaiv region, no one was injured.

War in Ukraine • May 14, 05:48 AM • 21273 views
The Air Force has warned about the movement of drones in a number of regions

Movement of enemy drones was spotted in four regions. The Air Force spotted them in Chernihiv, Kirovohrad, and Mykolaiv regions.

War in Ukraine • May 13, 07:06 PM • 80247 views
Air Force warns of missile headed for Vinnytsia region

The Air Force of Ukraine warned of an enemy missile from Mykolaiv region that was heading for Vinnytsia region amid a nationwide air alert due to the takeoff of a Russian MiG-31K.

War in Ukraine • May 13, 12:15 PM • 20951 views
russian artillery shells two communities in Mykolaiv region, no casualties

russian troops shelled Mykolaiv region twice on May 12, but there were no casualties.

Society • May 13, 04:16 AM • 71731 views
Ukrainian air defenses in the south destroy 5 russian reconnaissance drones

On May 11, Ukrainian air defense units in the southern regions destroyed five russian reconnaissance drones, including four Zala models in Kherson and one Orlan-10 in Mykolaiv.

War in Ukraine • May 12, 05:38 AM • 28330 views
Enemy artillery strikes Mykolaiv region, no casualties

Yesterday, the enemy shelled Mykolaiv region twice with artillery, including the water area and the city of Ochakiv, but there were no casualties.

Society • May 12, 04:20 AM • 57752 views
The "director" of the occupation Kherson SIZO was served a notice of suspicion for the forced transfer of more than 150 convicts

A 46-year-old man from Mykolaiv region, who was appointed by the Russian occupation authorities as the "director" of the Kherson SIZO, is suspected of forcibly transferring and deporting more than 150 convicts to Russia and the occupied territories.

War in Ukraine • May 11, 11:34 AM • 29807 views
Over the day, russia launched 7 missile strikes, 108 air attacks, and 120 attacks from multiple launch rocket systems

Over the past day, russia launched 7 missile strikes, 108 air strikes and 120 attacks from multiple launch rocket systems at Ukrainian positions and localities in various regions.

War in Ukraine • May 11, 05:24 AM • 32122 views
Occupants carried out two attacks in Mykolaiv region: shelling of the water area and damage to a house in the village of Dmytrivka

Yesterday, russia shelled the waters of the Ochakivska community and damaged a house in the village of Dmytrivka, Mykolaiv region, but there were no casualties.

Society • May 11, 04:23 AM • 24662 views
eRestoration program: more than 54 thousand applications for restoration of damaged housing approved

More than 54,000 applications for compensation for damaged housing were satisfied, and more than 6,000 certificates for compensation for destroyed housing were issued under the Ukraine Recovery Program in its first year.

Society • May 10, 09:00 AM • 27775 views
The Air Force named the directions of the Russian night attack

Russian troops launched drones in the direction of southern Ukraine and attacked Kharkiv with anti-aircraft missiles, destroying all drones and damaging Kharkiv's civilian infrastructure.

War in Ukraine • May 10, 06:25 AM • 37207 views
8 enemy "shaheds" destroyed in Mykolaiv region at night: grass burned due to falling debris

At night, air defense forces shot down eight enemy "shaheds" in Mykolaiv region, and the fallen debris caused a fire in the open.

War in Ukraine • May 10, 05:36 AM • 36162 views
Air Force confirms downing of 10 Russian attack drones

The Ukrainian Air Force confirms the destruction of 10 Russian Shahid attack drones and two S-300/S-400 anti-aircraft missile systems launched from Crimea and Belgorod region during a night attack.

War in Ukraine • May 10, 04:01 AM • 26957 views
Explosions were heard in Mykolaiv region

Explosions were heard in Snihurivka, Mykolaiv region, triggering an air raid alert and warnings of approaching drone attacks from the Black Sea, and residents were urged to take cover.

War in Ukraine • May 10, 12:17 AM • 24630 views
Air Force warns of missiles in Mykolaiv region

Ukraine's armed forces warn of a missile attack on Mykolaiv region from the Black Sea.

War in Ukraine • May 9, 11:51 AM • 18362 views
A traitor was sentenced to 15 years in prison for directing Russian phosphorus shells at Mykolaiv region

In Mykolaiv region, the man was adjusting the aggressor's attacks on the region using phosphorus munitions, Grad multiple rocket launchers and Shahed kamikaze drones.

War in Ukraine • May 8, 01:42 PM • 24947 views
Ukrzaliznytsia completes repairs of shelled tracks in Kherson, train traffic resumes

Railroad workers have completed repairs to the shelling-damaged track at Kherson station, and trains to and from Kherson are now running as scheduled.

Society • May 8, 12:52 PM • 26040 views
Power outages are possible throughout Ukraine in the evening after a massive Russian attack - Ukrenergo

Due to the massive attack of Russian missiles and drones on energy facilities in several regions, power outages are possible across the country from 18:00 to 23:00.

Society • May 8, 08:37 AM • 33469 views
Decaf is already available at 112 WOG filling stations

The WOG filling station network is expanding the availability of the popular ZAVZHDYKAVA project. Decaffeinated coffee is already available at 112 major city and highway filling stations in 16 regions of Ukraine.

Business News • May 8, 08:09 AM • 55093 views
Kherson partially left without power after Russian strikes on critical infrastructure

Russian shelling damaged critical infrastructure in Kherson, partially leaving the city without electricity, and hit residential areas, killing one person and injuring three others.

Society • May 8, 06:29 AM • 32372 views
Russians attacked Kherson's civilian railroad infrastructure: the station and tracks were damaged

Russian troops attacked and damaged civilian railroad infrastructure, including the train station and tracks, in Kherson.

War in Ukraine • May 8, 05:46 AM • 22720 views
Mykolaiv region: Air defense system shoots down Lancet UAV; enemy fires mortar shells, but no casualties

In the Mykolaiv region, air defense shot down a Lancet drone, and the occupiers fired mortars at the waters of the Ochakiv community, but without causing casualties.

Society • May 7, 04:32 AM • 29460 views