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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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The Defense Forces commented on the enemy's use of unidentified drones at night

During the night attack on Ukraine, the Russians used unidentified drones, probably for reconnaissance purposes.

War in Ukraine • April 28, 02:40 PM • 30312 views
Over the past month, Russians have caused billions of hryvnias worth of damage to Ukraine's energy sector - Ministry of Energy

Over the past month, Russian attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure have caused billions of hryvnias in damage.

War in Ukraine • April 28, 12:14 PM • 75057 views
Russia's attack on Mykolaiv: Kim says hotel whose owners have just recovered from 2022 "hits" is affected, aftermath shown

Russian shelling damaged a hotel and adjacent buildings in Mykolaiv.

War in Ukraine • April 28, 09:09 AM • 53239 views
"The less the Kremlin achieves with terror, the more they will be interested in finding peace": Zelensky shows the consequences of Russian attacks and emphasizes the need for air defense

Zelenskiy called on allies to provide more advanced air defense systems to protect Ukrainian cities from Russian attacks, saying this would reduce Russia's ability to wage terror and force it to seek peace.

War in Ukraine • April 28, 08:47 AM • 53236 views
Electricity needs are met without emergency assistance, but there are restrictions in Kharkiv region and Kryvyi Rih - Ministry of Energy

Consumers' electricity needs were covered by own generation and commercial imports without emergency assistance, but there were restrictions in Kharkiv and Kryvyi Rih, and more than 260 consumers in Kharkiv and Mykolaiv regions were left without gas supply due to shelling.

War in Ukraine • April 28, 08:00 AM • 25959 views
In Mykolaiv, enemy shelling damaged an infrastructure facility, a hotel and a car

In the Mykolaiv region, Russian strikes damaged infrastructure, hotels, cars, and caused a fire, but no casualties were reported.

Society • April 28, 05:30 AM • 33099 views
The Air Force confirmed the destruction of four "Shaheds" and one drone of an unidentified type

During a nighttime attack by Russia, the Ukrainian Air Force destroyed four Iranian-made Shahed drones and one unidentified drone.

War in Ukraine • April 28, 05:00 AM • 40197 views
Explosions occurred in Mykolaiv

Explosions were heard in Mykolaiv, Ukraine, according to the city's mayor, who said that details were being investigated and that an air alert was declared in the region.

War in Ukraine • April 28, 02:18 AM • 33383 views
Southern Defense Forces shoot down 10 Russian missiles flying to attack Ukrainian energy sector

The Southern Region Defense Forces shot down 10 air targets targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure, including 3 in Mykolaiv region and 7 in Dnipropetrovs'k region, but an enemy missile hit a power facility in Kryvyi Rih district, injuring one person and causing water supply disruptions.

War in Ukraine • April 27, 08:19 AM • 24068 views
Air Defense Forces destroy three cruise missiles in Mykolaiv region

Over the past 24 hours, air defense forces destroyed three Russian cruise missiles in Mykolaiv region, while Russian forces attacked several settlements with artillery, mortars and kamikaze drones, damaging residential buildings and private property.

Society • April 27, 05:55 AM • 46018 views
Spied on AFU artillery in Mykolaiv region: informant Hruh sentenced to 11 years in prison

The informant was sentenced to 11 years in prison for attempting to provide Russian military intelligence with information about the firing positions of Ukrainian artillery in Mykolaiv region, for the purpose of launching targeted missile and drone strikes.

War in Ukraine • April 26, 01:55 PM • 23680 views
Mykolaiv region attacked by Russian army with artillery, FPV drone strike - RMA

Russian troops used artillery and a kamikaze drone in Mykolaiv region, damaging residential buildings but causing no casualties.

War in Ukraine • April 26, 06:02 AM • 18230 views
More than 65 thousand Ukrainians have been approved for payments under the "eVodnovnennya" program

More than 86,000 Ukrainians have applied for assistance under the eRestoration program, of which more than 65,000 have received payments to repair damaged housing, and 2,402 have already received new housing to replace their destroyed homes.

War in Ukraine • April 25, 08:43 AM • 23512 views
SBI: explosions of ammunition in Mykolaiv were preliminarily caused by careless overloading. Two soldiers killed

Two soldiers were killed and nine others were injured in an ammunition explosion in Mykolaiv caused by careless overloading.

Crimes and emergencies • April 25, 08:31 AM • 17651 views
Rada plans to rename 15 Ukrainian cities: which ones are on the list

Ukraine plans to rename 7 districts, 15 cities, 54 towns, and 267 villages as part of its decolonization efforts, including renaming major cities such as Novomoskovsk to Samar, Pervomaisk to Sokolohorsk, and Chervonohrad to Sheptytsky.

Society • April 25, 06:46 AM • 34029 views
Explosion in Mykolaiv: fire extinguishing efforts result in repeated detonation, 5 rescuers injured

Five rescuers were injured in a second explosion while extinguishing a fire caused by the detonation of an unknown explosive device in Mykolaiv.

Crimes and emergencies • April 24, 06:54 PM • 39235 views
Mayor: Explosion in Mykolaiv not related to enemy arrival

An explosion occurred in Mykolaiv, but according to the city's mayor, it was not caused by an enemy attack and no damage was reported.

War in Ukraine • April 24, 04:56 PM • 20076 views
Explosion occurs in Mykolaiv - media

An explosion has occurred in Mykolaiv, Ukraine. City and regional authorities have not yet commented on the explosion.

War in Ukraine • April 24, 04:22 PM • 24977 views
Property and accounts of ex-CEO Knyazev seized - Ministry of Justice

The State Enforcement Service has seized all the property and accounts of former Supreme Court Chief Justice Vsevolod Knyazev to recover almost UAH 1 million in illegal payments he received as a gift in the form of a significantly reduced apartment lease.

Politics • April 24, 11:59 AM • 21421 views
Enemy strikes with drones in Mykolaiv district, damages property of industrial enterprise - RMA

Over the past 24 hours, enemy drones and artillery struck Mykolaiv region, damaging industrial equipment, civilian vehicles, a boat and several houses, but causing no casualties.

War in Ukraine • April 24, 05:40 AM • 26471 views
Ukraine counts on assistance in finding additional air defense systems for Mykolaiv region: Zelenskyy meets with Danish Minister of Enterprise

President Zelenskyy discusses Ukraine's air defense needs with the Danish Minister of Enterprise. Kyiv is looking for help in finding additional air defense systems for Mykolaiv region.

War in Ukraine • April 23, 02:49 PM • 19239 views
Due to the non-fulfillment of the contract, the DOT completely refused the services of another food supplier for the Armed Forces

Due to the failure to fulfill its contractual obligations, the State Logistics Operator refused to use the services of Tviy Khlib LLC and redistributed the volume of supplies to other companies to deliver food to the Armed Forces.

War in Ukraine • April 23, 09:53 AM • 83888 views
A grenade explodes in the yard of a high-rise building in Mykolaiv: one person is wounded

A grenade exploded in the yard of a multi-storey building in Mykolaiv, causing numerous shrapnel wounds to a 34-year-old local resident.

Crimes and emergencies • April 23, 06:01 AM • 16627 views
Numerous damages were recorded in Mykolaiv region due to russian strikes, but no casualties

Over the past 24 hours, artillery shelling in Mykolaiv region has damaged educational institutions, residential buildings, structures, cars and commercial infrastructure, but fortunately there were no casualties or injuries.

War in Ukraine • April 23, 04:42 AM • 28075 views
Ukrainian air defense shoots down 15 of 16 russian drones during night attacks

Ukrainian air defense forces shot down 15 of 16 russian drones during an attack on the night of April 23, 2024.

War in Ukraine • April 23, 04:19 AM • 29722 views
Ukraine restored over 500 medical facilities destroyed by russian troops - Ministry of Health

In the two years since russia's full-scale invasion, Ukraine has rebuilt 513 medical facilities out of 1,581 damaged and 210 completely destroyed, despite constant bombardment and attacks by russia.

War in Ukraine • April 22, 01:29 PM • 29432 views
Kim after reports of an audible explosion in Mykolaiv: controlled explosion in the area

A controlled explosion was carried out by the State Emergency Service on the territory of Shevchenkivska TG in Mykolaiv district, Mykolaiv region, with the possibility of a second explosion.

Society • April 22, 11:23 AM • 41793 views
Mayor: There was no confirmed information about explosions in Mykolaiv

The mayor of Mykolaiv said that as of 13:10 there was no confirmed information about explosions in the city, despite the fact that citizens reported hearing explosions and no calls to emergency services were received.

War in Ukraine • April 22, 10:42 AM • 19341 views
The sound of an explosion was reported in Mykolaiv

An explosion has been heard in the city of Mykolaiv, Ukraine, according to correspondents of the Public Broadcaster.

War in Ukraine • April 22, 09:48 AM • 20184 views
russia launches ballistic missile attack on Odesa from Crimea, damages an infrastructure facility

The russian occupiers launched a ballistic missile at Odesa from Crimea, hitting an infrastructure facility, and the air defense forces destroyed 3 enemy reconnaissance groups in Kryvyi Rih, Mykolaiv and Odesa regions.

War in Ukraine • April 20, 06:27 AM • 34775 views