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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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Corpse without legs discovered in Mykolaiv region, deceased ignored warnings of mine danger - Ukrainian Defense Forces South

In Mykolaiv region, a man's legless body was found after he ignored a warning about a minefield in the coastal zone and approached a water's edge, where he likely came across an explosive object that caused fatal injuries.

War in Ukraine • March 27, 03:48 PM • 24038 views
Mykolaiv was attacked by the enemy preliminary with two ballistic missiles, eight people have already been injured - mayor

Two preliminary ballistic missiles hit Mykolaiv, injuring 8 people and causing minor damage to 4 residential buildings.

War in Ukraine • March 27, 03:15 PM • 23973 views
Prime Minister instructs to immediately start construction of a new water supply system to Mykolaiv

Following the meeting, Shmyhal instructed to ensure uninterrupted supply of process water to Mykolaiv this year and to immediately start construction of a new water pipeline.

Society • March 27, 01:51 PM • 21599 views
Enemy attack on Mykolaiv: 6 wounded reported, one in serious condition

Six people were wounded, one of them seriously, as a result of enemy rocket fire in Mykolaiv, the head of the Mykolaiv regional military administration said.

War in Ukraine • March 27, 01:39 PM • 21355 views
Mykolaiv: Mayor reports enemy ballistic attack

Mykolaiv was preliminarily attacked by ballistic missiles, according to the city's mayor, Oleksandr Senkevych.

War in Ukraine • March 27, 12:49 PM • 29507 views
In Mykolaiv audible explosions were reported. The mayor said that the information is being investigated

There were explosions in Mykolaiv, the mayor said that the information was being investigated.

War in Ukraine • March 27, 12:37 PM • 27337 views
A map of Maidan Nezalezhnosti has appeared in the popular game Fortnite: the proceeds will be used to rebuild Mykolaiv region

Fortnite has released a map that recreates Kyiv's Independence Square, and the proceeds from the time players spend on the map will go to rebuild an outpatient clinic in Mykolaiv region.

Society • March 27, 11:46 AM • 29366 views
In Mykolaiv region the enemy fired mortars at the water area of Ochakiv community, no casualties

Yesterday, Russian troops fired mortars at the waters of the Ochakiv community in Mykolaiv region, no casualties were reported.

War in Ukraine • March 27, 06:43 AM • 25036 views
Yevlash about the night attack by "Shahed": they flew at bridges and other infrastructure facilities

Last night, 12 enemy "shaheds" from the Kursk region of Russia and Crimea attacked Ukrainian bridges and other infrastructure.

War in Ukraine • March 26, 12:35 PM • 30785 views
Enemy shelling of Mykolaiv: 50 private houses damaged

50 private houses were damaged, three of them destroyed as a result of hostile shelling of a residential area in Mykolaiv.

Society • March 26, 11:43 AM • 41659 views
3 russian drones shot down in Mykolaiv region, no casualties

Three enemy UAVs were destroyed in Mykolaiv region.

War in Ukraine • March 26, 06:12 AM • 26198 views
russian drones are heading to Mykolaiv and Odesa regions

Unmanned aerial vehicles are heading to Mykolaiv and Odesa regions, the Ukrainian Air Force reports.

War in Ukraine • March 26, 12:32 AM • 110207 views
russian drones target Mykolaiv region

The Air Force informs that a group of Iranian-made Shahed drones was launched from the Black Sea in the direction of Mykolaiv region.

War in Ukraine • March 26, 12:14 AM • 108449 views
President thanked all those who helped with the aftermath of today's Russian attacks on Kyiv, Odesa and Mykolaiv

President Zelenskyy thanked everyone who contributed to the relief efforts in the aftermath of Russia's strikes on Kyiv, Odesa, and Mykolaiv and called on people to support the victims, even if they do not ask for help.

War in Ukraine • March 25, 09:44 PM • 83726 views
The Ministry of Youth and Sports and the NOC condemn the murder of the mother of Ukrainian athlete Svitlana Malkova by Russians

The mother of Ukrainian trampoline jumper Svitlana Malkova was killed during a Russian missile attack on Mykolaiv. The Ministry of Youth and Sports and the NOC of Ukraine condemned the murder of the Ukrainian athlete's mother by Russians.

War in Ukraine • March 25, 02:29 PM • 26560 views
Russian Federation wants to discredit Ukrainian volunteers: the Center for Countering Disinformation told about a new fake

Russia is spreading a fake video of a trench candle exploding, allegedly delivered by Ukrainian volunteers, to discredit the volunteer movement and undermine public confidence in it.

Society • March 25, 12:33 PM • 31079 views
PIN-UP and Forbes Ukraine launch a grant program for frontline businesses

A grant program from PIN-UP and Forbes Ukraine is launched for frontline businesses.

Economy • March 25, 12:32 PM • 31756 views
There is no shortage of electricity, blackouts in the regions are caused by damaged infrastructure - Ukrenergo

Ukraine's energy system is operating in a balanced manner, with no electricity shortages, but blackouts in some regions are caused by damage to the power grid as a result of recent Russian attacks on energy facilities.

Society • March 25, 10:28 AM • 59208 views
Ukraine's Air Force shoots down 8 Shaheds in the sky over Ukraine at night

Defense forces shot down 8 out of 9 enemy attack drones over Mykolaiv and Odesa regions at night.

War in Ukraine • March 25, 07:11 AM • 29490 views
OVO: 11 injured in Mykolaiv as a result of fall of enemy drone fragments

In Mykolaiv, 11 people were injured when the wreckage of a downed enemy drone fell on the private sector. A house and two cars caught fire.

War in Ukraine • March 25, 06:35 AM • 30053 views
Mykolaiv and Odesa regions were attacked - the Southern Defense Forces reported details of the night attack

Last night, Russian troops attacked energy facilities in Mykolaiv and Odesa regions with drones, causing destruction and injuries.

War in Ukraine • March 25, 05:59 AM • 28428 views
russia attacks Mykolaiv: damaged houses in one of the city's neighborhoods

In Mykolaiv, houses were damaged by the fall of debris from an enemy unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV).

Society • March 25, 05:21 AM • 28351 views
Son of military man found among coordinators of attacks on Odesa region - Kiper

The Security Service of Ukraine has identified the son of a serviceman among the coordinators of attacks in Odesa region, despite the fact that his father is serving at the front and was wounded in the war.

War in Ukraine • March 24, 11:59 AM • 46597 views
Overnight, russia attacks Ukrainian ports on the Danube with drones, damaging infrastructure

At night, the enemy continued drone attacks on the southeastern regions. Air defense forces shot down 22 drones over Dnipro, Odesa, Mykolaiv and Kherson regions. However, port infrastructure was damaged in some areas.

War in Ukraine • March 24, 08:02 AM • 121591 views
3 unmanned aerial vehicles destroyed in Mykolaiv region

Over the past 24 hours, air defense forces in Mykolaiv region destroyed three unmanned aerial vehicles. Fortunately, there were no casualties.

War in Ukraine • March 24, 06:37 AM • 55707 views
Missile threat to Mykolaiv, Odesa and Kherson regions

An air alert has been declared in Mykolaiv, Odesa, and Kherson regions of Ukraine due to a missile threat.

War in Ukraine • March 23, 07:53 PM • 111136 views
Ukrainian Air Force destroys 31 out of 34 "shaheds"

Ukrainian air defense forces destroyed 31 of 34 Russian attack drones on the night of March 23 in Poltava, Mykolaiv, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson regions.

War in Ukraine • March 23, 06:06 AM • 37298 views
CSCI: Fake about "Ukrainian Armed Forces withdrawal from Dnipro and Kharkiv" spread by enemy, situation on the frontlines controlled - CSCI

The Center for Strategic Communications and Information Security refutes the enemy's lies that the Ukrainian Armed Forces are allegedly preparing to retreat from Dnipro and Kharkiv, stating that the situation on the frontlines is under control.

War in Ukraine • March 22, 04:52 PM • 33891 views
The death of athlete's mother due to the Russian attack: Ministry of Youth and Sports and NOC of Ukraine call for suspension of Russians and Belarusians from international competitions

The mother of Ukrainian athlete Svitlana Malkova was killed during the Russian attack on Mykolaiv. The Ministry of Youth and Sports of Ukraine and the NOC call for the suspension of Russian and Belarusian athletes from international competitions, including the Olympic Games.

War in Ukraine • March 22, 12:52 PM • 22598 views
Mother of athlete Svitlana Malkova was killed during the shelling of Mykolaiv

During the russian shelling of Mykolaiv, the mother of Ukrainian athlete Svitlana Malkova, who was preparing for the 2024 Olympics as part of the national trampoline team, was killed.

War in Ukraine • March 22, 11:06 AM • 26315 views