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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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Air defense destroyed 33 of 37 Shahed UAVs at night

On the night of March 8, the Ukrainian military shot down 33 of the 37 Shahed drones launched by russia during the attack on the southern and eastern regions.

War in Ukraine • March 8, 05:40 AM • 71827 views
Enemy UAV activity recorded in several regions of Ukraine

Hostile unmanned aerial vehicles were spotted in many regions of Ukraine, including Kharkiv, Mykolaiv, Cherkasy, Kirovohrad, Dnipro and Donetsk oblasts.

War in Ukraine • March 7, 10:43 PM • 30641 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces inform about russian "Shahed" activity in several regions

Ukraine's Air Force reports activity of Iranian Shahed drones in northeastern Mykolaiv region moving north, and another group moving northwest along the border of Mykolaiv and Odesa regions. Also, a group of Shahed in Kirovohrad region is moving in the direction of Uman.

War in Ukraine • March 7, 10:14 PM • 45311 views
The war of the Russian Federation against Ukraine has completely or partially destroyed 1946 cultural sites - MCIP

1946 cultural infrastructure facilities, 317 of which were destroyed, were damaged or destroyed as a result of Russian aggression in Ukraine as of February 25, 2024, according to the Ministry of Culture and Information Policy.

War in Ukraine • March 7, 10:05 PM • 38667 views
Militants fired from artillery in Mykolaiv region at night, no casualties - RMA

On March 6 and 7, the enemy fired artillery at settlements in Mykolaiv region, without causing any casualties.

War in Ukraine • March 7, 06:45 AM • 26693 views
Large-scale fire in Mykolaiv region: 5 hectares burned down due to reed burning

A large-scale fire burned down 5 hectares of reeds in the Kostiantynivska community of Mykolaiv region after someone deliberately set fire to the reeds.

Health • March 6, 04:30 PM • 29267 views
Over 1000 Ukrainian families have already purchased new housing under the compensation program for homes destroyed by war

More than 1,000 Ukrainian families have already used the compensation certificates to purchase new housing since the launch of the program for destroyed housing earlier this year.

Society • March 6, 12:02 PM • 63617 views
russia launched 4 missile strikes, 106 air attacks, 154 salvo attacks over the day

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 86 combat engagements, 4 missile attacks, 106 air strikes and 154 attacks from multiple launch rocket systems by russian troops over the past day.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 05:19 AM • 34806 views
russian aggression: 945 cultural heritage sites in Ukraine damaged

As a result of the russian aggression, 945 objects of Ukraine's cultural heritage were damaged, including 128 of national importance.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 02:15 AM • 38958 views
FAO to provide spring wheat seeds to Ukrainian farmers affected by war

FAO will provide free spring wheat seeds to small and medium-sized Ukrainian farms with an area of 10 to 500 hectares from 9 regions located near the conflict zones.

War in Ukraine • March 5, 10:11 PM • 86588 views
Enemy shells two communities in Mykolaiv region with artillery - OVO

Russian occupants shelled two settlements in Mykolaiv region with artillery, no one was injured.

War in Ukraine • March 5, 07:30 AM • 20169 views
Mykolaiv region: Police track down man who kidnapped 8-year-old girl

In Mykolaiv region, police detained a 50-year-old man who kidnapped an 8-year-old girl and took her to a dugout; psychologists are now working with the traumatized child.

Crimes and emergencies • March 4, 03:45 PM • 24887 views
Soon exports by sea will reach 30 million tons - Shmyhal

According to Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, Ukraine will soon reach 30 million tons of grain exports through the Black Sea shipping corridor.

War in Ukraine • March 4, 02:39 PM • 24191 views
Enemy launches ballistic missile attack in Mykolaiv region, there are damages - RMA

Russian troops shelled the outskirts of Ochakiv and damaged a building with a ballistic missile, but there were no casualties.

War in Ukraine • March 4, 06:22 AM • 32100 views
A missile is heading to Kirovohrad region - Air Force

The Air Force has warned of an enemy missile heading for Kirovohrad region.

War in Ukraine • March 3, 06:33 PM • 123237 views
In the Armed Forces of the AFU warned of the threat of ballistics, in Nikolaev heard the sound of an explosion

The Ukrainian Air Force warned of a ballistic missile threat from the south, with air raid sirens sounding in many regions.

War in Ukraine • March 3, 05:36 PM • 118788 views
Explosions occurred in Dnipro

Explosions occurred in Dnipro, prompting an air raid alert in Dnipropetrovs'k, Mykolaiv, Kharkiv, and Kherson regions of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • March 3, 12:15 AM • 41320 views
Air defense shoots down 14 Iranian Shahed drones and a Su-34 fighter-bomber

The Ukrainian Air Force reported that it shot down 14 Shahed and Su-34 drones on the night of March 2.

War in Ukraine • March 2, 06:19 AM • 35338 views
Over the day, russia launched 9 missile strikes, 100 air attacks, and 161 salvo attacks

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that 82 combat engagements took place over the day, in which russia launched 9 missile strikes, 100 air strikes and fired 161 times at Ukrainian troops and settlements from multiple launch rocket systems.

War in Ukraine • March 2, 06:05 AM • 35096 views
"Shahed" approaching: threat detected in Mykolaiv and Odesa regions

The Ukrainian Air Force reports that several groups of Iranian-made Shahed drones are moving toward Mykolaiv and Odesa regions.

War in Ukraine • March 1, 11:04 PM • 34322 views
We need help now, not after the war: Odesa Oblast Head Kiper on meetings with international partners

Odesa Oblast Governor Kiper called on international partners to provide assistance now, not after the war, as Ukraine is now acting as a shield to prevent further Russian aggression in Europe.

War in Ukraine • March 1, 05:10 PM • 26643 views
Drones are used everywhere, it is crucial for Ukrainians to know how to use them - Fedorov

Vocational schools in 7 regions of Ukraine will introduce a new Civilian Drone Operator curriculum to teach students how to fly drones, which are increasingly used in agriculture, rescue operations, and war documentation.

Society • March 1, 01:32 PM • 29270 views
An fsb agent who visited training grounds under the guise of an instructor and collected data on the location of warehouses was sentenced to 15 years in prison

An fsb agent who spied on Ukrainian military training grounds under the guise of an instructor is sentenced to 15 years in prison for high treason and illegal possession of ammunition.

Crimes and emergencies • March 1, 10:19 AM • 35526 views
Over the day, russia launched 3 missile strikes, 91 air attacks, and 142 salvo attacks

According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, 83 combat engagements took place over the past day: russia launched 3 missile strikes, 91 air strikes and 142 attacks from multiple launch rocket systems.

War in Ukraine • March 1, 05:58 AM • 32621 views
Occupants shelled the waters of Ochakivska community in Mykolaiv region: no casualties

The head of the Mykolaiv regional administration said that on March 1, russian troops attacked the waters of the Ochakiv community in Mykolaiv region.

War in Ukraine • March 1, 05:31 AM • 32205 views
The sowing season has started in Ukraine

As of the end of February, farmers in four regions of Ukraine started sowing 22. 3 thou hectares of spring wheat, barley and peas.

Economy • February 29, 03:35 PM • 59994 views
The pilot project "Ukrposhta. Pharmacy" pilot project is expanding to six more frontline regions

The pilot project "Ukrposhta. Pharmacy" pilot project is expanding to provide access to affordable medicines by delivering orders to six more war-affected regions of Ukraine: Zaporizhzhia, Mykolaiv, Kharkiv, Kherson, Chernihiv and Sumy regions.

Health • February 29, 02:31 PM • 24108 views
Enemy shells three communities in Mykolaiv region: there are damages

The Russian army shelled three communities in Mykolaiv region, damaging buildings and a fishing boat, but causing no casualties.

War in Ukraine • February 28, 07:11 AM • 26111 views
Ukrainian Air Defense Forces shoot down 10 "Shahed" militants in the south

Overnight, Ukrainian air defense forces shot down 10 Iranian Shaheed drones sent from the Black Sea to attack Mykolaiv and Odesa regions, most of them over the sea.

War in Ukraine • February 28, 05:24 AM • 111571 views
In Mykolaiv region, sappers destroyed warheads of a drone and X-59 missiles

Deminers destroy warheads from a downed enemy drone and an X-59 missile in Mykolaiv region.

War in Ukraine • February 28, 01:15 AM • 29825 views