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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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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 • 26644 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 • 29280 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 • 35532 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 • 32625 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 • 32209 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 • 60004 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 • 24110 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 • 26116 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 • 111586 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 • 29827 views
In the Mykolaiv region, the head of Ukrtransbezpeka was exposed for systematic extortions from carriers

In Mykolaiv region, law enforcement officers exposed the head of Ukrtransbezpeka for systematically taking bribes from carriers in the amount of at least UAH 50,000 per day.

Crimes and emergencies • February 27, 09:24 AM • 25283 views
Mykolaiv region: SBU detains resident of Mykolaiv region who set up field kitchen for kadyrov's militants during occupation

The Security Service of Ukraine exposed a collaborator who, during the battles for Mykolaiv and the occupation of part of the region, fed kadyrov's men and repaired their equipment. After the liberation of Mykolaiv region, the collaborator was hiding in Khmelnytskyi.

Crimes and emergencies • February 26, 11:58 AM • 24635 views
Russian drone followed Annalena Burbock's delegation in Mykolaiv region

German Foreign Minister Anneliese Burbock's visit to the water supply system in Mykolaiv, Ukraine, was interrupted when a Russian reconnaissance drone was spotted following her delegation.

War in Ukraine • February 25, 09:40 PM • 130723 views
Shelling by Russian invaders: about 15 settlements in Kharkiv region were damaged, a 44-year-old volunteer was wounded

Russian shelling damaged about 15 settlements in the Kharkiv region, wounding a 44-year-old volunteer.

War in Ukraine • February 25, 09:40 AM • 23669 views
Five settlements in Mykolaiv region cut off from electricity supply as a result of Russian shelling

Five settlements in Mykolaiv region were left without power after a Russian drone damaged a power line.

War in Ukraine • February 25, 08:13 AM • 26020 views
Ukrainian Air Force shoots down 16 unmanned aerial vehicles during night attack

Ukrainian air defense destroyed 16 russian Shahed attack drones out of 18 that were launched at night in different regions.

War in Ukraine • February 25, 06:18 AM • 50932 views
Over the past day, russia launched 9 missile attacks, 77 air attacks, 119 volleyball attacks

Over the day, 84 combat engagements took place: russia launched 9 missile strikes, 77 air strikes and 119 missile strikes from multiple launch rocket systems, according to a report by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 25, 05:36 AM • 62001 views
Iranian drones are moving towards Kirovohrad region

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported the movement of Iranian-made Shahed drones from Mykolaiv region to Kirovohrad region.

War in Ukraine • February 25, 12:40 AM • 32191 views
"Shakhtys" in the north of Kherson region are heading to Mykolaiv region

The Ukrainian Air Force reported that Iranian-made Shaheda drones were spotted flying over the north of Kherson region, heading for Mykolaiv region.

War in Ukraine • February 25, 12:25 AM • 30313 views
The Ukrainian Armed Forces are being transferred: russian drones spotted active in different directions

According to the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, enemy drones were spotted flying in different directions over certain areas of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 24, 09:06 PM • 28594 views
UAVs were spotted in Mykolaiv and Poltava regions moving towards other parts of Ukraine

Hostile drones were spotted in Mykolaiv and Poltava regions of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 24, 08:39 PM • 30352 views
Group of Iranian drones spotted in Mykolaiv region

The Ukrainian Air Force reported a group of Iranian-made Shahed drones in Mykolaiv region.

War in Ukraine • February 24, 08:15 PM • 28497 views
The Air Force destroyed 12 russian UAVs and 2 X-59 missiles

During the day, air defense destroyed 12 russian Shahed drones and 2 X-59 guided missiles.

War in Ukraine • February 24, 06:13 AM • 37754 views
Over the past day, russia launched 10 missile strikes, 93 air attacks, and 141 salvo attacks

Over the day, 84 combat engagements took place: russia launched 10 missile strikes, 93 air strikes and 141 attacks from multiple launch rocket systems, according to a report by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 24, 05:54 AM • 38779 views
Air defense shoots down 12 kamikaze drones and 2 missiles, but 1 downed UAV causes destruction in Odesa

Air defense units shot down 12 kamikaze drones and 2 X-59 missiles, but one downed drone caused destruction, fire and casualties in a residential area of Odesa.

War in Ukraine • February 24, 12:34 AM • 33129 views
Air Force warns of possible ballistic missile strikes in 3 regions

The Ukrainian Air Force reported a potential threat of ballistic missiles in Kherson, Mykolaiv, and Kirovohrad regions.

War in Ukraine • February 23, 08:39 PM • 106299 views
The Government allocated more than 17 billion to the Recovery Agency for roads

The Government of Ukraine has allocated over UAH 17 billion to the State Agency for Reconstruction and Development of Infrastructure for the development and maintenance of public roads of national importance.

Economy • February 23, 03:06 PM • 23050 views
Shmyhal and the Danish Prime Minister discussed the implementation of reforms and Ukraine's integration into the EU

Prime Minister Shmyhal met with his Danish counterpart Mette Frederiksen to discuss further support for Ukraine, reforms and EU integration, as well as a business conference between the two countries.

Economy • February 23, 02:53 PM • 22881 views
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The number of animal rabies cases has doubled in Ukraine: State Service of Ukraine on Food Safety and Consumer Protection names reasons and rules of behavior with rabid animals

Due to martial law restricting oral rabies vaccination of wild animals and immunization of domestic animals, Ukraine saw a 2. 3-fold increase in rabies cases among animals in 2023 compared to 2022.

Society • February 23, 01:43 PM • 233279 views
U.S. Ambassador shows the consequences of russia's night attacks and calls for continued support for Ukraine

russia's overnight attacks on Ukrainian ports and industrial bases in Odesa and Dnipro resulted in civilian deaths and injuries, prompting the US Ambassador to Ukraine to reiterate his call for continued support for Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 23, 01:27 PM • 23677 views