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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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Ukrainian Air Force detects enemy drone strike groups in Kherson region

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported the detection of enemy drone strike groups flying northwest over the Kherson region in the direction of Mykolaiv, which poses a new potential threat.

War in Ukraine • February 11, 09:03 PM • 32684 views
Since the beginning of the year, 359 "shaheds" have been shot down - Zelensky in his evening address

According to President Zelenskiy's evening address, since the beginning of the year, Ukrainian air defense systems have shot down 359 Iranian-made kamikaze drones known as Shahids.

War in Ukraine • February 11, 06:40 PM • 49502 views
Over 90 enemy attacks were repelled on the frontline over the last day: Russian Armed Forces again caused casualties among the civilian population

Over 90 enemy attacks were repelled at the frontline over the last day, and Russian-terrorist forces caused civilian casualties as a result of missile and air strikes.

War in Ukraine • February 11, 08:27 AM • 43578 views
Occupants suffered losses on the left bank of Dnipro and retreated after two assaults

Ukrainian troops repelled two assaults by Russian troops on the left bank of the Dnipro River, but suffered losses and retreated after coming under artillery fire and drone attacks.

War in Ukraine • February 11, 07:57 AM • 39854 views
Ukrainian air defense destroyed 18 Iranian UAVs over Mykolaiv region. Fire in Mykolaiv: one person injured

At night over Mykolaiv region, the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed 18 attack drones, although the attack caused a fire at an infrastructure facility in the city and injured one person.

War in Ukraine • February 11, 06:09 AM • 39833 views
Ukraine destroys 40 attack drones during night air defense operation

The Ukrainian Air Force reported the destruction of 40 attack drones during a night attack on February 11.

War in Ukraine • February 11, 05:43 AM • 40330 views
Shahed drones reportedly moving in the direction of Vinnytsia and Mykolaiv regions

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported the detection of groups of Iranian-made Shahed drones moving in the northern and southern directions of the country.

War in Ukraine • February 11, 12:07 AM • 108310 views
The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine recorded a change in the direction of movement of several groups of Shahid drones in different regions

The Ukrainian Air Force has reported changes in the movement of groups of Iranian-made Shahed drones in different regions of the country: some of them are heading northwest of Vinnytsia, west along the border between Mykolaiv and Kirovohrad, and from Kirovohrad to Cherkasy.

War in Ukraine • February 10, 11:50 PM • 71605 views
Ukrainian Air Force reports Shahed groups heading to Cherkasy city

The Ukrainian Air Force reports that groups of Iranian-made Shahed drones are heading to the city of Cherkasy.

War in Ukraine • February 10, 11:11 PM • 51823 views
Mayor reports a fire at a facility in Mykolaiv

A fire broke out at a facility in Mykolaiv. According to the city mayor, the details have not yet been clarified.

War in Ukraine • February 10, 09:49 PM • 35307 views
Enemy UAV group changes course towards Kirovohrad region

Ukraine's Air Force reported that a group of Russian drones changed course and headed toward Kirovohrad region after maneuvering over other regions.

War in Ukraine • February 10, 08:04 PM • 103834 views
Increased activity of enemy drones from the occupied Crimea. Threat in Kherson, Mykolaiv and Dnipro regions

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported detecting hostile aviation activity in the Sea of Azov: Russia launched Shahed attack drones from Crimea. The threat of using attack drones in Kherson, Mykolaiv and Dnipro regions of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 10, 07:33 PM • 41169 views
Enemy attacked Kherson region twice in 24 hours from air, dropping guided bombs and missiles - Southern Defense Forces

The Defense Forces reported that the enemy carried out 2 air strikes using guided and unguided munitions, launched 47 drones, including 1 attack UAV, dropped 30 bombs from various UAVs, and used artillery 5 times, hitting several settlements, killing 1 civilian and injuring 5.

War in Ukraine • February 10, 02:26 PM • 36869 views
No electricity shortage is expected, but there are blackouts in two regions due to Russian shelling - Energy Ministry

The Ministry of Energy of Ukraine reports that while shelling in Donetsk and Mykolaiv regions has disrupted power supply in some areas, the country's electricity system as a whole has sufficient generation and remains balanced and under control.

Society • February 10, 08:27 AM • 91246 views
Enemy shells Ochakiv and areas near Mykolaiv, no casualties reported

The Russian military attacked waters and towns in Ukraine's Mykolaiv region on February 9 and 10, damaging buildings but causing no injuries or deaths.

War in Ukraine • February 10, 06:01 AM • 31309 views
Power line damaged in Mykolaiv region as a result of Russian attack

A power line is damaged in the Mykolaiv region of Ukraine as a result of a drone attack by Russian troops.

War in Ukraine • February 9, 10:12 PM • 28092 views
Threat of drone attack: the Air Force said that enemy drones are moving from the Black Sea

The Air Force reported that it had spotted several enemy drones moving from the Black Sea to Odesa, Mykolaiv, and Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi regions of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 9, 07:47 PM • 29809 views
A man brought home a munition and tried to disassemble it: a man died in Mykolaiv region

In Mykolaiv region, a man died trying to disassemble an ammunition he brought home with an ax.

Society • February 9, 03:00 PM • 26134 views
Mayor: Explosions were heard in Mykolaiv, they do not pose a threat

The mayor of Mykolaiv said the explosions were heard in the city but did not pose a threat and urged residents to stay in safe places as the air raid alert continues.

War in Ukraine • February 9, 01:12 PM • 24647 views
A Russian spy was detained after installing webcams near Mykolaiv port

The Security Service of Ukraine detained a Russian agent who installed webcams near the Mykolaiv seaport to monitor Ukrainian warships and merchant ships exporting agricultural products.

War in Ukraine • February 9, 09:28 AM • 26570 views
The number of children affected by the war has increased

More than 500 Ukrainian children have been killed and more than 1,200 injured as a result of the ongoing Russian invasion.

War in Ukraine • February 9, 06:59 AM • 29781 views
A "shahed" was destroyed at night in Mykolaiv region, an ambulance doctor was wounded in enemy attacks

In Mykolaiv region, an ambulance doctor was wounded as a result of attacks by enemy UAVs and FPV strike drones.

War in Ukraine • February 9, 06:42 AM • 27797 views
Ukrainian Air Force destroys 10 out of 16 "shaheds" at night

The Ukrainian military has destroyed 10 of the 16 Shahid drones launched by Russia overnight, according to the Ukrainian Air Force.

War in Ukraine • February 9, 06:10 AM • 27201 views
Due to night attack of Russian Federation, Mykolaiv partially lacks heat supply, no electricity shortage in Ukraine - Energy Ministry

Russian attacks damaged heating networks in Mykolaiv, leaving 9 buildings without heat and 82 households without electricity.

War in Ukraine • February 8, 08:40 AM • 101817 views
Russian army fired at 20 settlements in Zaporizhzhya region, attacked 67 UAVs overnight

The Russian army shelled 20 settlements in Zaporizhzhia region, attacked with 67 drones, no casualties were reported.

War in Ukraine • February 8, 06:46 AM • 27731 views
Three Shahed drones were destroyed in Mykolaiv region at night, a fire broke out on the territory of an industrial enterprise in Mykolaiv - RMA

Ukrainian air defense forces destroyed three enemy Shahed attack drones that attacked Mykolaiv region at night, causing a fire at an industrial facility in Mykolaiv.

War in Ukraine • February 8, 06:34 AM • 26034 views
Ukrainian air defense destroys 11 out of 17 "shaheds"

Ukrainian air defense destroyed 11 of 17 Iranian Shahed drones launched from Crimea on the night of February 8.

War in Ukraine • February 8, 05:13 AM • 89111 views
Occupants hit a swimming pool in Mykolaiv

Russians attacked a swimming pool in Mykolaiv with drones on February 8.

War in Ukraine • February 8, 01:24 AM • 91063 views
There is a hit in Mykolaiv

The mayor of Mykolaiv reported explosions in the city from air strikes and advised residents to stay away from windows until the situation is completely calm.

War in Ukraine • February 8, 12:04 AM • 29988 views
Explosions are heard in Mykolaiv

The explosions occurred in Mykolaiv after the Ukrainian military reported that unmanned aerial vehicles from the Black Sea entered the region on a northern course.

War in Ukraine • February 7, 11:16 PM • 31681 views