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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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Fire extinguished at warehouses in Mykolaiv after Russian strike: consequences shownPhoto

Fires at warehouses of two enterprises in Mykolaiv, which arose as a result of an attack by enemy UAVs of the "Shahed 131/136" type on the night of July 24, have been extinguished. The total area of the fire was 450 sq. m, there were no casualties.

War in Ukraine • July 24, 06:24 AM • 3363 views
Mykolaiv under attack: night drone attack caused fires

On the night of July 24, Mykolaiv was attacked by Shahed-type drones, which led to fires. Mayor Oleksandr Sienkevych and head of the Regional Military Administration Vitaliy Kim confirmed the incident; there is no information about casualties.

War in Ukraine • July 24, 12:53 AM • 4902 views
Part of Mykolaiv left without electricity, cause being investigated

Electricity disappeared in a number of districts of Mykolaiv. Mayor Oleksandr Sienkevych reported that the causes are being investigated, and contact is maintained with the regional power company.

Crimes and emergencies • July 23, 08:19 PM • 4538 views
Ukrzaliznytsia launched an additional train from Kyiv to Chernihiv: what is known

Ukrzaliznytsia is adding train No. 702/701 Kyiv – Chernihiv, which will run on July 27 and August 1-3. It will have air conditioning and stops in Vydubychi, Darnytsia, Nizhyn, and named after Borys Oliynyk.

Society • July 23, 04:12 PM • 7697 views
New train launched from the south to the Carpathians: route and schedule details

Starting August 1, "Ukrzaliznytsia" launches a new train No. 209/210 Mykolaiv – Ivano-Frankivsk. It will run every other day, connecting the southern regions with the Carpathians.

Society • July 23, 08:38 AM • 11996 views
Planted explosives near prosecutor's car in Dnipro: FSB agent sentenced to 15 years in prisonPhoto

The court found a resident of Poltava region guilty of treason and terrorism. The man blew up a prosecutor's car in Dnipro, as a result of which the victim was injured.

Society • July 18, 01:40 PM • 5622 views
Prepared attack on Kharkiv City Council: SBU detained enemy spotterPhoto

SBU counterintelligence detained a spotter of Russian strikes on Kharkiv, who provided the occupiers with the location of a city council unit. The 45-year-old unemployed woman was recruited via Telegram and maintained contact with the occupiers through a chatbot.

Society • July 17, 08:03 AM • 6326 views
Men who raped and robbed a minor girl received up to 9 years in prison

In Kyiv, in Pechersk, two men were sentenced to 9 years in prison for raping and robbing a 15-year-old girl. The perpetrators took the victim's phone and transferred 1,000 hryvnias from her account.

Crimes and emergencies • July 16, 01:17 PM • 3512 views
The SBU detained two FSB agents who were preparing a large-scale sabotage in a port in Odesa regionPhoto

The SBU detained two FSB agents who were preparing a missile strike on a saltpeter storage facility in one of Odesa region's seaports. One of the agents got a job as a handyman at the port to track cargo, and his accomplice helped with movement and setting fire to relay cabinets.

War in Ukraine • July 16, 01:02 PM • 3756 views
Planned sabotage at the behest of Russian special services: two Odesa residents received suspicion notices

Two residents of Odesa region have been notified of suspicion of high treason for arsons and an offer of sabotage. One of the defendants, wanted for violating military registration, involved his cohabitant, who works as a controller at the port, to plan sabotage involving 1,500 tons of saltpeter.

Society • July 16, 12:42 PM • 2658 views
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In Mykolaiv, a man was beaten by TCC employees: SBI opened proceedings

In Mykolaiv, an investigation is underway into the alleged abuse of power by employees of the Korabelny District Territorial Recruitment Center (RTCC), who beat a conscription-aged man on July 14. A criminal proceeding has been opened on this fact under Part 5 of Article 426-1 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.

Society • July 16, 09:44 AM • 80892 views
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In Mykolaiv, a man was beaten by people in military uniform: the case is being investigated by the SBIPhoto

In the Korabelnyi district of Mykolaiv on July 14, people in military uniform beat a man, pinning him to the ground near an apartment building. The case has been handed over to the State Bureau of Investigation, which has already entered the data into the ERDR.

Society • July 16, 08:23 AM • 87645 views
Russian agents received 15 years in prison for adjusting strikes on Kharkiv and Mykolaiv - SBU

Two agents of Russian military intelligence received 15 years in prison each with confiscation of property for adjusting Russian strikes on Kharkiv and Mykolaiv. One of them guided guided aerial bombs to Kharkiv, the other prepared coordinates for air attacks on the Defense Forces in Mykolaiv region.

Crimes and emergencies • July 15, 10:28 PM • 4083 views
Explosion occurred in Mykolaiv amid the threat of enemy drones

An explosion occurred in Mykolaiv amid the threat of enemy drones, as reported by Mayor Oleksandr Sienkevych. Prior to this, the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine warned about UAVs in Mykolaiv Oblast heading towards Ochakiv and Mykolaiv.

War in Ukraine • July 15, 08:03 AM • 5666 views
Father sentenced to 12 years in prison for raping his own daughter

A resident of Mykolaiv has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for molesting, sexually abusing, and raping his underage daughter. The man molested and then raped his daughter for 5 years, starting when she was 5 years old.

Crimes and emergencies • July 15, 07:16 AM • 7241 views
Water is being returned to Mykolaiv after the accident

Water supply is being restored in Mykolaiv after the accident, Mayor Oleksandr Sienkevych announced. The system is being filled gradually, residents are urged to check internal building networks and stock up on water.

Society • July 15, 05:31 AM • 5493 views
Water on over 20% of beaches in Ukraine does not meet sanitary standards: updated list of where it is safe and unsafe to swim

The Ministry of Health has updated the list of beaches where swimming is allowed and prohibited. 23 out of 112 water samples showed an excess of E. coli index, and 32 out of 92 samples did not meet chemical standards.

Society • July 14, 12:29 PM • 13102 views
In Mykolaiv, water supply interruptions are possible due to an accident

In Mykolaiv, water supply interruptions are possible due to an accident at a facility of the Inhulets River Canal Management. Vitaliy Kim, head of the Mykolaiv Regional Military Administration, reported that the problem should be resolved within 24 hours.

Society • July 14, 07:28 AM • 3634 views
Russians attacked Mykolaiv with "Shaheds": a building with food industry materials caught fire

Russian drones attacked Mykolaiv and the region on July 13, causing fires in warehouses and outbuildings. In the Mykolaiv district, a private house and a wheat field were damaged, with no casualties.

War in Ukraine • July 14, 06:38 AM • 3722 views
Large-scale wave of fires in Mykolaiv Oblast: 57 ignitions per day, one due to shelling

In Mykolaiv Oblast, 57 fires were recorded on July 12, most of them in open areas, one due to enemy shelling. The fire covered over 53 hectares, destroying natural areas, houses, and cars.

Society • July 13, 08:58 AM • 5942 views
Massive night attack on Ukraine: Kyiv, Mykolaiv, Kropyvnytskyi, and Cherkasy under fire

On the night of July 12, Russian troops massively attacked Ukraine with attack drones. The Air Force warned of a UAV threat to Kyiv, where air defense was operating; explosions were also recorded in Mykolaiv, Kropyvnytskyi, and Cherkasy.

War in Ukraine • July 11, 09:29 PM • 26521 views
A space with "egregious problems": Ukraine's Ombudsman found shocking conditions for IDPs in Mykolaiv

Dmytro Lubinets, the Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights, uncovered numerous violations at an IDP center in Mykolaiv, where over a hundred people reside, including 54 children. Among the issues were the absence of a shelter, exposed electrical wiring, and fire safety breaches.

Society • July 10, 04:00 PM • 3654 views
Moldova is ready to help Ukraine in building logistics lines - Sandu

Moldovan President Maia Sandu stated her country's readiness to help Ukraine in developing logistics communication lines with Moldova and Romania. This concerns corridors for Odesa, Zaporizhzhia, and Mykolaiv, as well as ensuring infrastructure.

Economy • July 10, 12:24 PM • 3245 views
Ukrzaliznytsia appoints additional train service Chop - Lviv: how it will run

Ukrzaliznytsia is launching an additional daytime train No. 218/217 in test mode, which will connect Zakarpattia with Lviv region on July 17, 19, and 25. It will have convenient connections to international and domestic flights.

Society • July 9, 04:38 PM • 7239 views
Power restored in Mykolaiv region after emergency outage

In Mykolaiv Oblast, power supply has been restored in all 256 settlements that were de-energized due to an emergency outage. Previously, 88 settlements, including Mykolaiv, had already been reconnected.

Society • July 9, 01:50 PM • 1513 views
Emergency power outage in Mykolaiv region

An emergency power outage, unrelated to shelling, occurred in Mykolaiv Oblast. All services are working to restore power.

Society • July 9, 10:35 AM • 1740 views
Russian strike on Mykolaiv region: fire broke out at a farm

On July 9, Russian troops attacked Mykolaiv Oblast, hitting a farm and causing a fire.

Society • July 9, 09:46 AM • 2650 views
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Russian attacks: it became known how many people died in Mykolaiv since the beginning of the war

In Mykolaiv, from February 24, 2022, to June 24, 2025, 183 people died as a result of enemy attacks. 3021 residential buildings, 96 educational institutions, and 31 healthcare facilities were damaged.

Society • July 9, 07:10 AM • 69830 views
An explosion occurred in Mykolaiv amid the threat of enemy drones - mayor

An explosion occurred in Mykolaiv amid the threat of enemy drone attacks. The Air Force reported a number of UAVs in the southern part of Mykolaiv region.

War in Ukraine • July 8, 07:20 PM • 2896 views
Mykolaiv under attack: drone attacked the city, there is an injured person

On the night of July 8, Mykolaiv was subjected to an enemy attack, as a result of which a 51-year-old man was injured and hospitalized. The shelling also caused a fire in the suburbs.

War in Ukraine • July 8, 01:38 AM • 2552 views