Nikopol
Industrial city of Dnipropetrovsk region
Nikopol is a city in Ukraine, located on the right bank of the Kakhovka Reservoir in the southern part of the Dnipropetrovsk Oblast. It is the administrative center of the Nikopol Raion, covers an area of 50 km², and until 2022 had a population of about 105,000 people. On October 1, 2025, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy awarded Nikopol the honorary title of "Hero City of Ukraine" for the courage, resilience, and selflessness of its residents in repelling Russian aggression.
The history of Nikopol dates back to ancient times, with traces of Neolithic settlements and the first mention of the Cossack crossing Mykytyn Rih in 1594. In 1782, the settlement was named Nikopol, meaning "city of victory," and subsequently became an important industrial and river port center of Ukraine.
1594
First documented mention of the Cossack crossing Mykytyn Rih
1648
A hetman of the Zaporozhian Host was elected at Mykytyn Sich, marking the beginning of the creation of the Cossack state
1782
The settlement was renamed Nikopol, meaning "city of victory."
1808
The first educational institution, a parish school, was opened in the city
1847
Regular river communication from Nikopol to Odesa was established
1903
The Kryvyi Rih-Nikopol-Oleksandrivsk railway was put into operation
1915
Nikopol was granted city status
1966
The Nikopol Ferroalloy Plant, which became one of the largest in Europe, began operations
2020
The Nikopol City Territorial Community was formed
2025
Russian troops approached the city
