Pavlohrad
City in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast
Pavlohrad is a city in the Dnipropetrovsk Oblast of Ukraine, located between the Samara and Vovcha rivers, tributaries of the Dnipro. It is a significant center of the Western Donbas coal basin, which determines its economic specialization. The city's population as of 2024 was 110,144 people.
The city was founded in 1770 as Matviivka and received city status in 1784. Throughout its history, Pavlohrad developed as a trade and industrial center, particularly due to its favorable geographical location at the crossroads of important routes.
1784
Pavlohrad officially received city status
1950s
The city began to actively develop as a center for coal mining in Western Donbas
2001
The city received the status of a historical settlement of Ukraine
2024
A social project to support veterans was launched
2025
A community development strategy was presented, including multi-billion dollar investments
2025
Pavlohrad was awarded the title "Hero City of Ukraine"
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Two people killed in night and morning strikes by Russian Federation, 7 wounded - Interior Ministry
Russian troops attacked Ukraine, killing 1 person in Pavlohrad and wounding others; an air strike on the Kupyansk district damaged a building and killed another person.
War in Ukraine • December 8, 07:53 AM • 40206 views
It was loud in Pavlohrad in the morning, the Russian army also attacked the city the day before - RMA
Russian troops attack Pavlohrad in Dnipropetrovs'k region, causing fires; five drones were shot down overnight.
War in Ukraine • December 8, 06:48 AM • 43634 views
Enemy shells community in Dnipropetrovs'k region with artillery fire at night
Сommunitie in Dnipropetrovska oblast came under artillery fire at night; infrastructure was damaged but no one was injured. In addition, an enemy drone was destroyed over Pavlohrad district.
War in Ukraine • December 4, 05:37 AM • 27555 views