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Poltava

Cultural and transport center
Poltava is a city in central Ukraine, the administrative center of Poltava Oblast. Located on the Dnieper Lowland, on the Vorskla River, it covers an area of 122 km² with a population of 294,695 people as of 2023. The city has been known since 1174 under the name Ltava, but according to archaeological data, its foundation dates back to 899. Poltava is an important cultural center and a major transport hub. Throughout its history, the city has developed, preserving the unique architectural ensemble of Round Square and playing a prominent role in the cultural and socio-political life of Ukraine.
899
The city was founded, as confirmed by archaeological research
1641
The settlement received city status, and the fortress was restored and expanded
1802
The city became the center of the province, which contributed to its active development and the formation of the unique architectural ensemble of Round Square
1811
The Monument of Glory was opened in the city center
1870
A railway with a locomotive depot and workshops appeared in the city, contributing to economic development
1919
An art museum, which had the status of an art gallery, was opened in the city based on a donated collection
1943
Education in schools and institutes was resumed after the city's liberation from Nazi occupation, and a large number of textbooks and books were brought in
1999
The 1100th anniversary of the city was officially celebrated, confirming its ancient history
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In the morning, the Russian army struck Kharkiv with S-300 missiles: energy infrastructure was hit, an apartment was damaged

The Russian army shelled Kharkiv's energy infrastructure with S-300 missiles, and an apartment was damaged. Over the past day, three people were killed, including a 14-year-old girl, and four others were injured by Russian shelling in the region.

War in Ukraine • April 11, 06:00 AM • 33109 views
Movement of enemy attack drones in the western direction across several regions of Ukraine was spotted

Hostile attack drones were spotted flying westward over several regions of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • April 11, 12:45 AM • 82260 views
Two dealers were detained in Kropyvnytskyi and Poltava region for trying to export components for combat aircraft

Two men were detained in Kropyvnytskyi and Poltava regions for attempting to illegally export high-tech aviation equipment, including sighting systems and spare parts for combat aircraft and helicopters.

Crimes and emergencies • April 10, 09:18 AM • 22670 views
Power facilities in Mykolaiv and Odesa regions were attacked by Russia, surplus electricity was transferred to Poland - Energy Ministry

Enemy forces attacked energy facilities in Mykolaiv and Odesa regions, which led to blackouts in Kherson and Mykolaiv regions, and surplus electricity was transferred to Poland.

War in Ukraine • April 10, 07:33 AM • 32212 views
Russia's missile strike in Poltava region: one person killed, number of injured increased to 12

A Russian missile strike hits a residential building in Poltava region, Ukraine, killing 1 person and injuring 12, including 2 children, and damaging several other buildings and cars, requiring a 3-hour rescue operation involving nearly 100 rescuers.

War in Ukraine • April 9, 05:43 AM • 31872 views
Shahid's fragments damage power line in Odesa region

During a nighttime alert, the air defense forces destroyed 20 drones over several regions, the wreckage of which damaged a private yard and cut a power line in Odesa district.

War in Ukraine • April 9, 04:40 AM • 32530 views
Air Defense Forces destroy 20 of 20 Russian attack drones - Air Force

Ukrainian air defense forces successfully shot down all 20 Russian attack drones launched during the night attack on April 9.

War in Ukraine • April 9, 03:44 AM • 31066 views
Strike in Poltava region: a dormitory burns down, one person is killed, 10 others injured

On April 8, a Russian shell hit a residential building in Poltava region, injuring at least 10 people, killing one, and damaging several houses.

War in Ukraine • April 8, 08:59 PM • 75652 views
Enemy hits civilian infrastructure within Polatva community - RMA

The invaders struck at the civilian infrastructure of the Poltava community, as reported by the head of the Poltava Regional Military Administration, and the relevant services are working on the spot.

War in Ukraine • April 8, 06:33 PM • 33786 views
An explosion occurred in Poltava - media

An explosion occurs in Poltava amid warnings of ballistic missile threats from the northeast and east.

War in Ukraine • April 8, 06:15 PM • 101320 views
Businesses have received UAH 25 billion in loans under the state program this year: what they borrow for most often

Since the beginning of 2024, 6,400 entrepreneurs have received loans worth UAH 25. 3 billion under the government's Affordable Loans program, of which about 20% have been used for investment projects.

Economy • April 8, 11:14 AM • 26340 views
The enemy is attacking: increased UAV activity in different regions of Ukraine

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) were actively moving in various regions of Ukraine, including Kharkiv, Poltava, Cherkasy, Kherson, Mykolaiv, Dnipro, Donetsk, and Zaporizhzhia regions, with reports of different directions of movement.

War in Ukraine • April 5, 10:44 PM • 36902 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces detect UAV flying northwest in Poltava region

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports a drone flying northwest in the east of Poltava region.

War in Ukraine • April 5, 09:50 PM • 33590 views
Ukrainian agricultural producers received over UAH 30 billion in bank loans

Since the beginning of 2024, Ukrainian agricultural producers have received more than UAH 30 billion in bank loans for development and modernization, including UAH 11 billion in support for 2,525 farms under the government program "Affordable Loans 5-7-9".

Economy • April 5, 01:50 AM • 121459 views
russian tactical aviation has become more active in Poltava, Sumy and Kharkiv regions

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine informs about the activity of enemy tactical aviation in Poltava, Sumy and Kharkiv regions.

War in Ukraine • April 4, 08:21 PM • 25633 views
SBU exposes FSB agent in the ranks of the Armed Forces of Ukraine who adjusted Russian strikes in Donetsk region

The Security Service of Ukraine exposed a Russian agent, a contractor of one of the combat brigades in Donetsk region, who, through his father in Russia, passed coordinates of firing positions and military fortifications to the Russian Federal Security Service, which allowed for targeted air strikes on Ukrainian troops.

War in Ukraine • April 4, 08:21 AM • 24537 views
Enemy shells Kharkiv region with KABs at night, damages educational institution - RMA

In Kharkiv region, Russian forces shelled several settlements, damaging residential buildings, an educational institution, and causing power outages; casualties were reported in Novoozynove, where a 58-year-old man and his 11-year-old son were killed.

War in Ukraine • April 3, 05:35 AM • 27470 views
Ukraine has already sown 8.5% of the planned area - Shmyhal

This year, Ukraine plans to sow 5. 6 million hectares of land, of which 477,000 hectares have already been planted with grains and pulses.

Economy • April 2, 11:58 AM • 43576 views
Sowing campaign this year is more intensive than last year - expert

This year's spring sowing campaign in Ukraine is more intense and faster than last year, with active sowing taking place in all regions, including the frontline areas where farmers face challenges from mining and hostilities.

Economy • April 1, 11:21 AM • 26938 views
Ballistic missile threat detected in several regions

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine warns of a potential threat of ballistic missiles in Donetsk, Poltava, Kirovohrad, Dnipro and Zaporizhzhia regions.

War in Ukraine • March 31, 10:07 PM • 105130 views
Khmelnytska NPP power unit restarted after repairs

The power unit of Khmelnytska NPP was connected to the grid after repairs and is currently generating 300 MWh, and plans to increase electricity production after the restrictions are lifted.

War in Ukraine • March 30, 10:11 PM • 75759 views
Recovering from russian attacks: President expresses gratitude to power engineers, repairmen and builders

President Zelensky thanked power engineers, repair crews, and construction workers for their tireless efforts to restore electricity and infrastructure after russian strikes.

War in Ukraine • March 30, 09:51 PM • 72659 views
An explosion occurs in a high-rise building in Bila Tserkva: police are investigating the cause

An explosion occurred in a high-rise building in Bila Tserkva, as a result of which the fire spread from the 3rd to the 5th floor, no injuries have been reported so far.

Crimes and emergencies • March 30, 01:57 PM • 33165 views
Ukrainian air defense destroyed 9 of 12 russian drones during a night attack

The Ukrainian Air Defense Forces destroyed 9 out of 12 russian drones.

War in Ukraine • March 30, 05:38 AM • 34175 views
After a massive attack by Russia: in which regions of Ukraine have emergency shutdown schedules been applied

Emergency blackout schedules will be applied in several regions of Ukraine, including Sumy, Poltava, Donetsk, Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhzhia, Kirovohrad and Kharkiv, due to the lack of sufficient generating capacity caused by a massive Russian attack on Ukrainian power plants.

War in Ukraine • March 29, 07:24 PM • 35527 views
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The Ministry of Health announced when the flu, ARVI and COVID-19 epidemic season will end

The flu, ARVI, and COVID-19 epidemic season in Ukraine is expected to end in mid-April, Deputy Health Minister and Chief State Sanitary Doctor Igor Kuzin has said.

COVID-19 • March 29, 11:55 AM • 193802 views
Mostly dry weather and up to 24° C: forecast for tomorrow

On March 30, no precipitation is expected in most of Ukraine, only light rains will occur at night in the eastern regions, air temperature at night will be from 3-8° C to 16-24° C during the day, south and northwest winds, 7-12 m/s, gusts up to 20 m/s in some places.

Society • March 29, 11:20 AM • 93025 views
All regions have started sowing in Ukraine - Ministry of Agrarian Policy

All regions of Ukraine have started sowing spring crops such as sunflower, soybeans, sugar beets, wheat, barley, peas and oats.

Economy • March 29, 10:19 AM • 34753 views
Halushchenko: Electricity generation facilities were targeted in night attack

During a nighttime attack using drones and missiles, Russians struck at electricity facilities in the Dnipro, Poltava, and Cherkasy regions of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • March 29, 06:05 AM • 45322 views
Drone attack: several groups of enemy drones spotted in the Air Force

Hostile drones were spotted flying in different directions over different regions of Ukraine, triggering an air alert.

War in Ukraine • March 28, 08:37 PM • 111861 views