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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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Enemy missiles are moving towards Poltava, Kremenchuk and Kropyvnytskyi - Air Force

According to the Ukrainian Air Force, enemy missiles are heading toward three cities in central Ukraine, and air alerts have been issued in many regions due to the threat of ballistic missile attacks.

War in Ukraine • February 16, 01:06 PM • 21671 views
Poltava region suffered a missile attack from Russia at night, hit on open territory - RMA

A Russian missile hits an open area in the Myrhorod district of Poltava region in Ukraine, causing no injuries.

War in Ukraine • February 16, 06:30 AM • 30887 views
An explosion occurs during an air raid in Poltava region

An explosion occurs during an air raid in the Myrhorod district of Poltava region in Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 15, 10:15 PM • 28260 views
Poltava region undergoes enemy attack at night, warehouse hit - OVA

A warehouse in the Myrhorod district of Poltava region in Ukraine came under enemy attack and caught fire on the night of February 15. There were no casualties or injuries.

War in Ukraine • February 15, 05:53 AM • 29027 views
Law enforcers expose gang preparing a series of murders in Kremenchuk

In Poltava region, law enforcement officers exposed an eight-member criminal group that shot and killed a resident of Kremenchuk and was preparing to kill a police officer and a member of the regional council.

Crimes and emergencies • February 14, 03:36 PM • 22092 views
Body of dead 11-year-old boy found in Kyiv region who fell through ice the day before

The body of the 11-year-old boy was found after he fell through the ice the day before when he was returning home from his grandmother's house with his sister in the village of Maslivka, Kyiv region.

Society • February 14, 01:33 PM • 26206 views
Gas supply restored to all homes in Poltava region after gas pipeline leak - OVA

Gas supply has been restored to about 1,500 customers in two settlements in Ukraine's Poltava region after a gas leak in a pipeline was repaired on February 12.

Society • February 13, 02:50 PM • 21573 views
"Ukrzaliznytsia announces a new flight between Kharkiv and Ivano-Frankivsk region

Starting next week, Ukrzaliznytsia will schedule an additional train from Kharkiv to Vorokhta with departure and arrival times.

Society • February 13, 02:37 PM • 23606 views
Gas pipeline leak repaired in Poltava region, gas supply is restoring

A gas leak in a gas pipeline in Poltava Oblast is repaired and gas supply to local homes is restoring.

Society • February 13, 08:37 AM • 28978 views
Huliaipole in Zaporizhzhia region shelled by enemy at night, two wounded in the region, including a law enforcement officer

As a result of artillery shelling by Russian troops at night, one man was wounded in Gulyaypol, Zaporizhzhia region, and another law enforcement officer was wounded in Poltava.

War in Ukraine • February 13, 06:59 AM • 26001 views
There was a leak on a gas pipeline in Poltava Oblast: about one and a half thousand people were temporarily left without gas supply

Gas supplies to two villages in Poltava Oblast have been temporarily suspended due to a leak detected in a gas pipeline. Specialists and the necessary equipment are working at the scene to quickly fix the leak and ensure the safe distribution of blue gas

Economy • February 12, 01:51 PM • 25442 views
Ukrainian Air Force detects movement of enemy drones over several regions

The Ukrainian Air Force reported that it observed hostile drone activity in several regions, including Kirovohrad, Poltava, Odesa, and Mykolaiv, with some flying north.

War in Ukraine • February 11, 10:23 PM • 34060 views
Russians attack Poltava region: explosions occurred in Myrhorod district

Russian invaders attacked Poltava region in Ukraine, explosions occurred in Myrhorod district, but according to preliminary data, there were no casualties or damage.

War in Ukraine • February 7, 04:14 PM • 26433 views
The Air Force spotted a missile in the direction of Myrhorod

The Ukrainian Air Force spotted an enemy missile heading toward Poltava region.

War in Ukraine • February 7, 03:27 PM • 26903 views
Death after tooth extraction: 14-year-old boy dies after visiting dental office in Kryvyi Rih

A 14-year-old boy died in the Dnipropetrovs'k region after visiting a dental office where he had a tooth extracted the day before because of a toothache.

Health • February 5, 02:56 PM • 25284 views
Russian strike damages grain storage facility in Poltava region, part of crops destroyed - RMA

Russian airstrikes damaged a full grain storage facility in Poltava region, destroying part of the stored crop.

War in Ukraine • February 3, 11:44 AM • 29758 views
Enemy attacked Poltava region: there are hits

Russia attacks the Poltava region of Ukraine, with explosions reported in the Myrhorod district, but no casualties.

War in Ukraine • February 2, 09:18 PM • 32778 views
In the Poltava region, three fishermen fell under the ice, one of them died

A 46-year-old fisherman from the Dnipropetrovsk region died after falling under the ice while fishing with friends in the Poltava region. The rescuers raised the body of the deceased ashore.

Crimes and emergencies • February 2, 02:17 PM • 22425 views
Skoda collides with a fuel truck in Poltava region and catches fire: passenger and driver killed

In the Poltava region of Ukraine, a passenger car collided with a fuel truck, causing it to catch fire, killing the passenger and driver of the car.

Society • February 2, 01:56 PM • 22812 views
Opendatabot: the number of babies born in Ukraine in 2023 decreased by 32%

According to the Ministry of Justice, more than 180,000 children were born in Ukraine last year. This is almost a third less than before the full-scale invasion.

Society • January 31, 08:59 AM • 20337 views
In Zaporizhzhia region the enemy made 156 attacks: they used aircraft, artillery and MLRS and carried out 47 drone attacks

The head of the Zaporizhzhia regional military administration said that over the past day, Russian troops fired 156 times at 24 localities in the region, including 47 drone strikes and 4 air strikes, with no casualties reported.

War in Ukraine • January 31, 06:43 AM • 22177 views
Explosions were heard in Poltava: JFO says no hits recorded

Explosions were heard in Poltava. According to the CMA, it was loud in the region, no hits were recorded.

War in Ukraine • January 30, 06:40 PM • 29944 views
An explosion occurred in Kharkiv - the mayor

An explosion occurred in Kharkiv during an air raid alert, the city's mayor Igor Terekhov said. Earlier, the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine warned of a ballistic missile threat.

War in Ukraine • January 30, 10:24 AM • 25325 views
In Zakarpattia region, fugitives were hiding from border guards in a forest belt, trying to get to Hungary

Border guards in Zakarpattia region detected a group of men who were trying to illegally cross the border with Hungary. The men were were hiding in the woods near the border with bags of essentials, having paid smugglers from 500 to 4000 USD to help them cross the border illegally. After the detention, the group was taken to draw up administrative reports.

Crimes and emergencies • January 30, 10:13 AM • 23293 views
Kruty Heroes Memorial Day: an important political history lesson for Ukraine

On January 29, 1918, about 300 young Ukrainian defenders were killed near Kruty, stopping the Bolshevik offensive on Kyiv. Their sacrifice halted the offensive, allowing the Ukrainian government to sign the Brest Peace Treaty, which recognized Ukrainian statehood.

Society • January 29, 05:09 AM • 118208 views
Seven teenagers detained for murder of homeless woman in Dnipro - police

Seven teenagers were detained for the brutal murder of a homeless woman in Dnipro. They face ten to fifteen years or life imprisonment.

Crimes and emergencies • December 23, 12:54 PM • 40542 views
The Ministry of Energy: TPP unit in Donetsk region has been shut down, there is no electricity shortage

Russian troops shelled a thermal power plant in Donetsk region, shutting down one of its units, but Ukraine's Energy Ministry confirms that there is no shortage of electricity and the power grid is operating stably.

Society • December 21, 10:06 AM • 33539 views
Enemy attack on Poltava region: fragments, probably of the occupiers' drone, fell on a residential building

Debris from a suspected hostile drone hit a residential building in Myrhorod district of Poltava region, no one was injured. The damage will be assessed by a commission.

War in Ukraine • December 20, 10:14 PM • 110327 views
Air defense in Sumy region: two Shahed attack drones destroyed

Ukrainian air defense destroyed two Shahed drones in Sumy region amid warnings of Russian UAVs infiltrating other regions. Due to threats, including the launch of a MiG-31K, an air alert was declared across the country.

War in Ukraine • December 20, 08:03 PM • 47165 views
SMEs won more than half of public procurement contracts in October - YouControl

In October 2023, more than 60,000 SMEs in Ukraine won public procurement contracts worth more than UAH 20 billion, accounting for 71% of the total value of contracts, with construction companies receiving the largest share.

Economy • December 20, 12:33 PM • 32135 views