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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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A patrol officer and an employee of the TCC died in a tragic accident in Poltava region: what is known

23-year-old policeman Anatoliy Illyashenko and 36-year-old sergeant Viktor Borovko, an employee of the TCC, tragically died in a car accident in the Poltava region. Illyashenko had been working in the police since March, Borovko was a veteran of the ATO.

Crimes and emergencies • May 5, 03:36 PM • 22080 views
Russian missile strike on Sumy region: civilian infrastructure damaged

On April 23, Russian troops launched a missile strike on the Korovyn community, damaging civilian infrastructure. Preliminary reports indicate that there were no casualties as a result of the attack.

War in Ukraine • April 23, 02:29 PM • 5831 views
67 out of 134 drones were shot down over Ukraine during the night attack by the Russian Federation

On the night of April 23, the Russian Federation attacked Ukraine with 134 drones. 67 "Shaheds" were shot down in the east, north, south and center, 47 UAVs were lost. 6 regions were affected.

War in Ukraine • April 23, 07:14 AM • 5337 views
Russian attack on Poltava: Russians launched 13 drones, six people already injured

At night, the Poltava community was attacked by 13 UAVs, some of which were shot down by air defense. Fragments damaged houses, offices, and cars. Six people were injured, three in the hospital.

War in Ukraine • April 23, 05:35 AM • 5811 views
The State Emergency Service showed the consequences of the attack on Poltava: 3 people were injured, houses and infrastructure were damaged

On the night of April 23, the Russians massively attacked Poltava with drones, injuring three people. Residential areas, businesses and other civilian infrastructure were under attack.

War in Ukraine • April 23, 03:03 AM • 51310 views
In the Poltava region, air defense shot down a significant number of enemy drones - OVA

On the night of April 23, Russian drones attacked the Poltava region. Air defense shot down a significant number of targets, but there were hits on civilian infrastructure and enterprises, there is no information about casualties.

War in Ukraine • April 22, 11:08 PM • 4013 views
Poltava community attacked by drones: hits on enterprises and open areas

Poltava was attacked by drones at night, explosions rang out near civilian objects in the industrial zone and in open areas. There is no information about casualties, rescuers are working at the scene.

War in Ukraine • April 22, 09:36 PM • 3541 views
Air defense systems are operating in the Kyiv region amid the threat of enemy drones

In the Kyiv region, air defense forces are working on targets, enemy UAVs have been recorded. Drones are moving from different directions.

War in Ukraine • April 22, 07:13 AM • 72671 views
Tied to the bed and left without food: facts of brutal torture discovered in Poltava pretrial detention center

The SBI found facts of systematic torture of prisoners in the Poltava pretrial detention center. Employees tied them to the bed, depriving them of food and water. Two employees of the institution were informed of suspicion of torture based on these facts.

Society • April 21, 12:44 PM • 10532 views
Opportunity to break away from "Shakhtar" and the capital derby: announcement of the 25th round of the UPL

In the 25th round of the UPL, "Oleksandria" will try to break away from "Shakhtar", and "Vorskla" will try to get out of the relegation zone. In the evening, "Dynamo" and "Obolon" will meet in the capital derby.

Sports • April 18, 05:28 AM • 4361 views
Ukrainian embassies will honor the victims of the tragedy in Sumy: flags will be lowered

On April 14, Ukrainian embassies around the world will lower their flags in mourning for the victims of the Russian missile strike on Sumy. Books of mourning will also be opened.

War in Ukraine • April 13, 07:44 PM • 5658 views
Shooting at the shopping mall in Lviv: what is known about the shooter

On April 9, a man in a wheelchair fired a pistol into the floor at the "Forum" shopping center in Lviv. The media reports that he is a local fraudster, previously convicted of theft.

Crimes and emergencies • April 10, 11:13 AM • 10747 views
Defense Forces are adhering to the terms of the "energy truce," while Russia is spreading disinformation about Ukrainian strikes - General Staff

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine stated that Ukraine adheres to the agreements and does not strike at energy facilities in the Russian Federation and the occupied territories. At the same time, Russia violates these agreements by attacking Ukraine's energy facilities.

War in Ukraine • April 3, 11:50 AM • 9309 views
"You can talk as much as you want in the US that "the ceasefire is working," denying reality": head of CCD indicated the Russian attacks

The head of the Center for Countering Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council made a statement after the words of the US Vice President regarding the "ceasefire", emphasizing that reality will not be denied.

War in Ukraine • March 29, 02:13 PM • 136724 views
A man with 90% burns, wounded during the Russian attack, died in Kropyvnytskyi

The man died in a Kropyvnytskyi hospital from numerous burns sustained as a result of a massive drone attack on March 19. At that time, 11 people were injured, including 4 minors.

War in Ukraine • March 28, 09:39 AM • 29457 views
"The aggressor continues to lie about striving for peace": the consequences of the massive Russian attack on Poltava have been shown

At night, the Russians massively attacked the Poltava community, damaging civilian objects and industrial infrastructure. Destruction of warehouses, administrative buildings and a transformer was recorded, fires broke out.

War in Ukraine • March 28, 07:24 AM • 35442 views
Warehouse premises of the enterprise were damaged in the Poltava region

An enemy attack damaged the warehouse premises of an enterprise in the Poltava community. Specialists of the State Emergency Service are working at the scene, no information about casualties has been received.

War in Ukraine • March 27, 10:55 PM • 14013 views
Explosions rang out in Poltava: the city was attacked by enemy kamikaze drones

Poltava was attacked by enemy kamikaze drones. Local residents report power outages in several districts of the city.

War in Ukraine • March 27, 08:36 PM • 42626 views
The heating season is coming to an end in Lviv region: when and where else in Ukraine will the heating be turned off

The heating season has ended in Lviv region. Odesa, Lutsk, Cherkasy and Poltava are also planning to turn off the heating in the near future, given the warming.

Society • March 26, 03:09 PM • 31603 views
The incidence of acute respiratory infections decreased by 10%, 14 deaths due to influenza, including a pregnant woman - Ministry of Health

240,340 people fell ill during the week, including 124,960 children. Influenza is circulating in 21 regions, 14 deaths have been recorded, one in a pregnant woman.

COVID-19 • March 19, 09:53 AM • 12248 views
The incidence of acute respiratory infections is falling, but the epidemic threshold is still exceeded at a high level in 5 regions - Ministry of Health

In a week, 261,000 Ukrainians fell ill with acute respiratory infections, influenza and COVID-19. Most cases were recorded in Zhytomyr, Kyiv, Rivne, Poltava and Cherkasy regions.

Society • March 13, 09:00 AM • 17357 views
The Russian Federation attacks Ukraine with "Shaheds": explosions were heard in the Zaporizhzhia region

Russian troops launched strike drones over the territory of Ukraine on the evening of March 8. Drones were recorded in the Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, Dnipropetrovsk, Kharkiv, Sumy, and Poltava regions.

War in Ukraine • March 8, 07:22 PM • 35218 views
Law enforcers prevent terrorist attack in Zhytomyr: 16-year-old Russian agent detained

The SBU detained a teenager who, on the instructions of Russia, planned to detonate improvised explosives on the Alley of Glory to Heroes. The Russians intended to remotely activate the explosive device together with the perpetrator.

War in Ukraine • February 28, 05:03 PM • 32198 views
In Mykolaiv, unknown persons desecrate a memorial plaque to a fallen National Guard soldier

Unidentified persons poured paint on the memorial plaque of fallen soldier Yevhen Loginov in the Liski neighborhood. Police opened a criminal investigation under the article “Hooliganism” and are looking for witnesses to the incident.

Crimes and emergencies • February 25, 05:12 PM • 27198 views
Monument to Peter the Great dismantled in Poltava

The monument to Russian Emperor Peter the Great was dismantled from the public space of Poltava by the decision of the Ministry of Culture. This is part of the state policy of decolonization and getting rid of imperial markers.

Society • February 25, 03:24 PM • 25236 views
Murder of 2-year-old girl: suspect detained in Poltava region

The body of a 2-year-old girl with signs of violent death was found in the village of Reshetylivka. The police detained the 27-year-old partner of the child's mother, who faces up to 15 years in prison or life in prison.

Crimes and emergencies • February 23, 09:42 PM • 40535 views
Ukraine significantly increases gas imports from Europe due to Russian attacks on infrastructure - Reuters

Due to Russian missile strikes, gas production in Ukraine has dropped. To compensate for the losses, the government plans to import 800 million cubic meters of gas from Europe in February and March.

War in Ukraine • February 21, 12:32 PM • 41620 views
A large-scale fire was extinguished in Poltava region after a Russian strike on an industrial facility: the consequences were shown

Rescuers of the State Emergency Service have extinguished a large fire at an industrial facility in Poltava region after a Russian strike. A total of 87 rescuers and 34 pieces of equipment were engaged in the firefighting, with no casualties.

War in Ukraine • February 21, 12:21 PM • 24980 views
Civilian infrastructure damaged in Poltava region due to Russian attack - RMA

Russian troops struck at Poltava district, damaging civilian infrastructure. During the night, the enemy fired 2 ballistic missiles and 160 drones, 87 of which were shot down and 70 did not reach their targets.

War in Ukraine • February 21, 09:17 AM • 27974 views
Fraudsters cheat UAH 3 million from mother of fallen soldier through fake bank

Law enforcers exposed a group of fraudsters posing as bank employees who defrauded the mother of a deceased military officer of UAH 3 million. The criminals used SIP telephony to imitate calls from the bank and conducted about 500 episodes of fraud.

Society • February 18, 11:00 AM • 31860 views