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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 "Strawberry Moon" has risen over Ukraine: users share photos on social media

On the evening of June 10, Ukrainians observed a full moon, which was called "strawberry. " It will not be possible to see it again until 2043.

Society • June 10, 08:02 PM • 153897 views
Ukrzaliznytsia launched a new train to the Carpathian region for the summer period

Ukrzaliznytsia is adding a new train No. 228/227 Ivano-Frankivsk – Kramatorsk to the summer schedule. The train will run every other day, starting from June 29, stopping in 9 regions.

Society • June 10, 03:17 PM • 6717 views
Missile strike on a training ground in Poltava region: two people died

Two servicemen were killed as a result of a missile strike on a training unit in the Poltava region. Doctors could not save their lives.

War in Ukraine • June 5, 09:57 AM • 3293 views
Explosion occurred in the Poltava community, the circumstances are being clarified - RMA

An explosion rang out in the Poltava community. Acting Head of the Poltava Regional Military Administration, Volodymyr Kohut, urged people to remain in shelters.

War in Ukraine • June 4, 11:11 AM • 5571 views
Air raid alert has spread across Ukraine amid the threat of ballistics. An audible explosion was reported in Poltava

An air alert has been declared in Ukraine due to the threat of ballistic missiles. The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported missiles in the Sumy, Kharkiv, and Poltava regions.

War in Ukraine • June 4, 10:51 AM • 5652 views
The number of victims and injured in Ukraine has increased due to Russian attacks - report

In 2025, the number of civilian deaths and injuries as a result of Russian attacks in Ukraine exceeded the figures for 2024. HRW calls for pressure on Russia to stop the attacks.

War in Ukraine • May 22, 10:00 PM • 43987 views
In Poltava, the dismantling of the monument at the resting place of Peter I has been completed - media

In Poltava, the monument to Peter I, located at the corner of Spaska and Pylyp Orlyk streets, has been finally dismantled. The monument will be moved to the Museum of the Battle of Poltava.

Society • May 22, 11:33 AM • 4171 views
Thanks to GEM assistance, the tax office in Dnipro, damaged by a Russian attack, has been promptly restored - Kravchenko

The premises of the regional tax office in Dnipro, damaged by a Russian attack, have been restored with the help of the Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) and the Howard G. Buffett Foundation. GEM will also help restore tax offices in Poltava and Kharkiv regions.

War in Ukraine • May 9, 10:54 AM • 3750 views
Nearly 1,000 subscribers left without electricity in Poltava region after drone attack

In the Poltava district on the evening of May 7, air defense worked due to a drone attack. Fragments of UAVs caused an emergency power outage in more than 900 subscribers.

Society • May 7, 05:56 PM • 11799 views
Torture of prisoners in the Poltava pre-trial detention center: involvement of two more employees of the institution has been revealed

The involvement of the senior officer in charge of the building and the junior inspector in the torture of a prisoner in the Poltava pre-trial detention center has been established. They have been notified of suspicion and served with a petition for detention.

Crimes and emergencies • May 7, 08:28 AM • 9159 views
In Kyiv, 2 people died and 5 were injured, including 4 children, as a result of a drone attack

On the night of May 7, the enemy massively attacked Kyiv with drones, there were hits in residential buildings in different districts of the city. Two people died in the Shevchenkivskyi district, including children among the injured.

War in Ukraine • May 7, 03:30 AM • 109784 views
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 • 22138 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 • 5898 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 • 5386 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 • 5855 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 • 51405 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 • 4040 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 • 3682 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 • 72707 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 • 10636 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 • 4466 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 • 5768 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 • 10855 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 • 9365 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 • 136765 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 • 29500 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 • 35471 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 • 14087 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 • 42691 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 • 31693 views