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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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SBU exposes chief accountant of Ukrzaliznytsia who passed classified data to fsb

An official of Ukrzaliznytsia who collected information on military transportation for the fsb was detained in Poltava region. The woman passed the data through her husband, a militant, and faces life imprisonment.

War in Ukraine • January 17, 10:19 PM • 87409 views
Another attempt to arrest former Defense Ministry official: Poltava court fails to impose a preventive measure due to prosecutor's absence

Zhovtnevyi District Court of Poltava failed to impose a pre-trial restraint on Oleksandr Liev due to the absence of the prosecutor at the hearing. Liev is accused of involvement in the supply of low-quality machine guns, which he denies.

Crimes and emergencies • January 17, 05:57 PM • 38255 views
Electricity consumption has stabilized at the seasonal level: what is happening in the power system

Ukrenergo reports that electricity consumption has stabilized at the seasonal level. Power engineers continue restoration work after the attacks and call for economical use of electricity from 8:00 to 20:00.

Society • January 16, 09:12 AM • 28572 views
Russian drone attack in Poltava region leaves hundreds of consumers without electricity

Russian drones attacked the energy infrastructure of Poltava region. The attack left 323 consumers without power supply, and specialists are working to restore it.

War in Ukraine • January 16, 06:42 AM • 28079 views
Explosion occurs in Poltava after warning of enemy drone movement

In Poltava, local residents heard the sound of an explosion. Earlier, the Air Force reported the movement of enemy drones from the north of Sumy region toward Poltava region.

Society • January 12, 10:18 PM • 29157 views
Kyiv police detain foreigner suspected of causing grievous bodily harm

In a Kyiv hostel, a foreigner stabbed a local resident during a quarrel. Police detained the attacker in Poltava region and he faces up to 8 years in prison.

Kyiv • January 9, 03:08 PM • 31268 views
Police bomb squad neutralizes combat units of enemy UAVs in Poltava region

Since the beginning of 2025, Poltava police explosive experts have made about 40 visits to explosion sites. Experts neutralized the warheads of downed enemy UAVs and reminded people of safety rules when detecting suspicious objects.

Society • January 7, 07:10 PM • 30390 views
TCC denies information that a soldier broke a man's leg

In Poltava, there was a conflict between the CCC employees and a civilian who attacked a soldier. The CCC denied the information about the civilian's broken leg, and only minor injuries to the soldier were confirmed.

Society • January 4, 08:43 AM • 31074 views
Zelensky dismisses deputy head of the OP Roman Mashovets

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has dismissed Roman Mashovets from the position of Deputy Head of the Presidential Office. The corresponding decree No. 889/2024 has already been signed.

Politics • December 30, 07:30 PM • 57422 views
No power cuts in Kyiv tomorrow - Kyiv Digital

Kyiv is not planning to cut off electricity on December 29 due to sufficient supply. In other regions of Ukraine, emergency power outages were in effect from 15:00 to 18:00 today.

Society • December 28, 04:02 PM • 29711 views
The government has agreed to dismiss the heads of the Kyiv and Poltava Regional Military Administrations (RMA)

The Cabinet of Ministers agreed to dismiss the heads of the Kyiv and Poltava regional state administrations. Ruslan Kravchenko and Filipp Pronin are leaving their positions.

Politics • December 28, 01:18 PM • 34598 views
An explosion occurs in Dnipro after a threat warning

The Ukrainian Air Force warned of a high-speed target in the direction of Dnipro from the southeast. There were also reports of cruise missiles in Kharkiv region and a missile in the direction of Kremenchuk.

War in Ukraine • December 25, 07:54 AM • 16353 views
Russia's attack on Poltava region caused damage to energy infrastructure

An enemy attack on Poltava region has damaged the energy infrastructure in Kremenchuk district. According to preliminary reports, civilian facilities were not affected, and specialists are working to restore power supply.

Society • December 25, 07:45 AM • 17270 views
57 drones out of 113 shot down over Ukraine during a night attack by Russia

Russia launched a large-scale drone attack, launching 113 drones from different directions. Air defense forces destroyed 57 attack UAVs and spotted 56 imitator drones in 11 regions of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • December 21, 07:28 AM • 30501 views
Kyiv on air alert: high-speed targets moving from Poltava region

An air alert has been declared in the capital of Ukraine, and people are urged to go to shelters. The movement of high-speed targets from Poltava region in the direction of Kyiv region is recorded.

War in Ukraine • December 21, 12:07 AM • 59521 views
Explosions are heard in Poltava

There were explosions in Poltava. Earlier, the Air Force warned of the threat of an enemy attack within the region.

Society • December 20, 09:02 PM • 42253 views
Law enforcers investigate incident involving head of psychiatric hospital in Poltava - RMA

In Poltava, a man using an excavator tried to demolish a walnut tree that was obstructing a parking lot. The conflict with local residents escalated into a shooting with a traumatic weapon, and there were victims.

Society • December 18, 11:20 PM • 19126 views
An excavator, shooting and a destroyed fence: what happened near a house in Poltava

In Poltava, a conflict occurred over a walnut tree that was interfering with parking. A 40-year-old man on an excavator tried to take down the tree, destroyed the fence and opened fire with a traumatic weapon.

Society • December 18, 02:50 PM • 20603 views
Explosions in Kharkiv: preliminary reports of a hit in one of the city's districts

Explosions were heard in Kharkiv, hitting the Kyiv district. The Air Force announced a missile alert for six regions of Ukraine, including Kharkiv.

War in Ukraine • December 15, 09:14 AM • 23343 views
In Poltava region a group of teenagers beat a minor in the basement of a house: the police took over the case

In Poltava region, police identified a group of minors who beat a young man in the basement of a residential building. A criminal investigation was opened under the article “hooliganism.

Society • December 14, 10:28 AM • 23329 views
Explosions in Cherkasy region: what is happening in the region

In Cherkasy region, local residents hear the sound of explosions. The Air Force reports that several groups of drones are moving from Poltava region toward Cherkasy region.

Society • December 13, 11:47 PM • 39019 views
Authentic holiday decor for the New Year: a selection of ideas from 5 local museums

Museum staff share traditional ways of decorating a home for the New Year holidays. Didukh, a Christmas spider, straw toys, Yavoriv toys, and vytynanky are authentic elements of festive decor.

Business News • December 13, 11:39 AM • 27639 views
Odesa detains 20-year-old man who set fire to another man's SUV on request

A young man who set fire to an SUV ordered through social media was detained in Odesa. The offender filmed the arson to confirm the task, but was never rewarded.

Crimes and emergencies • December 10, 12:59 AM • 19196 views
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The rental market "froze" until spring: the expert named the cities where it is still active

The rental housing market is concentrated in three hub cities: Dnipro, Poltava and Kropyvnytskyi. Tenants prefer modern homes and apartments below the 7th floor due to security factors.

Society • December 6, 07:03 AM • 208969 views
In the Poltava region, a woman who was injured during the attack of the Russian Federation on November 17 died

A woman wounded during a massive Russian attack on November 17 has died in a hospital in the Poltava region. Doctors fought for the life of the victim to the last, said the head of RMA Vitaly Pronin.

War in Ukraine • December 2, 09:14 AM • 20002 views
Air alert: explosions sounded in two regions of Ukraine

In the Dnipropetrovsk and Kherson regions, explosions were recorded against the background of an air alert. The Air Force warned of the threat of using ballistic weapons from the south-eastern and eastern directions.

Society • November 30, 03:48 PM • 30372 views
20 types of smoked author's sausages: winners of the “Do Your Own” contest in Poltava region scale up their business

Dva Kuma, a family-owned business from Poltava region, has won a grant from MHP-Hromada and expanded its production of meat delicacies. The company produces more than 20 types of specialty smoked sausages and other meat products.

Society • November 25, 09:14 AM • 13442 views
Russia attacks Ukraine with Iskanders and Shaheds at night, 8 drones downed

The occupiers fired 2 Iskander-M ballistic missiles, an X-59 missile and 11 drones at Ukraine. Air defense systems shot down 8 enemy drones in five regions, and three UAVs were lost.

War in Ukraine • November 18, 06:25 AM • 21608 views
Ukrainian farmers harvested 71.4 million tons of grains and oilseeds

Ukrainian farmers harvested 52. 1 million tons of grains and 19.3 million tons of oilseeds from an area of 19.2 million hectares. The largest grain harvest was in Odesa, Chernihiv and Poltava regions.

Economy • November 15, 03:40 PM • 63569 views
Russian drone attacks industrial facility in Poltava region: what is known

The Russian military launched a drone attack on an industrial facility in the Myrhorod district of Poltava region. According to preliminary reports, there were no casualties as a result of the attack.

War in Ukraine • November 13, 07:23 PM • 30653 views