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Rivne

Regional center of Ukraine
Rivne is a city of regional significance located in the northwestern part of Ukraine on the Ustia River. The city's area is 71 km², and its population as of 2025 is estimated at 249,477 people. The first written mention of Rivne dates back to 1283. The city received Magdeburg rights in 1492. Throughout its history, the city was under the rule of various states, including the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. Rivne was the capital of Ukraine three times. An impressive network of underground tunnels runs beneath the city, which, according to legends, were used for secret meetings and shelter. These mysterious dungeons witnessed numerous historical events and preserved many secrets. Today, some of these underground corridors are accessible for excursions.
1492
The city received Magdeburg rights
1756
The Holy Dormition Church was built without a single nail
1873
The city received a railway connection Kyiv-Brest, which increased its commercial importance
1906
The first museum opened in the city
1912
The first power plant started operating in the city
1950
The reconstruction of the city's economy, destroyed during World War II, was completed
1997
An international-class airport terminal was opened
2003
The Column of the Mother of God, previously destroyed, was restored
2023
The city was awarded the Council of Europe's Plaque of Honor
2025
A contract was signed to complete the construction of the city's northern bypass
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Regional electric trains equipped with air conditioning for the first time - UkrzaliznytsiaPhoto

Ukrzaliznytsia has equipped trains on routes to Lviv, Rivne, and Khmelnytskyi with air conditioning. More than five additional trainsets will be modernized by the end of the year.

Society • May 28, 02:59 PM • 3506 views
Former head of the Rivne Territorial Recruitment Center to stand trial for overpayment in procurement of 16 pickups for the army

The former head of the Rivne TRC will be tried for an overpayment of 830,000 hryvnias on 16 pickup trucks. The official failed to verify prices during the procurement of vehicles for the military.

Society • May 28, 02:55 PM • 3206 views
Zelenskyy visited RivneVideo

The President visited a college in Rivne to discuss vocational education. The Ministry of Education will develop a solution regarding a possible increase in student scholarships.

Politics • May 22, 01:57 PM • 2448 views
Rivne attacked by the Russian Federation, fire breaks out

In Rivne, an airstrike caused the roof of a residential building to catch fire over an area of 100 square meters. According to preliminary data, there are no dead or wounded.

War in Ukraine • May 1, 01:16 PM • 7978 views
Rivne partially left without electricity due to accident

A large-scale power outage due to an accident has been recorded in the regional center. Energy workers are already working to restore power to the homes of city residents.

Society • April 20, 06:52 PM • 4541 views
Explosion near Rivne, casualties reported

An explosion followed by a fire occurred on the territory of an enterprise near Rivne. Eight people are known to have been injured, one of whom is in serious condition.

Society • April 20, 12:45 PM • 5694 views
Search operations have begun in Volyn, with representatives of Poland's Institute of National Remembrance joining the expedition - Ministry of Culture

Ukrainian and Polish specialists are searching for burial sites in the villages of Ostrivky and Volia Ostrovetska. The work will continue until 2026 as part of a bilateral dialogue.

Society • April 20, 12:20 PM • 3665 views
General Staff on the front situation: the enemy carried out 100 attacks and launched over 6.4 thousand drones

The General Staff reported 100 combat engagements and the enemy's massive use of 6,451 drones. The greatest activity of the occupiers was recorded in the Pokrovsk direction.

War in Ukraine • April 16, 08:18 PM • 4821 views
"A Day with the Korols' Team" 2026: A new season of charity matches by Betking Foundation and Pavlo Zhurilo kicked off in UzhhorodPhoto

A new season of charity matches by Betking Foundation and Pavlo Zhurilo kicked off in Uzhhorod.

Business News • April 14, 11:55 AM • 10147 views
Rivne region received the fifth evacuation train with IDPs from Donetsk regionPhoto

Another 28 residents of Donetsk region, including pensioners and people with disabilities, arrived in Rivne. The IDPs will be accommodated in three communities of the region.

Society • April 7, 11:48 PM • 21537 views
128 combat engagements recorded on the front, enemy launched almost 5,000 kamikaze drones - General Staff

The General Staff reported 128 engagements, 4,878 kamikaze drones, and 145 enemy aerial bombs. The hottest spots were the Kostiantynivka, Pokrovsk, and Huliaipole directions.

War in Ukraine • April 7, 07:42 PM • 4909 views
Over 80 combat engagements took place on the front, the enemy is actively operating in three directions - General Staff

The occupiers are massively attacking in the Kostiantynivka, Huliaipole, and Pokrovsk directions. The Defense Forces are repelling assaults and holding back the enemy's advance.

War in Ukraine • April 7, 01:33 PM • 3851 views
In Rivne, a man threatened to detonate grenades during a check - he was detainedPhoto

In Rivne, a 43-year-old man threatened to detonate grenades for three hours during a document check. Police detained the offender, who had self-willedly left his unit.

Society • April 5, 09:21 AM • 6841 views
In Ukraine, over 3,400 complaints regarding child rights violations were received in a year – Ombudsman

In 2025, the Ombudsman's Office processed 3426 appeals and returned 667 children. The total number of children returned from occupation and the Russian Federation reached 2063.

Society • April 2, 01:56 PM • 2918 views
In Rivne, girls filmed a video to Russian music near portraits of fallen soldiers; the police reacted

Police identified two minors who danced to enemy music in front of portraits of fallen soldiers. The girls' parents will be held accountable.

Society • March 13, 05:00 PM • 4393 views
Embezzlement of trade union tourism property for over UAH 20 million - investigation completed

The SBI exposed a scheme of illegal alienation of the Turist hotel in Rivne through controlled individuals. Five participants face up to 12 years in prison.

Society • March 12, 10:44 AM • 4321 views
Terrorist attack prevented in the center of Rivne, Russian agent disguised in military uniform and wanted to blow up a pot with nuts - SBUPhoto

The SBU detained a drug-addicted Zhytomyr resident for a homemade bomb near a coffee shop in the park. The perpetrator faces 12 years in prison with confiscation of property.

Society • March 12, 08:09 AM • 10556 views
In Rivne, unknown individuals launched fireworks on the anniversary of Russia's invasion, police are searching for them

Rivne police are identifying individuals who launched fireworks on February 24 around 8 PM. The use of pyrotechnics is strictly prohibited under martial law.

Society • February 25, 07:05 AM • 5237 views
UPL restarts after a break: where and when to watch the matches of the 17th round

The Ukrainian Premier League has resumed its season after the winter break, with the 17th round taking place from February 20 to 23. Leaders LNZ, Shakhtar, Polissya, and Dynamo are competing for European cups.

Sports • February 20, 03:21 PM • 4236 views
In Rivne, a son doused his father with gasoline and set him on fire during an argumentPhoto

In Rivne, a 36-year-old man set his own 74-year-old father on fire during an argument over money. The victim died at the scene, and the perpetrator was detained.

Society • February 15, 01:42 PM • 9041 views
SBU detained a Russian spy who was looking for SSO partisans in RivnePhoto

The SBU detained a 28-year-old Russian, a former intelligence officer, who, under the guise of a civilian from the Krasnoyarsk Krai, was collecting data on servicemen of the SSO of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. He faces up to 15 years in prison for espionage.

Society • February 11, 09:14 AM • 4658 views
Attacked military personnel of the TCC and SP with a knife: Kharkiv police reported suspicion to a man

In the Saltivsky district of Kharkiv, a man attacked employees of the TCC and SP with a knife, inflicting non-penetrating wounds to their heads and torsos. The 31-year-old local resident has been detained and notified of suspicion.

Society • February 7, 01:09 PM • 6213 views
Every day Russia can choose true diplomacy, but it chooses new strikes: Zelenskyy on the night attack of February 7Video

President Zelenskyy stated that Russia continues to choose strikes instead of diplomacy, attacking Ukraine's energy infrastructure. More than 400 drones and 40 missiles damaged facilities in Volyn, Ivano-Frankivsk, Lviv, and Rivne regions.

Society • February 7, 10:07 AM • 11861 views
Attack on military TCC in Rivne: unknown individuals helped men escape after military medical commission

In Rivne on February 6, unknown individuals attacked a TCC notification group, injuring a serviceman. As a result of the attack, conscripts fled from the service vehicle.

Society • February 6, 05:13 PM • 10706 views
In Kyiv, 737 residential buildings remain without heating - Klitschko

Today, 737 residential buildings in Kyiv remain without heating, mostly in Troieshchyna. Over 1,000 utility workers are working to resolve the issue, assisted by teams from other cities.

Society • January 28, 10:32 AM • 6919 views
Remembrance Day. The Holocaust: how people were exterminated and why the world should not forget it

January 27 marks the International Holocaust Remembrance Day, which coincides with the anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp. This date commemorates the 6 million Jews and other groups exterminated by the Nazi regime.

Society • January 27, 11:34 AM • 48890 views
Dozen trains are still delayed due to bad weather: details

Ten passenger trains of Ukrzaliznytsia are delayed due to weather conditions. Delays reach up to 9 hours, railway workers are working to eliminate the consequences of bad weather.

Society • January 27, 09:53 AM • 5309 views
In Kyiv, heating is being restored in 143 buildings: additional repair crews from Ukrzaliznytsia and other regions have started work

In Kyiv, 143 buildings remain without heating due to accidents caused by frost. Additional repair crews from "Ukrzaliznytsia" and other regions have been engaged to speed up restoration work.

War in Ukraine • January 18, 04:59 PM • 6419 views
In Rivne, a woman overturned portraits of fallen Heroes in the central square: proceedings initiatedPhoto

Rivne police are investigating an incident where a 41-year-old Rivne resident, while intoxicated, overturned portraits of fallen Heroes. The woman explained that the portraits annoyed her, but apologized to the families of the deceased.

Society • January 17, 10:41 AM • 5226 views
Traffic restrictions on a number of routes lifted: current situation on the roads

As of 4 p. m. on January 9, traffic restrictions have been lifted on most roads in the western regions of Ukraine. Restrictions continue to apply on one section in the Ivano-Frankivsk region.

Society • January 9, 02:55 PM • 45968 views