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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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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 • 17447 views
In Rivne region, a tractor fell through the ice, the driver died.

In the village of Bile in the Varash district, a "Cherry" tractor fell through the ice of a lake, and the driver died. The 48-year-old man was attempted to be rescued by fellow villagers, but medics pronounced him dead.

Society • March 3, 09:47 PM • 45333 views
Scandal at a school in Rivne region: teacher committed violence against students

At a school in the Berezivka community of Sarny district, a teacher used physical force and psychological violence against students, which was caught on video. The police and the educational ombudsman have launched an investigation into the incident.

Society • February 21, 02:46 PM • 27602 views
A man “mined” a shopping center in Rivne region because of dissatisfaction with the actions of its employees

A 53-year-old resident of the village of Hubkiv reported that the Bereznovsky shopping center was bombed because he was dissatisfied with the actions of his employees. The police and special services checked the building, found no explosives, and detained the attacker.

Crimes and emergencies • February 17, 04:57 PM • 35585 views
In Rivne region, men attacked the military of the CCC: the police are looking for them

In the Rivne region, a group of people attacked TCC servicemen during a document check, inflicting bodily harm on them. The attackers face up to 15 years in prison under several articles of the Criminal Code.

Crimes and emergencies • February 11, 06:35 PM • 57366 views
TCC instructor detained in Zakarpattia region: he helped soldiers returned from the NW Ukraine to escape again

A TCC instructor was detained in Zakarpattia region who helped the military escape for $3-5 thousand. During the searches, $36 thousand, 5 gold bars and other evidence of criminal activity were seized.

War in Ukraine • February 10, 04:21 PM • 31935 views
Fatal accident on the Kyiv-Kharkiv highway: an intercity minibus collided with a KRAZ truck

A Mercedes-Benz intercity minibus collided with a KRAZ truck in Poltava Oblast, killing a passenger. Two other people were injured and the driver of the minibus was detained.

Crimes and emergencies • February 8, 02:11 PM • 39377 views
Tanker truck with hazardous cargo overturned in Rivne region, no threat of chemical contamination - SES

A MAN tank truck carrying mineral fertilizers overturned near the village of Karpilovka. Rescuers confirmed that there was no leakage or chemical contamination, and the driver was handed over to doctors.

Society • February 8, 11:05 AM • 29363 views
Woman dies of flu complications in Rivne region

A 62-year-old woman from Varas district died of complications of influenza A in the infectious diseases department. The patient had cancer and had not been vaccinated.

Society • February 7, 06:24 PM • 27949 views
Security measures in military units and TCCs have been strengthened amid explosions - Land Forces Command

Security measures have been strengthened in military units and shopping centers following a series of bombings. Increased patrols, access control and video surveillance were introduced, and additional staff briefings were held.

War in Ukraine • February 7, 12:28 PM • 27697 views
Russians blew up their agent to get rid of a witness: SBU on terrorist attack in Rivne shopping center

The SBU discloses details of the explosion in the Rivne shopping center, where a 21-year-old terrorist attacker was killed. Russians remotely blew up a recruited agent immediately after entering the building, wounding 8 soldiers.

War in Ukraine • February 5, 11:37 AM • 96057 views
Planned to kill many law enforcement officers and ordinary citizens: SBU details details of preparation of terrorist attack in Rivne

The SBU detained two young Russian agents while they were trying to plant explosives near the district police department in Rivne. The attackers planned to detonate the device remotely when many law enforcement officers were nearby.

War in Ukraine • February 3, 06:02 PM • 37998 views
They planned a sabotage in Rivne: SBU detained two terrorists

The SBU Office in Rivne region conducted a special operation to detain two terrorists. The operation took place after the explosion in the Rivne shopping center, which killed one person and injured six others.

War in Ukraine • February 3, 04:26 PM • 35909 views
An explosion occurs near the building of the RCC and JV in Pavlohrad, Dnipropetrovs'k region

An explosion of an unidentified object occurred near the RCC and JV building in Pavlohrad, injuring a man. Police are conducting investigations at the scene.

Crimes and emergencies • February 2, 06:01 PM • 33523 views
Residents of Lubny and Poltava are served suspicion notices of murder of military commander at gas station

A TCC serviceman was shot dead at a gas station in Pyriatyn and his assault rifle was stolen. Police detained two local residents who helped the mobilized man evade service.

Crimes and emergencies • February 2, 04:05 PM • 43689 views
Explosion in Rivne shopping center: one person killed, six others injured

An explosion occurred at the Rivne Territorial Recruitment Center, killing one person. Six other people were injured, and law enforcement and emergency services are working at the scene.

Society • February 1, 03:34 PM • 35409 views
Explosion on the territory of the shopping center in Rivne: there are probably victims

An explosion occurred on the territory of the regional territorial recruitment center on Hrabnyk Street in Rivne. According to preliminary reports, there were no casualties as a result of the incident.

Crimes and emergencies • February 1, 03:07 PM • 61921 views
A shooting occurred in a Kyiv cafe during a conflict between two men

In the center of Kyiv, a conflict occurred in a cafe, during which an unknown person fired several shots from a traumatic weapon at a 68-year-old visitor. The victim was injured and hospitalized, his life is not in danger.

Kyiv • January 28, 03:58 PM • 38499 views
Driver ignored a request to stop traffic during a minute of silence: a driver was fined in Rivne

The driver of a Volkswagen Passat did not stop during the minute of silence for those killed in the war, ignoring the request of the traffic police. Law enforcement officers found the offender and fined him for driving while the gesture was prohibited.

Society • January 28, 02:23 PM • 28644 views
Driver to be tried for road accident at checkpoint in Rivne region that killed police officer

A 54-year-old resident of Kremenchuk, who drove a tanker truck into a checkpoint in September, will stand trial. As a result of the accident, police officer Serhiy Trum was killed, and two other people suffered moderate injuries.

Crimes and emergencies • January 27, 02:13 PM • 26164 views
In Rivne region, a Dacia driver hit a mother with a child in a wheelchair: the baby died in intensive care

On an unregulated pedestrian crossing, a Dacia driver hit a woman with a baby carriage while distracted by her phone. The one-month-old baby fell out of the stroller and died in the intensive care unit.

Crimes and emergencies • January 21, 07:56 PM • 52670 views
Teenager stabs classmate with a knife in Rivne lyceum: case opened

A 14-year-old student brought a knife to school and stabbed a classmate in the thigh during a demonstration. Initially, there were no complaints, but later the victim's mother turned to the police.

Society • January 19, 07:38 PM • 55398 views
Mass poisoning in Rivne lyceum: dozens of students fall ill, police investigate

At a lyceum in Rivne, 72 primary school students complained of digestive disorders. One child was hospitalized, and law enforcement and the sanitary and epidemiological station are investigating the incident.

Health • January 13, 06:20 PM • 33632 views
Every resolved bilateral issue is a blow to Moscow: Sibiga on the exhumation of victims of the Volyn tragedy

The Ukrainian Foreign Minister commented on the first decisions on the exhumation of the victims of the Volyn tragedy. He emphasized the importance of bilateral cooperation with Poland and further implementation of the agreements.

Politics • January 10, 08:14 PM • 33004 views
In Rivne two children were hospitalized due to carbon monoxide poisoning

Two children born in 2016 and 2019 with carbon monoxide poisoning were hospitalized in Rivne Regional Hospital. The circumstances of the incident are currently under investigation.

Society • December 28, 12:57 PM • 22114 views
Rivne agent of Russian Federation was preparing to blow up railroad tracks to disrupt supply of ammunition

An agent of the Russian GRU was detained in Rivne, who was preparing to blow up railroad tracks to disrupt the supply of ammunition to the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The offender acted as part of a network and expected to receive 40% of $100,000 for the sabotage.

War in Ukraine • December 27, 11:49 AM • 20853 views
Massive Russian attack leads to emergency power outages in part of Rivne region - RMA

The morning attack on Ukraine's energy system by the Russian Federation resulted in emergency power outages in several communities in Rivne region. Power engineers are working to restore power supply.

Society • December 25, 08:35 AM • 18360 views
Leopard attacks an employee in Odesa zoo, animal neutralized

A leopard attacked an employee in the Odesa zoo's enclosure while he was cleaning. Police shot the animal to save the victim and another employee who tried to help.

Crimes and emergencies • December 21, 10:59 AM • 21018 views
More than 50 settlements in Rivne region were left without power due to bad weather

Due to strong winds, power supply was cut off in Rivne, Dubno and Sarny districts. Power engineers are working to restore power supply and local authorities are urging people to follow safety rules.

Society • December 16, 07:28 PM • 18871 views
In Rivne region, a law enforcement officer who helped "draft dodgers" leave for Belarus was exposed

A law enforcement officer and his accomplice organized a scheme to transport men across the border to Belarus for $8,000 per person. The perpetrators were arrested after receiving funds from the client.

Crimes and emergencies • December 16, 03:30 PM • 20260 views