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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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In Rivne region, a guy fired a gun into a crowd: four people were wounded

In the village of Velyki Selyshcha, a young man opened fire with an assault rifle on a group of people after a conflict between two companies. Four people were injured, and the attacker was tracked down in a few hours.

Society • December 15, 11:16 AM • 24254 views
The enemy attacked an energy facility in the Rivne region: what is known about the consequences

In the Rivne region, Russian troops fired at an energy infrastructure facility. Emergency services are working on the site, according to preliminary data, there are no civilian casualties.

War in Ukraine • December 3, 05:52 AM • 72403 views
In Rivne region 120 thousand consumers are still without electricity, and the rest are waiting for schedules - RMA

In the Rivne region, it was possible to restore electricity supply for 160 thousand consumers thanks to backup schemes. In regions with restored power supply, hourly shutdown schedules will apply from 16:00 to 00:00.

Society • November 28, 02:44 PM • 21805 views
In Rovno returned light after the attack of the Russian Federation

After the Russian attack, electricity supply was restored in Rovno. Due to possible voltage drops, the RMA head recommends careful use of sensitive electrical appliances.

Society • November 28, 12:18 PM • 17426 views
Consequences of the Russian missile strike on the Rivne region: RMA told about the situation with light and water

As a result of the missile strike, 250 thousand subscribers in 681 settlements of the Rivne region were left without electricity. 14 boiler houses were stopped, residential buildings were damaged.

Society • November 28, 09:54 AM • 20013 views
In the Rivne region began to restore power to the water supply system

After a massive attack by the Russian Federation in the Rivne region, the restoration of electricity supply to the water supply system began. 681 localities remained without electricity, there were problems with water, and schools switched to distance learning.

Society • November 28, 09:30 AM • 16802 views
In the Rivne region, there are already more than 680 settlements without electricity due to the strike of the Russian Federation, there are problems with water

As a result of the Russian missile attack on the energy infrastructure, 681 settlements in the Rivne region were left without electricity. There were problems with water supply in the region, and schools switched to distance learning.

Society • November 28, 07:58 AM • 15930 views
In the Rivne region due to Russian attack more than 280 000 consumers are without electricity, there are interruptions in water supply

As a result of the missile attack on the Rivne region, more than 280 thousand subscribers were left without electricity. Due to the shelling, there were water outages, and schools switched to distance learning.

Society • November 28, 06:40 AM • 18129 views
Massive attack: the enemy attacks the west of the country

Rockets were recorded in the direction of Ternopil, Lviv, Lutsk, Vinnytsia, Khmelnitsky.

War in Ukraine • November 28, 06:36 AM • 21583 views
Explosions were heard in Rovno

In the city of Rovno, local residents report explosions. Before that, the air forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine warned about a missile that was moving in the direction of the city.

War in Ukraine • November 28, 06:31 AM • 18074 views
Missile attack: what areas are under attack

The air forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine record the movement of missiles from the Northeast and North.

War in Ukraine • November 28, 06:28 AM • 102263 views
Emergency power outages may be applied in Rivne and the district at night - RMA

Rivne and Rivne district warn of possible emergency power outages and voltage fluctuations in the grid. Tomorrow, there will be one round of blackouts in Ukraine from 8:00 to 22:00 due to damage to power facilities.

Society • November 22, 06:45 PM • 24461 views
Police expose two men for poaching in Rivne region

In Rivne district, police detained two local residents during an illegal hunt. The police seized roe deer meat, weapons, ammunition, knives, and a thermal imager from the offenders.

Society • November 21, 11:27 AM • 18435 views
Musicians of singer Tsybulska were mobilized before the concert: the CCC gave the reason

Olga Tsybulska's concert in Varash was canceled due to the mobilization of her musicians. One of them was wanted for evading military registration, the other was not registered with the TCC at all.

Society • November 17, 12:35 PM • 24536 views
The first snow fell in a number of regions of Ukraine: where exactly

The first snow fell in the western regions of Ukraine. Snowfall was recorded in Lviv, Rivne, Volyn, Ternopil and Ivano-Frankivsk regions.

Society • November 13, 06:59 AM • 31663 views
Russia's attack on the energy sector resulted in partial blackouts in Zhytomyr and Rivne regions - Ukrenergo

Zhytomyr and Rivne regions were partially cut off from power as a result of a Russian UAV attack on a power facility. Electricity consumption decreased by 4.1%, but there is still a shortage during peak hours.

Society • November 7, 09:14 AM • 46757 views
In Rivne region, doctors are suspected of falsifying medical histories to issue fictitious disabilities

Four doctors in Rivne region are suspected of making fake documents to obtain disability groups. The doctors falsified medical histories and examination results to help avoid mobilization.

Crimes and emergencies • November 1, 03:00 PM • 20624 views
Falsifying medical records: doctors who helped evade mobilization exposed in Rivne

Four doctors were notified of suspicion of falsifying documents to obtain disability groups. The doctors produced fake documentation that allowed men to avoid mobilization and travel abroad.

Health • November 1, 01:52 PM • 16180 views
A 17-year-old from Rivne launched a fireworks display during martial law: what he faces

In Rivne, police identified the teenager who launched fireworks on Zamkova Street. He faces up to 5 years in prison for hooliganism during martial law.

Society • October 30, 05:07 PM • 20827 views
Zoo should be closed: scandal over dead lion in Rivne landfill gains momentum

The body of a dead lion was found on the territory of the Kostopil Waste Management Plant, causing a loud scandal. The Rivne Zoo explains the situation and provides documents on the legal disposal of the animal's body.

Society • October 28, 06:40 PM • 20928 views
A dead lion in a landfill in Rivne region: police complete investigation and publish results

Police in Rivne region have confirmed the legality of the disposal of the lioness' body and other animals at the Kostopil plant. The African lioness, born in 2006, died of cancer.

Society • October 28, 03:30 PM • 21872 views
Rivne Zoo reveals details about the found dead lioness

A 20-year-old lioness from the Rivne Zoo died of natural causes last week. The animal's body was legally transferred to the Kostopil Sanitary Plant for disposal.

Society • October 27, 11:30 AM • 19706 views
A dead lion was found in a landfill in Rivne region: police responded

The body of a dead lion was found on the territory of the Kostopil Waste Management Plant. According to preliminary investigators, the animal died of cancer, and the police are investigating.

Society • October 27, 09:47 AM • 20192 views
Another employee of the MSEC in Rivne region is suspected of issuing fictitious disability groups

A scheme to issue fictitious disability groups to evade mobilization was exposed in Rivne region. A neurologist at the MSEC was assigning disability groups to “patients” with fictitious diagnoses for a bribe of more than $16,000.

Crimes and emergencies • October 23, 02:42 PM • 19124 views
Scandal with “disabilities”: Rivne Prosecutor's Office counted how many of their employees have a “group”

The Rivne Regional Prosecutor's Office denied the information about the disability of its head, Andriy Rudnytsky. He receives a long-service pension, and the prosecutor's office employs 8 people with disabilities.

Society • October 21, 02:11 PM • 22002 views
Russia attacks Ukraine with 135 drones: 80 shot down, about 10 flying in central regions

Russia attacked Ukraine with 135 drones, of which 80 were shot down by air defense forces. Up to 10 drones are still in the airspace of central Ukraine, 44 have been lost, and 2 flew to Belarus.

War in Ukraine • October 18, 05:51 AM • 25129 views
Massive “mining” across Ukraine: all reports received yesterday were false

Police checked more than 2,000 facilities after receiving bomb threats. All of the signals turned out to be false, with most coming from Russian IP addresses.

Society • October 15, 08:18 AM • 15259 views
There are more “bomb threats” in a number of regions

In Khmelnytskyi, there were reports of bomb threats at educational institutions. In Rivne, a bomb threat was reported at the Rivne City Council building. In both cases, evacuation and inspection of the premises is underway.

Society • October 15, 07:59 AM • 13764 views
In Rivne, a 14-year-old teenager stole a car and gave chase to the police

In Rivne, a teenager stole a Mitsubishi Pajero and fled from the police, creating accidents. The boy admitted that he had found the car with the keys inside in the village of Shubkiv and decided to go for a drive.

Crimes and emergencies • October 13, 12:45 PM • 20027 views
Almost three dozen doctors detained: corruption scheme to evade mobilization exposed in Rivne

The SBU uncovered a large-scale corruption scheme in Rivne, where doctors sold fake documents about illnesses to evade mobilization. Three organizers were detained and over UAH 14 million was seized.

Society • October 9, 10:13 AM • 12341 views