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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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Zelenskyy: Security situation on the border with Belarus is absolutely normal and under control

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that the situation on the border with Belarus is under control and that there are enough personnel. He also reported that the fortifications on the border are 99% ready.

War in Ukraine • July 30, 04:32 PM • 114954 views
Over the weekend in Ukraine it will be cloudy with rains, temperature up to +34°

Cloudy weather with possible rains is expected in Ukraine over the weekend. The temperature will range from +25° to +34°, with a gradual increase. Forecasters warn of a high fire hazard.

Agronomy news • July 27, 04:54 AM • 49476 views
Ukraine eases schedules of power outages by regions

Ukrenergo has reduced the scope of electricity consumption restrictions in different regions of Ukraine. We have shortened the outage schedules, reduced the number of queues and the duration of outages in many regions.

Society • July 26, 09:59 AM • 31392 views
Recidivist detained in Rivne who set fire to an Armed Forces pickup truck on FSB order

The SBU detained a repeat offender who set fire to an Armed Forces pickup truck in Rivne on the order of the Russian Federation. The offender was planning new arsons and filming videos for Russian information operations.

War in Ukraine • July 24, 10:36 AM • 35745 views
Power outages will be further reduced in 12 regions: list

Power cuts from 15:00 to 16:00 have been canceled in the western and southern regions of Ukraine. From 16:00 to 17:00, one stage of blackouts will be applied due to the active operation of solar power plants and imports from Poland.

Society • July 23, 12:55 PM • 31026 views
There will be fewer restrictions: we have updated outage schedules by region

Until 14:00, all regions will have one outage queue. After 14:00, the number of queues will increase to 2-3 depending on the region.

Society • July 23, 09:40 AM • 35509 views
Hepatitis A outbreak recorded in Rivne region: a child is among the patients

An outbreak of acute hepatitis A has been reported in Dubno district of Rivne region, with at least 7 cases, including a child, undergoing treatment, and an epidemiological investigation is underway to prevent further spread of the disease.

Society • July 17, 04:10 PM • 18482 views
A truck, a minibus and two cars collide in Rivne region: there are injuries

On the Kyiv-Chop highway in the village of Kornyn, four vehicles collided: a truck, a minibus, and two cars, sending two people to the hospital with injuries.

Crimes and emergencies • July 17, 03:42 PM • 17056 views
Only 12% of Ukrainian pensioners receive more than 10 thousand hryvnias in pensions

As of July 2024, 26. 1% of Ukrainian pensioners receive a pension of less than UAH 3,000, and only 12.5% of pensioners receive payments of more than UAH 10,000.

Society • July 17, 12:23 PM • 22514 views
Law enforcers detain Rivne resident who burned several cars of military personnel

A 22-year-old resident of Rivne was detained for setting fire to several vehicles belonging to the Armed Forces for a reward from Russian chatbots, creating an image of Ukrainians opposed to mobilization.

Crimes and emergencies • July 16, 12:59 PM • 12747 views
The tradition of celebrating christenings has been modernized: in Rivne region, a woman who carried passengers in the trunk was fined 510 hryvnias

A 63-year-old driver from Rivne region was fined for transporting passengers in the trunk of her car, claiming that it was a modernized tradition of celebrating christenings.

Society • July 15, 04:51 PM • 20542 views
Bad weather left 446 settlements in 6 regions without power

Due to unfavorable weather conditions - rain, thunderstorms and wind gusts - 446 settlements in 6 regions of Ukraine were cut off from electricity supply, and regional power company crews are working to restore power.

Society • July 15, 05:19 AM • 21905 views
Relay cabinets set on fire at Ukrzaliznytsia facilities: FSB saboteurs detained

The Security Service of Ukraine detained three FSB saboteurs who set fire to relay cabinets on railroad tracks in Kharkiv and Rivne regions in an attempt to block the movement of Ukrainian military trains.

War in Ukraine • July 12, 08:10 AM • 18488 views
A resident of Rivne, who burned a car for 2 thousand hryvnias on the order of Russian special services, is detained

A 24-year-old resident of Rivne was detained for burning a civilian car at the request of Russian special services, repainting its license plates black to make it look like a military vehicle.

War in Ukraine • July 12, 07:24 AM • 23705 views
A road accident occurs in Rivne region: there are victims

A road accident with victims occurred on Soborna Street in Rivne Oblast, opposite the Khimikiv Park, causing traffic to be hampered and requiring police intervention to regulate traffic and ensure safety.

Society • July 11, 10:45 PM • 17673 views
At night 14 out of 20 "Shaheds" were destroyed, the enemy attacked the port infrastructure of Odesa region with missiles, 3 missiles and 3 drones failed to reach their targets - Ukrainian Armed Forces

Overnight, 14 out of 20 Shahed attack drones launched by Russian troops were destroyed in the skies over Ukraine, the enemy attacked the port infrastructure of Odesa region with missiles, three enemy X-59/X-69 missiles and three attack drones did not reach their targets.

War in Ukraine • July 10, 05:30 AM • 26678 views
Air Force warns of enemy missiles to the west

The Ukrainian Air Force warned of cruise missiles in Rivne region and in the north of Vinnytsia region to the west.

War in Ukraine • July 8, 07:29 AM • 39411 views
In Rivne, a pensioner doused a doctor with an unknown substance: pre-trial investigation launched

In Rivne, a 75-year-old pensioner attacked a 54-year-old surgeon near his car, dousing him with an unknown substance in revenge for an allegedly improper operation performed many years ago.

Crimes and emergencies • July 4, 11:51 PM • 17301 views
22 people, including 2 children, drowned in Ukraine in one day

22 people, including 2 children, died on Ukrainian water bodies over the past day, bringing the total number of deaths since the beginning of the year to 517, including 58 children.

Society • July 3, 07:30 AM • 28594 views
Since the beginning of the year, 255 patients have used the service of free infertility treatment - Ministry of Health

Since the beginning of 2024, 255 women have used free medical services for infertility treatment, and in 71 cases, pregnancy was diagnosed after treatment, reports the Ministry of Health of Ukraine.

Society • July 2, 12:39 PM • 20898 views
33 settlements of Rivne region are without power supply due to night weather

33 settlements in the Rivne region were cut off from power due to the nighttime weather, with Sarny and Varas districts suffering the most.

Society • July 2, 07:26 AM • 14334 views
To Moldova for 300 thousand euros: border guards detained 24 fugitives who tried to illegally leave Ukraine

Border guards detained a group of 24 men from different regions of Ukraine who paid 12,000 euros each to smuggle them across the border into Moldova to avoid mobilization.

Crimes and emergencies • June 27, 11:44 AM • 31185 views
Helped the Russian Federation at the beginning of a full-scale invasion: two collaborators were detained

The Security Service detained two collaborators who cooperated with the Russian occupiers in the Kharkiv and Kherson regions at the beginning of a full-scale invasion of the aggressor state. Malefactors face up to 12 years in prison.

War in Ukraine • June 20, 01:37 PM • 22269 views
Clearing the way for Sytnyk? Zheleznyak tried to remove anti-corruption provision from the draft law on BES

During a meeting of the parliamentary committee, MP Yaroslav Zheleznyak tried to remove an anti-corruption provision from the draft law on reforming the Bureau of Economic Security that would disqualify candidates entered in the Register of Corrupt Officials, but his proposal was rejected.

Politics • June 19, 12:56 PM • 24352 views
In Rivne, 56 deputies of the State Duma of the Russian Federation were sentenced to 15 years in prison

56 Russian deputies were sentenced in absentia to 15 years in prison with confiscation of property for encroachment on the territorial integrity of Ukraine, which led to deaths and destruction.

Politics • June 19, 10:53 AM • 23541 views
Rains and thunderstorms to cover most of Ukraine this weekend

Over the weekend, it will rain in most regions of Ukraine, with severe thunderstorms expected in many areas, while the west will remain dry with comfortable temperatures.

Events • June 15, 03:43 AM • 48979 views
Contracts for more than 17 billion hryvnias: in DOT told WHO and for how much will feed the Ukrainian military from the first of July

The state-owned rear operator has signed contracts worth more than UAH 17 billion with seven companies for the supply of food products to the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the second half of 2024 at an average price of UAH 109. 22 per set.

War in Ukraine • June 10, 02:36 PM • 28585 views
85 prisoners from the Rivne region have already joined the ranks of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

85 former convicts from the Rivne region have passed the necessary procedures and will defend the territorial integrity of Ukraine as part of the Defense Forces.

War in Ukraine • June 10, 11:44 AM • 22209 views
The area of responsibility of the patrol police in the Vinnytsia region will increase

In the Khmelnitsky District of the Vinnytsia region, a new patrol police battalion consisting of 141 employees, including 23 participants in the military operation, has been created to strengthen public safety and order in remote settlements.

Society • June 8, 07:48 PM • 53710 views
In Odessa, divers found the body of a police officer who was blown off the pier by a wave

In Odessa, divers found the body of a 20-year-old police officer, who was blown off the pier by a wave the day before.

Society • June 5, 11:23 AM • 17042 views