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Uman

City in Cherkasy region
Uman is a city in Ukraine, which is the administrative center of the Uman district and the eponymous urban community in Cherkasy Oblast. It is located on the Dnieper Upland, on both banks of the Umanka River, and is an important center of Eastern Podillia. Its area is 41 km². As of 2022, the city's population is about 81,525 people. The history of Uman begins with the first mention in 1616, when the city served as an outpost in the fight against the Tatars, and later became the center of the Uman Cossack Regiment and the temporary capital of Right-Bank Ukraine. The city is world-famous thanks to the Sofiyivka National Dendrological Park and is an annual center of Hasidic pilgrimage.
1995
Sofiyivka National Dendrological Park received international awards for restoration and preservation
1996
A practically new park with three ponds was created in the western part of Sofiyivka
2007
Sofiyivka National Dendrological Park was recognized as one of the Seven Wonders of Ukraine
2010
The city of Uman signed an agreement on cooperation and twinning with the city of Ashkelon (Israel)
2016
Tourism was identified as one of the priority areas for the city's development
2019
The historical part of Sofiyivka Dendrological Park was extensively renovated
2019
The "Pearl of Love" fountain complex was built and Sobornosti Square was renovated
2020
The strategy for the development of tourism and the pilgrimage ecosystem until 2030 was approved
2025
An international conference was held for City Day to strengthen partnerships
2025
The city became a participant in an international project for tourism rebranding
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Young man was placed in hospital after deadly stabbing in student dormitory: prosecutors requested compulsory medical measures

In Uman, a 19-year-old student is suspected of fatally stabbing his peer in a dormitory on the grounds of jealousy. The attacker also wounded a fellow student who tried to stop him. The court was asked to consider compulsory medical measures.

Crimes and emergencies • August 1, 01:38 PM • 29244 views
Hives with bees caught fire in Cherkasy region due to a natural fire

In the village of Vilkhovets, Cherkasy region, beehives with bees were damaged due to dry vegetation fires. During the day, 6 dry vegetation fires were extinguished in the region, with no casualties.

Crimes and emergencies • August 1, 10:15 AM • 25543 views
Official of colony in Cherkasy region is suspected of shooting at service station while being drunk

An official of a penal colony in Cherkasy region has been served a notice of suspicion for shooting at a service station while drunk. The incident occurred in early July 2024 near the city of Uman.

Crimes and emergencies • July 29, 08:58 AM • 30138 views
Russian saboteur detained in Cherkasy region: he set fire to power substations

Cherkasy region detained a 20-year-old saboteur who was setting fire to power facilities on the instructions of Russian intelligence. The offender tried to destroy 8 power substations and a relay cabinet in Uman district.

War in Ukraine • July 26, 07:45 AM • 30035 views
Filming videos for porn sites: a couple in Cherkasy region faces up to 7 years in prison for "disregard for moral standards"

A young couple in Cherkasy region faces up to 7 years in prison for repeatedly recording and distributing pornographic videos on a website.

Society • July 11, 01:40 PM • 27095 views
An accident with a truck occurred on the highway in Cherkasy region: traffic is restricted

On the M-30 highway near the village of Babanka, Uman district, a truck overturned, which temporarily restricted traffic and required vehicles to use alternative routes.

Society • June 11, 06:39 AM • 33916 views
81 clashes occurred at the front: the hottest situation remains in the Pokrovsky direction-General Staff

The Armed Forces of Ukraine repelled numerous attacks by russian invaders on several fronts, during which 81 military clashes were recorded.

War in Ukraine • June 10, 09:55 PM • 33032 views
At the front, the invaders advanced near Novopokrovsky, in Staromayorsky and captured Ivanovskoye-DeepState

According to information from the Deep State, enemy troops advanced in the area of Novopokrovsky, in Staromayorsky and captured Ivanovskoye.

War in Ukraine • June 10, 08:30 PM • 54119 views
The number of military clashes along the front line has increased to 66: the enemy is looking for ways to push Ukrainian units out of the occupied borders

According to the general staff report, the number of military clashes along the entire front line has increased to 66, while the enemy is looking for ways to break the Ukrainian defense and oust Ukrainian units from the occupied borders.

War in Ukraine • June 10, 05:50 PM • 33983 views
Occupants advance near Ocheretyne, fighting continues in several settlements - DeepState

According to DeepState, enemy forces have advanced near Ocheretyne, while fighting continues in Vovchansk, Berestove, Klishchiyivka, Uman and Krasnohorivka.

War in Ukraine • May 23, 10:19 PM • 39942 views
A traitor who worked for the Wagner PMC and collected data on the location of the Ukrainian Armed Forces was detained in Vinnytsia region

Ukraine detained a repeat offender who worked for the Russian Wagner PMC and collected information on the locations of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in Vinnytsia and Cherkasy regions, reporting to the occupiers on the consequences of missile and drone strikes.

Crimes and emergencies • May 15, 01:44 PM • 31512 views
Massive air strikes were prepared on the eve of Easter: detained FSB agents

Two FSB agents were detained for preparing coordinates for massive Russian air strikes on energy facilities and fuel storage facilities in Kyiv, Cherkasy, Poltava, Vinnytsia and Kirovohrad regions on the eve of Easter.

War in Ukraine • May 6, 07:08 AM • 39712 views
russian troops occupy Kotlyarivka and approach several settlements at the front - DeepState

russian troops occupied Kotlyarivka, reached the administrative boundaries of Ocheretyne, and advanced in the area of Novopokrovske, Umanske, Pervomaisk, and Krasnohorivka.

War in Ukraine • May 4, 10:31 PM • 37976 views
General Staff: Ukrainian Defense Forces repelled 23 Russian attacks in Avdiivka sector on Thursday

On Thursday, Ukrainian defenders withstood 93 attacks by Russian occupants in various parts of the frontline, including 23 attacks in the Avdiivka sector alone, amid intense fighting.

War in Ukraine • April 25, 05:13 PM • 39193 views
Enemy "Shahed" destroyed over Uman district in Cherkasy region at night - RMA

During a night air raid over the Uman district of Cherkasy region, Ukrainian air defense systems shot down an enemy Shahed drone, with no casualties or damage reported.

War in Ukraine • April 16, 06:54 AM • 33025 views
DeepState: Ukrainian troops regain positions near Staromayorsk, but enemy advances near Uman

According to reports, the Defense Forces regained positions near Staromayorske, but the occupiers advanced closer to Umanske.

War in Ukraine • April 6, 12:33 AM • 46375 views
Director General of a Russian factory producing missiles for strikes on Ukraine is served with a notice of suspicion

The SBU has served a notice of suspicion to Sergei Bogatikov, CEO of the Russian design bureau Raduga, which produces cruise missiles used by Russia to strike civilian infrastructure in Ukraine, including the April 2023 attack on a residential building in Uman that killed 23 people.

War in Ukraine • April 2, 11:10 AM • 37021 views
General Staff: Ukrainian defenders repelled over 60 Russian attacks, one third of them in Novopavlivka sector

Ukrainian defenders withstood more than 60 combat engagements, repelled more than 20 Russian attacks in the Novopavlivka sector, while Russian-terrorist forces launched 38 missile and 59 air strikes, and opened fire from multiple launch rocket systems 72 times.

War in Ukraine • March 29, 06:22 PM • 44065 views
Cherkasy region: 6 Shaheds and a cruise missile destroyed at night, but there are missile hits on energy infrastructure - RMA

Air defense forces shot down 6 enemy drones and a cruise missile over Cherkasy region, but at night, missile attacks hit an energy infrastructure facility.

War in Ukraine • March 29, 06:28 AM • 47932 views
Police: Israeli citizens staged a shooting in Uman, one was banned from entering Ukraine

Four Israeli citizens staged a shooting on the street in Uman, were ordered to return to their country of origin by March 4, and one of them was banned from entering Ukraine until 2027.

Society • March 2, 12:18 PM • 46168 views
Shahed drone hits abandoned building in Cherkasy region at night, another drone is destroyed - RMA

A Shahed drone launched by Russian troops hit an abandoned building in the Cherkasy region of Ukraine at night. Another Shahed drone was destroyed by Ukrainian defenders in the same region. No casualties were reported.

War in Ukraine • January 30, 06:59 AM • 50284 views
Russian general who commanded a missile attack on a high-rise building in Uman was served with a notice of suspicion

The SBU served Russian General Sergei Kobylash with a notice of suspicion. He commanded the Russian missile strike on a high-rise building in Uman, Cherkasy region, on April 28 this year, which killed 23 people, including 6 children.

War in Ukraine • November 28, 12:20 PM • 57616 views