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Zhytomyr

A city in northern Ukraine
Zhytomyr is a city in northern Ukraine, the administrative center of Zhytomyr Oblast, located on the Teteriv River. It was founded in 884. The city has an area of 61 km² and, as of 2022, a population of 261,624 people. It is known as the birthplace of the outstanding designer Serhiy Koroliov. The city houses a unique museum of cosmonautics.
1907
Serhiy Koroliov, a scientist, spacecraft designer, and founder of practical cosmonautics, was born in the city
1918
It temporarily served as the capital of the Ukrainian People's Republic
1970
The first museum of cosmonautics in Ukraine at that time, dedicated to space achievements, was opened
1990
One of the first cities where the Ukrainian blue and yellow flag was raised more than a year before Ukraine's declaration of independence
2018
The city entered the top 10 most comfortable cities in Ukraine according to Focus magazine
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A transformer substation in Lviv was damaged by Russian shelling, which cut off power to the infrastructure facility. However, the Energy Ministry emphasizes that the situation in the power system is under control.

War in Ukraine • February 15, 08:21 AM • 24209 views
Calling for the seizure of Kyiv and justifying Russian aggression: 5 pro-Russian agitators detained

Five pro-Russian agitators were detained for justifying Russian aggression and calling for the seizure of Kyiv.

Crimes and emergencies • February 14, 10:26 AM • 24214 views
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According to Ukrainian weather forecasters, it will get colder in Ukraine this week: in many regions there will be light rain and snow, and the temperature will drop to 1-7°C.

Society • February 12, 10:19 AM • 31575 views
Housing for IDPs is being arranged in Chernivtsi with EU support

With the support of the European Union, housing for internally displaced persons is being arranged in Chernivtsi to meet their immediate needs.

Society • February 12, 01:11 AM • 132235 views
Since the beginning of the year, 359 "shaheds" have been shot down - Zelensky in his evening address

According to President Zelenskiy's evening address, since the beginning of the year, Ukrainian air defense systems have shot down 359 Iranian-made kamikaze drones known as Shahids.

War in Ukraine • February 11, 06:40 PM • 49501 views
Ukraine destroys 40 attack drones during night air defense operation

The Ukrainian Air Force reported the destruction of 40 attack drones during a night attack on February 11.

War in Ukraine • February 11, 05:43 AM • 40328 views
February 11: International Day of Women and Girls in Science, World Marriage Day

Today, February 11, is the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Hypatia of Alexandria, who lived in the fourth and fifth centuries, is considered to be one of the first women to leave a significant mark in the exact sciences.

UNN Lite • February 11, 04:11 AM • 35282 views
Ministry of Internal Affairs: over 800 thousand calls handled by 112 operators in the first 7 months of operation

In the first 7 months of operation, the Ukrainian emergency service 112 received and processed more than 800 thousand calls.

Society • February 9, 06:59 PM • 114718 views
In Uzhhorod, a 7-year-old girl was poisoned by carbon monoxide - SES

In Uzhhorod, a 7-year-old girl was hospitalized at the Uzhhorod Children's Clinical Hospital with a preliminary diagnosis of carbon monoxide poisoning. The causes and circumstances of the case are being established by the competent authorities

Crimes and emergencies • February 6, 01:38 PM • 24413 views
Seven people died of carbon monoxide poisoning in Zhytomyr region

Seven people died of carbon monoxide poisoning in a private house in Zhytomyr region due to a faulty gas heating system.

Society • February 6, 10:02 AM • 24303 views
Despite the shelling of the Ukrenergo substation: no electricity shortage is expected in Ukraine

Russians shelled one of Ukrenergo's substations in eastern Ukraine, damaging equipment. At the same time, the company emphasizes that no shortage of electricity is expected.

War in Ukraine • February 6, 10:01 AM • 30040 views
Russian army fired at 12 regions of Ukraine in one day

Over the past day, Russian troops shelled 12 regions of Ukraine, resulting in civilian casualties.

War in Ukraine • February 3, 08:58 AM • 30806 views
Zhytomyr region: air defense system works on enemy targets during night attack of Russian Federation - RMA

During a night attack by Russian troops, air defense forces in Zhytomyr region hit enemy targets, with no casualties.

War in Ukraine • February 3, 08:55 AM • 28807 views
Ukrainian Air Force destroys 9 out of 14 Russian attack drones

Ukrainian Air Force shoots down 9 out of 14 Russian attack drones launched at night in Dnipropetrovs'k, Odesa, Mykolaiv and Zhytomyr regions.

War in Ukraine • February 3, 05:01 AM • 114266 views
Stray dog shot dead in Zhytomyr region: local resident says he wanted to protect poultry - police

Local resident suspected of involvement in dog killing in Zhytomyr region.

Crimes and emergencies • February 2, 01:40 PM • 19310 views
In April, Ukrainian police leaders will begin training in Estonia on modern management and organization practices

The Estonian Center for International Development (ESTDEV) and the Estonian Police and Border Guard Board (PPA) have signed a partnership agreement to enhance the management capacity of the Main Directorate of the National Police of Ukraine and regional patrol police units.

Society • January 29, 10:00 PM • 29812 views
Opendatabot: more than 100 cases of bullying are recorded in Ukrainian schools per year

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Society • January 29, 10:14 AM • 23409 views
Some occupants' UAVs have reached the western borders of Ukraine - Ihnat

On the night of Monday, 29 January, Russian drones flew towards Ukraine's western border. The Ukrainian armed forces shot down all eight drones over the Mykolaiv, Zhytomyr, Vinnytsia and Khmelnytskyi regions.

War in Ukraine • January 29, 08:56 AM • 27256 views
24 out of 28 Shahed drones were shot down in the sky over Ukraine at night

Ukrainian forces shoot down 24 of 28 Russian Shahed drones launched on December 22.

War in Ukraine • December 22, 06:19 AM • 117032 views
Explosions in Odesa region, air defense is working

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War in Ukraine • December 21, 11:29 PM • 42250 views
More than UAH 3 billion: the Ministry of Economy has calculated the income from small-scale privatization in 2023

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Economy • December 21, 01:55 PM • 28906 views
Emergency service "112" in Ukraine has received almost half a million calls, including more than five thousand in sign language - Ministry of Internal Affairs

Since its inception, Ukraine's 112 emergency service has received nearly half a million calls, including more than 5,500 in sign language. The service, which currently covers Kyiv and five other oblasts, aims to expand its operations to the entire country.

Society • December 20, 07:49 PM • 49116 views
Ukrainian Air Force warns of missile heading west

Ukraine's Air Force reports an enemy missile.

War in Ukraine • December 14, 01:56 PM • 50405 views
Ukrenergo: the situation in the power system is complicated, there may be a shortage of power amid cold snaps and unit failures

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War in Ukraine • December 4, 10:59 AM • 48068 views
134 settlements in three regions of Ukraine without power due to bad weather

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Society • December 4, 08:35 AM • 24380 views
One million Ukrainians have already had flu and ARVI this season, the incidence is 8.4% below the epidemic threshold

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Health • December 1, 10:00 AM • 41763 views
Severe winter weather causes traffic disruptions and snow drifts on roads in Ukraine: up to 1.5 meters in some places

The bad weather resulted in snow drifts of up to 1. 5 meters in some places and hampered traffic in Odesa, Mykolaiv and other regions of Ukraine, with some roads closed. Mustafa Nayem, head of the State Agency for Reconstruction, said that strong winds were hampering road clearing, even though crews were working in an intensified mode

Society • November 27, 07:15 AM • 39247 views