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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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The enemy is massively attacking Ukraine: explosions in Kharkiv, Kyiv and Zhytomyr

Russians are massively attacking Ukraine on the night of May 26. The departure of Tu-95MS was recorded, explosions were heard in Kharkiv, Kyiv and Zhytomyr, air defense is working.

War in Ukraine • May 25, 10:14 PM • 5129 views
15 thousand dollars - and abroad through the forest: in several regions, 10 organizers of illegal departure of those liable for military service were detained

In western Ukraine, the SBU detained 10 people involved in organizing 5 schemes for illegal border crossing for those liable for military service. The cost of services reached 15 thousand dollars.

Society • May 16, 01:40 PM • 6453 views
“Shakhtar U-13” became the champion of the “Children's Cup of Four”

Donetsk Shakhtar U-13 defeated Kyiv Dynamo in the final of the Children's Cup of Four with a score of 4:0. The tournament was organized by the Ukrainian Football Association on the eve of the Ukrainian Cup final.

Sports • May 14, 12:45 PM • 3443 views
Khmelnytskyi, Chernihiv, and Cherkasy regions became leaders in the creation of foster families - Ministry of Social Policy

In Ukraine, 500 foster parents are already caring for almost 1,000 children who cannot be with their families. The number of families has increased due to changes in the working conditions of caregivers. The Ministry of Social Policy has named the regions that have become leaders in the creation of foster families.

Society • May 14, 11:47 AM • 4652 views
Ukraine warns of frost: yellow and orange levels of danger declared

On the night of May 12, frosts are expected on the ground in the western, northern and Vinnytsia regions. In the western and Zhytomyr regions, frosts in the air are expected to reach -3 °C.

Weather and environment • May 11, 01:17 PM • 31640 views
Valeriy Shevchuk, a prominent Ukrainian Sixties writer, has died

Famous Ukrainian writer, translator Valeriy Shevchuk died at the age of 86. This was announced by his daughter, adding that the writer had been in serious condition for the last few days.

Culture • May 6, 08:55 AM • 10113 views
In Zhytomyr, an 11-year-old girl received a knife wound due to a conflict with a boy

In Zhytomyr, an 11-year-old girl accidentally received a knife wound in the leg during a fight with a 12-year-old boy. The girl's parents refused to contact the police.

Crimes and emergencies • May 4, 09:09 PM • 5513 views
Large-scale fire broke out at a landfill in Zhytomyr: schools switched to distance learning

In Zhytomyr, rescuers spent the whole night extinguishing a fire at a landfill. Schools have switched to distance learning, and kindergartens are operating without outdoor walks, air monitoring is ongoing.

Society • May 2, 07:06 AM • 4803 views
Zhytomyr region under drone attack: houses damaged, police officers injured

At night, the Russians attacked the Zhytomyr region with kamikaze drones, damaging civilian infrastructure and residential buildings. During the liquidation of the consequences of repeated strikes, two police officers were injured.

War in Ukraine • April 27, 07:35 AM • 13370 views
Seeing off 2025: how to commemorate the dead and what are the safety measures this year

April 27, 2025, marks the beginning of the Commemorative Week – a time to honor the deceased. Traditions, permissions, prohibitions, and safety measures in various regions of Ukraine during the Commemorative Days.

Society • April 25, 05:56 AM • 167321 views
Oleksiy Kharchenko appointed head of Luhansk Regional State Administration

On April 17, 2024, the President of Ukraine appointed Oleksiy Kharchenko as the head of the Luhansk Regional State Administration. Prior to this, he headed the Sievierodonetsk MVA.

Politics • April 17, 08:37 PM • 4317 views
A warm start to the week is expected: weather forecast in Ukraine for April 14

On Monday, Ukraine will have comfortable spring weather, with temperatures up to +17°. Only in the west are local rains possible, in other regions no precipitation is expected.

Weather and environment • April 14, 04:15 AM • 9045 views
A hostile drone hit a high-rise building in the Zhytomyr region: one dead, five injured

In the Zhytomyr district, an enemy drone hit a multi-story building, damaging at least 5 houses. One person died, five were injured, including a child born in 2011.

Society • April 10, 06:01 PM • 28455 views
In the Zhytomyr region, a "Shahed" hit a five-story building: there are likely casualties

On April 10, a "Shahed" hit a five-story building in Ozerne, Zhytomyr region. Casualties among the population are reported, the strike hit the center of the city.

War in Ukraine • April 10, 05:22 PM • 12197 views
In Zhytomyr, a man tried to escape from the TCC by spraying a pepper spray can: details of the incident

In Zhytomyr, a man who was being escorted to the military medical commission used pepper spray against TCC employees and tried to escape. The video captured the moment of detention to prevent escape.

Society • April 9, 12:13 PM • 12509 views
Warming in Ukraine: in which regions the heating season has already ended

In Ukraine, some regions have already turned off heating due to warming. Local authorities are ready to restore heat supply to social facilities in case of bad weather.

Society • April 4, 03:00 PM • 13919 views
Starting Monday, 40 more speed cameras will be operational in various regions of Ukraine: where exactly

Starting March 24, 40 speed cameras will be operational in Ukraine, 36 of which will be installed in new locations, and 4 will resume operation. Cameras will appear in various regions.

Society • March 23, 02:51 PM • 110507 views
Air defense forces destroyed 47 of 90 enemy UAVs

On the night of March 16, Russia attacked Ukraine with 90 drones, 47 of which were shot down by air defense forces. Chernihiv, Kyiv, Kharkiv and Odesa regions were under attack.

War in Ukraine • March 16, 07:18 AM • 28107 views
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
Law enforcers prevent terrorist attack in Zhytomyr: 16-year-old Russian agent detained

The SBU detained a teenager who, on the instructions of Russia, planned to detonate improvised explosives on the Alley of Glory to Heroes. The Russians intended to remotely activate the explosive device together with the perpetrator.

War in Ukraine • February 28, 05:03 PM • 32252 views
Woman and children suffer from Russian attack in Zhytomyr region

A massive air strike damaged buildings in Zhytomyr district. A woman and two children were hospitalized.

War in Ukraine • February 25, 07:29 AM • 27306 views
He was angry with his wife: in Zhytomyr, a stepfather kicked his 7-year-old stepson in the face

In Zhytomyr, a drunk man kicked his 7-year-old stepson in the face who stood up for his mother during a family conflict. The woman and her children were placed in a shelter, and criminal proceedings were opened against the offender.

Society • February 22, 05:57 PM • 32010 views
Tragic fire in Zhytomyr region: two children among the dead

A deadly fire broke out in a private house in the village of Zamozhne, Zhytomyr district. Four people died, including two children, and another man was hospitalized.

Crimes and emergencies • February 22, 05:00 PM • 32626 views
16-year-old Russian agent made explosives to blow up police in Zhytomyr, detained - SBU

The SBU detained a 16-year-old girl who manufactured explosive devices on the order of Russian special services.

War in Ukraine • February 13, 08:10 AM • 35940 views
High level of air pollution in Kyiv: Ministry of Environmental Protection named the reason

A high level of air pollution has been recorded in Kyiv due to low wind speed and fog. Harmful substances accumulate in the ground layer of the atmosphere, especially from industry and transport.

Kyiv • February 13, 07:10 AM • 36824 views
Air quality deterioration in Kyiv: what caused it

Air quality in the capital is deteriorating due to dust accumulation and unfavorable weather conditions. Kyiv residents are advised to close windows, limit their time outside and drink more water.

Kyiv • February 12, 07:57 AM • 51313 views
In a Zhytomyr kindergarten, a teacher used force against children during a walk: Education Ombudsman responds

Cameras captured a teacher at kindergarten #58 in Zhytomyr pushing children during a walk. The Education Ombudsman responded to the incident, the teacher was fired, and an internal investigation was launched.

Society • February 6, 08:50 AM • 29465 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
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
Man throws grenade at woman with child in Zaporizhzhia: he is taken into custody

During a quarrel, a 57-year-old man threw a grenade into the room where an IDP from Donetsk region and her 13-year-old daughter were staying. The woman sustained minor injuries and contusion, the child was unharmed, and the attacker was taken into custody.

Crimes and emergencies • January 27, 09:46 PM • 60530 views