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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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"Own business": 623 veterans received grants for business development

In total, 623 veterans and their families have received grants totaling UAH 280 million since the start of the Own Business program.

Society • May 15, 11:16 AM • 74867 views
Selling trophy sniper weapons and explosives to criminals: "black gunsmiths" detained

The Security Service of Ukraine and the National Police prevented attempts to sell trophy weapons - assault rifles, sniper rifles, grenade launchers and explosives - to criminals in the frontline areas of Donetsk and Kharkiv regions by detaining 5 dealers.

Crimes and emergencies • May 14, 10:32 AM • 21304 views
Another adjuster "leaked" information to the Russians about the consequences of the strike on Odesa: another adjuster detained

Ukraine's Security Service detained another Russian agent who was leaking information to the FSB about the aftermath of a double missile strike on Odesa on March 15 that killed 21 people and injured 74 others.

War in Ukraine • May 14, 07:30 AM • 24175 views
Kyiv city authorities to limit street lighting to save electricity

Kyiv city authorities will limit evening street lighting to save electricity after Russian attacks knocked out Ukraine's power grid.

Society • May 10, 12:45 AM • 104769 views
Memorial days in Ukraine: more than 12 thousand law enforcement officers will provide security

More than 12,000 law enforcement officers will ensure public safety and public order at more than 9,000 cemeteries during the memorial days in Ukraine, with some restrictions due to the mine danger in some regions.

Society • May 9, 11:47 AM • 17856 views
Decaf is already available at 112 WOG filling stations

The WOG filling station network is expanding the availability of the popular ZAVZHDYKAVA project. Decaffeinated coffee is already available at 112 major city and highway filling stations in 16 regions of Ukraine.

Business News • May 8, 08:09 AM • 55091 views
Bad weather in Poltava region: more than 6.6 thousand consumers lost power

In Poltava Oblast, 6,620 consumers were temporarily cut off from power due to wind gusts, with emergency power outages in five communities.

Society • May 7, 01:48 PM • 100385 views
Record electricity imports are planned amid cold snap, with blackouts in three regions due to bad weather

Due to the cold snap, electricity consumption in Ukraine is growing, with record high maximum import capacities planned for certain hours, while the weather has cut off power to 53 settlements in 3 regions.

Society • May 7, 10:50 AM • 22880 views
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More than 218 thousand devices delivered to Ukrainian students and teachers for learning in war conditions

Since the start of the full-scale invasion, the Ministry of Education and Science, with the support of international partners, has provided 218,188 devices to Ukrainian students and teachers, most of them in Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, and Dnipro regions.

Society • May 2, 09:48 AM • 176222 views
eRobota: 52 more families of veterans will receive UAH 26 million for business development

52 families of veterans will receive UAH 26 million in grants from the state to start or develop their own businesses.

Society • May 1, 08:42 AM • 21161 views
Estonia returns almost three hundred Ukrainian artifacts: rare ancient coins and jewelry

Estonia has returned 274 illegally exported archaeological artifacts to Ukraine, including ancient Scythian, Sarmatian and medieval jewelry, coins and horse harness, demonstrating support for Ukraine's cultural heritage during the ongoing war.

Economy • April 30, 06:28 PM • 34447 views
They were settling their relationship: 23-year-old teacher attacks two former students with a knife, one of them dies

In Zhytomyr region, a 23-year-old teacher stabbed two former students, killing one and seriously injuring the other, after a conflict over a girl escalated into a fight.

Crimes and emergencies • April 27, 06:34 PM • 34947 views
To Romania on an old "loaf" for 9 thousand euros: SBGS exposes another scheme of fugitives' escape abroad

The seven men paid 6-9 thousand euros to a local resident to smuggle them across the Ukrainian-Romanian border in an old UAZ car, but border guards intercepted and detained them.

Crimes and emergencies • April 27, 11:39 AM • 53771 views
It will be up to +23° during the weekend in Ukraine

On the weekend of April 27-28, Ukraine will experience warm weather with temperatures of up to +23°C during the day, and light precipitation is expected in some regions.

Events • April 27, 02:40 AM • 29591 views
Law enforcers detain "black gunsmiths" who tried to sell trophy grenade launchers and explosives to criminals

In Poltava, Odesa, and Zhytomyr regions, law enforcement officers detained "black gunsmiths" who were trying to sell trophy grenade launchers, explosives, and other weapons illegally taken from the sites of former hostilities to criminals.

Crimes and emergencies • April 26, 11:00 AM • 19747 views
Due to the non-fulfillment of the contract, the DOT completely refused the services of another food supplier for the Armed Forces

Due to the failure to fulfill its contractual obligations, the State Logistics Operator refused to use the services of Tviy Khlib LLC and redistributed the volume of supplies to other companies to deliver food to the Armed Forces.

War in Ukraine • April 23, 09:53 AM • 83881 views
He was sleeping in a garbage container: in Zhytomyr, a man was crushed by a garbage truck's special press

A 46-year-old man was killed by a special press while sleeping in a garbage container while unloading waste into a garbage truck in Zhytomyr.

Crimes and emergencies • April 16, 04:44 PM • 19496 views
Fatal accident in Zhytomyr region: MP Nikolayenko's case sent to court

The case of People's Deputy of Ukraine Andriy Nikolayenko about a fatal car accident in Zhytomyr region, where he ran over an 18-year-old pedestrian to death, has been referred to court.

Crimes and emergencies • April 16, 06:22 AM • 18353 views
Bad weather left 36 settlements without power in Ukraine, power outage schedules in Kharkiv region - energy officials

Due to the bad weather, 36 settlements in Zhytomyr and Khmelnytsky regions were cut off from power, and there are blackouts and restrictions in several regions, including Kharkiv, where hourly outages affected about 240,000 consumers.

Society • April 15, 08:07 AM • 25472 views
Sowing season 2024: Ukrainian farmers have already sown more than a million hectares of grain

Ukrainian farmers have already planted more than 1. 26 million hectares of spring grains and pulses, such as wheat, barley, peas and oats, in the government-controlled areas.

Economy • April 12, 12:47 PM • 50060 views
Zhytomyr region repelled Russian attack at night, no one injured in falling debris - RMA

During a night attack over Zhytomyr region, several enemy air targets were destroyed, with no casualties recorded.

War in Ukraine • April 11, 07:06 AM • 30629 views
Czech-Ukrainian theater "Festival of Reciprocity" to be held in Ukraine

The Czech-Ukrainian Theater Festival of Reciprocity will take place in 5 cities of Ukraine from April 12 to 28, 2024.

Culture • April 11, 01:14 AM • 83071 views
Movement of enemy attack drones in the western direction across several regions of Ukraine was spotted

Hostile attack drones were spotted flying westward over several regions of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • April 11, 12:45 AM • 82230 views
A Nissan hit an 8-year-old child in Zhytomyr, police are investigating

In Zhytomyr, a 38-year-old driver of a Nissan hit an 8-year-old boy crossing the road, injuring the pedestrian. The child was taken to hospital, and police are investigating the incident.

Crimes and emergencies • April 8, 09:34 AM • 107854 views
Enemy drones attacked critical infrastructure facility in Zhytomyr region at night - RMA

Enemy kamikaze drones attacked a critical infrastructure facility in Zhytomyr region during an air raid last night, but the region's air defense forces shot down several drones, with no casualties or injuries.

War in Ukraine • April 8, 05:47 AM • 30582 views
Ukrainian air defense forces shot down 17 of 24 attack drones and an X-59 missile overnight

Ukrainian air defense forces shot down 17 of 24 Russian attack drones and an X-59 missile overnight.

War in Ukraine • April 8, 04:25 AM • 35850 views
Zelensky appoints Volodymyr Hordiychuk deputy commander of the National Guard

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appointed Volodymyr Hordiychuk as Deputy Commander of the National Guard of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • April 5, 10:17 PM • 106449 views
Power outages in 7 regions due to bad weather, Kharkiv is on the outage schedules - Ministry of Energy

Due to the bad weather, 337 settlements in 7 regions of Ukraine are without electricity, no shortage is expected.

Society • April 3, 07:21 AM • 33536 views
Ukrainian air defense destroys 4 out of 4 "shaheds" at night

Ukrainian air defense destroyed all 4 Russian Shahed drones launched from Russian territory during a night attack over several regions.

War in Ukraine • April 3, 04:29 AM • 35917 views
Thunderstorms, hail in the evening and strong winds tomorrow: Ukrainians warned of worsening weather

Thunderstorms, hail and strong gusts of wind are expected in Ukraine on April 2 and 3 in various regions, the State Emergency Service reports.

Society • April 2, 01:59 PM • 34691 views