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War in Ukraine
Russians Reportedly Withdraw From Ukraine’s Kinburn Spit – Why the Fuss?
Observers have previously argued that the narrow, sandy strip of land could pave the way to the liberation of Crimea.
June 9, 2026
War in Ukraine
Russian Missile and Drone Strikes Hit Mykolaiv and Kryvyi Rih
Russian forces targeted residential areas in Mykolaiv and Kryvyi Rih on Sunday, damaging dozens of homes and a high-rise building as a massive aerial assault continues across Ukraine.
May 3, 2026
War in Ukraine
Ukraine Repels Massive Drone Swarm as Russia Hits Critical Infrastructure in Mykolaiv, Izmail, and Kharkiv
Moscow’s latest drone wave struck port, power and residential areas across Ukraine, with one injury reported in Kharkiv and limited damage in Izmail.
May 2, 2026
War in Ukraine
Russian Drones Hit Mykolaiv Energy Infrastructure
Regional governor Vitaliy Kim said Mykolaiv’s energy infrastructure was once again targeted by Shahed drones, with no casualties reported so far.
May 2, 2026
Zaporizhzhia
Russian Attacks Hit Zaporizhzhia and Mykolaiv Regions, Injuring Civilians
A drone strike in Mykolaiv injured several children, while sustained attacks in Zaporizhzhia caused widespread damage to homes and infrastructure.
March 29, 2026
War in Ukraine
McDonald’s to Reopen in Mykolaiv After 4-Year Wartime Closure
The fast-food giant McDonald’s is preparing to welcome back customers in Mykolaiv by late March, marking a return after a four-year absence following Russia’s full-scale invasion.
March 25, 2026
Ukraine
Ukraine Probes $680,000 Military Fuel Embezzlement
Ukraine’s Prosecutor General’s Office said the accused in Ukraine’s Mykolaiv region forged documents for extra fuel needs, then sold off the excess to make an illegal profit.
March 5, 2026
War in Ukraine
Explosion in Mykolaiv Injures 7 Police Officers
Two officers were left in a critical condition by the blast as Ukraine’s police chief says “the enemy is purposefully trying to kill Ukrainian police officers.”
Feb. 23, 2026
Crimea
Ukraine Strikes Russian Missile Unit, Logistics Sites in Crimea, Donetsk, Mykolaiv
Ukraine’s military said it struck a coastal Russian missile unit in occupied Crimea as well as ammunition depots and command posts in the Donetsk and Mykolaiv regions.
Feb. 23, 2026
Energy
Russian Drone and Missile Barrage Cuts Off Odessa, Mykolaiv Amid Winter
Odesa’s regional military administration head, Oleh Kiper, described the strikes as “one of the most massive” in recent weeks. Two people were injured in the city, and there were no immediate reports of fatalities.
Dec. 13, 2025
SBU
Couple Arrested Spying for Russia in Mykolaiv
Ukraine’s security service said Friday it had detained the pair who “hunted” for secret defense industry data on behalf Moscow
Oct. 3, 2025
Drones
New Shahed Base in Crimea Puts Southern Ukraine’s Civilians on Quick-Reaction Alert
A new shahed launch site at Crimea’s Kacha airfield on the Black Sea coast, threatens Odesa, Kherson, or Mykolaiv with very short flight times, giving civilians a highly reduced reaction window.
Sept. 29, 2025
Drones
Russia Pounds Ukraine With 580 Drones, 40 Missiles; Deadly Cluster Strike Hits Dnipro High-Rise
Russia launched a massive missile and drone barrage overnight, hitting a Dnipro high-rise and sparking fires in Mykolaiv, with one dead, dozens injured and widespread damage.
Updated: Sept. 20, 2025
Russian Armed Forces
New Pipeline Brings Mykolaiv First Fresh Water Since 2022
Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko announced the completion of a new water supply to Mykolaiv to replace the system destroyed by Russian forces in April 2022.
Sept. 4, 2025
Ukraine
Ukraine’s Recovery and EU Path – Danish Lessons
Join Natalka Cmoc for a discussion with Denmark’s Ambassador on defense, EU guidance, and partnerships fueling Ukraine’s recovery and community rebuilding.
Aug. 22, 2025
Drones
Missiles and 54 Drones Rain on Ukraine Overnight - Fire, Injuries in Mykolaiv
A Russian drone attack on Mykolaiv caused a fire in a suburban area and left one person injured, local officials reported.
July 8, 2025