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In recent months, Mykolaiv has become a focal point of intense military activity, facing continuous threats from Russian forces. Notably, on September 22, 2025, the city experienced a series of explosions as the Air Force warned of an incoming ballistic threat. This followed a massive missile and drone attack on September 20, which specifically targeted industrial sites, igniting fires across the region. The strategic importance of Mykolaiv has resulted in it being a frequent target, with infrastructure like roads, industrial complexes, and residential buildings suffering significant damage. Residents are advised to remain vigilant due to the high activity of enemy drones and the prevailing threat of further strikes.

What recent military activities have occurred in Mykolaiv?

Mykolaiv has recently faced several military attacks, including drone strikes and missile assaults targeting industrial and civilian infrastructure. These attacks have led to explosions, fires, and casualties, with significant damage reported across the region.

How are the attacks affecting Mykolaiv's infrastructure?

The attacks have severely impacted Mykolaiv's infrastructure, targeting roads, industrial sites, and residential buildings. Fires caused by drone and missile strikes have further exacerbated the situation, requiring constant vigilance from residents and emergency services.

What safety measures are being recommended for Mykolaiv residents?

Residents in Mykolaiv are advised to avoid using certain roads due to the threat of drone attacks, plan alternate routes, and remain on high alert for air raid alerts. Authorities are continuously monitoring the situation to issue timely warnings.

What role does Mykolaiv play in the current geopolitical scenario?

Mykolaiv is a strategic location in Ukraine, heavily targeted due to its industrial capacity and transportation routes. Its position makes it vital for both defence and logistics, contributing to its frequent targeting by opposing forces.

What responses have been initiated by Ukrainian forces in Mykolaiv?

Ukrainian forces in Mykolaiv are working to intercept drones and missiles, providing air defence support. Additionally, the Security Service of Ukraine has actively pursued and detained multiple Russian agents involved in espionage and attack coordination.

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Mykolaiv receives four special-purpose vehicles from Denmark for municipal utility Mykolaiv prepares for winter: Denmark delivers new equipment to energy crews The municipal utility Mykolaivoblteploenergo has received new equipment to prepare for the winter season. 1 250 1 Previously in trend: Denmark’s assistance to Ukraine

water pipeline in Mykolaiv Mykolaiv will have centralised water supply again for first time since 2022. PHOTOS For the first time since 2022, Mykolaiv has received a centralised supply of fresh water. 4 177 36 Previously in trend: Problems with water supply

The SSU detained a Russian agent who tried to infiltrate a defence plant SSU exposed agents’ couple "hunting" for secret developments in Ukrainian defence industry. PHOTOS The SSU CI in cooperation with the Minister of Defence of Ukraine prevented Russian infiltration of one of the leading defence plants in the south of Ukraine. 4 352 6 Previously in trend: High treason

explosions, smoke Explosions rock Odesa and Mykolaiv: Air Force warns of ballistic threat On the evening of Monday, September 22, explosions rocked Odesa and Mykolaiv amid the threat of Russia using ballistic weapons. 1 609 4

Mykolaiv after the shelling Russian forces launched a massive attack on Mykolaiv with ballistic missiles and "Shahed" drones, targeting industrial infrastructure and causing fires. PHOTOS On the morning of 20 September, the enemy launched a massive combined attack on Mykolaiv with ballistic missiles and Shahed UAVs. Industrial infrastructure came under attack, and fires broke out. 1 516 2 Previously in trend: Shellings of Mykolaiv region

Russian drone attack on the M-14 Kherson-Mykolaiv road Drones attack, cars burn, traffic is restricted: what M-14 road between Kherson and Mykolaiv looks like. VIDEO The Kherson Regional Military Administration reports high activity of Russian drones along the M-14 motorway connecting Kherson and Mykolaiv. According to Censor.NET, due to the threat of shelling, residents are urged not to use this road unless necessary. If enemy drones are spotted, the road will be temporarily closed - drivers are advised to plan their routes in advance and choose alternative routes if possible. 8 378 18

Mykolaiv Russian strike on Mykolaiv: 7 people injured, 3 private houses destroyed, 23 private houses and 12 apartment buildings damaged, post office destroyed. VIDEO+PHOTOS Information on enemy shelling in Mykolaiv region over the past day, as of 07:00 am on 3 August 1 901 1 Previously in trend: Shellings of Mykolaiv region

shelling of Mykolaiv Russian forces attacked Mykolaiv: there are casualties and houses destroyed(updated). PHOTOS On the evening of Saturday, 2 August, the Russian occupiers attacked Mykolaiv. An explosion was heard in the city. 3 462 3 Previously in trend: Shellings of Mykolaiv region

In Mykolaiv, a man died while trying to escape from police and TCR employees Man dies while fleeing from military personnel of TCR and police in Mykolaiv: SBI is investigating circumstances. PHOTO The SBI officials are investigating the circumstances of the death of a man in Mykolaiv who was fleeing from law enforcement officers and military personnel of the territorial recruitment and social support centre. 8 643 90 Previously in trend: Conflict with TCR death in the TCR

Russian occupiers attacked Mykolaiv with UAVs once again last night Enemy drones attacked Mykolaiv: fires broke out (updated). PHOTOS On the night of July 24, Russian terrorists attacked Mykolaiv with "shaheds". 1 607 0 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Mykolaiv

Enterprise in Mykolaiv after shelling Occupiers attacked Mykolaiv with drones: enterprise was on fire. VIDEO+PHOTOS On the evening of 13 July 2025, Russia attacked Mykolaiv with drones. As a result of the hit, a food industry warehouse caught fire. 1 467 5

fire At night, Russians attacked Mykolaiv with "shaheds" - transport infrastructure facility was under attack On the night of 11 July, explosions were heard in Mykolaiv. The Russian invaders attacked the regional centre and the Kostiantynivka community with "Shahed 131/136" attack UAVs. 910 2 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Mykolaiv

Mykolaiv after the shelling Consequences of morning attack by Russian Federation on Mykolaiv: two people wounded, houses, restaurant and bank damaged. PHOTOS In the morning, on 6 July, from 09:23 a.m. to 09:40 a.m., Russians attacked Mykolaiv with a group of Shahed 131/136 UAVs. 1 217 3 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Mykolaiv

There is no electricity in Mykolaiv Mykolaiv experiences emergency power outage. Kim says it’s not related to Russian attacks (updated) On the morning of 11 June 2025, there was a power outage throughout Mykolaiv. 2 300 10 Previously in trend: Power outages

explosion occurred in Mykolaiv during alarm Russian Federation strikes Mykolaiv with "Kinzhal". No casualties (updated) An explosion occurred in Mykolaiv during an air raid alert. 7 361 19 Previously in trend: Shellings of Mykolaiv region

Mykolaiv after the attack on 25 May 2025 Russian forces struck Mykolaiv with drones: one man was killed and three were seriously injured, including teenager. PHOTOS On the night of Sunday, 25 May 2025, Russian troops launched a drone strike on Mykolaiv. One person was killed, and a teenager was among the wounded. 4 445 22 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Mykolaiv Massive strike on May 25, 2025

Russian agent was preparing strike on Mykolaiv bypassing Ukrainian air defence He was preparing a strike on Mykolaiv, bypassing Ukraine’s air defence: SSU detained Russian informant A 31-year-old man who was correcting Russian strikes on the Defence Forces was detained in Mykolaiv. 1 359 8 Previously in trend: Detention of adjusters

Russians fired missiles at Mykolaiv In morning, enemy attacked Mykolaiv with rockets On the morning of 21 April, the Russian invaders attacked with missiles. 2 455 2 Previously in trend: Shellings of Mykolaiv region

shaheds After Easter truce, Russia attacked Ukraine with drones and missiles On the night of 21 April, Russian invaders launched a combined missile and drone attack on the territory of Ukraine. 3 429 12 Previously in trend: Attack of drones Easter Truce

Consequences of Russian shelling of Mykolaiv on 17 April Rescuers extinguished large-scale fire in Mykolaiv after unknown drone strike. PHOTOS In the evening, the enemy attacked Mykolaiv using an unidentified drone. As a result of the attack, warehouses with household goods of a private enterprise caught fire. 1 394 3 Previously in trend: UAV attack of unknown type on Mykolaiv

Attack on Mykolaiv UAV attack on Mykolaiv: enemy hit civilian warehouses. PHOTO In Mykolaiv last night, as a result of a Russian attack, civilian warehouses with household goods belonging to a private enterprise were burning. 879 0

explosion Unidentified jet-powered UAV hit Mykolaiv – mayor On the evening of April 17, Russian forces attacked Mykolaiv with a jet-powered UAV of an unidentified type. 3 879 9 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Mykolaiv

Explosions in Mykolaiv. City is under attack by Shaheds Explosion rang out in Mykolaiv: Air defence system shot down Shahed. VIDEO An explosion occurred during an air raid in Mykolaiv. 3 184 6 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Mykolaiv

Consequences of attack on Mykolaiv Consequences of enemy attack on Mykolaiv. PHOTOS Mykolaiv is dealing with the aftermath of a nighttime kamikaze drone attack, with apartment blocks, cars, garages and an administrative building damaged. 2 295 2 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Mykolaiv

Shelling of Mykolaiv on 10 April Day in Mykolaiv region: massive UAV attack on regional centre, shelling of Kutsurub and Ochakiv communities, 10 people wounded (updated). VIDEO+PHOTOS On the night of 10 March, Russian invaders massively attacked Mykolaiv with a "Shahed 131/136" UAV 1 332 1 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Mykolaiv

A spy from Mykolaiv Russian agent who spied on Defense Forces’ warships in Mykolaiv sentenced to 12 years – SSU. PHOTO A Russian informant who gathered intelligence on Ukrainian Defense Forces near the Black Sea has been sentenced to 12 years in prison, based on evidence collected by the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU). 992 4 Previously in trend: Disclosure of collaborators

SSU prevents double terrorist attack in Mykolaiv She planned to commit double terrorist attack: SSU detains Russian agent in Mykolaiv. PHOTOS An FSB attempt to commit a terrorist attack was foiled in Mykolaiv. An agent who was preparing a double explosion in one of the city's residential areas was detained. 6 500 19 Previously in trend: Attempted terrorist attack

Preparation for terrorist attack in Mykolaiv Russia was preparing terrorist attack near National Police building in Mykolaiv: 19-year-old traitor who was to plant explosives detained - SSU. PHOTO The Security Service and the National Police detained a 19-year-old Russian accomplice from Mykolaiv who, on the instructions of the enemy, was to commit a terrorist attack near the regional police department on 7 March 2025. 8 232 63 Previously in trend: Terrorist attacks by Russian special services in Ukraine

SSU detains members of Russian special services’ agent group in Mykolaiv SSU neutralises another agent group of Russian special services in Mykolaiv: corrected missile and drone strikes on city. PHOTOS The SSU detained four members of an agent group of Russian special services. They were adjusting the racist air attacks on Mykolaiv. 2 159 17 Previously in trend: Detention of adjusters

A warehouse and a cargo van caught fire in Mykolaiv due to the fall of drone debris. At night, enemy attacked Mykolaiv with drone, fire broke out. PHOTO At night, on 28 February, around 00:16 a.m., the enemy attacked Mykolaiv with a Shahed 131/136 UAV. 1 226 0 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Mykolaiv

Organisers of terrorist attack in Mykolaiv Terrorist attack in Mykolaiv: four underage enemy agents who blew up woman near cafe detained - SSU. PHOTOS Overnight, the Security Service and the National Police detained Russian intelligence agents who were preparing a terrorist attack in Mykolaiv on 14 February this year on Russia's orders. The SSU has collected relevant evidence against the suspects and fully documented their connection with the enemy. 10 206 49

Explosion occurred in Mykolaiv on 19 February 2025 Explosion took place in Mykolaiv: Russia fired missile An explosion occurred in Mykolaiv during an air raid alert. 2 173 2 Previously in trend: War

Consequences of attack on Mykolaiv Power generation in Mykolaiv completely destroyed after Russian strike on thermal power plant, - mayor A Russian drone strike on a thermal power plant in Mykolaiv left customers without heat. Power generation was completely destroyed 11 172 73

Shaheds attack on thermal power plant in Mykolaiv Such strikes should lead to cooperation of all partners to force Russia to peace, - Zelenskyy on Shahed attack on Mykolaiv Today, February 16, 2025, at night, Russian troops targeted the critical infrastructure of Mykolaiv. 2 130 23

Military of MAC were killed Three soldiers of Mine Action Centre were killed in terrorist attack (updated). PHOTO The Mine Action Centre reported the deaths of three servicemen as a result of a terrorist attack. 21 229 40

Consequences of attack on Mykolaiv Massive attack by Shahed on Mykolaiv: critical infrastructure facility and 5 high-rise buildings damaged. PHOTOS On the night of 16 February, the enemy launched a massive drone attack on Mykolaiv. 6 101 8

An explosion occurred in a catering establishment in Mykolaiv. There are dead Explosion occurs in catering establishment in Mykolaiv: two dead, 8 wounded. PHOTOS At around 2:00 p.m., an explosion occurred in one of Mykolaiv's catering establishments. The incident resulted in deaths and injuries. 18 239 47

SSU serves in absentia notice of suspicion to Russian general for missile attack on Mykolaiv regional council He gave order to strike Mykolaiv Regional Council with "Iskander": Russian General Dvornikov served suspicion notice in absentia - SSU The Security Service of Ukraine has served in absentia a notice of suspicion to Russian General Alexander Dvornikov for committing a war crime that led to a missile attack on the Mykolaiv Regional Council, which killed 36 people. 1 082 11

An explosion occurred in Mykolaiv on February 6, 2025 Explosion occurred in Mykolaiv: warnings of ballistic threat An explosion occurred in Mykolaiv during an air raid alert. 2 144 2 Previously in trend: War

shelling of Mykolaiv on 28 January Occupiers attack private enterprise in Mykolaiv, killing two women. PHOTOS. (updated) On Tuesday evening, January 28, an explosion occurred in Mykolaiv. An air raid alert was declared in the city amid the threat of enemy use of ballistic weapons. 8 133 18

Mykolaiv after attack on 22 January 2025 Consequences of Russian drone attack on Mykolaiv. PHOTO The day before, Russian troops attacked Mykolaiv with strike drones. 3 126 0

shelling In evening, enemy attacked Mykolaiv with drone, man was wounded At around 16:10 on 9 January, Russian invaders attacked Mykolaiv with a UAV. In the afternoon, the Kutsurubska community was shelled. 510 0

boy sets fire to district court in Mykolaiv 18-year-old boy sets fire to district court in Mykolaiv - police. PHOTOS Law enforcers in Mykolaiv detained an 18-year-old arsonist from the Korabelnyi District Court who had set a fire on order. He faces up to 10 years in prison for his actions. 2 962 7

Pollution of Southern Bug River in Mykolaiv 100 tons of oil have already been taken from Southern Bug, and leakage will be repaired for another 10 days Measures to eliminate oil leakage into the Southern Bug are underway in Mykolaiv. The relevant services have installed booms and have already taken more than 100 tons of vegetable oil from the river. 1 458 2

Burned synagogue doors Unknown persons throw Molotov cocktail at synagogue in Mykolaiv - police Mykolaiv police are identifying the persons involved in the arson attack on the synagogue door on the night of 31 December. 4 700 52

Explosions occurred in Mykolaiv Explosions occurred in Mykolaiv: ruscists fired missiles Explosions occurred in Mykolaiv during an air raid alert. Russia has launched missiles. 2 236 4 Previously in trend: War

Consequences of attack on Mykolaiv on December 28 Consequences of Russian drone attack on Mykolaiv. PHOTO Two fires broke out in the Ingul district of Mykolaiv as a result of a nighttime enemy UAV attack. 6 207 0

Russian accomplice sentenced to 11 years in prison in Mykolaiv During battles for Mykolaiv, he "betrayed" Ukrainian patriots at Russian checkpoints: Russian accomplice sentenced to 11 years in prison - SSU According to the SSU's evidence base, a 25-year-old Russian accomplice who collaborated with ruscists during the battles for Mykolaiv was sentenced to a real prison term. 1 783 8