Mykolaiv (Ukrainian: Миколаїв, IPA: [mɪkoˈlɑjiu̯] ⓘ; Russian: Николаев, romanized: Nikolayev [nʲɪkɐˈɫa (j)ɪf]) is a city and a hromada (municipality) in southern Ukraine. Mykolaiv is the administrative center of Mykolaiv Raion (district) and Mykolaiv Oblast (province).

The battle of Mykolaiv started on the night of 26 February 2022, as part of the southern Ukraine campaign during the Russian invasion of Ukraine. It ended with Russian forces being repulsed from the city in March, and by April all but a few of its surrounding villages were back under Ukrainian control.

Mykolayiv, city, southern Ukraine. The city lies along the estuary of the Southern (Pivdennyy) Buh River, about 40 miles (65 km) from the Black Sea. It was founded in 1788 as a naval base after the Russian annexation of the Black Sea coast, near the site of the ancient Greek Olbia.

Feb 24, 2023 · The Mykolaiv region (Ukr. oblast) lies in the South of Ukraine. Located between steppes and the sea, the area has always drawn attention due to its rich natural resources: great rivers, healing lakes, and even mountains, found in the most unexpected places.

4 days ago · In this photo provided by the Ukrainian Emergency Service, rescuers carry the body of a civilian who was killed when a Russian drone hit a city food factory in Mykolaiv, Ukraine, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025. (Ukrainian Emergency Service via AP)

Mykolaiv (Ukrainian: Миколаїв, IPA: [mɪkoˈlɑjiu̯] ⓘ, also referred to as Mykolayiv; Polish: Mikołajów) is a city in Stryi Raion, Lviv Oblast in western Ukraine. It hosts the administration of Mykolaiv urban hromada, one of the hromadas of Ukraine. [1] The population is approximately 14,498 (2022 estimate). [2]

Jun 3, 2022 · There is shelling every day in Mykolaiv. The Russians are on the outskirts to the east and south, pummelling surrounding villages and forcing thousands to flee. The wail of the air raid siren is...

Jun 3, 2022 · There is shelling every day in Mykolaiv. The Russians are on the outskirts to the east and south, pummelling surrounding villages and forcing thousands to flee. The wail of the air raid siren is...

Mykolaiv (Ukrainian: Миколаїв, also referred to as or Mykolayiv, Nikolaev, or Nikolayev; Polish: Mikołajów) is a major city in southern Ukraine. The city is located 65 kilometers from the Black Sea along the estuary of the Southern Buh river (where it meets the Inhul River) at around 46°58′N 32°0′E. Population 430,000 (as of Estimate 2024).

Mykolaiv (Ukrainian: Миколаїв, also transliterated Nikolaev or Nikolayev from Russian: Николаев) is a city in Southern Ukraine. It is an important shipbuilding centre and transportation hub for Ukraine, and has a large military presence.