From 500 Ships for the “Ocean” to the Liberation of Snihurivka: November 10 in Mykolaiv

November 10 left a notable mark on the history of Korabelnyi District and Mykolaiv. On this day, an Armenian church was opened, plans were announced to build hundreds of vessels at the Ocean Shipyard, the Mayak Forest was defended, and ATM bombers were put on trial. Later, the date became associated with elephants returning to the zoo, a legal battle over the shipyard, the liberation of Snihurivka and Kyselivka, sporting victories, corruption scandals, and the exposure of a Russian agent.

November 10, 2012: an Armenian church opened in Korabelnyi District

At the Shyroka Balka railway crossing, between Shyroka Balka and the Zhovtnevyi neighborhood, the Church of St. George was officially opened and consecrated. Construction of the church began back in 2008, based on a design by architect Vadym Popov. Representatives of the Armenian clergy, Armenian Ambassador Andranik Manukyan, Culture Minister Mykhailo Kulyniak, and city officials attended the opening. The church became an important spiritual and cultural center for Mykolaiv’s Armenian community.

November 10, 2012: the Ocean Shipyard promised to build up to 500 vessels

Grand plans to revive shipbuilding were announced in Mykolaiv. The day before, on November 9, Oleh Konovalov, head of the Ukrainian office of the international organization “People’s Commonwealth,” said there were plans to build up to 500 vessels at the Ocean Shipyard in the first phase. They promised new jobs, a revival of shipbuilding, and even the construction of a port of their own. However, these were only announced plans, not confirmed orders or signed contracts.

November 10, 2016: Mayak Forest defenders win a legal victory

News emerged of an important decision in the fight to protect Mayak Forest in Korabelnyi District. The day before, on November 9, the Court of Appeal of Mykolaiv Region dismissed appeals by Oleksii Pelipas and Vitalii Babenko, upholding the decision to return plots of land in the Zhovtneve tract to the state. Local activists had been fighting for a long time to preserve this green space. However, disputes over the forest land did not end there.

November 10, 2017: representatives of Switzerland’s Glencore visit the Mykolaiv Alumina Plant

Executives from the alumina business of Swiss company Glencore visited the Mykolaiv Alumina Plant. The visit took place on November 9, and journalists reported on it the following day. Company representatives toured the production facilities and promised to preserve jobs and honor agreements with the workforce. At the time, Glencore was being considered as a new owner of the enterprise, replacing Russia’s Rusal, but in 2018 the company refused to complete the acquisition due to sanctions.

November 10, 2018: suspects in ATM bombings put on trial in Korabelnyi District

The Korabelnyi District Court considered pretrial detention measures for members of a group suspected of a series of thefts and ATM bombings. According to the investigation, the suspects blew up an ATM at 305 Bohoyavlenskyi Avenue on November 7, and another at 8 Korabeliv Avenue on the night of November 9. One of the suspects, Edgar Aloyan, was remanded in custody with the option of bail set at UAH 92,050. The man had previously appeared in a criminal case involving a knife attack on several people in Korabelnyi District.

November 10, 2019: the closed Zhukovskyi Cemetery continued to expand

Korabelov.info journalists published satellite images of Zhukovskyi Cemetery in Korabelnyi District, showing the expansion of its burial grounds. Despite the cemetery’s official closure to new burials, people continued to be buried there. According to residents, graves were appearing even on driveways and plots where rubbish had previously been dumped. The article once again drew attention to the acute shortage of burial space in Mykolaiv.

November 10, 2019: elephants return to Mykolaiv Zoo

Two Asian elephants—Dinkar and Shanti—arrived at Mykolaiv Zoo. Both were born at Hanover Zoo and were brought to Mykolaiv from Hungary under the European Endangered Species Programme. The zoo had been without elephants for several years. The enclosures were upgraded for the new arrivals, and their arrival was a long-awaited event for the city’s residents.

November 10, 2020: the Supreme Court confirms the legality of the Ocean Shipyard sale

The Supreme Court confirmed the legality of the auction for the sale of the Mykolaiv Shipbuilding Plant Ocean’s property complex, held on December 3, 2018. Vasyl Kapatsyna became the enterprise’s buyer. The shipyard’s liquidator, Iryna Serbin, called the ruling an important victory after nearly two years of litigation. Other legal disputes surrounding the enterprise remained, including those related to criminal proceedings and the seizure of the property complex.

November 10, 2022: Ukrainian troops liberate Snihurivka

Soldiers of the 131st Separate Reconnaissance Battalion of the Armed Forces of Ukraine announced the liberation of Snihurivka from Russian occupation forces. The city had been under occupation for 236 days. The soldiers released a video showing the Ukrainian flag, while local residents joyfully welcomed the defenders. Mykolaiv Regional Military Administration Head Vitalii Kim said humanitarian aid was being prepared for the liberated communities. The liberation of Snihurivka was one of the most important developments in the effort to protect Mykolaiv and the region.

November 10, 2022: the Armed Forces of Ukraine liberate Kyselivka, where Russian forces destroyed the water pipeline to Mykolaiv

Soldiers of the 28th Separate Mechanized Brigade announced the liberation of Kyselivka in Kherson Region. It was near this settlement that Russian occupation forces destroyed the main water pipeline from the Dnipro River to Mykolaiv, leaving the city without a centralized supply of fresh water. The liberation of the area made it possible to inspect the damaged pipe and begin repairs, but did not mean that drinking water would immediately return to city taps.

November 10, 2023: Mykolaivvodokanal promised UAH 88 million

The municipal enterprise Mykolaivvodokanal announced a memorandum with UNICEF providing for assistance worth UAH 88 million. The funding was intended for the reconstruction of a sewage pumping station, upgrades to water disinfection, and equipment for wastewater treatment facilities. This was important news for Mykolaiv, which had been left without a centralized fresh water supply after the pipeline was destroyed. The announcement concerned planned assistance, not work that had already been completed.

November 10, 2023: Mykolaiv schoolboy becomes a two-time world champion

News emerged of an outstanding achievement by young athlete Matvii Koliesnikov. At the World Draughts-100 Championship for youth, held in Poland, the Mykolaiv native won two gold medals in the under-13 age category—in the classic game and blitz. The champion is coached by his father, Yevhen Koliesnikov. This was a significant international achievement for Mykolaiv’s sporting community.

November 10, 2025: city officials say they warned of inflated prices at Soborna Square

The Internal Financial Control Department of Mykolaiv City Council published information saying that, back in 2019, it had warned the Housing and Communal Services Department’s leadership about the risk of inflated material costs during the reconstruction of Soborna Square. For instance, ball valves were purchased for UAH 343.72, while stores offered them for UAH 66.60–83.22. According to the anti-corruption unit, no action was taken in response to the warning. The publication once again raised questions about the use of public funds for the major reconstruction of Mykolaiv’s city center.

November 10, 2025: SBU reports sentence for agent who plotted a double terrorist attack

The Security Service of Ukraine’s Mykolaiv Regional Office announced the sentencing of a 27-year-old Odesa resident recruited by Russian intelligence services. According to investigators, he planned to set fire to a car in a residential area of Mykolaiv, after which Russian forces were to detonate a second explosive device when rescuers and law enforcement officers arrived. The man was arrested back in May 2025, preventing the plot from being carried out. The court sentenced him to six years in prison.

On this day in Ukraine

On November 10, 2025, NABU and SAPO announced a large-scale anti-corruption operation in the energy sector called “Midas.” According to anti-corruption authorities, during 15 months of investigation, detectives documented an alleged corruption scheme to exert influence over state-owned enterprises, including Energoatom. Searches were carried out that day, and investigators reported having 1,000 hours of audio recordings. The operation became one of the year’s highest-profile anti-corruption investigations.

From the opening of a church, shipbuilding promises, and the fight to save a forest to sporting victories and the exposure of corruption, November 10 brought together different chapters in the history of Korabelnyi District and Mykolaiv. But the most important wartime event remains the liberation of Snihurivka and Kyselivka—the day Ukrainian troops pushed the occupiers back from the regional center and raised the Ukrainian flag over the liberated territories.

We wrote earlier:

• Ocean was up for sale, business owners blocked the highway, and robbers blew up an ATM: November 9
• 52 years since the Mykolaiv Alumina Plant opened, the return of the cyborgs, and arsenic in the water: what made November 6 memorable
• The Swiss were moving in on the Mykolaiv Alumina Plant, the port was counting millions, and Korabelnyi residents were fighting for electricity
• Snihurivka marks the anniversary of its liberation from Russian forces
• Shanti the elephant celebrates her 16th birthday at Mykolaiv Zoo