Vinnytsia
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Vinnytsia, or Vinnytsya (Ukrainian Вінниця, Polish: Winnica) is a city in central Ukraine, located on the banks of Pivdennyi Buh River in 270 km far from the capital Kyiv. Administratively, Vinnytsia is a capital of Vinnyts'ka oblast', while historically a part of the Podillya region.
Its population (as of 2004) is 332,400.
There are notable machinery and confectionery industries in the city.
Since the end of World War II, it is the home for a major Air Force base, including an airfield, a hospital, arsenals, and other installations. The Ukrainian Air Force Command has been based in Vinnytsia since 1992.
History
Vinnytsia was an important trade and political center notable as early as the 16th century. It played a significant role through Cossack wars and World War II.
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