This is the 832nd most frequent Ukrainian word.
повідомляли
"Повідомляли" means "reported" or "informed."
Here, 'повідомляли' is used to indicate that the news communicated information to the public.
Вчора новини повідомляли про нові закони.
Yesterday, the news reported on new laws.
In this case, 'повідомляли' refers to individuals actively delivering information or reports to someone in authority.
Люди повідомляли владі про погіршення ситуації.
People reported to the authorities about the worsening situation.
Here, 'повідомляли' is utilized to express that information was delivered to the speaker, possibly in an indirect or less formal manner.