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Kharkiv

City of Ukraine
Kharkiv is the second-largest city in Ukraine, located in the northeastern part of the country at the confluence of the Udy, Lopan, and Kharkiv rivers. The city is the administrative center of the Kharkiv Oblast and a major industrial, educational, scientific, and cultural hub. Kharkiv's population is around 1.4 million people. Kharkiv was founded around 1655 as a military fortress. In the 19th century, it became a center of Ukrainian cultural revival, and in the early 20th century, it experienced exceptional development in literature, theater, and science. Since 2022, Kharkiv has held the title of "Hero City of Ukraine".
1805
Kharkiv University, one of the oldest in Ukraine, was founded
1869
Railway service was opened, contributing to the city's development as an industrial center
1895
The first tram route was opened, marking the beginning of public transport development
1917
Kharkiv became the first capital of the Ukrainian People's Republic
1930
The Kharkiv Planetarium, one of the first in the USSR, was opened
1963
The Kharkiv Metro was launched, improving the city's transport accessibility
1975
The Kharkiv State Circus, which became one of the largest in Ukraine, was opened
1991
The city became part of independent Ukraine
2015
A new terminal of the international airport was opened, improving the city's infrastructure
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Russian "war correspondents" spread fakes about an offensive on Chernihiv, but Russia has no real forces - CPD

Russian "war correspondents" are spreading narratives about "preparing an offensive on Chernihiv," but the aggressor has no real forces for this. This is part of Russia's pressure tactics on Ukraine and an attempt to prolong US efforts.

War in Ukraine • December 4, 03:22 PM • 2786 views
"3000 km across Ukraine": 100,000 Ukrainians registered for the program in one day

According to Ukrzaliznytsia, the most popular trains on the launch day of the "3000 km across Ukraine" program were those to/from Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia.

Society • December 3, 06:49 PM • 3684 views
Explosion in Kharkiv: a deceased person found under the rubble

As a result of the Russian attack in the Shevchenkivskyi district of Kharkiv, the body of one deceased person was found under the rubble. Also, 3 cars were damaged and 4 garages caught fire.

Crimes and emergencies • December 3, 01:53 PM • 3424 views
Enemy attacked Kharkiv, two injured reported - Terekhov

Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov reported an explosion in the Shevchenkivskyi district of the city. According to preliminary information, two people were injured as a result of the enemy attack.

War in Ukraine • December 3, 12:52 PM • 2950 views
The "3000 km across Ukraine" program: over 30,000 Ukrainians used it in the first hour

The "3000 km across Ukraine" program from "Ukrzaliznytsia" activated over 30,000 Ukrainians in the first hour. The first thousand tickets from frontline regions have already been snapped up, with flights from Zaporizhzhia and Kharkiv being the most in demand.

Society • December 3, 09:38 AM • 3182 views
"3000 km across Ukraine": the first stage of the program has started - how to get tickets for kilometers

Starting December 3, the "Ukrzaliznytsia" application allows users to book up to four trips totaling 3000 kilometers as part of the "3000 km across Ukraine" program, which is available to frontline communities. Free tickets are offered on 24 designated routes in open-plan carriages, compartments, regional trains, and Intercity 2nd class.

Society • December 2, 04:58 PM • 65855 views
SBU and National Police expose 7 organizers of draft evasion schemesPhoto

The SBU and the National Police have blocked new draft evasion schemes, detaining seven organizers. The defendants sold forged documents or smuggled conscripts abroad for sums up to 18.5 thousand US dollars.

Society • December 2, 11:41 AM • 3170 views
Ukrainian military and SBU evacuated 13 people from the center of KupyanskPhoto

The Ukrainian Defense Forces and the SBU evacuated 13 residents from the central part of Kupyansk. Volunteers transported them to Kharkiv for necessary assistance.

Society • December 1, 05:42 AM • 4372 views
The SBU exposed a Russian agent network that was preparing caches with explosive components in western Ukraine

The SBU neutralized a Russian agent network in western Ukraine, exposing three participants who were preparing caches with components for improvised explosive devices. Among them are a 20-year-old Kharkiv resident, a 16-year-old schoolgirl, and a 17-year-old young man from Rivne region, recruited via Telegram to fulfill courier orders.

Crimes and emergencies • November 28, 10:15 PM • 5059 views
Minors started a fight in a park in Kharkiv: the police took up the case

Kharkiv police identified all participants in the fight involving minors, a video of which was circulated on social media. The incident occurred in a park on Yuriev Boulevard, and an investigation is underway.

Society • November 28, 01:41 PM • 3534 views
Vienna, Budapest, and Germany with one transfer: "Ukrzaliznytsia" launches new routes to European countries

Ukrzaliznytsia announced new international railway routes. For the first time, sleeping cars will run from Uzhhorod to Vienna, and Berehove will get a direct connection to Budapest. It will be possible to reach Germany with one transfer.

Society • November 27, 12:07 PM • 3062 views
In Sumy, Poltava, Kharkiv, and Donetsk Oblast, the most difficult situation with electricity supply – Ukrenergo

Vitaliy Zaichenko, Chairman of the Board of NEC "Ukrenergo", reported that Sumy, Poltava, Kharkiv, and Donetsk Oblast have the biggest problems with electricity. These regions suffer the most from Russian attacks, where repair crews work in the most difficult conditions due to the complex security situation.

Society • November 27, 11:46 AM • 14601 views
2022 Crimean Bridge bombing: Russian court sentences suspects to life imprisonment

The accused pleaded not guilty, despite Russian accusations of cooperating with Ukrainian special services.

War in Ukraine • November 27, 11:37 AM • 4100 views
11 new routes and hourly service between Lviv and Kyiv: new train schedule to be launched in December

Starting December 14, 2024, Ukrzaliznytsia is introducing a new train schedule for 2025-2026, which includes 11 new routes (8 international, 3 domestic) and hourly train service between Kyiv and Lviv. Among the domestic updates are the Kramatorsk-Chop, Kryvyi Rih-Ivano-Frankivsk trains, and the extended Kharkiv-Uzhhorod route.

Society • November 27, 11:04 AM • 13726 views
Sloviansk under intensified attacks: Russians increasingly use Molniya UAVs – OVA

The head of the Donetsk OVA, Filashkin, reported a difficult situation and frequent shelling of the city of Sloviansk, as well as an increase in the use of Molniya-type UAVs by the Russians.

War in Ukraine • November 26, 04:10 PM • 3200 views
Novyi Zir wins EPHA Awards 2025: Ukrainian clinic receives world-class organization award for the first timePhoto

The Novyi Zir network became the first clinic in Ukraine to receive a prestigious European award. It won the European Private Hospitals Awards 2025 in the nomination "Healthcare System Resilience and Crisis Management"

Business News • November 24, 01:47 PM • 3845 views
How many years do you need to rent to "overpay" for an apartment: analysts named the terms in large cities of Ukraine

OLX Real Estate analysts have determined the terms when the cost of renting a one-room apartment equals the cost of buying it on the secondary market. This period ranges from 9 to 17 years in large cities of Ukraine.

Economy • November 24, 10:55 AM • 3195 views
Russian attacks on Ukrainian regions: 4 civilians killed and 13 wounded in a day, consequences shownPhoto

The Prosecutor General's Office is documenting the consequences of Russian aggression, which led to the death of four and injury of 13 people in Kharkiv Oblast, as well as damage in Dnipropetrovsk and Chernihiv Oblasts. Among the victims are children, and houses and infrastructure have been destroyed.

War in Ukraine • November 24, 08:48 AM • 3845 views
The number of dead and injured in Kharkiv has increased: the State Emergency Service showed footage of the consequences of the Russian UAV attackPhotoVideo

As a result of a massive attack by Russian UAVs in Kharkiv, four people were killed and 17 were injured, including two children. Three residential buildings and an infrastructure facility in the Shevchenkivskyi and Saltivskyi districts were on fire.

War in Ukraine • November 23, 11:56 PM • 20408 views
Russia launched 15 strikes on Kharkiv: three dead and 15 injured, including a child

The number of dead and wounded in Kharkiv has increased after a massive Russian shelling on November 23. According to updated data, the city was hit by 15 strikes, and a 12-year-old child was among the injured.

War in Ukraine • November 23, 09:24 PM • 4386 views
Russians massively attacked Kharkiv with drones: one killed and injured

On November 23, Russians massively attacked Kharkiv with drones, hitting a private house. One person was killed, there were injured, and a fire broke out.

War in Ukraine • November 23, 08:13 PM • 4379 views
Fatal road accident in Zaporizhzhia: BMW driver crashed into a power pole, two women diedPhoto

In Zaporizhzhia on November 22, a BMW driver lost control and crashed into a power pole. Two women died, and two more people were injured and taken to the hospital.

Society • November 23, 10:19 AM • 4230 views
Internship for students in prosecutor's offices and joint scientific research: Prosecutor General Kravchenko visited two universities and the Institute of Forensic Examinations in KharkivVideo

Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko made a working visit to Kharkiv, visiting Yaroslav Mudryi National Law University and V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University. He announced the opportunity for students to undertake internships in prosecutor's offices and joint work on improving legislation.

Politics • November 22, 04:12 PM • 3756 views
Russia sentenced Ukrainian powerlifting champion Yulia Lemeshchenko on charges of "treason" - BBC

The athlete, who holds a Russian passport but competed for Ukraine, received 19 years in prison and a fine of 1 million rubles. She is accused of "treason" in favor of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • November 21, 03:16 PM • 11067 views
Animal rights activists evacuate lionesses that escaped from a private zoo in KhmelnytskyiVideo

Animal rights activists have begun evacuating lionesses Sima and Simba from a private zoo in Khmelnytskyi, from which they previously escaped. After a veterinary examination, the animals will travel to a rehabilitation center in Kyiv, and then to South Africa.

Society • November 21, 09:00 AM • 2994 views
Road accident in Kharkiv: Toyota Avensis driver crashed into a power pole, injuring three teenagersPhoto

In Kharkiv on November 20, the driver of a Toyota Avensis lost control, crashed into a power pole, and flew into a playground. As a result of the accident, a 19-year-old young man and two minors, aged 16 and 17, sustained bodily injuries.

Society • November 21, 08:24 AM • 3973 views
Not Kyiv and not Bukovel: where in Ukraine are the most expensive houses sold?

An analysis by OLX Real Estate showed that the most expensive houses in Ukraine are sold in villages in the Kyiv region, particularly in the village of Plyuty, where the median price is UAH 47. 5 million. Kyiv remains the leader among regional centers with a median price of UAH 9.6 million, while the lowest prices are recorded in Chernihiv (UAH 1 million).

Economy • November 20, 03:19 PM • 4603 views
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Cremation in Ukraine: how much does the service cost and is it in demand among Ukrainians?

In Ukraine, cremation is gaining popularity as an alternative to traditional burial, due to its environmental friendliness and lack of space. In Kyiv, 80% of burials are carried out by cremation, the cost of which starts from 3 thousand hryvnias.

Society • November 19, 02:24 PM • 68191 views
BMW X5 overturned several times: a foreigner and a passenger died in a car accident on the highway outside KyivPhoto

A fatal accident occurred on the Kyiv-Kharkiv highway near the village of Bohdanivka. A 37-year-old foreigner in a BMW X5 lost control, resulting in the death of the driver and a 27-year-old passenger.

Crimes and emergencies • November 19, 09:34 AM • 5205 views
In Prykarpattia, due to a Russian strike, there are disruptions in heat supply; in Kharkiv region, Russia attacked the railway - Deputy Prime Minister

Overnight, Russia attacked critical infrastructure and residential buildings in Ukraine, causing destruction in Lviv, Ivano-Frankivsk, Chernihiv, Kharkiv, and Dnipropetrovsk regions. In Prykarpattia, there are disruptions in heat supply, and in Kharkiv region, the enemy once again targeted railway and energy infrastructure.

Society • November 19, 08:04 AM • 3142 views