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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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Assassination attempt on the commander of "Khartyia" Obolensky: the hitman turned out to be a 69-year-old man, he was recruited "under a false flag"Photo

The SBU detained a 69-year-old Kharkiv resident recruited by Russian special services to eliminate Ihor Obolensky. The hitman received the weapon through a courier, whose identity is being established.

War in Ukraine • July 31, 04:48 PM • 4756 views
Russia has changed its assault tactics due to Ukrainian drones, mass attacks are almost absent - Tregubov

Russian occupiers have almost abandoned mass assaults, using infiltration of small groups. The spokesperson of the OSGV stated that the enemy's main goal in the Kharkiv region is to create a buffer zone, not an offensive on the city.

War in Ukraine • July 31, 11:50 AM • 3036 views
Russia attacked Kyiv, Dnipro, Kryvyi Rih and Vinnytsia region with ballistic missiles, there are hits and fires

On the night of July 30, Russian troops launched ballistic missile strikes on Kyiv, Dnipro, Kryvyi Rih and Vinnytsia region. A fire broke out in the Sviatoshyn district of Kyiv, and a hit in a residential area was recorded near Kryvyi Rih.

War in Ukraine • July 29, 11:31 PM • 38623 views
In Kharkiv, a monk will be tried for the rape of a minor chorister and child pornography

A ryassophore monk of the Kharkiv diocese of the UOC (MP) will be tried for the rape of a 14-year-old girl and the corruption of an 11-year-old child. The accused also produced child pornography and blackmailed the victim.

Society • July 29, 11:30 AM • 3492 views
In Kharkiv, eight people experienced an acute stress reaction due to an enemy strike on a high-rise buildingPhoto

As a result of an enemy strike on a high-rise building in the Novobavarskyi district of Kharkiv, eight people suffered an acute stress reaction. Medics are providing assistance to the victims; the fire has been extinguished.

Society • July 28, 04:29 PM • 7525 views
An enemy drone attacked a five-story building in Kharkiv, 5 people injured - OVA

The Russian army attacked a five-story building in the Novobavarskyi district of Kharkiv with a drone. As a result of the strike, five people were injured, and the roof caught fire.

War in Ukraine • July 28, 03:22 PM • 5651 views
In Ukraine, a network of pseudo-investment centers that defrauded about 800 people of over UAH 40 million was exposedPhotoVideo

Law enforcement officers stopped the activities of a criminal organization that defrauded about 800 people of over UAH 40 million under the guise of investing in cryptocurrency. The organizers turned out to be two residents of Kharkiv.

Society • July 28, 12:05 PM • 3868 views
Information about destroyed gas stations on the Kharkiv-Poltava highway is fake - OVA

Head of Kharkiv OVA Oleh Syniehubov stated that information about the lack of operating gas stations on the highway from Kharkiv to Poltava does not correspond to reality. The region's fuel infrastructure operates normally without a fuel shortage.

Society • July 28, 10:57 AM • 4295 views
An enemy drone hit a car in Kharkiv, there are casualties

In the evening of July 27, an enemy drone hit a car in the Kyivskyi district of Kharkiv, two people were injured. The drone also struck the village of Novyi Korotych, causing a fire.

War in Ukraine • July 27, 08:41 PM • 5650 views
From simulation centers to international practice: what the University of Medicine and Social Sciences offers applicantsPhoto

The University of Medicine and Social Sciences is developing an educational model that combines academic training, modern technologies and practical experience. It is this approach that increasingly attracts the attention of applicants.

Business News • July 27, 01:41 PM • 14515 views
Hundreds per day: at what speed drones are produced for strikes deep into Russia

Fire Point company produces 100 long-range Flamingo missiles and thousands of drones every month. Its products are used in daily attacks on targets in the Russian rear.

War in Ukraine • July 27, 12:15 PM • 4597 views
rf killed a person and wounded four others in Balakliia, in Kharkiv and Sumy three injuredPhotoVideo

Russian troops struck Kharkiv, Balakliia and Sumy. As a result of the shelling, one person was killed, seven others were injured.

War in Ukraine • July 27, 11:14 AM • 4196 views
Russia struck Izyum: gas station damaged, three injuredPhoto

Russian airstrike on Izyum caused fires and damaged a gas station, a warehouse, and 40 garages. Over the past day in the Kharkiv region, one person was killed and 22 were injured.

Society • July 27, 06:05 AM • 4220 views
Over the past week, russia attacked Ukraine with almost 1,700 drones, more than 1,630 aerial bombs, and 95 missiles - ZelenskyyVideo

According to President Zelenskyy, during the past week, russia used almost 1,700 attack drones, more than 1,630 aerial bombs, and 95 missiles against Ukraine, among which ballistic missiles prevailed.

War in Ukraine • July 26, 08:54 AM • 5777 views
Russian troops hit a residential building in Kharkiv with a "Banderol" – there are casualties

On July 26, Russian troops struck a private house in the Slobidskyi district of Kharkiv with a "Banderol". As a result of the attack, one person was killed, six were injured, including two children.

War in Ukraine • July 26, 06:56 AM • 5134 views
A Russian drone hit a car in Kharkiv, there is a victim

In the Shevchenkivskyi district of Kharkiv, a Russian UAV hit a civilian car. A 43-year-old man was injured and hospitalized.

War in Ukraine • July 26, 03:54 AM • 4426 views
Russia launched a missile strike on Balakliia, there are casualties

Russian troops launched a missile strike on Balakliia, resulting in two people being injured. Over the past day, Kharkiv and 15 settlements in the region also came under shelling, with one person killed and 14 wounded.

War in Ukraine • July 25, 11:51 AM • 4461 views
In Kharkiv, ambulance overturned after collision, driver and paramedic injuredPhoto

On Heroes of Kharkiv Avenue, a Mitsubishi driver failed to yield to an ambulance with special signals, leading to a collision and the overturning of a Ford Transit. A 48-year-old driver and a 22-year-old female paramedic were injured.

Society • July 25, 11:31 AM • 3407 views
Zelenskyy on another russian attack: 10 regions under fire, 10 wounded, dead in Sloviansk and SumyPhoto

President Zelenskyy reported a massive russian attack that affected 10 regions of Ukraine. The shelling resulted in deaths and injuries, damage to residential buildings and civilian infrastructure.

War in Ukraine • July 25, 08:35 AM • 4731 views
In Kharkiv, a man with a knife attacked a military enlistment office employee and a police officer

In Kharkiv on July 23, a man was detained who, during his arrest, wounded a military enlistment office employee with a knife. The police officer shot the attacker in the leg, all victims received assistance.

Society • July 23, 03:34 PM • 6389 views
Occupants attacked a gas station with an FPV drone in Kharkiv for the second time in a day, a woman was injuredPhoto

In Kharkiv, Russians attacked a gas station with an FPV drone for the second time today. As a result of the shelling, a 22-year-old woman was injured, and a fire broke out.

War in Ukraine • July 22, 05:43 PM • 4016 views
In Kharkiv, a 16-year-old boy died after falling from a 12th-floor window - police

In the Saltivskyi district of Kharkiv, a 16-year-old boy fell from a 12th-floor window and died. At the time of the tragedy, he was alone in the apartment, criminal proceedings have been initiated.

Crimes and emergencies • July 22, 03:28 PM • 3978 views
Strike on "Epitsentr" in Kharkiv: case against five Russian military commanders sent to courtPhoto

The prosecutor's office has submitted to the court an indictment against five Russian servicemen involved in the airstrike on the "Epitsentr" hypermarket in Kharkiv on May 25, 2024. As a result of the attack, 19 people were killed, including two children, and 46 were injured.

War in Ukraine • July 22, 12:17 PM • 3955 views
Due to a Russian strike in Kharkiv, 5 people injuredPhoto

As a result of the enemy strike on the Nemyshlyanskyi district of Kharkiv, 5 people were injured. All have been diagnosed with an acute stress reaction, medics are providing assistance.

War in Ukraine • July 22, 10:01 AM • 3873 views
Kyiv launched pilot 5G - available in the city center

The Ministry of Digital Transformation announced the launch of a pilot 5G zone in the center of Kyiv. The average connection speed is 600-700 Mbps.

Society • July 22, 09:18 AM • 6710 views
Syrskyi stated that he is leaving the post of Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Oleksandr Syrskyi is leaving the post of Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. He is handing over an army that has gone on the offensive and liberated 700 square kilometers of territory.

War in Ukraine • July 22, 05:32 AM • 9039 views
In Kharkiv region, two women died as a result of a Russian FPV drone strike on a car

A Russian FPV drone struck a civilian car in Ruska Lozova on the evening of July 21. Two women died as a result of the attack, the driver was hospitalized with injuries.

War in Ukraine • July 21, 08:51 PM • 9344 views
In Kharkiv, pseudo-rehabilitation centers where 50 people were forcibly detained were exposedPhoto

The police discovered two pseudo-rehabilitation centers where about 50 people were held by force. The victims were forced to work and threatened, without receiving medical care.

Society • July 21, 10:06 AM • 3104 views
Kharkiv came under attack by the Russian Federation in the morning: five injured, including a childPhoto

At night and in the morning, Russian troops attacked three districts of Kharkiv, five people were injured, including a 13-year-old girl. Strikes by FPV drones on a gas station and cars were also recorded, with no casualties.

War in Ukraine • July 21, 06:35 AM • 3973 views
A three-year-old boy died after falling from a fifth-floor window in KharkivPhoto

In Kharkiv, a three-year-old child fell from a fifth-floor window and died from injuries. The mother and a seven-year-old son were at home; a criminal investigation has been opened.

Society • July 19, 05:25 PM • 10046 views