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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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A series of explosions occurred in Kharkiv

A series of explosions were recorded in Kharkiv.

War in Ukraine • August 3, 08:01 PM • 63935 views
General Staff on the situation at the front: occupants bombarded the territory of Serebryany Forest with two combat aircrafts

Over the last day, 76 combat engagements took place in various frontline areas. The enemy attacked most actively in the Toretsk and Pokrovsk sectors, and also carried out air strikes in Kharkiv and Sumy regions.

War in Ukraine • August 3, 04:29 PM • 34039 views
Russian army strikes on the outskirts of Kharkiv: what is known

The head of the Kharkiv RMA reported a KAB strike on the outskirts of Kharkiv at 15:00. Information about the victims and damage is being checked.

War in Ukraine • August 3, 12:19 PM • 31135 views
British intelligence analyzes losses of Russian troops in the war

Average daily losses of Russian troops in Ukraine have decreased from 1,262 to 1,140 over the past two months. However, the last three months have become the 'most expensive' for Russian forces since the beginning of the full-scale invasion.

War in Ukraine • August 3, 11:56 AM • 31738 views
More than 87 thousand children were born in Ukraine in six months and more than 72 thousand marriages were performed: Kyiv is in the lead

In the first half of 2024, 87,655 newborns and 72,766 marriages were registered in Ukraine. Most births and marriages took place in Kyiv, followed by Lviv, Dnipro and Odesa regions.

Society • August 3, 11:35 AM • 56970 views
Occupants are building up their forces in the Volchansk sector - OTU "Kharkiv"

Occupants are transferring new units from Luhansk region to the Vovchansk direction of Kharkiv region. Among them are units of the 22nd motorized rifle battalion and the 'Alexander Nevsky' volunteer brigade.

War in Ukraine • August 3, 11:18 AM • 32138 views
Russians attacked Kharkiv district in the morning, one dead and 9 wounded in the region in 24 hours due to Russian attacks

Russian troops shelled several districts of the Kharkiv region. The attacks killed one person, wounded 9 others, and injured 3 others.

War in Ukraine • August 3, 06:42 AM • 25502 views
General Staff: 123 combat engagements took place in the frontline, most attacks were repelled in the Pokrovsk sector

There were 123 combat engagements in the frontline over the last day. Most attacks (36) were repelled in the Pokrovsk sector. The Ukrainian Armed Forces continue to inflict losses in manpower and equipment, including in the deep rear.

War in Ukraine • August 3, 06:23 AM • 26195 views
Missile threat announced in Kharkiv region

The Air Force of the Ukrainian Armed Forces announced a missile threat in the Kharkiv region.

War in Ukraine • August 3, 05:34 AM • 26771 views
Explosions occurred in Kharkiv

Explosions were reported in Kharkiv. The head of Kharkiv RMA, Oleh Syniehubov, warned of the occupiers' attacks and urged residents to be careful.

War in Ukraine • August 3, 04:39 AM • 112288 views
Man explodes on a mine in his own yard in Kharkiv region

A 49-year-old resident of Kamianka village suffered from an anti-personnel mine explosion on the territory of his household.

War in Ukraine • August 3, 12:48 AM • 32541 views
russians are leaving the occupied territories of Kharkiv region, but it is a matter of time - Budanov

The DIU chief said that it was only a matter of time before russians would be present in Kharkiv region.

War in Ukraine • August 2, 09:58 PM • 26458 views
General Staff: 102 combat engagements took place at the front, russian forces are most active in the Pokrovsk sector

There were 102 combat engagements in the frontline. The most intense fighting took place in the Pokrovsk sector, where the Ukrainian Armed Forces repelled 27 occupants' attacks. The enemy launched missile and air strikes and used kamikaze drones.

War in Ukraine • August 2, 08:35 PM • 27177 views
87 thousand babies were born in Ukraine in the first half of 2024 - Ministry of Justice

In the first half of 2024, 87,655 babies were born in Ukraine. Most births were recorded in Kyiv, Lviv, and Dnipro regions, and 72,766 couples got married.

Society • August 2, 06:01 PM • 32373 views
Zelenskyy heard Syrskyy's report on the situation at the front: special attention was paid to the Pokrovske direction

The President of Ukraine held a meeting with the military leadership to discuss the situation at the front and strengthening defense. Particular attention was paid to the Pokrovsk sector, where the most fierce fighting continues.

War in Ukraine • August 2, 04:11 PM • 29727 views
In Kharkiv region, a man exploded on explosives in his own garden: his foot was amputated

In the village of Kamyanka, Izium district, a 50-year-old man stepped on an explosive device in his garden. As a result of the explosion, he was injured with an amputated foot and went to the hospital on his own.

War in Ukraine • August 2, 01:35 PM • 24602 views
General Staff on the situation in the frontline: the number of combat engagements increased to 72, the hottest spot is in the Pokrovsk sector

The number of combat engagements in the frontline increased to 72. The most intense fighting continues in the Pokrovsk sector, where the enemy made 25 attempts to storm Ukrainian positions.

War in Ukraine • August 2, 01:29 PM • 26279 views
Two young men will be tried in Odesa for the murder of a 16-year-old teenager

Two young men will be tried for the murder of a 16-year-old teenager in Odesa. One of them faces up to 15 years in prison, the other - a fine or community service for inflicting light bodily harm.

Crimes and emergencies • August 2, 12:57 PM • 12918 views
The case of one of the Mamon brothers, suspected of launching a missile at Groza, was referred to court

The investigation into a former Ukrainian law enforcement officer who defected to Russia during the occupation of Kupyansk has been completed. He faces life imprisonment for treason and collaboration.

War in Ukraine • August 2, 12:42 PM • 24433 views
Participation in a criminal group and beating people: 4 employees of Ternopil TCC and an employee of Borshchiv City Council are under suspicion

Four employees of the TCC and an employee of the Borshchiv City Council were served with suspicions of corruption, illegal detention and beating people. The suspects face 5 to 10 years in prison.

Crimes and emergencies • August 2, 12:40 PM • 14064 views
Russians hit a kindergarten in Zolochiv, Kharkiv region

Russian troops hit a kindergarten in Zolochiv, Kharkiv region, damaging the building. As a result of shelling a bus in Dergachiv TG, 7 civilian men aged 19 to 50 were wounded.

War in Ukraine • August 2, 10:55 AM • 29446 views
Harvest 2024: farmers harvested more than 28.5 million tons of new crops

Early grain and pulses harvesting has been completed in 5 regions of Ukraine. A total of 25.3 million tons of grains and 3.2 million tons of oilseeds were harvested, and an area of over 7.3 million hectares was threshed.

Economy • August 2, 09:07 AM • 31543 views
“Regular” DIU owls will live in Kyiv Zoo

Soldiers of the 92nd Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine rescued two owls in Kharkiv region. The birds were transferred to the Kyiv Zoo, where they will live in a special aviary.

Society • August 2, 08:43 AM • 13957 views
Law enforcers catch about 70 people in arson attacks on military vehicles

Since the beginning of 2024, 59 cases of arson attacks on military vehicles have been solved in Ukraine. We have exposed 68 people who committed these crimes on the orders of Russian special services for a monetary reward.

War in Ukraine • August 2, 07:36 AM • 29716 views
Men in the “lPR” will be deprived of Russian citizenship if they are not registered for military service - RMA

In the self-proclaimed “luhansk people's republic” men will be deprived of Russian citizenship for not being registered for military service. In occupied Rubizhne and Sievierodonetsk, contractors are delaying salaries to construction workers.

Society • August 2, 06:37 AM • 26460 views
Kharkiv region: Russians targeted Kupiansk and the district, a fire broke out on 2 hectares

As a result of Russian shelling, a wildfire broke out in the Kharkiv region covering 2 hectares. A private house in Kupyansk was damaged by mortar fire.

War in Ukraine • August 2, 05:44 AM • 30785 views
General Staff: 127 combat incidents per day, one third in the Pokrovsk sector

There were 127 combat engagements over the last day, 53 of them in the Pokrovsk sector. The enemy concentrated its efforts near Novooleksandrivka and Zhelanne, launching 63 air strikes and 1187 kamikaze attacks.

War in Ukraine • August 2, 05:36 AM • 35520 views
Since the beginning of the day 98 combat engagements took place - General Staff

There were 98 combat engagements over the last day. The enemy launched 2 missile attacks, 59 air strikes and 623 kamikaze drone strikes, and fired 3,412 times at Ukrainian troops' positions.

War in Ukraine • August 1, 08:21 PM • 102043 views
Ukraine and Japan discuss energy recovery ahead of the heating season

Ukraine's Deputy Energy Ministers met with the JICA delegation. The parties discussed Japan's assistance in the energy sector and plans for long-term cooperation, in particular in the development of renewable energy sources and infrastructure rehabilitation.

Economy • August 1, 05:32 PM • 41459 views
Zelenskyy announces personnel decisions at the government level

The President of Ukraine announced the preparation of personnel decisions at the government level. It is planned to provide an opportunity for more children to study offline in the fall, as far as possible in the context of the war.

Society • August 1, 05:11 PM • 47305 views