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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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Voloshyn: Over 31 thousand occupants eliminated in the Eastern operational zone over the last month

More than 31,000 Russian occupants were killed in the Eastern Operational Zone in June.

War in Ukraine • July 1, 10:54 AM • 23701 views
An enemy bomb hit a school in Kharkiv region: SES shows the consequences

In the Kharkiv region, an enemy bomb hit a school building, causing no casualties.

War in Ukraine • July 1, 10:17 AM • 23085 views
Former employee of penal colony from Kherson region sentenced to 15 years in prison for high treason

A former employee of a penal colony from Kherson region was sentenced to 15 years in prison with confiscation of property for treason, as he collaborated with the enemy during the occupation and held a position appointed by the occupation authorities.

War in Ukraine • July 1, 09:56 AM • 24592 views
Eight people injured in the Russian strike on Kharkiv are in hospitals: 8-month-old boy in satisfactory condition

Eight people, including a 58-year-old man in serious condition, a 16-year-old boy in stable condition, and an 8-month-old boy in satisfactory condition, are hospitalized after a Russian air strike on Kharkiv.

War in Ukraine • July 1, 06:55 AM • 20122 views
Zelensky on authorization for strikes on Russian territory: we will continue communication with partners in the coming weeks

Zelenskiy announced that he will continue negotiations with partners in the coming weeks to obtain permission to strike military targets in Russia, as bold decisions are needed to fight Russian combat aircraft and bring peace.

War in Ukraine • June 30, 05:47 PM • 102987 views
Woman explodes on an anti-personnel mine in Kharkiv region

A woman born in 1953 sustained a traumatic amputation of her right foot as a result of a PFM-1 "Pelyustka" anti-personnel mine in the village of Yaremivka, Kharkiv region, and was hospitalized.

Crimes and emergencies • June 30, 05:35 PM • 19593 views
General Staff: fighting continues in the area of Vovchansk, near Sinkivka and Stelmakhivka

Fighting continues in the Kharkiv and Kupyansk sectors near Vovchansk, Sinkivka and Stelmakhivka - as of 19:00 on June 30, 109 combat engagements took place along the entire frontline, with the enemy being most active in the Pokrovsk sector.

War in Ukraine • June 30, 05:08 PM • 28874 views
Russian strike on post office in Kharkiv: number of wounded rises to 10

A Russian airstrike on a post office in Kharkiv killed 1 person and injured 10, including an 8-month-old child.

War in Ukraine • June 30, 04:10 PM • 23140 views
The President: Russia has failed the offensive on the Kharkiv direction, so they will urgently think about what else to do

Russia has failed in its offensive on the Kharkiv direction, so it will be "urgently thinking" about what else to do to get some political benefit from the war.

War in Ukraine • June 30, 04:04 PM • 20159 views
Zelensky on the ratio of losses: 1 Ukrainian to 6 Russians

According to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the ratio of casualties at the front is currently one dead Ukrainian soldier to six dead Russian soldiers.

War in Ukraine • June 30, 03:47 PM • 20052 views
In Kharkiv, a Russian missile hit the Nova Poshta terminal, the number of victims increased to 9

Nine people, including an 8-month-old child and a woman, were wounded when Russian troops struck the Nova Poshta terminal in Kharkiv. One employee was killed.

War in Ukraine • June 30, 03:04 PM • 23180 views
Number of victims of Russian attack in Kharkiv rises to eight - RMA

Eight people were injured and one person was killed as a result of Russia's attack on Kharkiv, and a post office caught fire.

War in Ukraine • June 30, 02:23 PM • 26976 views
Russian strike on Kharkiv: one killed

A Russian military strike on Kharkiv on June 30 killed one person, injured an 8-month-old baby and five adults, and set a fire in the post office.

War in Ukraine • June 30, 02:07 PM • 24047 views
An 8-month-old baby among those injured in Russian strike on Kharkiv, post office on fire

An 8-month-old baby and five adults are injured during the Russian army's attack on Kharkiv, which sets a post office and 7 cars on fire.

War in Ukraine • June 30, 02:03 PM • 23089 views
General Staff: Occupants increase number of attacks in Kharkiv sector, fighting in Chasovyi Yar area

Russian troops have increased the number of attacks in the Kharkiv sector, with fighting continuing in the areas of Chasovyi Yar, Vozdvyzhenka, Novooleksandrivka, Yevhenivka, Sokol and Makarivka.

War in Ukraine • June 30, 01:57 PM • 31848 views
Enemy attack on Kharkiv: five wounded, including a child, reported

Five people, including a child, were injured as a result of hostile shelling of Kharkiv on June 30.

War in Ukraine • June 30, 01:50 PM • 16272 views
Russian Federation hits Kharkiv with a KAB, a fire breaks out

A Russian strike on Kharkiv from a cruise missile launcher caused a fire in a civilian non-residential building.

War in Ukraine • June 30, 01:46 PM • 15959 views
There was an explosion in Kharkiv

An explosion occurred in Kharkiv, Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • June 30, 01:29 PM • 19064 views
Zelenskyy: We need long-range solutions against airfields with Russian military aircraft - Zelenskyy

Far-reaching solutions need to be found against Russian airfields from which military aircraft launch attacks on Ukraine, President Zelensky said in an interview.

War in Ukraine • June 30, 01:05 PM • 113116 views
General Staff: enemy is most active in Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian Defense Forces control the situation

The enemy is most active in the Pokrovsk sector, where 23 attempted attacks have taken place since the beginning of the day, while the Ukrainian Armed Forces are controlling the situation.

War in Ukraine • June 30, 12:14 PM • 30371 views
More than 550 children died due to the armed aggression of the Russian Federation - CSO

More than 1973 children were injured or killed as a result of Russia's armed aggression in Ukraine, including 554 children killed and more than 1419 injured.

Society • June 30, 08:51 AM • 25588 views
Consequences of the Russian strike on Vilnyansk: 12 people in hospitals, six in serious condition

As a result of the Russian strike on Vilnyansk, 12 people were hospitalized, 6 of them in serious condition with shrapnel wounds, contusions, fractures and traumatic amputations.

Society • June 30, 08:37 AM • 24597 views
Over 30 attacks in Donetsk region by Russian armed forces - Filashkin

More than 30 attacks by the Russian armed forces in the Donetsk region resulted in the deaths of 7 people and injuries to at least 13 others, damaging residential buildings, infrastructure and industrial facilities.

Society • June 30, 07:23 AM • 30178 views
Enemy fired on three districts in Kharkiv region, there are casualties

Russian troops shelled three districts of Kharkiv region, causing casualties and damage to residential buildings, private estates and infrastructure.

War in Ukraine • June 30, 06:27 AM • 34896 views
In Kharkiv, a woman illegally received her deceased mother's pension for 2 years

A 54-year-old Kharkiv resident had been illegally receiving her deceased mother's pension for two years.

Society • June 29, 11:07 PM • 19482 views
Threats of ballistic weapons were recorded in several regions of Ukraine

Kharkiv, Sumy, Poltava, and Dnipropetrovs'k regions of Ukraine are on air alert due to the threat of ballistic missile attacks.

War in Ukraine • June 29, 10:27 PM • 32779 views
General Staff: 117 combat engagements took place in the frontline. Intense fighting continues in the Pokrovsk sector

As of today, 117 combat engagements took place. The situation in the Pokrovsk sector remained the most intense throughout the day.

War in Ukraine • June 29, 07:57 PM • 49103 views
Enemy tactical aviation strikes with guided bombs in Donetsk and Kharkiv regions

Ukraine's Air Force reported that enemy tactical aircraft launched guided bombs in Donetsk and Kharkiv regions.

War in Ukraine • June 29, 06:19 PM • 48814 views
Total number of enemy attacks along the entire frontline increased to 90 - General Staff

The total number of hostile attacks along the entire frontline increased to 90, while Ukrainian defenders are holding their positions despite the Russian aggressor's continued attacks in several sectors, most actively in the Pokrovske and Kharkiv sectors.

War in Ukraine • June 29, 05:21 PM • 75119 views
Russia recruits up to 30,000 new fighters every month - NYT

Despite the constant heavy losses, Russia recruits between 25,000 and 30,000 new soldiers every month. The Russian command sends wave after wave of troops against the Ukrainian defense, hoping to overcome it and break through the trench lines.

War in Ukraine • June 29, 10:41 AM • 34404 views