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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 attack on the Epicenter in Kharkiv: number of victims has increased

A 40-year-old man died in hospital after suffering severe burns during an enemy attack on the Epicenter in Kharkiv.

War in Ukraine • May 29, 05:14 AM • 20478 views
Russian guided bombs were launched in the Kharkiv region

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine informs about the launch of enemy guided aerial bombs in the Kharkiv region.

War in Ukraine • May 28, 09:53 PM • 26826 views
Over the day, russia launched 3 missile and 38 air strikes, fired 2,849 times at the territory of Ukraine

Over the past day, enemy forces launched 3 missile and 38 air strikes, fired 2,849 times at Ukrainian positions and conducted intense combat operations in many areas, without achieving significant territorial gains.

War in Ukraine • May 28, 09:16 PM • 31813 views
Man sentenced to 14 years for murder of woman he loved since high school

A 32-year-old man has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for the murder of a woman he had been in love with since high school after she rejected his romantic advances.

Society • May 28, 08:12 PM • 64382 views
Occupants increased the intensity of attacks along almost the entire frontline: the number of combat engagements increased to 108

Russian troops intensified shelling along the entire frontline, with the number of combat engagements increasing to 108, and fighting is currently ongoing in 18 areas.

War in Ukraine • May 28, 06:56 PM • 53200 views
Macron calls for allowing Ukraine to strike at Russian territory with Western weapons

French President Emmanuel Macron has called for allowing Ukraine to attack Russian military targets on Russian territory with Western weapons to neutralize the sources from which missiles are launched against Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • May 28, 06:39 PM • 67166 views
Only 20% left: the rubble of the Epicenter destroyed by Russia is still being cleared in Kharkiv

In Kharkiv, rescuers are still dismantling the rubble of the hypermarket attacked by Russia, with 20% of the building remaining. Work is also still underway to identify the victims - their relatives have already donated DNA.

Society • May 28, 06:16 PM • 44775 views
Epicenter attack: the couple who miraculously survived the attack on the hypermarket appealed to the police

The couple who miraculously survived the Russian air strike on the Epicenter hypermarket in Kharkiv appealed to the police: the woman was lightly injured, but the man was not.

Society • May 28, 05:45 PM • 33217 views
Explosion heard in Kharkiv - media

An explosion occurs in Kharkiv. An air raid alert has been declared in the city and region.

War in Ukraine • May 28, 04:13 PM • 23597 views
Umerov: Russia's goal is to open a new front in the north

According to the defense minister, Russia is preparing to open a new front in the north, deploying more troops and equipment, aiming to use all its manpower and firepower against Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • May 28, 04:01 PM • 26618 views
Russians continue to attack near Staromayorske - General Staff

Russian occupants continue shelling near Staromayorske: three attacks were repelled, Ukrainian troops control the situation.

War in Ukraine • May 28, 03:01 PM • 18069 views
Russian army attacks Kharkiv: preliminary reports of civilian infrastructure on fire

Russian occupants shelled the Kyiv district of Kharkiv, causing a fire in the civilian infrastructure, no casualties were reported.

War in Ukraine • May 28, 02:54 PM • 20483 views
Two combat engagements continue near Lyptsi in Kharkiv region - General Staff

Two military clashes continue near Lyptsi in Kharkiv region as Ukrainian troops strengthen their defenses and actively resist the Russian occupiers.

War in Ukraine • May 28, 02:45 PM • 19043 views
Russian strike on Epicenter in Kharkiv: remains of 18 dead found

The remains of the 18th victim were found in the Kharkiv Epicenter hypermarket, which was attacked by Russia on May 25.

War in Ukraine • May 28, 02:38 PM • 17965 views
Stefanishyna discusses Ukraine's urgent needs and the Washington summit with NATO Secretary General

Deputy Prime Minister Olha Stefanishyna discussed Ukraine's urgent military needs, including air defense systems, F-16 aircraft, ammunition and long-range artillery with NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg.

War in Ukraine • May 28, 02:26 PM • 21401 views
Stoltenberg explained why it is now right to lift restrictions on Western weapons to hit targets inside Russia

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg answered why it is now right to lift restrictions on Western weapons to hit targets inside Russia, citing Ukraine's right to self-defense.

War in Ukraine • May 28, 02:21 PM • 20250 views
Large-scale forest fires rage in Kharkiv region amid enemy shelling

More than 2300 hectares of forests are burning in Kharkiv region, and rescuers are extinguishing 18 forest fires under constant enemy shelling and difficult conditions due to mined areas and unexploded ordnance.

War in Ukraine • May 28, 02:17 PM • 16034 views
Occupants attacked a settlement in Kharkiv region: a fire broke out on the territory of a farm

The Russian army struck a settlement in Kharkiv district, causing a fire on the territory of a farm, the head of the Kharkiv regional military administration said.

War in Ukraine • May 28, 02:03 PM • 15191 views
A series of explosions occurred in Kharkiv - media - May 28 2024

Numerous explosions were heard in Kharkiv, Ukraine, and the head of the local military garrison reported enemy drones over the city.

War in Ukraine • May 28, 01:44 PM • 18707 views
Russian strike on Kharkiv's Epicenter: 16 victims identified, two people missing

On May 25, a Russian air strike on the Epicenter hypermarket in Kharkiv killed 17 people - 12 employees and 4 visitors were identified. Two people are still missing.

War in Ukraine • May 28, 01:41 PM • 19010 views
The film about the writers of the "Executed Renaissance" raised almost UAH 13 million

A film about Ukrainian writers of the Executed Renaissance who lived in Kharkiv, The House of Slovo: An Endless Novel has grossed almost 13 million hryvnias in its three weeks of release.

Culture • May 28, 01:34 PM • 16496 views
Oleksandr Martynenko, founder and head of Interfax-Ukraine agency, dies

Oleksandr Martynenko, founder and head of the Interfax-Ukraine news agency, died on Tuesday at the age of 63 in Kyiv.

Society • May 28, 01:13 PM • 15382 views
General Staff: the enemy is particularly active in the Pokrovsk sector, 15 clashes have been registered there since the beginning of the day

The enemy is particularly active in the Pokrovsk sector: 15 combat engagements have been registered there since the beginning of the day, five of which are still ongoing.

War in Ukraine • May 28, 12:49 PM • 17363 views
Fraudsters spread information about fake fees for the Armed Forces on behalf of Kharkiv RMA

The Kharkiv Regional Military Administration warned of unidentified persons spreading false information on behalf of the Kharkiv RMA regarding fees for the Armed Forces of Ukraine and stated that it had not sent out any such documents.

War in Ukraine • May 28, 12:25 PM • 43816 views
About half of the rubble in Kharkiv's Epicenter has been cleared, 17 people are now known to have died - Sinegubov

About 50% of the rubble in the Epicenter in Kharkiv has been cleared, with 17 fatalities reported so far, and the debris is expected to take several more days to clear due to the large amount of debris.

Society • May 28, 12:09 PM • 33123 views
For the needs of the country's defense: the court ordered to return a land plot in Kharkiv region to state ownership

The court ordered the state to return a land plot of more than 103 hectares worth more than UAH 645 million near the border with Russia in Kharkiv region for the needs of defense and the Border Guard Service.

War in Ukraine • May 28, 11:40 AM • 20825 views
Minister of Defense of Estonia: EU should raise the limit for training of Ukrainian military to 100 thousand

Estonia's defense minister calls for increasing the training of Ukrainian troops to 100,000 and sending more ammunition to Ukraine amid escalating pressure from Russia.

War in Ukraine • May 28, 11:38 AM • 20484 views
“He has every right”: Czech President supports Ukraine's strikes with Western weapons on Russian territory

Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala supported Ukraine's right to use Western weapons to strike at Russian territory, calling this position "simply logical" as Ukraine defends itself against Russian aggression.

War in Ukraine • May 28, 11:19 AM • 22447 views
Border guards do not observe threats in other areas of Kharkiv region like in Liptsi and Vovchansk - Demchenko

Border guards do not observe any other areas of Kharkiv region where the enemy could launch an offensive similar to Liptsy and Vovchansk, but active actions are being taken in these areas to prevent the enemy from advancing deeper into Ukraine.

Society • May 28, 11:07 AM • 22406 views
Sweden allocates over EUR 56 million to support Ukraine's energy sector

Sweden allocates SEK 650 million for an energy package to help Ukraine maintain basic public services and rebuild its energy infrastructure.

War in Ukraine • May 28, 10:58 AM • 57085 views