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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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Adversary has increased the number of offensive and assault actions almost along the entire frontline - General Staff

The enemy intensified offensive and assault operations along almost the entire frontline, the number of combat engagements increased to 70.

War in Ukraine • June 16, 02:42 PM • 28464 views
Enemy attacks Borivska community in Kharkiv region: a pregnant woman is among the victims

Three civilians were wounded during an attack by Russian troops on the Borivska community in Kharkiv region.

War in Ukraine • June 16, 01:52 PM • 26386 views
UAE wants to sign a partnership agreement with Ukraine and deepen trade relations

The UAE intends to sign a partnership agreement with Ukraine and deepen trade relations to strengthen the Ukrainian economy and help the private sector rebuild the country.

Economy • June 16, 12:13 PM • 30706 views
Prime Minister: Norway will help build a power grid for hospitals in Kharkiv

Norway will help build a power grid to provide electricity to hospitals in Kharkiv, and will continue to support Ukraine's right to self-defense and provide civilian assistance.

Economy • June 16, 11:01 AM • 30354 views
Enemy continues attacks in Vovchansk area, but no success - spokesman of "Kharkiv" military unit

Russian troops unsuccessfully attack Ukrainian positions near Vovchansk in the Kharkiv sector. The enemy suffered losses - about 180 personnel and a number of vehicles.

War in Ukraine • June 16, 10:08 AM • 32683 views
russians attacked Kharkiv region: a man was injured and property damaged

The invaders struck several times in Kharkiv region, injuring one person and damaging private houses and a car.

Society • June 16, 05:59 AM • 106127 views
The situation remained the most heated in the Pokrovsk sector throughout the day - General Staff

According to the General Staff, Ukrainian troops repelled numerous enemy attacks in many parts of the frontline, but the situation remained the most difficult in the Pokrovsk sector.

War in Ukraine • June 15, 08:46 PM • 67217 views
Russian tactical aviation launches guided bombs in Kharkiv region

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that enemy tactical aircraft used guided aerial bombs in the Kharkiv region.

War in Ukraine • June 15, 06:57 PM • 64209 views
General Staff: Pokrovsk sector accounts for over a third of enemy attacks

Russian troops are most actively attacking in the Pokrovske direction, which accounts for more than a third of the enemy's attacks, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • June 15, 04:24 PM • 27055 views
Stoltenberg: Ukraine has the right to self-defense, which includes the destruction of military targets in Russia

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said that Ukraine has the right to self-defense, including the right to destroy legitimate military objectives on Russian territory, as Russia is the aggressor and has occupied part of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • June 15, 02:56 PM • 29277 views
General Staff: 60 battles took place in the frontline today. Defense forces control the situation

Defense forces are holding the line and stopping the enemy's advance: as of 16:00 on June 15, 60 combat engagements took place along the entire frontline, including in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove directions.

War in Ukraine • June 15, 01:37 PM • 20921 views
The enemy is most actively trying to attack in the Pokrovske sector: seven attacks were repelled, eight are still ongoing

At present, the total number of enemy attacks on the front line has reached 44. The enemy is most actively trying to attack the Pokrovske direction today - seven attacks were repelled, eight are ongoing, the General Staff reported.

War in Ukraine • June 15, 10:55 AM • 28514 views
Tense situation remains in the Pokrovsk sector due to enemy pressure, combat engagements continue - General Staff

On the 843rd day of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, 112 combat engagements were recorded, during which the enemy launched 6 missile strikes, 33 air strikes and over 3,000 artillery shellings.

War in Ukraine • June 15, 08:51 AM • 25126 views
russians strike Kupyansk with a drone and launch at least five KABs at Kutuzivka

russians attacked Kupyansk with a drone, damaging the administrative building, and launched at least 5 air bombs on Kutuzivka, hitting farms and residential buildings.

War in Ukraine • June 15, 07:50 AM • 27337 views
Rains and thunderstorms to cover most of Ukraine this weekend

Over the weekend, it will rain in most regions of Ukraine, with severe thunderstorms expected in many areas, while the west will remain dry with comfortable temperatures.

Events • June 15, 03:43 AM • 48979 views
Sappers seize deadly planning bomb in frontline Kharkiv: photo

In frontline Kharkiv, sappers seized a deadly UMPB D-30SN high-explosive air bomb. SES assures that there is no threat to civilians

War in Ukraine • June 13, 04:39 PM • 26205 views
Ukraine has already received $98 billion within the Ramstein format framework, but new decisions must be made, especially on air defense - Austin

The countries participating in the contact group have allocated more than $98 billion in security assistance to Ukraine and are moving at full speed to provide Ukraine with what it desperately needs, and this must continue, and new solutions must be found, especially for Ukraine's air defense challenges, the Pentagon chief said.

War in Ukraine • June 13, 01:12 PM • 90743 views
Ships of the Russian Navy, including a nuclear submarine, arrived in Cuba

Russian navy ships, including a nuclear submarine and a frigate armed with hypersonic missiles, arrived in Cuba for a five-day visit.

News of the World • June 13, 09:31 AM • 16546 views
Ukrainian sailors rescue a man who was swept out to sea

While performing their tasks, Ukrainian sailors rescued a civilian who had been swept into the open sea.

Society • June 13, 08:19 AM • 13667 views
2-year-old kid drowned in a swimming pool in Kharkiv region

A 2-year-old boy drowned in a swimming pool on the territory of a private household in the village of Koropove, Chuhuiv district, Kharkiv region, the 31st child death by drowning in the country this year.

Crimes and emergencies • June 13, 08:01 AM • 13836 views
In Kharkiv region, Russians are building fortifications less than 3 kilometers from Vovchansk - DeepState

Russian troops are building fortifications and engineering structures near Vovchansk in Kharkiv region amid street fighting, while Ukrainian forces control most of the city.

War in Ukraine • June 12, 05:33 PM • 53410 views
Leading enterprise in the Netherlands and Belgium attacked: police expose Russian hackers' accomplice

The 28-year-old native of Kharkiv region, according to police, collaborated with Russian hacker groups to disguise ransomware viruses as safe files, which were used to infect the company's computer networks in the Netherlands and Belgium with a ransom demand for decryption.

Crimes and emergencies • June 12, 09:25 AM • 15066 views
Forest fires in Kharkiv region cover 280 hectares

Three forest fires covering an area of 280 hectares in Kharkiv region are extinguished by 108 personnel and 33 vehicles from the State Emergency Service and the Forestry Department.

Crimes and emergencies • June 12, 08:55 AM • 14348 views
Voloshyn: Most of Vovchansk is under control of Ukrainian Armed Forces

Ukrainian troops control most of Vovchansk, Kharkiv region, repelling Russian attacks and cutting off their supply lines.

War in Ukraine • June 11, 07:09 PM • 111676 views
The World Bank will provide Ukraine with $109 million for housing reconstruction and energy sector support projects

The World Bank will provide Ukraine with more than $100 million in grants to repair housing damaged by Russian shelling and restore energy services, including district heating in Kharkiv.

Economy • June 11, 05:36 PM • 45627 views
NATO Secretary General on the ban on hitting the territory of the Russian Federation: this is the same as asking Ukraine to defend itself with its hands tied

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said that banning Ukraine from striking Russian territory in self-defense would be tantamount to demanding that Ukraine defend itself with its hands tied.

War in Ukraine • June 11, 01:47 PM • 18894 views
Speakers of Poland and the Baltic states supported Ukraine's right to self - defense, which provides for strikes on the territory of the Russian Federation- Stefanchuk

The heads of parliaments of Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia and Ukraine adopted a joint declaration in which they commit to continue cooperation in the field of security, support Ukraine's path to NATO and EU membership, and called for the lifting of restrictions on the supply of Western weapons to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • June 11, 01:10 PM • 18933 views
Russia smashed the entire generation in Kharkiv-Terekhov

Russia has destroyed all thermal power plants and all generating capacities in Kharkiv, and the city does not have a single kilowatt of its own generation.

Society • June 11, 12:40 PM • 14896 views
Russians shelled a village in Kharkiv region: there is a wounded woman

A 57-year-old civilian woman was wounded in an artillery attack by Russian troops on the village of Kutkovka, Kupyansky district, Kharkiv region.

War in Ukraine • June 11, 11:50 AM • 13691 views
In Kharkiv region, almost 12 thousand people were evacuated from three districts - Sinegubov

In the Kharkiv region, almost 12,000 people were evacuated from Lipetsk, Kupyansky and Volchansky directions due to the destruction caused by Russian attacks.

Society • June 11, 11:07 AM • 21595 views