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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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Ukrainian defenders destroy enemy equipment with drones: weapons and observation system hit in Kharkiv region

Ukrainian defenders used FPV drones to destroy Russian enemy equipment in the Kharkiv direction.

War in Ukraine • June 7, 02:15 PM • 17949 views
Highest figure since June 2023: 864 civilians were injured in Russian attacks in May - UN

In May, at least 174 s690 civilians were killed and injured in Ukraine, the highest number of civilian casualties since June 2023.

War in Ukraine • June 7, 01:54 PM • 14306 views
Enemy drone hit a car in Kharkiv region: two women were injured

Two women aged 62 and 65 were injured when a Russian drone hit their car in a village in the Kharkiv region.

War in Ukraine • June 7, 01:45 PM • 15955 views
UZ has found a way to reduce electricity consumption: they will adjust the commuter train schedule

Ukrzaliznytsia is temporarily adjusting the timetable of 74 suburban electric trains across Ukraine to reduce electricity consumption and avoid power outages, while maintaining the most important railway connection for commuter train passengers.

Society • June 7, 12:47 PM • 17944 views
Four underground medical institutions are being built in Kherson region

About 300 mobile shelters have been built in the Kherson region and 4 underground medical institutions are being built - a hospital, a maternity hospital, a Blood Donation Center and an infectious diseases hospital.

Society • June 7, 10:56 AM • 18094 views
General Staff: the situation at the front is tense in Kupyansky and Kramatorsk directions

The situation at the front remains tense in the Kupyansky and Kramatorsk directions. The Russian occupiers carried out attacks and attacks, but the Ukrainian defenders repelled their attempts to move forward.

War in Ukraine • June 7, 09:28 AM • 23418 views
In Kharkiv at night there was a large-scale fire in the university building

On the first floor of the five-story academic building of the Kharkiv automobile and Road University, a fire broke out on an area of 400 square meters, which was eliminated without any injuries.

Crimes and emergencies • June 7, 06:39 AM • 19407 views
The government will review the calculation of electricity limits - expert

The government is expected to review the formula for calculating electricity limits, taking into account the ratio between critical infrastructure facilities and domestic consumers in each region, in order to establish fairer schedules for electricity restrictions in the regions in the coming weeks.

Economy • June 7, 05:58 AM • 21605 views
73 military clashes occurred at the front – General Staff

During the current day, the Russian occupiers launched one missile strike, 35 airstrikes and used 477 kamikaze unmanned aerial vehicles, while the defense forces repelled 73 military clashes at the front.

War in Ukraine • June 6, 10:09 PM • 24543 views
In Kharkiv region, a large-scale forest fire, it is almost impossible to stop it due to mining

In the Kharkiv region, a large-scale forest fire with an area of 3,500 hectares is almost impossible to extinguish due to the fact that the territory is mined.

Society • June 6, 11:35 AM • 17447 views
Scholz justified permission to use German weapons on the territory of Russia

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz defended his permission to use German weapons on the territory of Russia in the war of the Russian Federation against Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • June 6, 08:42 AM • 37203 views
Prepared the capture of Volchansk in Kharkiv region: an informant of the Russian special service was detained

The security service of Ukraine has detained a Russian informant who spied on the location of Ukrainian troops defending Volchansk in the Kharkiv region, providing intelligence to the Russian military for new attempts to capture the city.

War in Ukraine • June 6, 07:41 AM • 21024 views
Russians hit Kherson at night: an inactive construction hypermarket burned

Russian troops attacked Kherson at night, causing fires in residential buildings, outbuildings, cars and an inactive construction hypermarket.

War in Ukraine • June 6, 06:58 AM • 27380 views
Russians shelled 4 communities of Sumy region at night and in the morning: more than 30 explosions were heard

At night and in the morning, the Russians shelled four communities of the Sumy region, more than 30 explosions were recorded as a result of mortar attacks, drone strikes, mines and small arms fire.

War in Ukraine • June 6, 06:36 AM • 19545 views
Russian army continues to strengthen its forces in the north of Kharkiv region, but the Defense Forces continue to restrain the enemy - Demchenko

Russian troops continue to strengthen their forces in the area of the settlements of Liptsy and Volchansk, Kharkiv region, but the Ukrainian Defense Forces are holding back the enemy.

War in Ukraine • June 6, 06:20 AM • 19921 views
The enemy hit Kharkiv region with MLRS and Kabami: three victims per day

Over the past day, three people were injured in the Kharkiv region as a result of enemy attacks by Russian troops. Attacks were reported in Kupyansk, Bugayevka, Cherkassy Tishki and Borovaya.

War in Ukraine • June 6, 05:50 AM • 16695 views
General staff: there were 111 military clashes at the front, most of them in the Pokrovsky direction

Over the past day, 111 military clashes occurred at the front, 32 of them in the Pokrovsky direction, where Ukrainian servicemen repelled numerous attacks by Russian invaders.

War in Ukraine • June 6, 05:34 AM • 18640 views
Ukraine calls on US and allies to start training F-16 pilots - Politico

Ukraine is putting pressure on the United States and other countries to step up training for F-16 pilots before transferring these aircraft to Kiev.

War in Ukraine • June 6, 01:47 AM • 109863 views
General Staff: 85 clashes occurred at the front: the situation in the Kramatorsk direction is tense, but under the control of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

In total, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, there were 85 military clashes with the invaders, while the situation in the Kramatorsk direction remained tense, but controlled.

War in Ukraine • June 5, 10:06 PM • 23645 views
The Air Force reported a missile threat in the Kharkiv region

The Air Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine inform about the missile danger in the Kharkiv region.

War in Ukraine • June 5, 08:53 PM • 22195 views
Ukraine has already started using American weapons to attack Russia - mass media

Ukraine has used American weapons to strike Russian air defense batteries on Russian territory. It is noted that Biden's permission allows the use of weapons provided by the United States to strike at Russian troops.

War in Ukraine • June 5, 05:48 PM • 85607 views
We will talk to the White House: Johnson calls for an end to restricting Ukraine's use of American weapons against Russia

Parliament Speaker Mike Johnson believes that the Biden administration should stop restricting Ukraine's use of American weapons and allow it to launch strikes on Russian territory in self-defense.

War in Ukraine • June 5, 04:55 PM • 58859 views
Zelenskyi discussed strengthening defense cooperation with Sunak: priorities - air defense and long-range weapons

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky discussed strengthening Ukraine's air defense with British prime minister Rishi Sunak.

War in Ukraine • June 5, 04:14 PM • 38050 views
Higher education: the Ministry of education and Science explained what changes are expected when applying for Master's and postgraduate studies

The Ministry of education and science has updated the admission procedure for Bachelor's, master's, doctor of philosophy and Doctor of art for 2024, increasing support for higher education institutions in the frontline and border regions, increasing passing scores for Master's programs and introducing special conditions for applicants from the occupied territories or areas affected by active military operations.

Society • June 5, 03:27 PM • 29628 views
Consider the decision to forcibly evacuate families with children from 3 localities of the Zolochiv community - Sinegubov

The Defense Council will consider a decision to forcibly evacuate families with children from Aleksandrovka, Timofeyevka and Vidrodzhenovsk of the Zolochiv community of the Kharkiv region due to their proximity to the Russian border and daily enemy shelling.

Society • June 5, 02:13 PM • 21357 views
Tough fighting continues in the area of Kupyansk and Volchansk: Sirsky visited military positions in the directions of the Eastern Front

Commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Alexander Syrsky spoke with the military in the areas of active military operations in the Kharkiv and Kupyansky directions on the Eastern Front, where fierce fighting continues.

War in Ukraine • June 5, 12:39 PM • 25132 views
The number of battles has more than doubled: the greatest enemy activity is recorded in the Pokrovsky direction

According to the updated information of the General Staff, Ukrainian troops are courageously holding back the onslaught of Russian invaders, intense fighting is reported in the Pokrovsky direction, in the Kharkiv region and other areas.

War in Ukraine • June 5, 12:29 PM • 20822 views
Majority of Ukrainians support Ukraine's accession to NATO and the EU-IRI poll

Despite the ongoing war, Ukrainians still strongly support Ukraine's membership in the EU and NATO, with EU support ranging from 91% to 49% and NATO support ranging from 87% to 43% in different cities, according to a survey by the International Republican Institute.

Society • June 5, 10:28 AM • 25311 views
Since the beginning of the day, the battle continues in the area of Volchansk-General Staff

Fighting in the area of Volchansk, Kharkiv region, has been going on since the beginning of the day, and the situation, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, is under control.

War in Ukraine • June 5, 08:56 AM • 105072 views
In Kharkiv region forest fires covered 3 thousand hectares

In the Kharkiv region, five forest fires are being extinguished on an area of about 3,000 hectares, four fires are localized on an area of 23 hectares.

Crimes and emergencies • June 5, 06:59 AM • 15742 views