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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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Ex-employee of the disbanded internal troops detained for spying for the enemy on the units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on the defense of Kharkiv - SBU

The security service of Ukraine has detained a Russian informant in Kharkiv who spied on units of the Armed Forces defending the city.

War in Ukraine • June 3, 07:58 AM • 24213 views
Electricity supply restrictions are in effect throughout Ukraine during the day, significant imports are planned - ministry of energy

In Ukraine today, power supply restrictions are applied during the day, significant imports are planned, and more than 55 thousand subscribers are de-energized due to bad weather.

Society • June 3, 07:41 AM • 29265 views
In Kharkiv region forest fires covered more than 4.3 thousand hectares

Rescuers and forestry workers are extinguishing 7 forest fires on an area of more than 4,300 hectares in the Kharkiv region, 5 fires on an area of more than 2,230 hectares are localized, despite the threat of shelling and the presence of explosive objects in the forests.

Crimes and emergencies • June 3, 06:59 AM • 17788 views
One killed and 6 wounded in Kharkiv region over 24 hours due to Russian shelling

One person was killed and two others were wounded as a result of a Russian missile strike on a recreation center in Chuhuiv district of district of Kharkiv region.

War in Ukraine • June 3, 05:40 AM • 23389 views
In Ukraine today it will be up to 32°C, rain in some places - forecasters

In Ukraine, Mostly no precipitation this afternoon, only in the Carpathian region short-term rains and thunderstorms are expected in some places, the air temperature at night will be from 10°C at night to 32°C of heat.

Society • June 3, 05:30 AM • 21625 views
At night, the invaders hit a recreation center in Kharkiv region, killing a man

One person was killed and two civilians were injured as a result of a massive rocket attack by Russian invaders on a recreation center in the village of Zmiev, Kharkiv region, after midnight.

Society • June 3, 04:35 AM • 23562 views
Ukraine has allowed the use of German Patriot systems against Russian aircraft in Russian airspace

Ukraine can theoretically shoot down a Russian plane in Russian airspace using German Patriot air defense systems as part of a permit issued by Berlin to launch strikes on Russia.

War in Ukraine • June 2, 10:31 PM • 25651 views
The Ombudsman appealed to the UN and the Red Cross regarding new facts of bullying of Ukrainian prisoners

The Ombudsman appealed to the UN and the Red Cross to document the facts of bullying and ill-treatment of Ukrainian prisoners of war by the Russian military in the Kharkiv direction, which violates the Geneva Conventions.

War in Ukraine • June 2, 08:10 PM • 52328 views
France allowed Ukraine to use distant Scalp missiles in Russia – BBC

France and the United Kingdom have allowed Ukraine to strike at Russian military facilities in Russia with long-range scalp/Storm Shadow cruise missiles, allowing it to strike at airfields in border regions such as Kursk and Belgorod.

War in Ukraine • June 2, 07:30 PM • 49592 views
The general staff informs about the tense situation in the Pokrovsky direction

At the front, the number of military clashes has increased to 55 since the beginning of the day. the most tense situation is in the Pokrovsky direction.

War in Ukraine • June 2, 05:46 PM • 52914 views
Since the beginning of the day, the number of military clashes at the front has increased to 48-General Staff

Since the beginning of the day, the number of military clashes at the front has increased to 48, while Russian troops launched airstrikes and attacks in several directions that were repulsed by Ukrainian defenders.

War in Ukraine • June 2, 05:07 PM • 48015 views
This week alone, Russian troops launched almost 1,000 strikes - Zelensky

Russian troops carried out almost 1,000 strikes with various types of missiles, Kabami, and attack drones in one week.

War in Ukraine • June 2, 02:30 PM • 43511 views
In Kiev, they say goodbye to Irina Tsybukh "Cheka", who died on May 29

Irina Tsybukh "Cheka", a deceased Ukrainian heroine and former journalist, said goodbye in Kiev on June 2, serving a service in St. Michael's Cathedral and giving a concert of ten Ukrainian songs on Independence Square, fulfilling her own wish.

War in Ukraine • June 2, 11:46 AM • 54386 views
The general staff reports about almost 100 military clashes over the past day: the enemy used missiles and Kabami strikes

Over the past day, the Ukrainian army has engaged in 98 military clashes, repelling numerous enemy attacks. The Ukrainian armed forces inflicted significant losses on Russian troops.

War in Ukraine • June 2, 10:01 AM • 31090 views
Reznikov named 3 priorities in the supply of weapons by Western partners

Former Defense Minister of Ukraine Oleksiy Reznikov said that three priorities for Ukraine in providing defense are strengthening air defense systems, artillery and necessary ammunition, as well as the supply of electronic warfare equipment to counter Russian drones and artillery.

War in Ukraine • June 2, 08:24 AM • 61372 views
In Kharkiv, as a result of a strike by Russian troops, at least 9 people were killed, dozens were injured – RMA

In Kharkiv, as a result of a Russian strike on a 5-storey residential building, the number of victims increased. At least 9 people were killed and more than 20 were injured.

Society • June 2, 06:56 AM • 31675 views
Air Defense Forces destroyed 24 attack drones

The air defense forces destroyed 24 Russian attack drones during a night attack using cruise missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles launched from Crimea and Russia.

War in Ukraine • June 2, 04:31 AM • 31791 views
Zelensky meets with US Congressmen: what they talked about

Zelensky discussed key areas of further military assistance to Ukraine, including strengthening air defense systems and missiles, with a bipartisan congressional delegation in Singapore.

War in Ukraine • June 1, 07:27 PM • 45846 views
Russian invaders are trying to break through the defense of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in two directions-General Staff

The invaders are trying to break through the defense of Ukraine in the Pokrovsky and Seversky directions, since the beginning of the day, 73 military clashes have occurred along the entire front line.

War in Ukraine • June 1, 06:18 PM • 44025 views
Voloshin commented on the situation in the Zolochiv direction

According to the speaker of the operational and strategic group of troops "Khortytsia", the situation in the Zolochiv direction is still calm.

Society • June 1, 03:23 PM • 51403 views
Tough battles with invaders are taking place in Volchansk and on the outskirts – Voloshin

The Ukrainian military controls about 70% of Volchansk in the Kharkiv region, where fierce battles with Russian invaders continue.

War in Ukraine • June 1, 03:00 PM • 40741 views
Enemy strike on a residential building in Kharkiv: the death toll has increased to 9

The death toll from a massive rocket attack on a residential area in the Novobavarsky District of Kharkiv on May 31 increased to 9 victims.

Society • June 1, 01:53 PM • 59944 views
Russian occupation forces are most active in Pokrovsky, Kurakhovsky and Seversky directions - General Staff

the Russian military attacks most of all in the Pokrovsky and Kurakhovsky directions. Also, increased enemy activity is observed in the Seversky direction.

War in Ukraine • June 1, 12:32 PM • 26516 views
Shelling of Balakleya: Sinegubov spoke about the condition of the injured children

As a result of the russian shelling of the city of Balakleya, Kharkiv region, 6 children were injured, 2 of whom are in serious condition, and 4 with moderate injuries.

War in Ukraine • June 1, 10:53 AM • 47827 views
Stoltenberg commented on the russian offensive in Kharkiv region

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg believes that russia has failed to achieve any serious breakthrough in the Kharkiv region, despite its efforts.

War in Ukraine • June 1, 10:33 AM • 78610 views
Two military clashes continue near Sokol and Nevelsky - General Staff

Fighting continues near Sokol and Nevelsky, Ukrainian defenders prevent russia's advance in the Pokrovsky direction, and also repel attacks in other areas.

War in Ukraine • June 1, 09:19 AM • 25132 views
Defense forces repelled one russian attack near Liptsy in Kharkiv region

The Ukrainian defense forces repelled one russian attack near Liptsy, Kharkiv region. The Ukrainian armed forces inflict losses on the enemy, including destroying 17 pieces of equipment and two pieces of special equipment, as well as damaging three enemy artillery systems.

War in Ukraine • June 1, 08:42 AM • 24882 views
The number of children affected by the war has increased in Ukraine

550 children were killed and more than 1,364 were injured in Ukraine as a result of russia's armed aggression. Most of the victims were in Donetsk, Kharkiv, Kherson, Dnipropetrovsk, Kiev, Zaporizhia and Mykolaiv regions.

Society • June 1, 08:19 AM • 27866 views
Enemy strike on a residential building in Kharkiv: the death toll has increased to 7

As a result of enemy shelling of a residential building in the Novobavarsky District of Kharkiv, 7 people were killed, including 4 men and 3 women. Search operations continue.

War in Ukraine • June 1, 07:09 AM • 100334 views
Blow to Kharkiv region: 12 people were injured, eight of them were children

In Balakliya, Izyumsky district, at about 5 a. m., a rocket attack on two residential buildings injured 12 people, including 8 children aged 2 to 17 years, and one child had an acute stress reaction.

War in Ukraine • June 1, 05:55 AM • 37529 views