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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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Kharkiv region: Russians may become more active in the Zolochiv direction, the authorities are ready for a possible evacuation

The authorities of the Kharkiv region are closely monitoring the situation in the Zolochiv direction and are ready to evacuate the population if necessary due to fears of possible intensification of enemy actions.

War in Ukraine • May 29, 06:15 PM • 24123 views
EU provides Ukraine with 3 new mine clearance vehicles

The EU has handed over three Docking Mv-10 mine clearance systems to Ukrainian sappers, which are effective for clearing large areas of Mines and unexploded ordnance.

Society • May 29, 05:58 PM • 21073 views
We are preparing for further enemy activity: Zelensky heard reports from the commander-in-chief, chief of the General Staff and Minister of Defense

Zelensky heard reports from military commanders on the situation on the front line, especially in the Donetsk and Kharkiv regions, and said that Ukraine is preparing for further enemy activity.

War in Ukraine • May 29, 05:35 PM • 20769 views
The Ministry of defense is working on allocating an additional 370 billion rubles for the purchase of weapons-Umerov

The Ministry of defense is working on a decision to allocate an additional UAH 370 billion for the purchase of weapons to support its defense industry and meet the material and technical needs of the army.

War in Ukraine • May 29, 04:52 PM • 54711 views
Russians shelled Dnipropetrovsk region 15 times: two people were killed, two more were wounded

Two people were killed and two others were injured as a result of 15 Russian attacks on the Dnipropetrovsk region on May 29.

Society • May 29, 04:30 PM • 61985 views
In the center of Kharkiv, sappers seized unexploded ordnance

Sappers of the State Emergency Service seized the UMPB D-30 s ammunition depot in the central part of Kharkiv, which was shelled by the enemy during merciless attacks on the frontline city.

War in Ukraine • May 29, 04:21 PM • 20748 views
Against the background of complaints from activists and Human Rights Defenders: Lubinets said that the odious bar "out of the zone"was closed in Kharkiv

The bar in Kharkiv, which promoted violence, discrimination and crimes through its menu, was closed after complaints from activists and the intervention of the Ombudsman's office, the Ministry of Culture, The State Food and Consumer Service and the National Police.

Society • May 29, 04:13 PM • 20487 views
Russia's strike on the "epicenter" in Kharkiv: search operations completed

Search operations in a construction hypermarket in Kharkiv have been completed. Police have identified all 19 bodies killed in Russian airstrikes carried out by the Russian military on Saturday, May 25.

War in Ukraine • May 29, 03:16 PM • 19792 views
In the Pokrovsky direction, Russians are actively attracting aviation, dropping 18 cabs in a day - General Staff

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine said that as of 16:30, on May 29, the number of military clashes at the front increased to 60, and the largest number of attacks took place in the Pokrovsky direction.

War in Ukraine • May 29, 03:11 PM • 26656 views
Russia's strike on the "Epicenter" in Kharkiv: number of injured reached 54, search operation continues

As a result of the shelling of the Epicenter hypermarket in Kharkiv by Russian troops, 19 people were killed, 54 were injured, and the search operation continues.

War in Ukraine • May 29, 01:31 PM • 17101 views
Two collaborators who "handed over" Ukrainian patriots during the battles for Kharkiv and Luhansk regions were sentenced to more than 10 years in prison

The court handed down sentences to two collaborators who "handed over" Ukrainian patriots during the battles for Kharkiv and Luhansk regions.

War in Ukraine • May 29, 01:17 PM • 17561 views
18 forest fires recorded in Kharkiv region

In the Limansky and Kupyansky forest districts of the Kharkiv region, 18 forest fires were recorded on an area of more than 2,500 hectares, while 10 fires have already been localized by rescuers on an area of 160 hectares.

Society • May 29, 01:09 PM • 15993 views
A series of explosions occurred in Kharkiv - media - May 29 2024

In Kharkiv region, the Air Alert continues for the fourth hour. A series of explosions occurred in the city

War in Ukraine • May 29, 01:04 PM • 59117 views
Rust and ash: Scouts showed how they destroy Russians and their equipment in Kharkiv region

Fighters of the Ukrainian unit “Ghost” destroy the Russian invaders and their equipment in the Kharkiv region, turning them into ashes.

War in Ukraine • May 29, 12:29 PM • 17651 views
More than 34 thousand fires registered in Ukraine in five months - State Emergency Service

Since the beginning of 2024, 34,210 fires have been registered in Ukraine, as a result of which 680 people were killed and 705 were injured. More than 15,000 fires were also recorded in ecosystems on an area of almost 12,000 hectares, some of which occurred due to Russian shelling.

War in Ukraine • May 29, 12:22 PM • 16770 views
In Ukraine, farmers and law firms most often close their businesses: what was the reason

Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, the number of closures of businesses in the legal sphere and agricultural enterprises has increased. The highest levels of business closures were recorded in Kiev and the region, Dnipropetrovsk, Lviv, as well as Odessa, Zaporizhia and Kiev regions

Economy • May 29, 11:36 AM • 16079 views
Russian army attacked Kharkiv district in the morning - RMA

Russian troops shelled Kharkiv region at 10:35 am, no casualties have been reported so far.

War in Ukraine • May 29, 08:20 AM • 23049 views
"There is nothing left of us": SBU intercepts conversation of rashists in Kharkiv region

A russian assault company near Kupyansk came under a massive attack by Ukrainian drones, according to an intercepted conversation of the russian occupiers, they are hiding in the trenches and praying to stay alive.

War in Ukraine • May 29, 07:55 AM • 32957 views
Explosion occurs in Kharkiv

An explosion occurred in Kharkiv, as reported by the city's mayor, Ihor Terekhov, after the Ukrainian Air Force warned of hostile launches of guided bombs in the Kharkiv region.

War in Ukraine • May 29, 07:44 AM • 30282 views
Enemy attack on Kharkiv's Epicenter: 19 dead already

Russian airstrikes on the Epicenter hypermarket in Kharkiv on May 25 killed 19 people, and rescue efforts to clear the rubble and identify victims are still underway.

War in Ukraine • May 29, 06:58 AM • 29049 views
In Kharkiv Russians hit the territory of a golf club with a KAB, four districts in the region were shelled

Russian troops shelled a golf club in Kharkiv, burning several thousand square meters of lawn, and shelled four districts of Kharkiv region, wounding one person.

War in Ukraine • May 29, 06:33 AM • 24354 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces record 139 combat engagements in the frontline

Over the past day, 139 combat engagements took place in various sectors of the frontline, with the most intense fighting in the Pokrovske, Kupianske and Lyman sectors.

War in Ukraine • May 29, 05:42 AM • 22910 views
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 • 20500 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 • 26844 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 • 31840 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 • 64414 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 • 53217 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 • 67193 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 • 44800 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 • 33251 views