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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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Death toll rises during Russian attack on construction hypermarket

Four civilians are killed in a Russian attack on a construction hypermarket in Kharkiv, Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • May 25, 06:30 PM • 25648 views
Russian missile strike on the center of Kharkiv: the number of victims increased to 14

A Russian missile strike on the center of Kharkiv wounded 14 people and damaged residential and administrative buildings.

War in Ukraine • May 25, 06:13 PM • 40684 views
The number of victims of the Russian attack on the Epicenter in Kharkiv increased to three - RMA

Three people are killed in a Russian strike on a construction hypermarket in Kharkiv, 40 people are wounded.

War in Ukraine • May 25, 05:59 PM • 23466 views
Russian attack on Kharkiv: the number of wounded in the Epicenter has increased to 40

As a result of the Russian shelling of the Epicenter construction hypermarket in Kharkiv, 40 people were injured. According to Kharkiv police chief Volodymyr Tymoshko, the attack was carried out with two UMPB D-30 ammunition.

War in Ukraine • May 25, 05:41 PM • 40844 views
Russian strike in the center of Kharkiv: the number of victims increased to 12

The number of victims in the center of Kharkiv has increased to 12. Earlier it was reported that a teenager was among the victims.

Society • May 25, 05:11 PM • 63979 views
Russian strike in the center of Kharkiv: six people wounded, including a 13-year-old boy

Six people, including a 13-year-old boy, were injured in a Russian attack on the central part of Kharkiv.

War in Ukraine • May 25, 04:47 PM • 30071 views
Russian attack on Kharkiv: Prosecutor's Office shows the moment of hitting a construction hypermarket

Russian aircraft shells hit a construction hypermarket in Kharkiv, causing a massive fire and at least 35 casualties, with 15 people still missing among the more than 200 people inside the building.

Society • May 25, 04:28 PM • 29690 views
Another explosion occurs in Kharkiv: first in the central districts

Another explosion has occurred in Kharkiv. According to Mayor Terekhov, the first target was the central district.

Society • May 25, 04:15 PM • 104561 views
Occupants attacked Kharkiv construction hypermarket with UMBP D-30 aircraft munition - prosecutor's office

A Russian strike on a construction hypermarket in Kharkiv with an aerial munition caused a massive fire, killing at least 2 people and injuring more than 35, many of whom are still missing.

War in Ukraine • May 25, 04:07 PM • 103221 views
If Ukraine had more modern air defense and aviation systems, Russian terror would be simply impossible - Zelenskyy

If Ukraine had more adequate, modern air defense and aviation systems, the Russian air force would have already collapsed, just like its Black Sea Fleet, and Russian terror would have become impossible.

War in Ukraine • May 25, 03:58 PM • 101652 views
Russian attack on a construction hypermarket in Kharkiv: the number of victims has increased to 35

A Russian attack on a construction hypermarket in Kharkiv resulted in 35 injuries. According to reports, more than 200 people were inside the building. At least 15 people are currently unaccounted for.

War in Ukraine • May 25, 03:44 PM • 82536 views
Russian attack on a construction hypermarket in Kharkiv: the fire is localized

A Russian strike on a construction hypermarket in Kharkiv killed 2 people, injured 24, and left 15 missing, with more than 200 people in the building.

War in Ukraine • May 25, 03:13 PM • 30316 views
Zelenskyy hears first reports on Kharkiv and calls Russian attack another manifestation of madness

a Russian strike on a shopping center in Kharkiv resulted in the deaths and injuries of civilians. Zelenskyy condemned the occupiers' attack as another manifestation of Putin's Russian madness and despicable terrorism.

War in Ukraine • May 25, 02:55 PM • 32400 views
Russian strike on construction hypermarket in Kharkiv: number of victims rises to 24, 15 more people are unaccounted for

The Russian attack on a construction hypermarket in Kharkiv killed two people and wounded 24 others, with at least 15 people out of more than 200 inside the building unaccounted for.

War in Ukraine • May 25, 02:43 PM • 29351 views
Mayor: Occupants struck again in Kharkiv, hitting Central Park

Russian forces strike Kharkiv's Central Park and a construction hypermarket, causing a large fire and many casualties.

Society • May 25, 02:27 PM • 24994 views
Zelenskyy on Russia's strike on Kharkiv: more than 200 people could have been in the construction hypermarket

More than 200 people may have been inside a construction hypermarket in Kharkiv when Russia struck, causing a massive fire and casualties. Zelenskiy called for increased support for air defense to prevent such attacks.

War in Ukraine • May 25, 02:20 PM • 24872 views
Russian attack on construction hypermarket in Kharkiv: fire engulfs 15 thousand square meters, many missing

A Russian strike on a construction hypermarket in Kharkiv caused a large fire, many casualties and missing persons.

War in Ukraine • May 25, 02:09 PM • 23000 views
Russian strike on construction hypermarket in Kharkiv: two people killed, four others wounded

Two people are killed and at least four injured in a Russian attack on a construction hypermarket in Kharkiv, Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • May 25, 01:47 PM • 25350 views
Zelensky to journalists from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan: CSTO allows Russia to influence your countries

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that no Asian country can have a strategic alliance with Putin's Russia, as Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan are 100% under threat of attack and such an alliance would limit their independence.

War in Ukraine • May 25, 01:38 PM • 26834 views
Occupants attacked a construction hypermarket in Kharkiv: what is known

Russian troops strike a construction hypermarket in Kharkiv, causing deaths and injuries, local officials report.

War in Ukraine • May 25, 01:30 PM • 25127 views
The "arrival" took place in a residential area, in a dense building: Terekhov on the explosions in Kharkiv

After the explosions in Kharkiv, Mayor Ihor Terekhov reported a possible arrival in a residential area, in a densely built-up area.

War in Ukraine • May 25, 01:18 PM • 23801 views
Explosions occurred in Kharkiv again

Explosions were heard again in Kharkiv, and the mayor and defense forces warned the city's residents to take shelter because of enemy shelling.

War in Ukraine • May 25, 01:08 PM • 22133 views
Kupyansk-Kuzlovy was struck by Russian KAB: an ambulance was damaged, 5 wounded

In the Kharkiv region, Russian occupants fired on the Kupyansk-Kuzlovy KAB, wounding at least five people and damaging an ambulance and a civilian car.

War in Ukraine • May 25, 12:26 PM • 21665 views
Enemy is most active in the Pokrovsk sector, 44 combat engagements already took place in the frontline - General Staff

Russian troops have intensified attacks in the Pokrovsk sector, with the number of combat engagements more than tripling, while Ukrainian troops are bravely holding off the Russian onslaught, according to the latest report from the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • May 25, 12:14 PM • 27602 views
6 people evacuated from Vovchansk in one day, but about 50 more remain in the city - RMA

Yesterday, 6 victims were evacuated from Vovchansk in Kharkiv Oblast, where about 50 more people may remain, and a total of about 100 people were evacuated from the dangerous areas of Kharkiv Oblast, bringing the total number of evacuees to over 11,000.

Society • May 25, 12:09 PM • 27238 views
Enemy breakthrough in Kharkiv region: SBI investigates actions of 125th Brigade command

Enemy breakthrough in Kharkiv region: SBI investigates actions of 125th Brigade command.

War in Ukraine • May 25, 12:00 PM • 24209 views
Zelenskyi said what military casualties the "breakthrough in the direction of Kharkiv" ended for the occupiers

The advance of the Russian occupiers to Kharkiv two weeks ago brought the ratio of Ukrainian to Russian military losses to 1:8, which shows Putin's disregard for human life, President Zelensky said.

War in Ukraine • May 25, 10:59 AM • 112481 views
Partial destruction caused by enemy's attack on Kharkiv suburbs - Syniehubov

Russian occupiers shelled the suburbs of Kharkiv, causing partial destruction, as well as settlements near the border in Kharkiv, Bohodukhiv, Kupiansk and Izium districts, damaging civilian infrastructure and causing fires in forests.

War in Ukraine • May 25, 09:51 AM • 47441 views
It was loud in Kharkiv again - mayor

Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov warned residents about loud noises in the city, urging them to be careful.

War in Ukraine • May 25, 09:13 AM • 24203 views
General Staff: 21 combat engagements so far, one continues near Vovchansk, situation is tense in the Kupyansk sector

Twenty-one combat engagements took place in the frontline today, with another combat engagement in the Kharkiv sector near Vovchansk and another in the Kupyansk sector. In the Siversky sector, Ukrainian troops succeeded in some areas.

War in Ukraine • May 25, 08:42 AM • 26085 views