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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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123 children are forcibly evacuated from Kharkiv region

123 children from 36 settlements in Kharkiv Oblast, including orphans and children deprived of parental care, will be forcibly evacuated to Volyn Oblast within 60 days as part of a free operation with the participation of UNICEF and SOS Children's Villages.

Society • May 24, 08:20 AM • 18602 views
50,000 books burned due to Russia's attack on Kharkiv: Zelensky shows the consequences

The Russian attack on the Kharkiv region killed and injured people, destroyed a printing house and burned 50,000 books, demonstrating Russia's war against humanity and normal life.

War in Ukraine • May 24, 07:59 AM • 19237 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces record 113 combat engagements in the frontline over the last day

Over the past day, 113 combat engagements took place between the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the Russian occupiers in various parts of the frontline, during which Ukrainian troops successfully repelled numerous Russian attacks and inflicted significant losses on the enemy.

War in Ukraine • May 24, 06:56 AM • 17591 views
11 thousand people have been evacuated from three districts in Kharkiv region

11,018 people were evacuated from Chuhuiv, Kharkiv and Bohodukhiv districts of Kharkiv region due to intensified hostile shelling.

Society • May 24, 06:49 AM • 16877 views
Woman injured in evening shelling of Kharkiv, 9 dead in region over 24 hours - RMA

A woman was wounded in an evening attack on Kharkiv, and damage to buildings and infrastructure was reported throughout the region.

War in Ukraine • May 24, 06:34 AM • 16960 views
Russians hit railway infrastructure in Kharkiv region again at night, trains continue to run - UZ

Russian forces shelled civilian railroad infrastructure in the Kharkiv region, damaging tracks, buildings, and cars, but there were no casualties and trains continue to run as scheduled.

War in Ukraine • May 24, 06:16 AM • 20634 views
8 killed, 44 wounded in Kharkiv region over the last 24 hours as a result of hostile shelling

On May 23, 8 people were killed and 44 injured, including two children, in Kharkiv region as a result of massive Russian shelling that damaged residential buildings, infrastructure and vehicles in many towns and villages.

War in Ukraine • May 24, 05:35 AM • 22202 views
Tactical enemy aircraft operating in Kharkiv region of Ukraine

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine informs about the launch of the Kab by enemy tactical aircraft in the Kharkiv region.

War in Ukraine • May 23, 11:22 PM • 73963 views
Attack in Kharkiv: russian federation damaged non-residential premises and residential buildings, no casualties so far

The enemy shelling damaged residential and non-residential buildings in Kharkiv, but there are no casualties or injuries at the moment.

Society • May 23, 09:20 PM • 71667 views
Since the beginning of the day, russia has launched 3 missile attacks, 37 air strikes, 387 kamikaze drone strikes and 3,000 attacks on Ukrainian positions

russia conducted intensive attacks on Ukrainian positions, including 3 missile strikes, 37 air strikes, 387 kamikaze drone strikes and about 3,000 attacks with various types of weapons.

War in Ukraine • May 23, 08:48 PM • 57059 views
Explosions occurred in Kharkiv

There were explosions in Kharkiv, Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • May 23, 08:03 PM • 58758 views
Zelensky calls on world for stronger support after russian attack on publishing complex in Kharkiv region

Enemy missile strikes destroyed a large Ukrainian publishing complex in the Kharkiv region, killing and injuring people, due to Ukraine's lack of air defense systems and long-range weapons to counter russian attacks.

War in Ukraine • May 23, 07:31 PM • 46369 views
There are almost no safe places left in Kharkiv region - RMA spokesperson

Commenting on the missile attack on May 23, a spokeswoman for the Kharkiv RMA noted that the city is only 30 kilometers from the Russian border, so it is always at risk.

War in Ukraine • May 23, 06:15 PM • 100552 views
Russian attack on a printing house in Kharkiv: the number of victims has risen to 21

A Russian missile attack on a printing house in Kharkiv's Osnovyansky district kills 7 people and wounds 21.

War in Ukraine • May 23, 06:11 PM • 99478 views
Ukrainian troops record 79 combat engagements in the frontline, fighting continues in the Kupyansk and Pokrovsk sectors - General Staff

Since the beginning of the day, the occupants have already carried out 79 attacks on the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, most of the fighting took place in the Pokrovske and Kupyanske directions, according to the evening report of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • May 23, 06:00 PM • 96983 views
russian strike on Kharkiv: rescuers extinguish fire at an enterprise

A fire at an enterprise in Kharkiv, caused by a russian missile attack that killed 7 people and injured 21 others, is largely extinguished.

War in Ukraine • May 23, 05:18 PM • 20401 views
The situation in the power system remains tense - Ministry of Energy

The energy situation in Ukraine remains tense due to hostile shelling of civilian infrastructure, with damage reported in Kharkiv region, but Ukraine is covering its consumption with domestic generation and imports from neighboring countries, and plans to increase import capacity.

War in Ukraine • May 23, 05:11 PM • 18695 views
A child was injured in the explosion of a Russian UAV in Kharkiv region

An 11-year-old boy sustained concussion after a Russian drone crashed in the village of Ryasne, Kharkiv region.

Society • May 23, 03:59 PM • 13279 views
Defense forces continue to repel three enemy assaults in the areas of Andriivka and Novyi

Ukrainian troops repelled three enemy attacks near Andriyivka and Novove, and the situation remains under control despite intense fighting in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove directions.

War in Ukraine • May 23, 03:57 PM • 14726 views
The situation on the battlefield, army supplies and Russia's plans to disrupt the Peace Summit: Zelensky holds a meeting of the Stavka

President Zelenskyy held a meeting with senior military and intelligence officials to discuss the situation on the battlefield, enemy plans to disrupt the Peace Summit, and the provision of necessary weapons and assistance to the army.

War in Ukraine • May 23, 03:54 PM • 17599 views
Ukrposhta has issued limited postage stamps in honor of the Azov Brigade

Ukrposhta presented postage stamps and envelopes "Azov. 10 years. The Free Choose to Fight" stamps and envelopes issued as part of the "Own Stamp" project. The issue is dedicated to the 10th anniversary of the Azov Brigade and has a special significance.

Society • May 23, 03:09 PM • 15185 views
May 24 is declared a day of mourning in Kharkiv

Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov declares May 24 a Day of Mourning in the city after 7 people were killed on May 23 as a result of Russian missile strikes on civilian infrastructure.

Society • May 23, 02:51 PM • 13981 views
Kuleba calls for immediate delivery of Patriots to Ukraine amid strikes in Kharkiv: "Will make a call today"

Seven people have been killed in a Russian strike on a civilian enterprise in Kharkiv. Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba urgently requested that additional air defense systems be immediately delivered to Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • May 23, 01:13 PM • 19398 views
Six injured as a result of Russian strike on Dergachi in Kharkiv region

Six people were injured in Dergachi, Kharkiv region, as a result of a Russian strike, three of them hospitalized. Several houses and cars were damaged.

War in Ukraine • May 23, 12:55 PM • 14237 views
The number of victims of the Russian attack in Kharkiv has increased to 17: Klimenko shows fire at the site of the attack

17 people are killed and 7 wounded in a Russian strike on Kharkiv, which caused a large fire at a printing plant.

Society • May 23, 12:27 PM • 33712 views
Syrskyi: in Kharkiv region enemy is bogged down in street battles for Vovchansk, toughest fighting is in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove sectors

In the Kharkiv region, Russian troops are completely mired in street battles for Vovchansk, and intense and fierce fighting continues at the Pokrovske and Kurakhove directions, with the enemy trying to break through the Ukrainian defense at any cost.

War in Ukraine • May 23, 12:11 PM • 14484 views
Government wants to raise VAT and military fees - media

The Ministry of Finance is drafting a bill to increase the military tax and value-added tax (VAT), as well as to introduce a military tax for individual entrepreneurs.

Economy • May 23, 11:30 AM • 16659 views
Russians launch two strikes with KABs on Kharkiv and Dergachi, one wounded

Russian forces shelled Kharkiv and Dergachi, with one person reportedly wounded in Dergachi.

War in Ukraine • May 23, 11:28 AM • 14111 views
Kharkiv under a new enemy attack

Kharkiv is once again under enemy fire, and the authorities are calling on the city's residents to take shelter.

War in Ukraine • May 23, 11:03 AM • 15276 views
"Words do not intercept missiles": amid russian strikes on Kharkiv, Kuleba calls for more Patriot systems to be transferred to Ukraine

russia's massive missile attacks on Kharkiv underscore Ukraine's urgent need for seven Patriot air defense systems to intercept russian missiles and prevent further casualties and destruction.

War in Ukraine • May 23, 10:56 AM • 18394 views