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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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Documents forged for "legalization" abroad: network of underground printing houses exposed

The Security Service of Ukraine and the National Police neutralized a criminal organization that massively forged and sold Ukrainian and EU documents for "legalization" abroad, detaining 9 members and exposing underground printing houses in rented apartments and houses.

Society • May 21, 10:35 AM • 17442 views
Health Ministry: 211 medical facilities destroyed in Ukraine since the beginning of Russian invasion due to enemy attacks

Since the beginning of the full-scale war in Ukraine, 1604 medical facilities have been damaged and 211 completely destroyed as a result of Russian attacks and shelling.

War in Ukraine • May 21, 09:59 AM • 90864 views
Number of IDPs in Kharkiv region exceeds 14 thousand in a few days - WHO

More than 14,000 people have been forced to flee their homes in the Kharkiv region due to the Russian offensive, while about 189,000 others still live near the Russian border, exposed to danger due to the ongoing fighting.

War in Ukraine • May 21, 09:51 AM • 23590 views
Compared to the previous day, the number of combat clashes in Kharkiv region has halved - Voloshyn

The situation in the Kharkiv region remains difficult, but the Defense Forces are stabilizing it, and the number of hostilities has halved compared to the previous day.

War in Ukraine • May 21, 08:57 AM • 36448 views
Wanted to disrupt the supply of heavy equipment to the southern front: FSB informant detained

An FSB informant was detained in Zaporizhzhia who was tracking the movement of Ukrainian military equipment and troops to help Russian troops plan attacks and air strikes.

War in Ukraine • May 21, 08:43 AM • 21939 views
Ukrenergo: restrictions have been lifted in all regions until 17:00, further outage schedules are planned until midnight

From 11:00 to 17:00, consumption restrictions were lifted in all regions of Ukraine as solar power plants increased production and planned imports from 5 countries, and from 17:00 to midnight, emergency power outage schedules will be in effect in all regions.

Society • May 21, 08:42 AM • 22168 views
"Battle for Vovchansk": paratroopers demonstrate combat work in the Kharkiv sector

Ukrainian paratroopers have been successfully targeting the enemy in the Kharkiv sector, recently destroying about two companies of enemy personnel.

War in Ukraine • May 21, 08:01 AM • 61144 views
Vereshchuk: Evacuees from dangerous regions of Kharkiv oblast are entitled to IDP payments

Citizens evacuated from the dangerous areas of Kharkiv region are entitled to receive payments for internally displaced persons, as emphasized by Vice Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk.

Society • May 21, 06:52 AM • 23848 views
US provides 50 transformers and equipment to help repair Kharkiv's power grid after Russian attacks

The United States provided electrical equipment to help repair Kharkiv's power grid damaged by Russian attacks.

War in Ukraine • May 21, 06:40 AM • 23828 views
In Kharkiv region 10.7 thousand people have been evacuated from three districts

10,776 people were evacuated from Chuhuiv, Kharkiv and Bohodukhiv districts of Kharkiv region due to intensified hostile shelling.

Society • May 21, 06:25 AM • 22435 views
Russia's night attack on Kharkiv: 7 people injured, two from missile attack on transport company

In Kharkiv, a nighttime drone and missile attack by Russian troops damaged 25 trucks, buses, cars and buildings, injuring 7 people, including two people who were hit by a missile at a transport company, and damaged houses in Bohodukhiv district.

War in Ukraine • May 21, 05:59 AM • 22171 views
Ukrainian Air Force shoots down 28 of 29 Russian attack drones

Overnight, Ukrainian air defense forces shot down 28 of 29 Russian attack drones in different regions of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • May 21, 05:01 AM • 104264 views
Night attack on Kharkiv: the consequences are now known

During the nighttime shelling of Kharkiv, enemy "shahids" struck four locations in the city, wounding four people and causing fires in private homes and a garage.

Society • May 21, 04:46 AM • 42768 views
Occupants attacked Kharkiv in the morning, one person injured

On Tuesday morning, Russian occupants attacked a transport infrastructure facility in Kharkiv, injuring at least one person.

Society • May 21, 04:19 AM • 26803 views
Russia concentrates forces on the Sumy direction - ISW

Russia is concentrating forces on the Sumy direction to distract Ukrainian troops from other areas and consolidate near the border, according to a report by the Institute for War Studies.

War in Ukraine • May 21, 04:15 AM • 26738 views
Explosions occurred in Odesa

In Odesa, explosions occurred during an air raid alert due to Russian attacks by Shahid drones, as reported by the mayor, Gennadiy Trukhanov.

War in Ukraine • May 21, 12:26 AM • 102058 views
Explosions are heard in Odesa, Mayor Trukhanov reports.

Four people were injured in drone strikes in Kharkiv, some of them suffering from acute stress reactions, and explosions were heard in Odesa amid air raid alert in the region.

War in Ukraine • May 20, 11:21 PM • 31850 views
Russians planned to partially encircle Kharkiv during May offensive - The Economist

Russian troops planned a May offensive to partially encircle Kharkiv, attacking from both sides of the Pechenizka Reservoir, but were stopped by Ukrainian defenses that failed to achieve their goal.

War in Ukraine • May 20, 10:59 PM • 103705 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces record 95 combat engagements in the frontline since the beginning of the day

Since the beginning of the day, 95 combat engagements took place on the frontline, during which the enemy carried out 5 missile attacks, 39 air strikes, 309 kamikaze attacks, and 2910 attacks on Ukrainian positions using various types of weapons.

War in Ukraine • May 20, 08:27 PM • 90214 views
After russian attacks on energy infrastructure: The United States donated more than a hundred generators to Kharkiv region

The United States has provided 107 generators to hospitals and schools in 5 localities in Kharkiv region to help them operate during power outages caused by russia's constant rocket attacks on energy infrastructure.

Society • May 20, 06:45 PM • 40985 views
We maintain control everywhere: Zelensky discusses situation in Kharkiv and Donetsk regions with Syrsky

President Zelenskyy discussed the situation in Kharkiv and Donetsk regions with the military commander, saying that Ukraine maintains control everywhere despite Russia's use of guided bombs, and emphasized the need for additional air defense systems and new combat aircraft.

War in Ukraine • May 20, 06:43 PM • 60295 views
Classes in August and working days every Saturday: The Ministry of Education has provided recommendations on the schedule of students for the new academic year

The Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine has recommended that higher and vocational education institutions adapt the schedule of the 2024/2025 academic year to ensure the economical use of energy resources.

Society • May 20, 06:23 PM • 22631 views
Russian troops are actively advancing in four directions, aviation is working in some places - General Staff

The Russian occupation forces are focusing their efforts on the Pokrovske direction, conducting active offensives on several fronts, facing fierce resistance from Ukrainian troops, who are confidently holding their positions and inflicting significant losses on the enemy.

War in Ukraine • May 20, 06:10 PM • 25369 views
A lot of time was devoted to the supply of air defense systems: Austin on Ramstein

During today's meeting in Ramstein, much time was devoted to supplying air defense systems to Ukraine to protect its skies from Iranian drones, Korean missiles and other threats, said US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin.

War in Ukraine • May 20, 04:55 PM • 21829 views
They are trying to retake the territory controlled by the occupiers: Syniehubov on the work of the Defense Forces in Vovchansk

According to Sinegubov, the Russians in the Kharkiv region need to pull up their reserves in order to continue, so to speak, their efforts to move forward, which they have been demonstrating in recent days.

War in Ukraine • May 20, 04:17 PM • 22279 views
General Staff: fighting continues in the Kharkiv sector near Starytsia and Vovchansk, occupants are trying to advance in the Kupyansk sector

According to the General Staff, the occupants have made a total of 58 attempts to force our soldiers out of their positions. Combat continues in 17 areas.

War in Ukraine • May 20, 02:54 PM • 47918 views
Two traitors who were preparing missile attacks on the bases of the GUR special forces in Kharkiv region were sentenced to 15 years in prison

Two Russian FSB agents who were preparing missile and bomb attacks on Ukrainian military targets in Kharkiv region were sentenced to 15 years in prison for high treason.

War in Ukraine • May 20, 01:51 PM • 17539 views
Families evacuated from Sumy and Kharkiv regions to receive financial assistance: who will receive payments

Families from vulnerable categories forced to evacuate from frontline settlements in Kharkiv and Sumy oblasts will receive a one-time payment of UAH 10,800 per person to provide emergency additional support.

Society • May 20, 01:19 PM • 15275 views
The enemy is amassing and redeploying forces in the direction of Sumy: Jorin gives reason

Russians are amassing and deploying forces in the direction of Sumy in an attempt to draw the Ukrainian army away from other areas.

War in Ukraine • May 20, 12:43 PM • 17472 views
Austrian journalist Schmitt spreads Kremlin's narratives - he was exposed by Ukrainian ambassador

Austrian journalist Richard Schmitt is spreading Kremlin propaganda lies about Ukraine, defaming the country and its people, Ukraine's ambassador to Austria said.

Politics • May 20, 12:01 PM • 28975 views