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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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In Dnipropetrovsk region there is a arrival, the Russian Federation attacked the infrastructure of the region-RMA

Russian troops attacked infrastructure in the Dnipropetrovsk region, which led to a fire, and a reconnaissance drone was shot down in the Kamenskoye district.

War in Ukraine • May 22, 12:38 PM • 14923 views
Russian strike on Kharkiv: already 10 victims, four of whom were hospitalized

Russian strikes on Kharkiv resulted in 10 civilian casualties, 4 of whom were hospitalized and one in serious condition.

War in Ukraine • May 22, 12:06 PM • 59140 views
The number of victims due to the Russian strike on Kharkiv has increased to nine

As a result of Russian strikes on Kharkiv, nine people were injured, including the trolleybus driver in serious condition. And there was a fire in a residential building.

War in Ukraine • May 22, 11:41 AM • 25053 views
Enemy strike on Kharkiv: at least four wounded, apartment building caught fire

In Kharkiv, after a Russian strike, at least four people were injured, including a seriously injured trolleybus driver, and a fire broke out in a residential building.

War in Ukraine • May 22, 11:25 AM • 17398 views
Kharkiv was hit by the Russian Federation: there was a fire at a gas station, a cafe was damaged

Russian invaders attacked Kharkiv with guided ammunition, causing a fire at a civilian gas station and damaging a cafe, information about the victims is still being clarified.

War in Ukraine • May 22, 11:17 AM • 18193 views
Several explosions were heard in Kharkiv

Several explosions were heard in Kharkiv, and the Air Force reported that enemy tactical aircraft dropped guided aerial bombs in the Kharkiv region, prompting authorities to urge residents to stay in hiding.

War in Ukraine • May 22, 10:56 AM • 17424 views
Pretended to be the prosecutor: the inhabitant of Nikolayevshchina deceived more than 70 taxi drivers throughout Ukraine

In Nikolayevshchina will judge the 32-year-old resident of Snigirevka who deceived 74 taxi drivers from all over Ukraine.

Society • May 22, 10:47 AM • 23523 views
SBU reported suspicion to producer and musician Bardash

The security service of Ukraine reported suspicion to producer and musician Yuriy Bardash.

War in Ukraine • May 22, 10:09 AM • 20918 views
Today, the Russian Federation twice unsuccessfully tried to attack the area of the village of Liptsy in Kharkiv region, 5 clashes continue in Kupyansky direction - General Staff

Russian troops twice unsuccessfully tried to attack the area of the village of Liptsy, Kharkiv region, while five military clashes continue in the Kupyansky direction near the settlements of Sinkovka, Berestovo, Nevsky and Makeyevka.

War in Ukraine • May 22, 08:42 AM • 23403 views
IDPs from Kharkiv and Sumy regions who were forced to evacuate will be able to receive financial assistance

Families with children forced to evacuate from Kharkiv and Sumy regions due to increased fighting will receive additional one-time financial assistance in the amount of UAH 10,800 per family member from the government and UNICEF.

Society • May 22, 08:40 AM • 16872 views
Prepared the capture of Volchansk in Kharkiv region: an informant of the Russian GRU was detained

The SBU detained an informant of the Russian GRU, who was collecting intelligence about the location of Ukrainian artillery units near Volchansk in the Kharkiv region to help Russian troops capture the city.

War in Ukraine • May 22, 08:12 AM • 16770 views
Russian strike on Chuguev: the number of victims increased to 7

As a result of the Russian shelling of Chuguev, Kharkiv region, the number of victims increased to 7. two more women sought help in a moderate condition.

War in Ukraine • May 22, 07:13 AM • 17553 views
Zelensky: Russia has accumulated 10 thousand S-300 missiles

Russia has accumulated 10,000 S-300 missiles, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in an interview with the New York Times.

War in Ukraine • May 22, 07:10 AM • 77706 views
Russia hit the center of Chuguev in Kharkiv region: a kindergarten was damaged

Russian troops attacked the central part of Chuguev in the Kharkiv region, wounding a woman and damaging a kindergarten.

War in Ukraine • May 22, 05:55 AM • 18570 views
94 military clashes occurred at the front during the day – General Staff

Ukrainian servicemen are steadfastly defending their native land, resolutely repelling 94 enemy attacks and counterattacking in certain areas, improving their tactical positions, despite the superiority of the Russian occupiers in manpower and equipment.

War in Ukraine • May 21, 08:17 PM • 49909 views
There are 86 military clashes at the front, the invaders are trying to break through the defense of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in most directions - General Staff

On May 21, 86 clashes occurred at the front, most of which occurred in the Pokrovsky, Kharkiv, Seversky and Kramatorsk directions, as the enemy continues active operations, but Ukrainian troops restrain the onslaught and give a decisive rebuff, as a result of which 47 Russian occupiers and 14 units of weapons and military equipment were lost.

War in Ukraine • May 21, 05:56 PM • 28046 views
Pokrovsky and other Donetsk destinations remain extremely difficult-Zelensky

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky said that the Pokrovsky, Kramatorsk and Kurakhovsky directions remain extremely difficult with intense fighting, while the Ukrainian security forces successfully destroy the invaders in the Kharkiv region.

War in Ukraine • May 21, 05:39 PM • 47634 views
The Russians have stepped up offensive attempts in the area of Volchansk and Staritsa-Voloshin

The invaders intensified offensive attempts in the area of Volchansk and staritsa in the north of the Kharkiv region, but the Ukrainian Defense Forces managed to stabilize the situation in the direction of Strelechnoe-glubokoe and prevent a breakthrough of the enemy's defense.

Society • May 21, 05:12 PM • 21203 views
Ran for the sake of victory: a charity race in support of the military was held in Ternopil

During the race in Ternopil, the organizers collected 260 thousand UAH, and MHP doubled this amount. For these funds, the necessary equipment has already been purchased and transferred from the Ternopil region for the 105th separate brigade of the TRO of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Society • May 21, 04:18 PM • 28151 views
Sinegubov: 100 people who remained in Volchansk were actually captured by the Russians

According to the head of the Kharkiv regional military administration, about 100 people in Volchansk were captured by Russian troops, and they were not allowed to evacuate under the threat of execution.

Society • May 21, 02:30 PM • 19258 views
"It cannot be ruled out": Demchenko on a possible offensive of the Russian army in Sumy region

According to the state border service of Ukraine, an offensive by Russian occupation forces in the Sumy region cannot be ruled out, as they may try to advance there in order to divert Ukrainian troops from other fronts.

War in Ukraine • May 21, 01:48 PM • 17388 views
Ukraine is negotiating with partners to get the possibility of using Western weapons against Russia - Zelensky

Ukraine has never used Western weapons to strike Russia, but negotiations are underway with partners to get such an opportunity, President Volodymyr Zelensky said.

War in Ukraine • May 21, 01:08 PM • 15351 views
In Kharkiv region, the ex-mayor of Balakleya, who "handed over" the city to the invaders, will be tried: he faces life in prison

The 57-year-old ex-mayor of Balakleya agreed to cooperate with the Russian invaders during the temporary occupation of the city and handed over the settlement to them, in connection with which he was charged with high treason.

War in Ukraine • May 21, 12:56 PM • 14669 views
The enemy continues offensive operations: most of the fighting occurs in the Pokrovsky direction

The situation in the areas of military operations remains difficult, but is controlled by the Ukrainian Defense Forces, with intense fighting concentrated in the Donetsk region, especially in the Pokrovsky direction, where the enemy made 23 unsuccessful attempts to break through the Ukrainian defense line.

War in Ukraine • May 21, 12:53 PM • 23499 views
Although russia has opened a new axis in Kharkiv region, it continues intensive offensive in Donbas - British intelligence

Although russia has opened a new offensive axis in the Kharkiv region, it continues intense attacks in the Donbas, concentrating its efforts northwest of Avdiivka to divide Ukrainian forces, British intelligence reports.

War in Ukraine • May 21, 12:00 PM • 18784 views
Defense forces are trying to push the Russians out completely in the direction of Hlyboke and in the area of Vovchansk

Ukrainian troops repel Russian attacks near Liptsy in Kharkiv region and try to completely drive Russian occupation forces out of Hlyboke and Vovchansk.

War in Ukraine • May 21, 10:44 AM • 17120 views
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 • 17462 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 • 90882 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 • 23602 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 • 36458 views