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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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The number of victims of enemy strikes in Kharkiv is growing. The Interior Ministry showed photos of the destruction

16 people, including three children, were injured and residential buildings were damaged in Kharkiv as a result of hostile shelling by Russia.

War in Ukraine • May 14, 02:49 PM • 17608 views
Number of casualties due to enemy strikes on Kharkiv increased to 15 - RMA

15 people were injured, including a 28-year-old man in serious condition and a 78-year-old woman in moderate condition, as a result of hostile shelling of Kharkiv, 5 people suffer from acute stress reaction, including two children aged 8 and 12.

War in Ukraine • May 14, 02:36 PM • 17206 views
Fighting continues on the outskirts of Vovchansk - General Staff

Ukrainian defense forces are fighting Russian troops on the outskirts of Vovchansk in the Kharkiv sector.

War in Ukraine • May 14, 02:26 PM • 19601 views
General Staff: 93 clashes have already taken place on the frontline, with the most active Russians in the Pokrovsk sector

On May 14, the Ukrainian Armed Forces reported 93 combat engagements on the frontline, with the most active activity in the Pokrovsk sector, where Russia conducted 30 attacks and 13 air strikes.

War in Ukraine • May 14, 02:19 PM • 20337 views
Defense forces control the situation, defensive battles continue on a large part of the border strip: Voloshyn on the situation in Kharkiv region

Active hostilities continue in the north of Kharkiv region, with the Ukrainian Armed Forces controlling a complex and dynamic situation, conducting defensive battles and repelling Russian attempts to gain a foothold in some localities.

War in Ukraine • May 14, 02:18 PM • 17745 views
Mayor: 9 people injured as a result of Russian strikes on Kharkiv

Nine people were lightly injured as a result of Russian strikes on Kharkiv, including a hit to a residential building.

War in Ukraine • May 14, 02:09 PM • 16778 views
Strikes in Kharkiv: Russians hit the 10th floor of a high-rise building and a nearby garage

Russian shells hit the 10th floor of a 12-story residential building and adjacent garages in Kharkiv, causing fires, but no casualties have been reported.

War in Ukraine • May 14, 02:05 PM • 17841 views
Russia intensifies attempts to discredit the Ukrainian peace formula - CPJ

Russia has stepped up efforts to discredit Ukraine's peace formula, threatening military escalation and dismissing future peace talks as an "ultimatum" if the West intervenes on the battlefield.

War in Ukraine • May 14, 01:56 PM • 18605 views
Zelenskyy and South Korean President discuss prospects for concluding an agreement on security guarantees

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed with South Korean leader Yun Seok-ol the prospects of concluding a bilateral agreement on security guarantees for Ukraine.

Politics • May 14, 01:55 PM • 18705 views
Russians struck several times in Kharkiv: they hit a residential high-rise in the center

Russian troops conducted several strikes in Kharkiv. A residential high-rise in the city center was hit.

War in Ukraine • May 14, 01:42 PM • 15479 views
Explosions in Kharkiv: occupants hit a residential area

The Russian army struck residential neighborhoods in Kharkiv. Information about the destruction and the victims is being clarified.

War in Ukraine • May 14, 01:24 PM • 15731 views
Macron confirms to Zelenskyy his participation in the Peace Summit, discusses the situation in Kharkiv sector

Zelenskyy and Macron discussed Ukraine's defense needs, France's military assistance, and coordinated positions on the upcoming Peace Summit in Switzerland, where Macron confirmed his participation.

War in Ukraine • May 14, 01:23 PM • 17043 views
An explosion occurred in Kharkiv - media

An explosion was heard in Kharkiv. The Air Force warned of the launch of guided aerial bombs in the Kharkiv region.

War in Ukraine • May 14, 01:16 PM • 14103 views
Blinken and Kuleba had lunch together at a pizzeria in the center of Kyiv

U. S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken and Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba have lunch at a pizzeria run by Ukrainian army veterans in central Kyiv during Blinken's unannounced visit to discuss defense cooperation and preparations for the Peace Summit.

Society • May 14, 01:09 PM • 15785 views
The Ministry of Health reminded that in case of a stray animal bite, it is necessary to consult a doctor

If you are bitten by a stray animal, you should immediately seek medical attention, as most rabies-related fatalities occur due to untimely medical attention or the belief that a healthy-looking animal is not a threat.

Society • May 14, 11:48 AM • 20951 views
The situation in Vovchansk is difficult and critical, the city is almost destroyed - MBA

The city of Vovchansk is under constant enemy fire, almost destroyed, the Armed Forces of Ukraine are defending it and preventing small groups of enemy from reaching the outskirts, and residents are being evacuated to Kharkiv.

War in Ukraine • May 14, 11:47 AM • 21307 views
Zelenskyy emphasizes to Blinken the importance of Biden's participation in the Peace Summit, discusses the frontline and Patriot for Ukraine

During Secretary Blinken's visit, President Zelenskyy discussed the situation on the frontline, defense cooperation, including Patriot systems to protect cities like Kharkiv, preparations for the Global Peace Summit, and accelerating the delivery of pledged U. S. military assistance.

War in Ukraine • May 14, 11:40 AM • 18288 views
An enemy drone flew into a house in Vovchansk: consequences of today's shelling in Kharkiv region

An enemy drone hit a residential building in Vovchansk, Kharkiv region, killing an 80-year-old woman, while shelling in Hatyshcha killed an 83-year-old man and damaged 10 households in Borova.

War in Ukraine • May 14, 11:29 AM • 20384 views
Muzychuk: National Guard deploys special forces to stop enemy in Kharkiv region

Active hostilities continue in the vicinity of settlements on the northern border of Kharkiv region, involving special forces units of the National Guard of Ukraine "Omega" to conduct counterattacks, counteract sabotage groups, and use drones to strike at enemy armored vehicles and infantry.

War in Ukraine • May 14, 11:16 AM • 21551 views
The situation in the energy sector: record imports and longer restrictions for industry again today

Ukraine is experiencing a significant electricity shortage due to increased consumption during the cold snap, which has led to extended electricity curtailment schedules for industrial consumers and record high imports of emergency electricity from the EU.

War in Ukraine • May 14, 10:58 AM • 42249 views
Russian army unsuccessfully tried to advance towards Lypky and Neskuchne in Kharkiv sector - General Staff

Combat actions continued in almost all areas of the frontline, but the occupants were most active in the Kharkiv, Kramatorsk and Pokrovsk sectors, where 73 combat engagements took place. the Russian army unsuccessfully tried to advance towards Liptsy and Neskuchne in the Kharkiv sector.

War in Ukraine • May 14, 10:51 AM • 29092 views
Selling trophy sniper weapons and explosives to criminals: "black gunsmiths" detained

The Security Service of Ukraine and the National Police prevented attempts to sell trophy weapons - assault rifles, sniper rifles, grenade launchers and explosives - to criminals in the frontline areas of Donetsk and Kharkiv regions by detaining 5 dealers.

Crimes and emergencies • May 14, 10:32 AM • 21304 views
More than 7.5 thousand people evacuated in Kharkiv region amid intensified hostile shelling - RMA

7,531 people, including 568 children and 201 people with disabilities, were evacuated to safer places in Kharkiv region due to enemy shelling.

Society • May 14, 10:00 AM • 15893 views
Ukrainian soldiers destroy the enemy, clearing Vovchansk of Russian subversive reconnaissance groups - Sinegubov

Russian troops continue their offensive in the Vovchansk direction amid active firefights on the northern outskirts of the city, while Ukrainian forces are working to stabilize the situation and destroy the enemy.

War in Ukraine • May 14, 09:58 AM • 14964 views
Evacuation continues in Vovchansk: Sinegubov says it will continue "until we take out all the people, regardless of applications"

About 200 civilians remained in Vovchansk, Kharkiv region, and their evacuation is ongoing, in cooperation with police and volunteers, until all people are evacuated, says the RMA head.

Society • May 14, 09:36 AM • 18296 views
British Intelligence: Kharkiv region attacked by a new group of Russian army

A newly formed northern group of Russian troops attacked Ukraine's Kharkiv region, taking control of several villages and targeting the border town of Vovchansk in an attempt to divert Ukrainian resources and threaten Kharkiv.

War in Ukraine • May 14, 09:31 AM • 101716 views
Budanov: enemy's resources in Kharkiv region are limited

Russian resources in the Kharkiv sector are limited, but in the coming days they will use everything they have, said the head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry.

War in Ukraine • May 14, 08:52 AM • 88029 views
DIU shows how enemy's equipment is being mined in Kharkiv region

Ukrainian intelligence officers in the Kharkiv region are effectively destroying Russian military equipment and personnel using drones and reconnaissance equipment.

War in Ukraine • May 14, 08:50 AM • 22415 views
Budanov: russian offensive in Kharkiv region is an information operation to create chaos and panic

The russian offensive in the Kharkiv region is an information operation aimed at creating chaos and panic in order to force Ukrainian groups to withdraw from the eastern regions and destabilize the situation inside Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • May 14, 08:36 AM • 21143 views
Military aid, air defense with Patriots for Kharkiv region and security guarantees: Zelensky outlines top topics of talks with Blinken

President Zelenskyy want to discuss with U. S. Secretary of State Blinken the most important issues, including accelerating the military aid package, strengthening air defense with Petriots for Kharkiv region, security guarantees, and gaining broad international support for the Peace Summit.

War in Ukraine • May 14, 08:30 AM • 18024 views