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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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Mayor: Number of victims of enemy attacks in Kharkiv rises to 25

25 people were wounded and 2 were killed as a result of enemy rocket fire in the Kholodnohirsk district of Kharkiv, Kharkiv Mayor Igor Terekhov said.

War in Ukraine • May 17, 04:26 PM • 17666 views
Umerov on Kharkiv region: Russians continue to try to move forward

In the Kharkiv region, the Ukrainian military has successfully repelled Russian attempts to advance and invade, despite constant shelling of civilians and the lack of timely weapons supplies, which gives the Russians an advantage.

War in Ukraine • May 17, 04:05 PM • 19587 views
The greatest pressure on the positions of the Russian Defense Forces is exerted in the area of Novooleksandrivka

In the Pokrovsk sector, the number of combat engagements increased to 21, with the enemy putting the most pressure on Ukrainian positions in the vicinity of Novooleksandrivka.

War in Ukraine • May 17, 03:20 PM • 19556 views
Kharkiv region: Russians conduct unsuccessful attack in Hlyboke-Liptsi area

Russian invaders launched an unsuccessful attack in the area of Hlyboke-Liptsi in Kharkiv region, Ukrainian troops repelled the attack and inflicted losses on the enemy.

War in Ukraine • May 17, 03:11 PM • 18853 views
On the day of a new Russian offensive in Kharkiv region, Ukrainian Armed Forces soldiers' Starlink fails - WP

On May 10, when Russian troops launched a new offensive in the Kharkiv region, Starlink communication terminals used by the Ukrainian military stopped working due to Russian electronic jamming, making them "completely blind" and unable to track the movements of Russian troops.

War in Ukraine • May 17, 03:06 PM • 17822 views
Russian missile strike on Kharkiv: number of casualties rises to 19

19 people were injured and 2 were killed as a result of Russian rocket fire in the Kholodnohirsk district of Kharkiv.

War in Ukraine • May 17, 02:54 PM • 15692 views
Russia's strikes in Kharkiv: the number of casualties increased to two and the number of wounded to 13

Two people were killed and 13 injured, including 4 in serious condition, as a result of Russian strikes on Kharkiv.

War in Ukraine • May 17, 01:43 PM • 100818 views
Russian strikes on Kharkiv: mayor reports one dead

One person was killed and four others were injured as a result of a Russian drone strike on the Kholodnohirsky district of Kharkiv.

War in Ukraine • May 17, 01:21 PM • 18698 views
Russians hit Kharkiv twice with with KABs: 5 injured are reported

According to preliminary reports, Russian troops fired twice with KABs at the Kholodnohirsk district of Kharkiv, wounding at least 5 civilians.

War in Ukraine • May 17, 12:59 PM • 18977 views
Russian army strikes at Kharkiv, explosion heard

Russian troops struck Kharkiv, and explosions in the city were reported by local officials, who urged residents to be careful.

War in Ukraine • May 17, 12:44 PM • 16486 views
Putin talks about war in China: he mentions Kharkiv and the peace summit

Putin said that Russia's actions in the Kharkiv region are aimed at creating a "sanitary zone" in response to Ukrainian shelling and rejected plans to seize Kharkiv.

War in Ukraine • May 17, 11:52 AM • 21862 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces repel Russian attack in Kharkiv sector near Starytsia, reinforce defense in border area - General Staff

Ukrainian troops repelled a Russian attack near Starytsia in Kharkiv region, while Russian-terrorist forces used air power to strike the areas of Harbuzivka and Bilyi Kolodyazh, and made unsuccessful attempts to improve their tactical positions near several settlements in the Kupyansk sector.

War in Ukraine • May 17, 11:18 AM • 16354 views
More than 9,300 people have already been evacuated from the Kharkiv region border

More than 9,300 people have been evacuated from the settlements bordering Russia in Kharkiv region.

Society • May 17, 11:02 AM • 20642 views
Over UAH 1.5 billion allocated to restore Zmiivska and Trypilska TPPs

The state budget allocated more than UAH 1. 5 billion for the reconstruction of Zmiivska TPP in Kharkiv region and Trypilska TPP in Kyiv region to ensure efficient and quick completion of the work.

War in Ukraine • May 17, 09:38 AM • 15331 views
More than 9 thousand people evacuated from Kharkiv region's border, but the situation is getting more complicated due to constant shelling - Sinegubov

More than 9,000 people have been evacuated from the border area of Kharkiv region, but the situation is complicated by constant shelling by the Russians, which makes each evacuation life-threatening.

Society • May 17, 09:16 AM • 16281 views
Zelensky: lack of air defense allowed Russians to enter Kharkiv region

Zelenskyy said that the reason why the Russians were able to enter the Kharkiv region is the lack of air defense, which allows them to use their advantages in artillery and aviation.

War in Ukraine • May 17, 09:01 AM • 17665 views
Zelensky on the purpose of the russian offensive in Kharkiv region: Volchansk is their goal

According to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Vovchansk was a key target of the russian offensive in Kharkiv region, as they sought to control a 10-kilometer zone from the border, but the situation has now stabilized.

War in Ukraine • May 17, 08:57 AM • 16268 views
Enemy expanded active combat zone by almost 70 kilometers - Syryskyi

Russian troops expanded the area of active hostilities by almost 70 kilometers, focusing their main efforts on the direction of Strilecha - Liptsi and the capture of Vovchansk in Kharkiv region.

War in Ukraine • May 17, 08:53 AM • 15433 views
Elimination of the consequences of the night attack of the russian federation continues in Kharkiv - Sinegubov

russian troops attacked Kharkiv at night using Shahed drones and S-300 missiles, damaging a multi-story building. Damage analysis and response is ongoing.

War in Ukraine • May 17, 08:47 AM • 16705 views
Zelensky: The deepest point of enemy advance in Kharkiv region is 10 kilometers

Ukrainian troops stabilized the situation in the Kharkiv region, but Russian troops advanced 10 kilometers deeper into the Kharkiv region.

War in Ukraine • May 17, 08:47 AM • 16263 views
Battle continues in Kharkiv sector near Starytsia - General Staff

In the Kharkiv sector, fighting continues near Stanytsia, the situation in Vovchansk is under control, and Ukrainian troops are improving their tactical positions in certain areas.

War in Ukraine • May 17, 08:40 AM • 17268 views
“Leaked” air defense positions covering Kharkiv to Nazis: traitor detained

The Security Service of Ukraine detained a 30-year-old Kharkiv resident who was preparing a series of rocket and bomb attacks on the combat positions of the Defense Forces.

War in Ukraine • May 17, 07:58 AM • 15776 views
Evening power outages are planned in Ukraine amid shortages, power outages caused by drone wreckage in Vinnytsia region

There is a significant deficit in the Ukrainian energy system, which necessitates hourly blackouts from 19:00 to 24:00 and imports that reach the technically permitted maximum.

Society • May 17, 07:54 AM • 21209 views
ISW: Enemy reconnaissance UAVs can fly deep into Ukrainian rear

Russian troops can conduct reconnaissance with the help of drones in the rear areas of Ukraine due to the lack of air defense in Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • May 17, 06:22 AM • 88248 views
The enemy attacked Kharkiv at night with S-300 and UAVs: the building of the district administration was damaged

Russian troops attacked Kharkiv at night with S-300s and drones, damaging the district administration building and a residential building. Over the day, 2 people were killed and 9 injured in the region due to Russian shelling.

War in Ukraine • May 17, 06:01 AM • 39655 views
About 200-300 civilians may remain in Vovchansk and in the vicinity of southern villages from the city - police

About 200-300 people may remain in Vovchansk, Kharkiv region, and nearby southern villages.

Society • May 17, 06:00 AM • 33566 views
Weapons provided by the US should be used within Ukrainian territory - Pentagon

The Pentagon reiterates that weapons provided by the United States to Ukraine must be used on Ukrainian territory.

War in Ukraine • May 17, 05:29 AM • 29276 views
Air defense shoots down all 20 Shahed-131/136 attack drones

All 20 enemy "shaheds" were destroyed in the airspace of Kharkiv, Poltava, Vinnytsia, Odesa and Mykolaiv regions by Ukrainian air defense forces.

War in Ukraine • May 17, 04:57 AM • 27166 views
russian disinformation claims that Ukrainian troops are seizing kindergartens and hospitals in Kharkiv region

Pro-russian social media outlets are spreading disinformation that the Ukrainian Armed Forces are allegedly seizing kindergartens and hospitals in Kharkiv region, but this information is not true, as the Ukrainian Armed Forces comply with international law and do not use any facilities for military purposes.

War in Ukraine • May 17, 01:17 AM • 28687 views
Situation at the front remains under control of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, but 5 combat engagements are still ongoing - General Staff

Since the beginning of the day, 114 combat engagements took place, 5 of them are ongoing. The situation remains under the control of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, despite intense enemy shelling in many areas.

War in Ukraine • May 16, 09:41 PM • 31872 views