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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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eRestoration program: more than 54 thousand applications for restoration of damaged housing approved

More than 54,000 applications for compensation for damaged housing were satisfied, and more than 6,000 certificates for compensation for destroyed housing were issued under the Ukraine Recovery Program in its first year.

Society • May 10, 09:00 AM • 27797 views
Electricity shortages persist: Ukraine accepts emergency aid from the EU, plans restrictions for industry and possible emergency blackouts

Ukraine is experiencing significant electricity shortages for most of the day due to widespread damage to power plants, necessitating emergency imports from neighboring countries and limiting consumption for industry from 6:00 p. m. to 7:00 a.m., with potential emergency blackouts if consumption increases.

War in Ukraine • May 10, 07:49 AM • 28161 views
ISW: Russian army has significantly increased the pace of attacks in the east over the past month

Over the past month, Russian troops have significantly increased the pace of ground attacks in eastern Ukraine, likely to consolidate their positions before Western military aid arrives to help Ukrainian forces.

War in Ukraine • May 10, 07:00 AM • 50932 views
The Air Force named the directions of the Russian night attack

Russian troops launched drones in the direction of southern Ukraine and attacked Kharkiv with anti-aircraft missiles, destroying all drones and damaging Kharkiv's civilian infrastructure.

War in Ukraine • May 10, 06:25 AM • 37218 views
Explosions occurred in Sumy - media

On Friday morning, explosions were heard in Sumy. An air alert was declared in Sumy and Kharkiv regions.

War in Ukraine • May 10, 06:17 AM • 54687 views
Kharkiv region: Russia strikes at Kharkiv at night, one dead, four wounded, including a child

On the night of May 10, Russian troops launched a missile attack on Kharkiv. As a result of the enemy attacks, one person was killed and four were injured, including an 11-year-old child.

War in Ukraine • May 10, 05:54 AM • 42296 views
Consequences of a missile strike on Kharkiv: an 11-year-old child and a woman were injured

An 11-year-old child and a 72-year-old woman suffered acute stress reactions as a result of the rocket attack on Kharkiv.

War in Ukraine • May 10, 04:27 AM • 25403 views
Air Force confirms downing of 10 Russian attack drones

The Ukrainian Air Force confirms the destruction of 10 Russian Shahid attack drones and two S-300/S-400 anti-aircraft missile systems launched from Crimea and Belgorod region during a night attack.

War in Ukraine • May 10, 04:01 AM • 26972 views
Russians shell Kharkiv, one wounded

One person was injured as a result of damage to a private house in Kharkiv during an air raid on the night of May 10.

Society • May 10, 01:18 AM • 24507 views
Explosions were heard in Kharkiv

In Kharkiv, explosions were heard due to enemy shelling, and the head of the regional military administration reported the launch of guided aerial bombs by tactical aircraft in the region.

Society • May 10, 12:26 AM • 24164 views
Kyiv Court of Appeal finds NACP's order against acting CCU Head Holovaty unlawful

The Kyiv Administrative Court of Appeal has declared the NACP's order against acting Chief Justice of the Constitutional Court of Ukraine Serhiy Holovaty illegal, overturning the court's previous decision and closing the case for lack of administrative offense.

Politics • May 9, 06:19 PM • 44727 views
Ukrainian Defense Ministry: 76 combat engagements in the frontline over the last day, Russians attacked in two sectors with air support

Ukrainian Armed Forces repelled 76 combat engagements along the frontline over the last day, with the enemy conducting most of its attacks in the Bakhmut and Avdiivka sectors, trying to improve its tactical position with the support of aviation, but suffering heavy losses.

War in Ukraine • May 9, 04:35 PM • 44694 views
Not just Donbas: Zelensky says russians have increased their troops everywhere

According to President Zelenskyy, the russians have increased the number of troops across Ukraine, especially in the north and east, taking advantage of a pause in the supply of weapons.

War in Ukraine • May 9, 03:01 PM • 17539 views
Russians hit an idle gas station in Kharkiv district with drones

Russian Lancet UAVs attacked an idle gas station in Dergachi, Kharkiv region, damaging equipment and a nearby car, but there were no casualties.

War in Ukraine • May 9, 12:46 PM • 15888 views
Memorial days in Ukraine: more than 12 thousand law enforcement officers will provide security

More than 12,000 law enforcement officers will ensure public safety and public order at more than 9,000 cemeteries during the memorial days in Ukraine, with some restrictions due to the mine danger in some regions.

Society • May 9, 11:47 AM • 17870 views
Kupyansk was shelled by Russian army in the morning: there is a casualty

On May 9, Russian troops shelled Kupiansk, Kharkiv region, wounding a 48-year-old woman and killing a 51-year-old man, which led to an investigation into war crimes and premeditated murder.

War in Ukraine • May 9, 11:22 AM • 17551 views
Praising Putin and calling for the restoration of the USSR: a network of pro-Kremlin propagandists is neutralized

The Security Service of Ukraine neutralized a network of pro-Kremlin propagandists operating in different regions of Ukraine who publicly justified Russia's armed aggression, praised Putin, called for the restoration of the USSR and created fake videos discrediting the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • May 9, 10:28 AM • 22527 views
Electricity shortage is significant: Ukrenergo warns of potential emergency power outages

Due to significant power shortages during the day caused by damage to Ukrainian power plants, Ukrenergo will limit industrial consumption from 18:00 to midnight, and may also introduce emergency power outages for household consumers if consumption continues to rise.

War in Ukraine • May 9, 10:14 AM • 25593 views
Ukraine receives emergency electricity aid from the EU, restrictions for industry are possible again - Energy Ministry

Due to hostile shelling and damage to energy facilities, electricity supplies to industrial consumers were limited, and restrictions are still possible, and Ukraine received emergency aid from Poland, Romania, and Slovakia, which amounted to about 3% of daily electricity consumption.

War in Ukraine • May 9, 07:59 AM • 23740 views
A repeat offender was spying for Russia behind Kharkiv's defense lines

A repeat offender with pro-Kremlin views was detained by the SBU for spying for Russia and passing on intelligence about Ukrainian defense positions and the location of air defense units around Kharkiv.

War in Ukraine • May 9, 07:26 AM • 18164 views
Russia's attack on Kharkiv: update on the condition of 4 injured children

7 people, including 4 children, were injured in the shelling of a school in Kharkiv.

Society • May 9, 07:20 AM • 19900 views
Ukrainian troops engage in 146 combat engagements in the frontline - General Staff

Over the past day, 146 combat engagements took place in various sectors of the frontline, during which the enemy launched 60 missile attacks, 90 air strikes and 107 attacks from multiple launch rocket systems at Ukrainian positions and localities.

War in Ukraine • May 9, 04:32 AM • 39112 views
Over 120 combat engagements in the frontline over the last day, Russians intensify activity in Orikhivsk sector - General Staff

Over the past day, Ukrainian troops repelled 121 combat engagements in various sectors of the frontline, with the enemy conducting the most attacks in the Avdiivka and Bakhmut sectors and intensifying their activities in the Orikhivsk sector, resulting in civilian casualties and damage to infrastructure.

War in Ukraine • May 8, 05:11 PM • 23472 views
Dnipropetrovs'k region under attack by Russian armed forces, a number of communities suffered extensive damage, but no casualties - RMA

Russian armed forces attacked several settlements in the Dnipropetrovs'k region, causing numerous damages to civilian objects, power lines and a gas pipeline, but no casualties were reported.

Society • May 8, 04:25 PM • 27497 views
Russians have formed a certain grouping of troops in the North - Syniehubov

Russia is forming military groups in the north, and Ukraine is preparing for possible attacks from this direction to ensure its security.

War in Ukraine • May 8, 03:52 PM • 30410 views
Shelling of Saltivskyi district of Kharkiv: number of wounded increased to seven

Seven people, including four children aged 8, 14, and 15, were injured as a result of Russian shelling of the Saltiv district of Kharkiv, which damaged a school and nearby residential buildings.

War in Ukraine • May 8, 02:25 PM • 17784 views
Another Russian shelling and the Peace Summit: Zelenskyy talks to Dutch Prime Minister

In a phone conversation with Dutch Prime Minister Rutte, President Zelenskyy discussed the shelling of Ukrainian cities by Russia, the Peace Summit, and additional military aid from the Netherlands worth €1 billion.

War in Ukraine • May 8, 02:19 PM • 16336 views
SBU detains traitor who helped occupants during battles for Kyiv

A traitor who worked for the Russian special services and tried to help Russia capture Kyiv during the invasion by recording the locations of Ukrainian defenders was detained in Kyiv region.

Crimes and emergencies • May 8, 12:58 PM • 39195 views
Man tried to travel abroad by forging documents on his wife's death

A 44-year-old Kharkiv resident tried to travel to Hungary with his 16-year-old daughter by forging documents about his wife's death, but was detained at the Luzhanka checkpoint on the Hungarian border.

Society • May 8, 12:08 PM • 17838 views
"They were just playing football": RMA tells about the condition of children wounded in the Russian attack

Three children aged 13-15 were seriously injured during a soccer game in Kharkiv as a result of a Russian attack, and doctors are fighting for their lives.

War in Ukraine • May 8, 11:53 AM • 16586 views