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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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Resident of Kherson region is suspected of accounting for Russian occupants

A 53-year-old resident of the Kherson region was suspected of collaborating with the Russian occupiers, as she voluntarily took the position of "chief accountant" in the occupation administration and exercised financial control over institutions subordinated to the Russian occupiers.

Crimes and emergencies • May 6, 08:02 AM • 25188 views
In Kyiv, more than 2 thousand companies are registered at one address: what are mass registration addresses and where are they most common

More than 140,000 companies in Ukraine are registered at mass registration addresses, with the largest number - more than 2,000 companies - registered at a single address in Kyiv.

Economy • May 6, 07:00 AM • 21974 views
In Kharkiv region the enemy hit Zolochiv at night, there are destructions and a casualty

In the Kharkiv region, Russian forces shelled several settlements, damaging buildings and injuring civilians, including a 59-year-old woman in Zolochiv, where a boiler room and residential buildings were destroyed, an 88-year-old woman in Monachynivka was killed.

War in Ukraine • May 6, 05:57 AM • 22801 views
Russia's attack on Sumy region's power grid: three districts left without electricity

Russian airstrikes damaged the power grid in Sumy region, leaving Sumy, Romny and Okhtyrka districts without electricity. The power supply was partially restored overnight.

Society • May 6, 05:39 AM • 24454 views
16 injured in Russian air strike on Kharkiv on Easter

A Russian air strike on Kharkiv on Easter Sunday injured 16 people and damaged residential buildings, cars and a medical facility.

War in Ukraine • May 6, 05:15 AM • 24013 views
Over the day, russia launched 2 missile strikes, 120 air attacks, and 89 attacks from multiple launch rocket systems

Over the past day, russia conducted 2 missile attacks, 120 air strikes and 89 attacks from multiple launch rocket systems on Ukrainian positions and localities in different regions.

War in Ukraine • May 6, 04:40 AM • 29488 views
Today is Infantry Day in Ukraine: the role of infantry in countering Russian aggression

Today is the Day of Infantry of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The event was launched by a presidential decree in 2019. The date of the celebration was chosen in honor of the fact that on May 6, 1648, a turning point occurred in the Battle of Zhovti Vody, as a result of which the Cossack army led by Hetman Bohdan Khmelnytsky defeated the Polish army.

Society • May 6, 03:49 AM • 26078 views
After midnight, power went out in some parts of Kharkiv

In some areas of Kharkiv, there is no electricity supply after midnight.

Society • May 5, 09:43 PM • 104981 views
Enemy tactical aviation launches of air defense systems detected in Kharkiv region

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine informs that russian tactical aviation has launched anti-missile systems in Kharkiv region.

War in Ukraine • May 5, 07:35 PM • 24992 views
Ukraine's General Staff: 103 combat engagements over the last day, enemy carried out 100 air strikes and over 50 attacks

Over the past day, 103 combat engagements took place, the enemy carried out 100 air strikes and over 50 attacks from multiple launch rocket systems, and Ukrainian troops struck 13 enemy concentrations and 7 objects, including radar stations and air defense systems.

War in Ukraine • May 5, 04:56 PM • 68487 views
A woman was killed in Kharkiv region as a result of shelling by Russia

An 88-year-old woman was killed in the Kharkiv region after being shelled by the Russian army.

War in Ukraine • May 5, 04:32 PM • 25675 views
Occupants shelled Kupyansk district, two people injured, one woman may be under rubble - RMA

Two people were injured, another woman may be under the rubble as a result of the shelling by Russian occupants of Kupiansk district, Kharkiv region, which damaged residential buildings.

War in Ukraine • May 5, 02:49 PM • 39471 views
Strike of Russian invaders on Kharkiv: experts of rescue services published photos of the consequences

Russian occupants struck Kharkiv on the eve of Easter, damaging 50 private and 30 apartment buildings. The State Emergency Service showed photos of the aftermath of the attack.

Society • May 5, 01:45 PM • 96985 views
Enemy attack on Kharkiv: at least 10 people injured

At least 10 people were injured as a result of the enemy shelling of Kharkiv, where the occupants hit residential areas, damaging houses, windows, apartment buildings and cars.

War in Ukraine • May 5, 01:03 PM • 44518 views
Terekhov: At least 5 people injured in Russian strike on Kharkiv

At least 5 people were wounded in a Russian attack on a residential area of Kharkiv.

Society • May 5, 12:24 PM • 72162 views
Russians attack Kharkiv on Easter: at least two people wounded

On Easter, Russians attacked a central residential area of Kharkiv, wounding at least two people, according to Mayor Igor Terekhov.

War in Ukraine • May 5, 11:38 AM • 25095 views
At night, Russians attacked Kharkiv with "shaheds": 80 houses damaged, 6 civilians wounded

A nighttime attack by a kamikaze drone in Kharkiv damaged 50 private and 30 apartment buildings, injured 6 civilians, including a child, and broke 1,000 windows.

Society • May 5, 11:18 AM • 26425 views
Due to damage to the energy infrastructure in Ukraine, restrictions are in place in two regions - Ministry of Energy

Due to the significant damage to Ukraine's energy infrastructure caused by Russian attacks, two regions have introduced blackout schedules for consumers. Ukraine has also requested emergency assistance from Romania and Poland to meet consumer needs.

Economy • May 5, 10:09 AM • 26212 views
Massive russian attacks caused more than a billion dollars in losses to the energy sector - Ministry of Energy

After massive russian attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, the situation in the energy system is quite complicated, with losses exceeding $1 billion and growing, caused by damage to thermal, hydroelectric and power transmission facilities.

War in Ukraine • May 5, 08:43 AM • 25380 views
Last night, the enemy used "shaheds" from Cape Chauda and the Kursk region - Yevlash

Russians launched Shaheed drones from Cape Chauda in Crimea and Kursk region to disrupt Easter celebrations in Ukraine, but 23 attack drones were destroyed in Kharkiv, Kherson, and Dnipro regions.

War in Ukraine • May 5, 08:23 AM • 22779 views
6 civilians, including an 8-year-old child, were injured as a result of the russian attack

During the night attack on Kharkiv, 6 civilians were wounded, including 3 women, 2 men and an 8-year-old girl, with one man suffering from an explosive injury and the others suffering from acute stress reaction.

War in Ukraine • May 5, 05:58 AM • 20766 views
russia shells Kharkiv's private sector: fires break out; 5 people are injured, including a child

The enemy army shelled residential areas of Kharkiv from a drone, damaging buildings, causing fires and injuring 5 people, including a child.

Society • May 5, 05:28 AM • 21369 views
At night, air defense destroyed 23 of 24 enemy UAVs

23 attack drones were destroyed in Kharkiv, Kherson and Dnipropetrovs'k regions during the russian attack on Ukraine last night.

War in Ukraine • May 5, 04:35 AM • 76274 views
Over the day, russia launched 5 missile strikes, 69 air attacks, and 74 volleyball attacks

Over the past day, russia carried out 5 missile attacks, 69 air strikes and 74 attacks from multiple launch rocket systems on Ukrainian positions and settlements in different regions.

War in Ukraine • May 5, 04:15 AM • 31627 views
A series of explosions occurred in Kharkiv

Numerous explosions occurred in Kharkiv, Ukraine.

Society • May 5, 12:59 AM • 101683 views
Three houses caught fire in Kharkiv after an enemy drone strike

Three private houses in the Osnovyansky district of Kharkiv caught fire due to a hit from an enemy drone.

Society • May 4, 10:09 PM • 22015 views
An explosion occurs in Kharkiv

Another explosion occurred in Kharkiv. Mayor Igor Terekhov urged residents to stay in shelters.

Society • May 4, 09:45 PM • 72264 views
russian attack drones operate in several regions of Ukraine

Strike unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have become more active in Kharkiv, Poltava, Dnipro and Kherson regions, the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports.

War in Ukraine • May 4, 09:27 PM • 27499 views
Explosions occurred in Kharkiv

A series of explosions occurred in Kharkiv.

War in Ukraine • May 4, 08:38 PM • 22969 views
Threat of UAVs being used in Kharkiv region

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine detected a threat of attack UAVs in Kharkiv region.

War in Ukraine • May 4, 08:22 PM • 52420 views