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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 less the Kremlin achieves with terror, the more they will be interested in finding peace": Zelensky shows the consequences of Russian attacks and emphasizes the need for air defense

Zelenskiy called on allies to provide more advanced air defense systems to protect Ukrainian cities from Russian attacks, saying this would reduce Russia's ability to wage terror and force it to seek peace.

War in Ukraine • April 28, 08:47 AM • 53226 views
Electricity needs are met without emergency assistance, but there are restrictions in Kharkiv region and Kryvyi Rih - Ministry of Energy

Consumers' electricity needs were covered by own generation and commercial imports without emergency assistance, but there were restrictions in Kharkiv and Kryvyi Rih, and more than 260 consumers in Kharkiv and Mykolaiv regions were left without gas supply due to shelling.

War in Ukraine • April 28, 08:00 AM • 25950 views
Enemy hits kindergarten with KAB in Kharkiv region, two injured due to Russian drone attack on truck - RMA

Two civilian drivers were wounded in a drone attack on a truck in Vovchansk, and a kindergarten in Vovchanski Khutory was shelled by a drone in Kharkiv region.

War in Ukraine • April 28, 06:42 AM • 98979 views
71 combat engagements registered in the frontline over the last day - General Staff

Over the past day, 71 combat engagements were registered along the contact line, during which the enemy launched 31 missile and 46 air strikes, and fired 23 times at Ukrainian positions and localities from multiple launch rocket systems.

War in Ukraine • April 27, 10:12 PM • 53738 views
Russian FPV drone hits truck in Kharkiv region, injures driver

A 52-year-old civilian truck driver was seriously injured when an enemy drone hit his truck near Vovchansk, Kharkiv region.

War in Ukraine • April 27, 12:29 PM • 88642 views
To Romania on an old "loaf" for 9 thousand euros: SBGS exposes another scheme of fugitives' escape abroad

The seven men paid 6-9 thousand euros to a local resident to smuggle them across the Ukrainian-Romanian border in an old UAZ car, but border guards intercepted and detained them.

Crimes and emergencies • April 27, 11:39 AM • 53773 views
Situation on the frontline escalated after the US announced assistance to Ukraine - Khortytsia military unit

The situation on the contact line escalated after the US decision to provide military assistance to Ukraine: the enemy army significantly intensified its activities in the Kupyansk sector and launched numerous attacks that were repelled by Ukrainian forces.

War in Ukraine • April 27, 10:30 AM • 37547 views
A missile attack on a psychiatric hospital in Kharkiv: Sinegubov showed what the medical institution looks like now

A Russian S-300 missile hits a psychiatric hospital in Kharkiv, injuring patients and staff.

War in Ukraine • April 27, 09:32 AM • 23570 views
Morning Russian attack on Kharkiv region: a man's body was found under the rubble of a house

The body of a man was found under the rubble of a private house in the city of Vovchansk in Kharkiv region after a morning Russian shelling. It was also reported that two S-300 missiles hit a psychiatric hospital in Kharkiv.

War in Ukraine • April 27, 08:49 AM • 23385 views
Kharkiv Region Prosecutor's Office: Collaborator exposed in Balakliya, served with notice of suspicion

In Balakliya, Kharkiv region, a local resident cooperated with the Russian occupiers, voluntarily working as the "chief accountant of the education department" during the occupation.

War in Ukraine • April 27, 08:31 AM • 22383 views
Russians fire two S-300 missiles at a psychiatric hospital in Kharkiv, injuries reported

Russian occupants attacked a psychiatric hospital in Kharkiv with two S-300 missiles, wounding one person and damaging buildings, including the food service, wards, and boiler room.

War in Ukraine • April 27, 06:38 AM • 40951 views
94 combat engagements took place in the frontline - General Staff

Over the last day, 94 combat engagements took place in various sectors of the frontline, during which the enemy launched 12 missile attacks, 76 air strikes and 83 attacks from multiple launch rocket systems at Ukrainian positions and localities.

War in Ukraine • April 27, 04:45 AM • 59170 views
The consequences of the night attack on Kharkiv became known

A medical complex in Kharkiv with more than 1,000 people was nearly hit by Russian missile strikes, causing one person to be lightly injured and damaging buildings and infrastructure.

War in Ukraine • April 27, 04:17 AM • 37558 views
Several explosions occurred in Kherson

Several explosions occurred in Kherson as the Russian army attacked from the temporarily occupied left bank, with the coastal zone coming under fire, according to the mayor, who called on residents to move to safer areas.

Society • April 27, 03:51 AM • 57359 views
In Kharkiv, Russians attacked a psychiatric hospital with 65 people

Russians attacked a psychiatric hospital in Kharkiv, wounding one patient and damaging buildings housing 65 people.

War in Ukraine • April 27, 03:40 AM • 33039 views
World Veterinarian Day, Diaper Day, Morse Code Day. What else can be celebrated on April 27

Today, on the last Saturday of April, all pet owners can thank the people who keep their pets alive and healthy and join the celebration of World Veterinary Day.

UNN Lite • April 27, 03:32 AM • 117689 views
Hospital patient wounded in Kharkiv due to shelling

A middle-aged woman, a patient at a Kharkiv hospital, was injured by shards of glass when Russian missiles struck the Saltiv district, shattering windows in the medical facility.

War in Ukraine • April 27, 12:40 AM • 28610 views
Occupants shelled Kharkiv: windows in the hospital shattered

Russian occupants shelled Kharkiv, damaging a medical facility and breaking windows, but there were no casualties.

War in Ukraine • April 26, 10:44 PM • 25961 views
Explosions are heard in Kharkiv

Explosions were heard in Kharkiv when the city came under enemy fire, and the head of the regional administration and the mayor confirmed the attack and urged residents to stay in shelters.

War in Ukraine • April 26, 09:39 PM • 51777 views
Two metro stations and about 370 place names to be renamed in Kharkiv

Two metro stations and about 370 place names associated with Russia will be renamed in Kharkiv, including renaming streets and metro stations in honor of Ukrainian figures and removing Russian references.

Society • April 26, 09:30 PM • 45049 views
"It hurts everyone...": Dog refuses to eat in Kharkiv region after Russian bomb hits his owners' house - SES

A dog named Richard refused to eat or drink after a Russian airstrike destroyed his owners' home in Kharkiv region, mourning the loss of his home and warmth, reminding us that the Russian invasion hurts everyone, even animals.

Society • April 26, 09:01 PM • 37732 views
Police Colonel Oleksandr Ivanov, who came under repeated attack by "Shahed", dies in Kharkiv

Police Colonel Oleksandr Ivanov died in hospital after being seriously injured during a Russian Shahid drone attack on Kharkiv on April 4.

Society • April 26, 08:10 PM • 114123 views
The amount of microgrants for Kharkiv and the region will be doubled - Shmyhal

The amount of microgrants for citizens starting their own business in Kharkiv and Kharkiv region will be doubled to UAH 500,000 per person.

Economy • April 26, 02:30 PM • 20611 views
Enemy drone hits civilian vehicle in Kharkiv region, wounds two volunteers and their son - RMA

Two volunteers and their son were injured when an enemy drone hit their car in the village of Sotnytsia Kozachok, Kharkiv region, after delivering humanitarian aid.

War in Ukraine • April 26, 01:42 PM • 19221 views
Air strike on Dergachi: Russians targeted a power substation

During the Russian air strike on Dergachi, where the Russians used guided aerial bombs, the occupiers targeted a power substation. The strike injured 4 people, including children.

Society • April 26, 12:04 PM • 13959 views
During the year of war, Poroshenko's MPs and Opposition Platform for Life purchased apartments and cars worth millions - NACP

During the year of war, Poroshenko's MPs and the OPFL purchased apartments and cars worth millions - NACP.

Politics • April 26, 11:42 AM • 19070 views
Russia's attack on Balakliya: 13 wounded already reported

As a result of a Russian missile attack on Balakliya, Kharkiv region, 13 people were wounded.

War in Ukraine • April 26, 10:24 AM • 17344 views
Russian KABs were guided at Ukrainian positions near Kharkiv: adjusters detained

The SBU prevented Russia's attempts to strike at Ukrainian positions near Kharkiv by detaining a Russian intelligence agent group that was preparing a series of air strikes using guided bombs with the help of two accomplices from Kharkiv who were recording the locations of Ukrainian troops.

War in Ukraine • April 26, 09:59 AM • 18541 views
Situation in the energy sector: more than 200,000 consumers in Kharkiv region are without electricity due to power cuts; a gas pipeline was damaged during excavation work in Ternopil region

Thousands of customers in different regions of Ukraine are still without electricity and gas supply due to damage caused by shelling, network restrictions and accidents, with the most difficult situation in Kharkiv region, where around 202,000 customers are without electricity.

Society • April 26, 08:52 AM • 24457 views
Russian strike on Dergachi in Kharkiv region: 4 injured, including three children

A Russian guided missile strike on a residential building in Dergachi, Kharkiv region, injured 4 people, including a 4-year-old boy, two girls aged 5 and 16, and a 52-year-old woman.

War in Ukraine • April 26, 08:37 AM • 17015 views