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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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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 • 17563 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 • 22536 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 • 25604 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 • 23750 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 • 18168 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 • 19910 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 • 39118 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 • 23483 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 • 27516 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 • 30411 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 • 17790 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 • 16344 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 • 39202 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 • 17848 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 • 16588 views
In Odesa, a man stabbed a teenager to death for refusing to let him smoke: what is known

A 24-year-old Kharkiv resident stabbed a 16-year-old boy in Odesa because he refused to give him a cigarette, and now faces up to 15 years in prison for premeditated murder.

Society • May 8, 11:50 AM • 18752 views
Power outages are possible: we are talking about restriction schedules only for industry - Ministry of Energy

Favorable weather allows for active solar power generation, but in some regions, such as Kharkiv, hourly restrictions on electricity supply to industry may be imposed due to grid problems caused by Russian missile attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure.

Society • May 8, 11:28 AM • 25917 views
Enemy strike in Kharkiv: five injured already

Five people were wounded in a Russian strike on Kharkiv, the city's mayor, Igor Terekhov, said.

War in Ukraine • May 8, 11:15 AM • 24172 views
Russian attack on Kharkiv: another 12-year-old boy injured, medics provide aid

A 12-year-old boy was wounded in Kharkiv, and doctors are providing him with medical care, in addition to two other wounded children aged 13 and 15, as reported earlier.

War in Ukraine • May 8, 11:11 AM • 22585 views
In Kharkiv shelling on the territory of an educational institution: there is information about 2 injured boys, the mayor says one child is in serious condition

Two children, aged 13 and 15, were wounded during a Russian attack on the territory of a school in Kharkiv, one child is in serious condition.

War in Ukraine • May 8, 10:54 AM • 16487 views
Russia's attack on Kharkiv: three children are known to have been injured

Russian strikes hit residential areas in Kharkiv, Ukraine, injuring at least 3 children.

War in Ukraine • May 8, 10:36 AM • 15755 views
Restrictions throughout Ukraine: the Ministry of Energy explained to whom the power will be cut off

Due to Russia's massive missile strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, electricity consumption restrictions for industrial consumers may be imposed from 18:00 to 23:00, while household consumers may face blackouts only in Kharkiv region.

Economy • May 8, 10:34 AM • 16310 views
In Kharkiv "hits" in a residential area, preliminary reports of children being injured

Explosions have occurred in a residential area of Kharkiv, Ukraine, which, according to preliminary reports from the city's mayor, injured children.

War in Ukraine • May 8, 10:31 AM • 14870 views
The Government has established the Headquarters for Preparation for the Heating Season

The Government has set up the Headquarters for Preparing for the Next Heating Season. It will coordinate measures aimed at overcoming the consequences of hostile attacks on the energy sector and adapting the fuel and energy complex to new challenges.

War in Ukraine • May 8, 10:18 AM • 17530 views
Power outages are possible throughout Ukraine in the evening after a massive Russian attack - Ukrenergo

Due to the massive attack of Russian missiles and drones on energy facilities in several regions, power outages are possible across the country from 18:00 to 23:00.

Society • May 8, 08:37 AM • 33521 views
Kharkiv and the region under Russian attack again - RMA

Oleh Syniehubov, head of the Kharkiv regional military administration, warned that Russian occupants are striking at Kharkiv and Kharkiv district, calling for caution.

War in Ukraine • May 8, 08:27 AM • 13232 views
Russians have once again attacked energy infrastructure facilities: which regions have suffered the most

Russian troops massively attacked the energy infrastructure in Ivano-Frankivsk, Lviv, Vinnytsia, Zaporizhzhia, Poltava regions and Kryvyi Rih, damaging power generation and transmission facilities.

Society • May 8, 08:16 AM • 24739 views
Decaf is already available at 112 WOG filling stations

The WOG filling station network is expanding the availability of the popular ZAVZHDYKAVA project. Decaffeinated coffee is already available at 112 major city and highway filling stations in 16 regions of Ukraine.

Business News • May 8, 08:09 AM • 55169 views
US Ambassador responds to massive attack on Ukraine: "We will hold Russia accountable"

Russia launched a massive missile and drone attack on critical infrastructure across Ukraine, causing damage and injuries. The US Ambassador to Ukraine vowed to hold Russia accountable for its illegal war.

War in Ukraine • May 8, 07:51 AM • 21989 views
Russian "military commander's" informant detained for guiding missiles at Kryvyi Rih

The Security Service of Ukraine detained a 27-year-old local resident in Kryvyi Rih who coordinated with a Russian "military commander" the location of Ukrainian air defense positions and military checkpoints for possible missile strikes by Russian troops.

War in Ukraine • May 8, 07:26 AM • 20284 views