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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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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 • 25101 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 • 26433 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 • 26220 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 • 25388 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 • 22791 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 • 20768 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 • 21375 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 • 76292 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 • 31632 views
A series of explosions occurred in Kharkiv

Numerous explosions occurred in Kharkiv, Ukraine.

Society • May 5, 12:59 AM • 101694 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 • 22023 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 • 72273 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 • 27503 views
Explosions occurred in Kharkiv

A series of explosions occurred in Kharkiv.

War in Ukraine • May 4, 08:38 PM • 22975 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 • 52427 views
Guided aerial bombs launched in Kherson region

Guided aerial bombs were launched in Kherson region.

War in Ukraine • May 4, 08:01 PM • 48390 views
The enemy army attacked Kharkiv

The occupiers attacked Kharkiv, as reported by the head of the Kharkiv regional military administration, Oleh Syniehubov.

War in Ukraine • May 4, 06:33 PM • 53351 views
An explosion occurs in Kharkiv

An explosion occurred in Kharkiv, Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • May 4, 06:18 PM • 89377 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces record 74 combat engagements over the last day: 18 hostile attacks repelled in the Avdiivka sector - General Staff

Over the last day, 74 combat engagements took place, during which Ukrainian troops repelled 18 enemy attacks in the Avdiivka sector and numerous other attacks in different directions, inflicting losses on the enemy.

War in Ukraine • May 4, 05:06 PM • 48199 views
Russian strike on civilian enterprise in Kharkiv injures 6 people

Six people, including four women and two men, were injured in a Russian strike on a civilian enterprise in Kharkiv's Industrial District.

War in Ukraine • May 4, 04:34 PM • 57409 views
A 74-year-old woman was injured as a result of Russian shelling in Kharkiv region

Russian shelling of the villages of Cherkaski Tyshky and Odnorobivka in Kharkiv region injured a 74-year-old woman and damaged houses and power lines.

War in Ukraine • May 4, 02:56 PM • 31131 views
Russian troops strike at civilian infrastructure in Kharkiv

Russian troops strike at the civilian infrastructure of Kharkiv, according to preliminary reports there are casualties.

War in Ukraine • May 4, 01:51 PM • 29590 views
At night, russians attacked energy infrastructure in Dnipropetrovs'k region, de-energized substation - Ministry of Energy

Overnight, russians attacked the energy infrastructure in Dnipropetrovs'k region, knocking out a substation, but supplies were restored, while Kharkiv and Kryvyi Rih have blackout schedules and other regions have no restrictions.

War in Ukraine • May 4, 10:04 AM • 27282 views
Ukrenergo is the first in the world to implement comprehensive anti-drone protection at high-voltage substations - Kudrytskyi

Ukrenergo has implemented comprehensive drone protection at its high-voltage substations, becoming the first power system operator in the world to do so, which has significantly reduced the damage from recent russian attacks.

War in Ukraine • May 4, 08:15 AM • 73587 views
russia will try to capture Donetsk and Luhansk regions this year, and may target Zaporizhzhia - ISW

russia's main military goal for 2024 remains the complete capture of the Donetsk and Luhansk regions of Ukraine, with plans to launch an offensive in the summer of 2024 and potential attempts to seize Zaporizhzhia, Kharkiv, and Sumy regions.

War in Ukraine • May 4, 07:51 AM • 29750 views
Prosecutor's Office launches investigation into May 4 enemy shelling of Kharkiv

On the night of May 4, Russian troops attacked Kharkiv with drones, wounding four civilians, including a child, which prompted an investigation into violations of the laws and customs of war.

War in Ukraine • May 4, 06:00 AM • 43850 views
Three fires started in Kharkiv due to drone attack - SES

Three fires broke out in Kharkiv due to a massive Russian drone attack on the night of May 4, with one large fire engulfing warehouses covering an area of about 3,000 square meters, injuring 4 people, including a child.

Society • May 4, 05:05 AM • 74118 views
119 combat engagements took place in the frontline - General Staff

Over the past day, 119 combat engagements took place in various parts of the frontline, during which Ukrainian troops repelled numerous Russian attacks, and the enemy launched missile, air and artillery strikes at Ukrainian positions and localities.

War in Ukraine • May 4, 04:17 AM • 92566 views
Ukrainian Air Defense Forces destroy 13 attack drones overnight

Ukraine's air defense forces shot down 13 attack drones and four anti-aircraft missiles launched from Russia's Belgorod region overnight.

War in Ukraine • May 4, 03:50 AM • 25715 views
Strike on Kharkiv: the number of wounded increased to four

Four people, including a child and two elderly women, were injured when a civilian office building in Kharkiv caught fire due to falling debris from a downed Iranian Shahid drone.

War in Ukraine • May 4, 12:12 AM • 93330 views