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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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Cable and satellite TV, radio, internet and mobile communications are working in Kharkiv - Sinehubov

Cable and satellite TV, radio, internet, and mobile communications are working in Kharkiv, despite a Russian missile strike on a TV tower.

Society • April 23, 06:31 AM • 20504 views
Most likely, the enemy aimed to disrupt communication in order to spread its Russian propaganda signal: Yevlash on Kharkiv TV tower attack

Russians attacked a Kharkiv TV tower, which could lead to disruption of communications and spread of Russian propaganda due to restrictions on Ukrainian broadcasting.

War in Ukraine • April 23, 06:15 AM • 19392 views
Enemy was shooting at Kharkiv region and infrastructure facilities: Yevlash tells where the Russians were targeting that night

Russian troops attacked Ukraine with 16 Shahid drones and Iskander-M ballistic missiles, targeting Kharkiv region and infrastructure, but Ukrainian air defense forces shot down 15 of the 16 drones, with no casualties.

War in Ukraine • April 23, 05:57 AM • 16605 views
Over the day, russia launched 6 missile strikes, 77 air attacks, and about 100 attacks from multiple launch rocket systems

Over the past day, 86 combat engagements took place, with russia launching 6 missile strikes, 77 air strikes and about 100 attacks from multiple launch rocket systems at Ukrainian positions and localities in different regions.

War in Ukraine • April 23, 04:11 AM • 25696 views
Enemy attack on Kharkiv district: there is a fire on the territory of a poultry farm

A poultry farm in Kharkiv district was hit by enemy rocket fire, causing a fire, but no casualties have been reported so far.

War in Ukraine • April 22, 08:26 PM • 31250 views
Explosions in Kharkiv, AFU air force warned of ballistic threat

Numerous explosions occurred in Kharkiv, which was confirmed by the city's mayor, and residents were urged to stay in shelters due to the threat of a ballistic missile.

War in Ukraine • April 22, 07:27 PM • 26386 views
A few days or weeks after approval of aid: congressman says when Ukraine will receive new weapons from the US

The first package of U. S. defense aid to Ukraine after the adoption of the aid law will be delivered very quickly: some weapons will arrive in a few days and some in a few weeks, U.S. Congressman Bill Keating said.

War in Ukraine • April 22, 07:03 PM • 57848 views
Russians shell Kupyansk-Vuzlovyi and injure a volunteer

The 37-year-old volunteer was wounded during the Russian shelling of the village of Kupyansk-Vuzlovyi, Kupyansk district, on April 22.

War in Ukraine • April 22, 06:47 PM • 26626 views
Russian attack on Kharkiv TV tower: police show photos of the aftermath

Russian occupants hit a television infrastructure facility with a missile, leaving shell fragments at the scene, the National Police reports.

War in Ukraine • April 22, 05:20 PM • 43285 views
Ukraine's aid package and Russia's air terror with thousands of missiles: Zelensky talks to Biden

President Zelenskyy discussed with President Biden Russia's missile terror and attack on the Kharkiv TV tower, the US aid package following approval by the House of Representatives, plans for a bilateral security agreement, and preparations for the Peace Summit.

War in Ukraine • April 22, 05:00 PM • 38388 views
Kharkiv TV infrastructure facility struck: occupants attack with X-59 missile

the Russian army strikes a television infrastructure facility in Kharkiv with an X-59 missile, causing interruptions in the digital television signal.

War in Ukraine • April 22, 03:57 PM • 103420 views
The library did not give the child books without a deposit because he was an IDP: Lubinets appealed to Ternopil RMA to check the incident

The scandal erupted when a child from a family of internally displaced persons was denied access to books in the Ternopil Regional Children's Library and demanded to pay a deposit of UAH 600. The library cited the fact that the child was "not at home" in the city, as well as fears that the books might contain information that "glorifies Russia.

Society • April 22, 03:36 PM • 39331 views
Digital TV signal disrupted in Kharkiv due to Russian strike

Russian troops attacked a television infrastructure facility in Kharkiv, causing interruptions in the digital television signal, but there were no casualties as employees took cover during the attack.

War in Ukraine • April 22, 02:44 PM • 22146 views
They targeted an infrastructure facility: Terekhov on the explosions in Kharkiv

According to Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov, the Russian army shelled an infrastructure facility in Kharkiv, and explosions were heard in the city.

War in Ukraine • April 22, 01:56 PM • 23208 views
It is very loud in Kharkiv: explosions are heard

Explosions were heard in Kharkiv, the mayor and police confirmed the explosions and called on the city's residents to take shelter and not to share information that could help the enemy.

War in Ukraine • April 22, 01:43 PM • 28229 views
Ukraine restored over 500 medical facilities destroyed by russian troops - Ministry of Health

In the two years since russia's full-scale invasion, Ukraine has rebuilt 513 medical facilities out of 1,581 damaged and 210 completely destroyed, despite constant bombardment and attacks by russia.

War in Ukraine • April 22, 01:29 PM • 29436 views
Explosion occurs in Kharkiv - media

An explosion was heard in Kharkiv amid air raid alerts and reports of ballistic missile threats in the region.

War in Ukraine • April 22, 12:47 PM • 24890 views
For the first time in Ukraine: a service center of the Ministry of Internal Affairs was opened in Kharkiv in a shelter

In the face of constant Russian shelling in Kharkiv, Ukraine's first service center of the Ministry of Internal Affairs was built in a shelter to provide citizens with a safe space to access various services such as driver's licenses and vehicle registration.

Society • April 22, 11:27 AM • 45164 views
FT: Ukraine's partners put pressure on Greece, Spain to hand over part of its air defense systems to Kyiv

Ukraine's NATO and EU partners are pressuring Greece and Spain to provide Ukraine with more air defense systems, such as Patriot, to protect vulnerable regions from Russian attacks.

War in Ukraine • April 22, 09:06 AM • 38189 views
Electricity shortage in Ukraine, Ukrainians are asked to turn off powerful appliances in the evening

The power system of Ukraine is experiencing a shortage of electricity, with the maximum consumption expected at 21:00, so Ukrenergo urges Ukrainians to turn off powerful electrical appliances for this period*.

Society • April 22, 08:19 AM • 18052 views
Ministry of Energy: Ukraine receives emergency electricity aid from Europe, three miners wounded in enemy shelling

Three miners were injured in Donetsk region as a result of enemy shelling of a mine, while consumption restrictions are in place in Kharkiv region and Kryvyi Rih, and Ukraine receives emergency electricity aid from neighboring countries to cover demand.

War in Ukraine • April 22, 07:50 AM • 26080 views
Russian missiles aimed at Kherson: ex-deputy-traitor and his accomplice detained

The Security Service of Ukraine neutralized a Russian FSB agent group in Kherson region, detaining a former MP and his accomplice who were adjusting missile and drone strikes in the region.

War in Ukraine • April 22, 07:26 AM • 16950 views
19-year-old civilian injured in Russian missile attack on Kharkiv - RMA

A 19-year-old civilian was injured as a result of an enemy rocket attack on Kharkiv, and about 15 settlements in the region came under hostile artillery and mortar fire, including Vetarine, Hatyshche, Pletenivka and others, while a house in Vovchansk was damaged by shelling from multiple rocket launchers.

War in Ukraine • April 22, 05:37 AM • 25153 views
Explosion occurs in Kharkiv, one person injured

An explosion occurred on the outskirts of Kharkiv, as a result of which one civilian man sustained moderate shrapnel wounds to his legs.

Society • April 21, 06:13 PM • 69127 views
Over the last day, 65 combat engagements with the enemy took place, Russians launched 4 missile and 37 air strikes - General Staff

The enemy is trying to attack in different directions, most of the attacks are in Novopavlivske, Avdiivka, Bakhmut and Lyman sectors.

War in Ukraine • April 21, 04:28 PM • 72076 views
President had a conversation with Syrskyi on hot spots on the frontline and Umerov on strengthening air defense

The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces reported to the President on the situation in the hottest areas of the front, including Chasiv Yar, Pokrovske, Kurakhove in Donetsk region and Kupyanske in Kharkiv region, and the President discussed strengthening air defense with the Minister of Defense.

War in Ukraine • April 21, 03:03 PM • 74040 views
Evlash: Russia will intensify shelling of Ukraine in an attempt to destroy critical and energy infrastructure

Russia will intensify its shelling of Ukraine to maximize the destruction of critical energy infrastructure.

War in Ukraine • April 21, 11:17 AM • 46076 views
Frontline regions and the border with Russia can be protected from enemy attacks if there is more air defense - Yevlash

According to Ukrainian Air Force spokesman Ilya Yevlash, the most vulnerable to enemy attacks are Kharkiv, Odesa, Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, Chernihiv, Sumy, and Dnipro regions, which can be protected by more air defense systems.

War in Ukraine • April 21, 09:18 AM • 34765 views
Russian troops dropped guided bombs in Kharkiv region: rescuers pull a man out of the rubble

Russian troops dropped guided bombs on a border village in the Kharkiv region, trapping a 56-year-old local resident under the rubble, who was later rescued by emergency services.

War in Ukraine • April 21, 08:51 AM • 29672 views
Almost 17.5 thousand objects destroyed as a result of Russian aggression have been fully and partially restored in Kyiv region - RMA

In Kyiv region, almost 17. 5 thousand of the 29 thousand objects damaged by Russian shelling have been fully or partially restored, including 202 educational institutions, 115 healthcare facilities, and 78 administrative buildings.

Society • April 21, 08:02 AM • 31162 views