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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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Russian attack on Balakliya railway station injures 10 people

As a result of the Russian attack on the Balakliya railway station, 10 people are wounded and the station building and an electric train are damaged.

War in Ukraine • April 25, 05:01 PM • 20030 views
Russian Federation attacks Ukrzaliznytsia facilities: three employees killed, seven injured

Three railroad workers were killed and seven wounded as a result of massive Russian attacks on Ukrzaliznytsia in Donetsk region.

War in Ukraine • April 25, 04:45 PM • 23454 views
Russian strike on Balakleya: the number of victims increased to 8

Eight people were injured as a result of a Russian missile strike on the Balakliya railway station as a passenger train was passing.

War in Ukraine • April 25, 04:14 PM • 19830 views
Infrastructure facility damaged in Kharkiv region as a result of Russian attacks - Interior Ministry

Russian occupation forces shelled an infrastructure facility in Balakliya, Kharkiv region, injuring at least seven people.

War in Ukraine • April 25, 03:12 PM • 18138 views
Russian strike on Balakleya: the number of victims increased to seven

Seven people were injured in a Russian strike on Balakliya in Kharkiv region, the head of the Kharkiv regional military administration reports.

War in Ukraine • April 25, 02:27 PM • 16402 views
Spying on Kharkiv's defense lines: FSB agent sentenced to 15 years in prison

A 42-year-old resident of Vovchansk was sentenced to 15 years in prison for spying for Russia behind the defensive borders of Kharkiv, collecting information on the location and movement of Ukrainian troops.

War in Ukraine • April 25, 02:19 PM • 16717 views
Russians strike near the railway station in Balakliya, Kharkiv region: there are victims

Russian troops shelled Balakliya in Kharkiv region, hitting the area of the railway station and wounding five people.

War in Ukraine • April 25, 02:14 PM • 17033 views
Scheduled evacuation from settlements continues in Kharkiv region, some of them forced - Synehubov

In the Kharkiv region, the planned evacuation of settlements continues, and in some areas, families with children are being forced to evacuate.

War in Ukraine • April 25, 09:43 AM • 22208 views
Sunny weather helps the Ukrainian power system, but the deficit remains - Ukrenergo

Sunny weather and active solar power plants have helped boost Ukraine's electricity production, but the grid remains in short supply due to Russian missile attacks, requiring emergency assistance from Europe for much of the day and calling for conservation.

Society • April 25, 09:00 AM • 27064 views
More than 2.8 thousand consumers were left without electricity in Kyiv region due to bad weather - Ministry of Energy

More than 2. 8 thousand customers in Kyiv region were cut off from electricity supply due to bad weather, and about 205 thousand customers in Kharkiv region.

Society • April 25, 08:51 AM • 22056 views
More than 65 thousand Ukrainians have been approved for payments under the "eVodnovnennya" program

More than 86,000 Ukrainians have applied for assistance under the eRestoration program, of which more than 65,000 have received payments to repair damaged housing, and 2,402 have already received new housing to replace their destroyed homes.

War in Ukraine • April 25, 08:43 AM • 23524 views
Corrected Russian missile strikes in Kharkiv region: a former conscript of a military unit of the Defense Forces is detained

A former conscript was detained for providing coordinates for enemy missile attacks on civilian infrastructure in the Kharkiv region.

War in Ukraine • April 25, 07:40 AM • 28496 views
Russian troops strike with mortars and cannon artillery at the border of Chernihiv region, 24 explosions recorded

Russian troops shelled the border of Chernihiv region with mortars and cannon artillery, 24 explosions were recorded.

War in Ukraine • April 25, 07:01 AM • 26967 views
Rada plans to rename 15 Ukrainian cities: which ones are on the list

Ukraine plans to rename 7 districts, 15 cities, 54 towns, and 267 villages as part of its decolonization efforts, including renaming major cities such as Novomoskovsk to Samar, Pervomaisk to Sokolohorsk, and Chervonohrad to Sheptytsky.

Society • April 25, 06:46 AM • 34076 views
No Russian attacks in Kharkiv over 24 hours, Russians hit with KABs in the region - RMA

In the Kharkiv region, about 15 settlements came under artillery and mortar fire from Russian troops, and 4 more were hit by air strikes, which damaged private houses, a pharmacy, a cafe, a lyceum, and a village council.

War in Ukraine • April 25, 05:47 AM • 18131 views
During the day, russia launched 13 missile strikes, 56 air attacks, and about 105 attacks from multiple launch rocket systems

Over the past day, 104 combat engagements took place, during which russia launched 13 missile attacks, 56 air strikes and 105 attacks from multiple launch rocket systems at Ukrainian positions and localities in various regions.

War in Ukraine • April 25, 04:05 AM • 32013 views
Kharkiv exposes fraudulent scheme of passenger transportation to occupied territories

In Kharkiv, a 35-year-old Azerbaijani citizen was detained for cheating a woman out of UAH 13,000 by posting a fake ad for passenger transportation to the occupied territories.

War in Ukraine • April 25, 03:06 AM • 96929 views
russian media spread fake news about fire guidance systems on Kharkiv TV tower

russia's media outlet spreads fake news that Ukraine has installed fire guidance systems on a Kharkiv TV tower that was attacked by enemy forces to disrupt communications and limit access to information.

War in Ukraine • April 25, 12:16 AM • 28947 views
Ukraine is in talks with partners to receive four more Patriot air defense systems - Foreign Minister

Ukraine has found seven Patriot anti-aircraft missile systems that can be transferred by partners: one was promised by Germany, four more are under negotiation, and two more are in Ukraine's "field of vision.

Politics • April 24, 02:04 PM • 17451 views
Syniehubov: the situation with the downing of the TV tower in Kharkiv is not critical, but indicative

A TV tower in Kharkiv was damaged by a Russian missile strike, but TV broadcasting has been resumed and work is underway to fully restore the signal, the head of the Kharkiv regional military administration said.

Society • April 24, 01:43 PM • 27243 views
Russians shelled the center of Kupyansk in the morning, a fire broke out

This morning, Russian troops shelled the center of Kupyansk, Kharkiv region, with artillery, causing a fire in a two-story building that was not functioning.

War in Ukraine • April 24, 09:04 AM • 21064 views
Despite the deficit in the power system, the level of electricity consumption in Ukraine is growing - Ukrenergo

Due to Russian missile strikes that damaged power plants, Ukraine is experiencing electricity shortages and has been receiving emergency assistance from international partners for the third day in a row, while electricity consumption in the country continues to grow.

War in Ukraine • April 24, 08:21 AM • 16064 views
Ukraine receives emergency aid from neighboring countries, there are restrictions in Kharkiv and Kryvyi Rih - Energy Ministry

Ukraine is receiving emergency aid from neighboring countries to supplement its own generation and imports of electricity, with restrictions currently in place in Kharkiv region and Kryvyi Rih due to a lack of power in the grid.

War in Ukraine • April 24, 07:51 AM • 19841 views
Enemy attacked Kharkiv with KABs at night, fired missiles at the region - RMA

Russian missile and artillery shelling of Kharkiv and the region on April 23-24 resulted in 6 people being injured and damage to residential buildings, cars, and infrastructure.

War in Ukraine • April 24, 05:59 AM • 105484 views
russian missile shelling of a residential area in Kharkiv resulted in 6 people being wounded and damaged buildings and cars

In Kharkiv, a russian rocket attack on the Shevchenkivskyi district damaged 3 high-rise buildings, cafes, shops, offices and at least 33 cars, and injured 6 civilians.

War in Ukraine • April 24, 04:58 AM • 24672 views
In Kharkiv region, russian missiles hit the center of Zolochiv, damaging the administrative building

russia fired two S-300 missiles at the central part of Zolochiv, Kharkiv region, damaging administrative buildings.

War in Ukraine • April 23, 10:31 PM • 24112 views
2 people wounded in Kharkiv as a result of enemy shelling, rescue operation underway

Two people sustained shrapnel wounds as a result of hostile shelling in Kharkiv, a search and rescue operation involving all relevant services is underway.

War in Ukraine • April 23, 10:24 PM • 22145 views
In Kharkiv, russia struck at a residential complex in the Shevchenko district: civilian infrastructure has been destroyed

A residential complex in Kharkiv's Shevchenkivskyi district was targeted by enemy fire, according to the city's mayor, Igor Terekhov.

War in Ukraine • April 23, 10:12 PM • 21589 views
Explosions are heard on the outskirts of Kharkiv

A series of explosions reportedly occurred outside Kharkiv.

War in Ukraine • April 23, 10:00 PM • 21026 views
An explosion occurs in Kharkiv

An explosion occurs in Kharkiv. A missile threat was reported in the region.

War in Ukraine • April 23, 09:42 PM • 20066 views