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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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Occupants attacked Ryasne village in Kharkiv region at night, five people injured in the region due to Russian attacks

Russian troops attacked the village of Ryasne, Kharkiv region, at night, damaging residential buildings and power grids. In Kharkiv, 5 people were injured and 19 buildings were damaged as a result of enemy shelling on April 7.

Society • April 8, 05:43 AM • 31270 views
The Economist: Moscow seeks to turn Kharkiv into a "gray zone" uninhabitable

Russia seeks to turn Kharkiv into a gray zone uninhabitable for civilians through intense bombardment, while Ukraine promises to defend the city and seeks Western air defense systems to counter the threat.

War in Ukraine • April 7, 10:50 PM • 101928 views
The Ministry of Energy commented on rumors of an increase in electricity prices

Ukraine has not yet made a final decision on raising electricity prices, but a tariff increase cannot be ruled out given the difficult situation in the Ukrainian energy system.

Economy • April 7, 09:01 PM • 87733 views
Ukraine lacks air defense systems to protect cities: Zelenskyy instructs diplomats to convince partners

Ukraine lacks air defense systems to protect its cities, especially Kharkiv, which is subjected to daily terror from russia, so President Zelenskyy instructed diplomats to convince partners to provide more air defense capabilities.

War in Ukraine • April 7, 05:49 PM • 65595 views
Adversary made 26 attacks in Bakhmut sector, attacked from air near Orikhove - General Staff

Over the last day, the Ukrainian Armed Forces repelled numerous enemy attacks in various sectors, including 26 attacks in the Bakhmut sector and 17 attempts to break through the defense in the Novopavlivka sector.

War in Ukraine • April 7, 04:33 PM • 93912 views
Head of RMA: 20 settlements in Kharkiv region were under russian strikes, Zolochiv shelled with anti-aircraft guns

russian troops shelled fuel depots and residential areas in the suburbs of Zolochiv, Kharkiv region, damaging tanks, technical facilities and residential buildings.

War in Ukraine • April 7, 04:16 PM • 96552 views
3437 explosive items seized and defused in Ukraine last week

From April 1 to April 7, sapper units discovered, removed and neutralized 3,437 explosive devices, clearing an area of 1,534. 28 hectares.

War in Ukraine • April 7, 03:55 PM • 44671 views
Five civilians wounded in russian shelling of Kharkiv residential area: prosecutor's office shows the consequences

Five civilians were injured and several buildings were damaged as a result of russian shelling of a residential area in Kharkiv.

War in Ukraine • April 7, 02:07 PM • 37468 views
Zelenskyy: russia does not stop its terror for a minute, we are preparing a response for the enemy

Ukraine is working to provide reliable protection against constant russian terror, and Ukraine is preparing a concrete and fair response to the enemy, President Zelenskiy says.

War in Ukraine • April 7, 12:07 PM • 65982 views
Zelensky discusses the situation at the front with the Chief of Staff, Umerov reports on ammunition

Zelensky discussed the situation at the front and planned further actions with Commander-in-Chief Syrsky, while Defense Minister Umerov reported on the situation with ammunition.

War in Ukraine • April 7, 11:58 AM • 32683 views
Four hits recorded in Kharkiv: residential sector hit - Terekhov

Four Russian airstrikes hit residential areas of Kharkiv, information on casualties is being updated.

War in Ukraine • April 7, 10:08 AM • 74030 views
How to use generators safely: tips from rescuers

Due to the Russian attacks, Ukraine is experiencing power outages again, and rescuers have reminded people how to safely use gasoline and diesel generators.

Society • April 7, 09:43 AM • 74974 views
Enemy UAV destroyed in Dnipropetrovs'k region

Around 11:00 a. m., a Russian drone was destroyed in the Kryvyi Rih district of Dnipropetrovs'k region.

War in Ukraine • April 7, 09:36 AM • 40081 views
Kharkiv under fire, two explosions occurred in the city: there are wounded - Terekhov

Two explosions occurred in Kharkiv on April 7 as a result of Russian shelling, and there were injuries. Buildings and infrastructure were also damaged.

War in Ukraine • April 7, 09:20 AM • 32026 views
In Kharkiv region, 410 thousand subscribers are cut off due to network restrictions - Ministry of Energy

In Kharkiv region, 410,000 subscribers were disconnected due to network restrictions imposed by the transmission system operator.

Society • April 7, 08:41 AM • 74527 views
Day in Kharkiv region: strikes on Kharkiv and Lozivske, there are dead and wounded

On April 7, Russian troops attacked Kharkiv and settlements in Kharkiv, Izyum, and Kupiansk districts, resulting in casualties and damage to residential buildings, educational institutions, and infrastructure.

War in Ukraine • April 7, 07:02 AM • 40395 views
Public transportation in Kharkiv has been changed due to the lack of electricity

Public transportation in Kharkiv has been affected by the power outage: some trolleybus routes are running on shortened routes or are not working.

War in Ukraine • April 7, 06:25 AM • 43082 views
Defense forces repel an enemy attack, destroying 17 drones in an anti-aircraft battle

Ukrainian air defense destroyed all 17 russian drones targeting Kharkiv, Dnipro, and Poltava regions during a night attack on April 7, 2024.

War in Ukraine • April 7, 05:13 AM • 47327 views
Occupants attack Kharkiv with drones: civilians suffer

russians attacked Kharkiv with drones, damaging a private house and injuring a 62-year-old man. Fortunately, the hostile attacks by the Shahedis in Lozova and Kharkiv districts did not result in any casualties.

War in Ukraine • April 7, 04:52 AM • 107460 views
russian federation spreads disinformation about the ban on evacuation from Kharkiv amid the planned offensive

The russian federation falsely claims that Ukraine is forbidding Kharkiv residents to evacuate in the face of a potential russian attack.

War in Ukraine • April 6, 11:23 PM • 103151 views
russian UAV strikes a private house in Kharkiv

An enemy drone struck a residential building in Kharkiv, the mayor of the city, Igor Terekhov, said.

War in Ukraine • April 6, 10:22 PM • 34530 views
An explosion occurs in Kharkiv

An explosion occurred in Kharkiv, Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • April 6, 09:46 PM • 33789 views
In Kharkiv region: tactical enemy aviation launches guided aerial bombs

russian tactical aircraft are launching guided bombs at the Kharkiv region of Ukraine, the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports.

War in Ukraine • April 6, 07:10 PM • 47443 views
If you don't have a strong reserve to replace a strong brigade, then the next day you won't have any city: Zelensky on rotation at the front

Zelenskyy explained that the Armed Forces have rotations in different areas and that it should not be generalized that they do not exist at all. At the same time, the Ukrainian army has a "powerful fist" - strong and professional brigades that need longer rotations.

War in Ukraine • April 6, 05:32 PM • 100428 views
"Kharkiv is protected today": Zelenskyy responds to russia's statements about a new offensive in eastern Ukraine

Ukraine has strong defense lines protecting Kharkiv and the city is not in danger, despite russia's plans to seize it and the entire east of the country, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.

War in Ukraine • April 6, 05:25 PM • 97168 views
russian troops attacked three settlements in Kharkiv region with air strikes - RMA

On April 6, russians shelled three settlements in Kharkiv district with guided aerial bombs, damaging a shop, a boiler room, a private house, and an outbuilding.

War in Ukraine • April 6, 02:55 PM • 30616 views
"Not a second should be wasted in supporting Ukraine": US Ambassador reacts to night attack on Kharkiv

russia's overnight attack on Kharkiv, Ukraine's second largest city, killed 7 civilians, wounded 11, and damaged homes and schools, prompting the US ambassador to Ukraine to call for urgent support for Kyiv.

War in Ukraine • April 6, 02:43 PM • 32029 views
russians hit Kharkiv with a KAB: one killed and one wounded

On April 6, russians attacked the Shevchenkivskyi district of Kharkiv with a guided aerial bomb, killing one person and injuring another, damaging civilian infrastructure and setting a car on fire.

Society • April 6, 01:14 PM • 31222 views
Explosion in Kharkiv, locals are asked to stay in shelters

On the afternoon of April 6, an explosion occurred in Kharkiv, prompting the head of the local RMA to call on citizens to stay in their shelters. Earlier, the Ukrainian Air Force warned of the launch of guided aerial bombs.

Society • April 6, 12:55 PM • 103683 views
Police: Death toll from Kharkiv attack rises to 7

Seven people are killed and 11 wounded in the nighttime shelling of Kharkiv by two Russian S-300 missiles targeting residential buildings, kindergartens and civilian infrastructure.

War in Ukraine • April 6, 12:07 PM • 40918 views