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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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DIU on the "threat" of a Russian offensive on Kharkiv: the situation has not changed

Russia is deliberately stirring up panic to destabilize the situation in Ukraine, but according to Ukrainian intelligence, the situation has not changed radically compared to recent periods.

War in Ukraine • April 16, 11:38 AM • 119970 views
Border guards destroy two enemy guns and occupants' dugout in Kharkiv region - SBGS

In the Kharkiv region, border guards destroyed two enemy anti-tank guns and an occupier's dugout using drones.

War in Ukraine • April 16, 07:37 AM • 22779 views
No Russian attacks in Kharkiv over the day, tractor driver exploded on explosives in the region - RMA

Two civilians were killed and four injured as a result of a Russian airstrike on an educational institution in the village of Lukyantsi, Kharkiv district, and about 20 settlements in Kharkiv region were shelled by Russian troops with artillery and mortar fire.

War in Ukraine • April 16, 05:52 AM • 20212 views
Yermak met with a delegation from Lockheed Martin, which produces F-16 aircraft

Head of the Office of the President Andriy Yermak met with a delegation from Lockheed Martin to discuss further operation of F-16 fighter jets, increasing defense production in Ukraine through cooperation with American companies, and strengthening Ukraine's air defense system in the face of Russian attacks on critical infrastructure.

War in Ukraine • April 15, 08:34 PM • 24057 views
Halushchenko met with the European Commissioner for Energy: they discussed strengthening the resilience of the Ukrainian energy system

The Minister of Energy of Ukraine discussed with the EU Commissioner the consequences of Russian attacks on Ukraine's energy facilities, the need for equipment to restore and strengthen the resilience of the energy system, and the importance of Ukraine's underground gas storage facilities for European energy security.

War in Ukraine • April 15, 04:26 PM • 48455 views
Russian occupants attacked Kharkiv region with S-300 anti-aircraft systems: what is known

Russian invaders shelled Chuhuiv district of Kharkiv region with S-300 anti-aircraft missile systems launched from the Belgorod region of Russia, causing destruction and possible human casualties.

War in Ukraine • April 15, 02:59 PM • 35756 views
Occupants shell Kharkiv region from Belgorod region - Air Force

The Russian army is shelling Kharkiv region of Ukraine from the territory of Belgorod region, the Air Force reports.

War in Ukraine • April 15, 02:24 PM • 21101 views
Russian attack on Kharkiv district: two dead, 4 civilians wounded - RMA

As a result of the Russian shelling of Kharkiv district, 4 civilians were wounded, including two women aged 63 and 66 and two men aged 38 and 65, and two men aged 63 and 65 died on the spot.

War in Ukraine • April 15, 01:49 PM • 19437 views
Russians strike Kharkiv district with a KAB, hitting an educational institution, two dead - RMA

Russian troops shelled a village in Kharkiv region, killing two civilians and damaging an educational institution.

War in Ukraine • April 15, 12:40 PM • 89607 views
An audible explosion was reported in Kharkiv, residents were warned about the threat of enemy KABs

An explosion occurred outside of Kharkiv, prompting authorities to urge residents to stay in shelters due to the risk of enemy attacks and air strikes.

Society • April 15, 11:18 AM • 22187 views
In Ukraine, 300 thousand children cannot study properly because they do not have their own laptops - Fedorov

A total of 178,945 devices, including laptops and tablets, have been distributed to schools. Currently, 361,560 students and 68,881 teachers need digital devices.

Society • April 15, 10:28 AM • 21822 views
Russia uses "amoebic tactics" in Ukraine - Chief of the General Staff of the Estonian Defense Forces

Russia is using an "amoeba tactic" in Ukraine. the Russians are experimenting with small forces in different places and hope that somewhere there will be a breakthrough, says the chief of the General Staff of the Estonian Defense Forces.

War in Ukraine • April 15, 10:09 AM • 15962 views
Occupants attacked 155 infrastructure facilities in 10 regions of Ukraine overnight

Over the past 24 hours, Russian occupants attacked 104 settlements and 155 infrastructure facilities in 10 regions of Ukraine, resulting in civilian casualties.

Society • April 15, 08:14 AM • 16052 views
Bad weather left 36 settlements without power in Ukraine, power outage schedules in Kharkiv region - energy officials

Due to the bad weather, 36 settlements in Zhytomyr and Khmelnytsky regions were cut off from power, and there are blackouts and restrictions in several regions, including Kharkiv, where hourly outages affected about 240,000 consumers.

Society • April 15, 08:07 AM • 25506 views
No Russian strikes recorded in Kharkiv over the day, enemy attacked the region from air, one killed - RMA

In Kharkiv region, about 15 settlements were subjected to artillery and mortar shelling, and another 6 to strikes by Russian aviation using UMZD-D30 and KAB, which damaged residential buildings and a private enterprise, killing one woman and injuring another.

War in Ukraine • April 15, 05:41 AM • 21886 views
Massive enemy shelling caused two forest fires in Kharkiv region

Two forest fires broke out in Kharkiv region due to Russia's massive shelling of frontline settlements in the Kupiansk district.

Society • April 14, 06:31 PM • 66576 views
In Kharkiv region, Russians hit Dergachivska community with KABs: a woman is wounded

As a result of Russian shelling of the village of Slatyno, Dergachiv district, Kharkiv region, a local resident was wounded and several residential buildings and civilian infrastructure facilities were damaged.

War in Ukraine • April 14, 02:35 PM • 105446 views
10 people injured in Kharkiv region due to enemy shelling: prosecutor's office shows the consequences of recent attacks

Ten civilians, including an ambulance driver, were injured as a result of hostile shelling by Russian troops in various villages in Kharkiv region.

War in Ukraine • April 14, 02:15 PM • 103617 views
Enemy shells energy infrastructure in Kharkiv region - Ministry of Energy

The enemy shelled and damaged energy infrastructure in Kharkiv region. Due to network constraints, the transmission system operator's lines in the region are subject to outage schedules.

Society • April 14, 07:24 AM • 91077 views
Two people died as a result of hostile shelling in Kharkiv region

Two civilians, a man and a woman, were killed when Russian troops shelled and destroyed a private house in the village of Vesele, Kharkiv region.

Society • April 14, 05:23 AM • 25929 views
Ukrainian air defense system destroys 10 kamikaze drones

Ukrainian air defense destroyed all 10 kamikaze drones launched by Russia on the night of April 14.

War in Ukraine • April 14, 04:14 AM • 47919 views
FT: Russia is preparing a large-scale attack in late spring or summer

Russia could launch a large-scale offensive in late spring or summer to seize more territory in Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk, and Zaporizhzhia regions, as well as a potential assault on Kharkiv, according to Ukrainian and Western officials.

War in Ukraine • April 14, 12:01 AM • 32730 views
Power went out in Kharkiv during a "Shahed" attack

An attack by Russian shahids caused a power outage in some parts of Kharkiv, Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • April 13, 09:37 PM • 62592 views
Two explosions occurred in Kharkiv

Two explosions occurred in Kharkiv, Ukraine, amid an air raid alert and reports of Russian drone strikes in the region.

Society • April 13, 09:33 PM • 57964 views
Kharkiv is being attacked by "shahids"

Kharkiv is being attacked by Iranian-made Shahed kamikaze drones, says Mayor Igor Terekhov.

War in Ukraine • April 13, 09:15 PM • 27654 views
Another 22 recruitment centers to open in Ukraine by the end of July

By the end of July, Ukraine plans to open 22 more recruitment centers, bringing the total number of such centers to 32 across the country, with the aim of increasing the number of contract soldiers to 4,000-5,000 per month.

Society • April 13, 06:14 PM • 37195 views
Prosecutor's Office: Russians dropped explosives from a drone in Kharkiv region, wounded ambulance driver

Russian troops attacked several villages in the Kharkiv region, injuring civilians and damaging residential buildings, including dropping a drone munition that wounded the driver of an emergency medical team.

War in Ukraine • April 13, 11:45 AM • 25300 views
Electricity supply is still limited in Kharkiv region and Kryvyi Rih, surplus electricity was transferred to Poland - Ministry of Energy

Electricity consumption was limited in Kharkiv region and for industry in Kryvyi Rih, renewable electricity production was also restricted, and surplus electricity was transferred to Poland.

War in Ukraine • April 13, 09:15 AM • 28894 views
russian attacks terrorize Kharkiv region, leaving 1 civilian dead and 9 wounded

On April 12-13, about 20 settlements in the Kharkiv region, including Kupiansk, Vovchansk, and others, were subjected to artillery and mortar shelling by russian troops, resulting in 9 civilians being injured, 1 killed, and many buildings and vehicles damaged.

War in Ukraine • April 13, 06:10 AM • 25383 views
Over the day, russia launched 2 missile strikes, 91 air attacks, and 160 salvo attacks

Over the past day, 97 combat engagements took place, during which russia launched 2 missile and 91 air strikes, as well as 160 attacks with multiple launch rocket systems at Ukrainian positions and settlements in different regions.

War in Ukraine • April 13, 04:35 AM • 61232 views