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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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Pavliuk names place where Russian offensive on Kyiv was broken

The decisive battles for the village of Moshchun northwest of Kyiv halted the Russian advance on the capital, preventing them from launching an offensive on the city center.

War in Ukraine • March 31, 05:21 PM • 102764 views
Kharkiv under fire from Russian invaders: loud explosions in the city

The Russian occupiers attacked Kharkiv again with loud explosions, forcing the authorities to urge residents to stay in shelters.

War in Ukraine • March 31, 01:46 PM • 38027 views
Kharkiv region: Russians shelled Borova with Uragan MLRS, there are dead and injured

Russians shelled the village of Borova, Izium district, Kharkiv region, with Uragan MLRS, killing a 19-year-old boy and seriously wounding a 27-year-old man.

War in Ukraine • March 31, 10:59 AM • 59831 views
Border guards destroy three Russian positions and two enemy vehicles in Kharkiv region

Last night, Ukrainian border guards used UAVs to destroy two vehicles and three enemy positions in Kharkiv region near the border with Russia.

War in Ukraine • March 31, 10:33 AM • 36241 views
Odesa region: power supply restored after Russian shelling, no electricity in Odesa due to accident - DTEK

After the nighttime Russian shelling in Odesa region, power supply was restored, but due to the accident, two districts of Odesa and part of Odesa district remain without electricity, which engineers promise to restore within a few hours.

Society • March 31, 09:40 AM • 76550 views
Rivne region: fragments of a downed Russian shell damaged a power pole

As a result of a nighttime attack by Russian troops on the energy infrastructure in Rivne region, a power pylon was damaged and a medical facility was slightly damaged, with relevant services working at the scene and power supply being restored.

War in Ukraine • March 31, 09:08 AM • 46412 views
Russians attacked high-voltage substations in the south: emergency power outages in Odesa region

Russian occupants attacked high-voltage substations in southern Ukraine, leading to power outages in Odesa region and possible hourly blackouts in Kharkiv and Kryvyi Rih.

War in Ukraine • March 31, 07:39 AM • 53162 views
Two civilians wounded in russian attack on Kharkiv

Two civilians were injured as a result of a russian strike on a residential building and a school in Kharkiv yesterday.

War in Ukraine • March 31, 05:16 AM • 79731 views
Over the day, russia launched 17 missile strikes, 83 air attacks, and 87 salvo attacks

Over the past day, russia conducted 17 missile strikes, 83 air strikes and 87 attacks from multiple launch rocket systems on Ukrainian positions and localities in various regions.

War in Ukraine • March 31, 04:45 AM • 34486 views
Shelling in Kharkiv: russia damaged a building with 480 apartments and a school

A residential building and a school in the Shevchenkivskyi district of Kharkiv were damaged as a result of hostile shelling.

War in Ukraine • March 31, 12:29 AM • 120458 views
Khmelnytska NPP power unit restarted after repairs

The power unit of Khmelnytska NPP was connected to the grid after repairs and is currently generating 300 MWh, and plans to increase electricity production after the restrictions are lifted.

War in Ukraine • March 30, 10:11 PM • 75723 views
russian shelling of Kharkiv: a civilian is injured

A civilian is wounded as a result of russian shelling of a residential area in the Shevchenkivskyi district of Kharkiv.

War in Ukraine • March 30, 09:10 PM • 33338 views
russia strikes again in Kharkiv: damage to civilian infrastructure, no casualties

russian occupants have again launched a guided missile attack on civilian infrastructure in Kharkiv, the head of the Kharkiv regional military administration said.

War in Ukraine • March 30, 08:00 PM • 37541 views
In Kharkiv, an air raid on a residential area: preliminary, no casualties

The Russian army attacked residential buildings in Kharkiv's Shevchenkivskyi district, causing material damage, but according to the city's mayor, there were no casualties.

War in Ukraine • March 30, 07:35 PM • 35215 views
Explosions are heard in Kharkiv, occupants strike - RMA

Explosions were heard in Kharkiv when the Russian occupiers struck the city, forcing the authorities to call on residents to take shelter.

War in Ukraine • March 30, 07:25 PM • 36250 views
Yevlash on the new Russian bomb, which "can completely cover Kharkiv": there is a countermeasure

The UMPB D-30 SN bomb, which Russia used against Kharkiv, has a range of 70-80 km and is launched from Su-34 or Su-35 aircraft, but there is countermeasures.

War in Ukraine • March 30, 11:39 AM • 38296 views
Ukrainian Air Force warns of missiles in the direction of Izyum

The Ukrainian Air Force reported a missile threat to the city of Izyum.

War in Ukraine • March 30, 10:59 AM • 79332 views
Emergency blackouts canceled everywhere, restrictions still in place in Kharkiv, interruptions in Odesa region due to night attack by Russia - Energy Ministry

An attack by an enemy drone at night disconnected equipment at one of the substations in Odesa Oblast, but all consumers were connected and there is no shortage of electricity in the grid.

War in Ukraine • March 30, 09:19 AM • 105376 views
Russians drop KABs at least four times in Kharkiv region, one wounded

About 20 settlements in the Kharkiv region were subjected to Russian artillery, mortar shelling and air strikes, damaging residential buildings, a boiler house and injuring a man.

War in Ukraine • March 30, 07:18 AM • 34699 views
Over the day, russia launched 38 missile strikes, 75 air attacks, and 98 volleyball attacks

Over the past day, russia launched 38 missile strikes, 75 air strikes and 98 attacks from multiple launch rocket systems at Ukrainian positions and localities in various regions.

War in Ukraine • March 30, 05:29 AM • 32590 views
A man who stabbed his neighbor to death in a country house is detained

A man was detained for stabbing his neighbor to death during a dispute at a summer cottage in the village of Novopokrovka, Kharkiv region.

Society • March 29, 10:14 PM • 35015 views
After a massive attack by Russia: in which regions of Ukraine have emergency shutdown schedules been applied

Emergency blackout schedules will be applied in several regions of Ukraine, including Sumy, Poltava, Donetsk, Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhzhia, Kirovohrad and Kharkiv, due to the lack of sufficient generating capacity caused by a massive Russian attack on Ukrainian power plants.

War in Ukraine • March 29, 07:24 PM • 35506 views
The area under crops in Ukraine has increased, but farmers are abandoning some traditional crops - representative of the Verkhovna Rada's agrarian committee

Over 470,000 hectares have been planted in Ukraine, with acreage increasing in Kherson and Kharkiv regions due to demining, but farmers are abandoning corn in favor of more profitable crops such as soybeans and are facing problems exporting to Western Europe due to the blocked border with Poland.

Economy • March 29, 05:18 PM • 87319 views
Start of the spring sowing season in Ukraine: more than 470 thousand hectares sown

More than 470,000 hectares have been sown in Ukraine so far, with the majority of grain planted in Odesa region as the spring sowing campaign begins amid challenges in the de-occupied and war-affected areas.

Economy • March 29, 03:44 PM • 31473 views
russians shell Kupyansk with artillery: 87-year-old man wounded

An 87-year-old man was wounded during russian artillery shelling of Kupyansk on March 29.

War in Ukraine • March 29, 02:47 PM • 25699 views
Emergency power outages due to Russian attacks in Dnipropetrovs'k, Zaporizhzhia and Kirovohrad regions, restrictions in Kharkiv region

Several regions of Ukraine are experiencing emergency power outages due to a lack of generating capacity caused by Russia's massive attack on Ukrainian power plants at night.

War in Ukraine • March 29, 01:36 PM • 58599 views
Tractor driver killed in Kherson region as a result of shell detonation in a field

In the Kherson region, near one of the settlements of the Vysokopil community, a tractor driver was killed when he ran over an explosive device left by the Russian army.

War in Ukraine • March 29, 01:20 PM • 27229 views
Explosion in Kharkiv: what is known

An explosion was heard in Kharkiv. The Air Force warned of the launch of guided bombs and Russian shelling.

War in Ukraine • March 29, 01:19 PM • 63396 views
Occupants have damaged more than 600 churches and religious buildings since the beginning of the full-scale invasion

At least 630 religious sites, including churches, temples, synagogues, and mosques, have been destroyed or damaged by Russian shelling and looting since the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • March 29, 01:06 PM • 60786 views
Tried to "break through" the defense of the Armed Forces of Ukraine near Robotyn: traitors received 15 years in prison

Four traitors who fought against Ukrainian troops in eastern and southern Ukraine as part of Russian occupation groups were sentenced to 15 years in prison for high treason, participation in a terrorist group, and aiding the Russian armed forces.

War in Ukraine • March 29, 12:58 PM • 54012 views