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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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Explosion in Kharkiv, mayor warns of possible attack by enemy UAVs

According to Kharkiv Mayor Igor Terekhov, an explosion occurred in Kharkiv. It was also reported that the city was attacked by Iranian drones.

War in Ukraine • March 25, 11:05 PM • 30652 views
Iranian drones are heading for Kharkiv

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine informs that a group of Iranian Shahed drones is heading to Kharkiv.

War in Ukraine • March 25, 10:26 PM • 31154 views
A man died as a result of Russian shelling in Kharkiv region

A 65-year-old civilian man was killed in Vovchansk, Kharkiv region, as a result of Russian shelling that damaged private houses.

War in Ukraine • March 25, 04:53 PM • 24929 views
Russians hit Dergachi in Kharkiv region with a missile: four injured

A Russian missile strike on Dergachi in Kharkiv region injures four civilians and destroys at least two houses.

War in Ukraine • March 25, 03:14 PM • 23845 views
PIN-UP and Forbes Ukraine launch a grant program for frontline businesses

A grant program from PIN-UP and Forbes Ukraine is launched for frontline businesses.

Economy • March 25, 12:32 PM • 31780 views
Mayor: Kharkiv heating season ends ahead of schedule due to Russian attacks on energy facilities

Due to Russian attacks on energy facilities, Kharkiv is ending the heating season ahead of schedule to reduce the load on electricity.

Society • March 25, 12:20 PM • 25281 views
In almost 80% of Kharkiv power has already been restored after massive Russian attack - city council

After a massive Russian attack on critical infrastructure, almost 80% of Kharkiv has been powered up, but the power situation remains difficult, with outage schedules and about 215,800 customers still without electricity.

Society • March 25, 11:59 AM • 25713 views
Tractor hits a mine in Kharkiv region

A man was injured as a result of a tractor explosion caused by an anti-tank mine in a field near the village of Pryshyb, Izium district, Kharkiv region.

Society • March 25, 11:51 AM • 24515 views
There is no shortage of electricity, blackouts in the regions are caused by damaged infrastructure - Ukrenergo

Ukraine's energy system is operating in a balanced manner, with no electricity shortages, but blackouts in some regions are caused by damage to the power grid as a result of recent Russian attacks on energy facilities.

Society • March 25, 10:28 AM • 59241 views
In Kharkiv, up to 200,000 consumers are without power due to Russian attacks; blackout schedules are in effect in the city and eight communities in the region

In Kharkiv, up to 200,000 consumers are without electricity due to Russian attacks, and blackout schedules are in effect in the city and eight communities in the region.

Society • March 25, 06:48 AM • 25701 views
Power engineers have done the incredible: subway traffic has been launched in Kharkiv

The subway, which was suspended after massive enemy shelling cut off the city's power supply, is back in operation in Kharkiv.

Society • March 25, 06:41 AM • 30218 views
"Ukrenergo: the situation with electricity supply in Kharkiv may improve by the end of next week

The power supply to Kharkiv, which has been subjected to massive enemy rocket fire, is expected to improve significantly in about 8-9 days, according to the head of Ukrenergo.

Society • March 25, 05:50 AM • 29842 views
Over the past day, russia launched 33 missile strikes, 70 air attacks, and 91 volleyball attacks

Over the past day, russia conducted 33 missile and 70 air strikes, as well as 91 attacks from multiple launch rocket systems on Ukrainian positions and settlements in various regions.

War in Ukraine • March 25, 05:37 AM • 28638 views
Kharkiv: Fire in a residential building claims two lives

In Kharkiv, a fire in an apartment building killed a 78-year-old woman and a man born in 2004.

Society • March 24, 11:57 PM • 44870 views
Zelensky: russia used almost 190 missiles, 140 Shaheeds and 700 guided bombs this week

According to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, over the past week, russian troops have fired about 190 missiles, 140 Shaheds, and nearly 700 guided bombs against Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • March 24, 08:37 PM • 84311 views
In Kharkiv, about 60% of houses have heating, and about 40% have electricity - Terekhov

In Kharkiv, almost all homes have water supply, about 60% are connected to heating, and about 40% have electricity restored after russian attacks, according to the city's mayor.

Society • March 24, 01:20 PM • 100583 views
DIU tells how military intelligence prepared for Kharkiv defense

The military intelligence prepared for the defense of Kharkiv by delivering weapons and ammunition to the city before the invasion began, creating hiding places and arming local volunteers, whose numbers exceeded all expectations.

War in Ukraine • March 24, 11:54 AM • 44324 views
Due to кussian shelling in Kharkiv region, emergency power outage schedules have been activated

Schedules of emergency power outages due to кussian shelling have been introduced in Kharkiv region, while critical infrastructure facilities have been powered.

War in Ukraine • March 24, 10:50 AM • 38921 views
The night attack did not affect the operation of the power system, although the enemy tried to critically damage power facilities in Dnipropetrovska oblast - Ukrenergo

russia targeted energy facilities in the Dnipropetrovs'k region with missiles and drones, causing short-term interruptions in electricity and heat supply, but this did not significantly affect the overall operation of the power system.

War in Ukraine • March 24, 09:05 AM • 52221 views
Situation in Kharkiv region: the enemy shelled a private enterprise in Kharkiv once again, a man was killed in Chuhuiv district

A 72-year-old man was killed in Chuhuiv district when the enemy shelled settlements in Kharkiv region, damaging private houses and a car.

War in Ukraine • March 24, 07:26 AM • 74321 views
Over the day, russia launched 14 missile strikes, 106 air attacks, and 99 salvo attacks

Over the past day, russia launched 14 missile strikes, 106 air strikes and 99 attacks from multiple launch rocket systems at Ukrainian positions and localities in various regions.

War in Ukraine • March 24, 05:31 AM • 47045 views
Kharkiv restores water and heat supply after russian attack on power grid

In Kharkiv, work continues to restore water, heating and electricity supply after the russian attack on the power grid. Some progress has already been made in partially restoring these services.

War in Ukraine • March 23, 10:26 PM • 77097 views
"Shahed" UAVs from Kharkiv region head to Poltava region

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine informs about the detection of a Shahed drone moving from Kharkiv region towards the south of Poltava region.

War in Ukraine • March 23, 08:07 PM • 46811 views
Alert in Ukraine: the threat of ballistics - Air Force of Ukraine

Russian occupants fired ballistic missiles from the east, threatening to use ballistic weapons in areas under air alert in Ukraine, including strikes on the industrial zone of Kharkiv.

Society • March 23, 06:52 PM • 51680 views
How Russia's "double strike" tactics against Ukrainian rescuers and police work

Russian forces deliberately used a "double strike" tactic, hitting rescuers and police officers who were assisting victims of a previous Shahid drone attack in Kharkiv, wounding a rescuer and a police officer.

War in Ukraine • March 23, 06:00 PM • 48383 views
Another smuggler taken into custody in Zakarpattia region - SBGS

A court in Zakarpattia has remanded a "smuggler" who illegally transported people from Ukraine to Slovakia for 60 days with the possibility of bail in excess of UAH 242,000 for attempting to smuggle them abroad for money.

Crimes and emergencies • March 23, 05:03 PM • 36375 views
Russians shell Kharkiv again, there is an "arrival" in the industrial zone - Terekhov

Russian occupants shell Kharkiv again, damaging infrastructure and causing temporary power outages.

War in Ukraine • March 23, 04:43 PM • 35449 views
Halushchenko: Situation at Dniprovska HPP is complicated, occupants may repeat attacks on the dam

The Russian strike on March 22 was the largest attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure since the beginning of the war: more than 150 weapons were used simultaneously, causing significant damage to the Dnipro hydroelectric power plant, leading to power outages in 12 regions, with Kharkiv, Odesa, and Khmelnytsky regions suffering the most.

War in Ukraine • March 23, 02:52 PM • 38713 views
"It was particularly dangerous": Kudrytskyi on Russia's attack on energy infrastructure

Russia has launched the largest attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure since the beginning of the full-scale war, combining various weapons such as kamikaze drones, ballistic and cruise missiles.

War in Ukraine • March 23, 01:10 PM • 35543 views
Consequences of Russia's massive attack on Kharkiv: serious damage, planned blackouts are possible - RMA

Russia's massive attack on Kharkiv caused serious damage to the energy infrastructure. The UIA called for preparations for a possible repeated blackout.

Society • March 23, 11:55 AM • 82466 views