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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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Ukrainian border guards destroy invaders' equipment: an SUV and a UAZ of Russian invaders turned into scrap metal

In the Kharkiv sector, Ukrainian border guards destroyed Russian occupants' equipment, turning an SUV and a Bukhanka car into scrap metal.

War in Ukraine • March 17, 02:37 PM • 38690 views
Over 8.6 thousand consumers left without electricity due to massive shelling in Sumy and Kharkiv regions - Ministry of Energy

As a result of massive shelling in Sumy and Kharkiv regions, more than 8. 6 thousand consumers lost power, and more than 130 were left without gas.

War in Ukraine • March 17, 11:58 AM • 103458 views
In Kharkiv region, Russian proxies shelled a temporary ambulance station: there are wounded

Occupants shelled a temporary medical center in the village of Buhaivka, Kharkiv region, wounding a 36-year-old paramedic and a 56-year-old ambulance driver.

War in Ukraine • March 17, 09:57 AM • 35700 views
The occupiers attacked Sumy region with mortars, artillery, drones and UAVs: 98 explosions recorded - OVA

Russians fired 18 times at the border areas and settlements of Sumy region with mortars, artillery, drones and UAVs, recording 98 explosions.

War in Ukraine • March 17, 07:30 AM • 99362 views
Russians shell 15 towns and villages in Kharkiv region with artillery and mortars

In the Kharkiv region, about 15 settlements came under Russian artillery and mortar fire, and in the village of Liptsi, an educational institution and a private house were damaged by air strikes.

War in Ukraine • March 17, 06:52 AM • 38339 views
Ukrainian Defense Forces destroy 14 out of 16 enemy UAVs overnight

Overnight, the Ukrainian Armed Forces shot down 14 of 16 enemy drones in Odesa region.

War in Ukraine • March 17, 05:23 AM • 86154 views
Murder of Ukrainian woman in Germany: police detain Russian woman and her husband

German police have arrested a Russian woman and her husband suspected of murdering 27-year-old Ukrainian woman Margarita from Kharkiv, who came to Germany with her mother and daughter 4 months ago.

Crimes and emergencies • March 16, 05:16 PM • 101448 views
Occupants attack residents of Kherson region with drones, there are wounded

A 71-year-old man was injured by explosives dropped from a Russian drone in Beryslav, and another man was lightly injured by explosives dropped from a drone in the village of Lvov, Kherson region.

War in Ukraine • March 16, 01:31 PM • 33689 views
Ukraine has received surplus electricity from Poland, due to shelling there are power outages in Chernihiv region and gas outages in Kharkiv region

At Poland's request, Ukraine has accepted surplus electricity, and no shortage is expected, but there are power outages in Chernihiv region, and damage to a gas pipeline in Kharkiv region due to fighting and shelling.

War in Ukraine • March 16, 10:41 AM • 103979 views
Critical infrastructure damaged in Kharkiv region due to night attack by Russian "Shahed"

A critical infrastructure facility was damaged in the village of Kozacha Lopan in Kharkiv region at night as a result of a Russian Shahed attack drone strike.

War in Ukraine • March 16, 07:59 AM • 36089 views
Over the last day 78 combat engagements took place - General Staff

There were 78 combat engagements on the frontline, and Ukrainian troops repelled numerous Russian attacks in various parts of the frontline.

War in Ukraine • March 16, 05:45 AM • 101313 views
Ukrainian air defense system destroys 2 shahids

Ukrainian air defense forces destroyed 2 Russian attack drones in Kharkiv region on the night of March 16, 2024.

War in Ukraine • March 16, 04:37 AM • 38914 views
Occupants attack Kharkiv region with S-300 missiles: a dormitory and an emergency medical center are destroyed

Russian troops attacked Zolochiv, Kharkiv region, with S-300 missiles, destroying a dormitory and an emergency medical center.

War in Ukraine • March 15, 04:14 PM • 27018 views
DOT names companies that will supply food to the Armed Forces from April 1

The five companies will supply food to the Armed Forces of Ukraine in 13 areas covering the entire country starting from April 1 under contracts signed with the State Logistics Operator (SOE).

War in Ukraine • March 15, 02:38 PM • 51375 views
The Government plans to pay rental subsidies to IDPs for two years - Ministry of Social Policy

The Ministry of Social Policy reported that it has developed a mechanism for paying rental subsidies for IDPs. The amount of the subsidy will be adjusted depending on the average cost of renting an apartment in the region, household income, and family size.

Society • March 15, 02:26 PM • 31624 views
The number of children injured because of the war has increased: a minor was injured in Vinnytsia region

535 children were killed and more than 1257 were injured of varying severity in Ukraine as a result of Russia's armed aggression.

War in Ukraine • March 15, 06:49 AM • 35307 views
At night, a fire broke out in Kharkiv region due to a "Shahed" attack, one person was injured in the day as a result of Russian shelling

A house caught fire in Kharkiv region as a result of a nighttime shelling. One person was wounded in the last day as a result of Russian attacks in the region.

War in Ukraine • March 15, 06:43 AM • 32646 views
Ukrainian Air Force shoots down all 27 enemy-launched "Shaheeds"

The Ukrainian Air Force successfully shoots down 27 Iranian-made Shaheed drones launched by Russian forces over several regions of Ukraine at night.

War in Ukraine • March 15, 05:07 AM • 35756 views
Russians are trying to break through the defense of the Ukrainian Armed Forces at the Avdiivka and Novopavlivka directions - General Staff

On March 14, 68 combat engagements were registered over the last day, and the enemy launched 14 missile and 103 air strikes. Ukrainian Defense Forces repelled most of the attacks in the Avdiivka, Novopavlivka and Lyman sectors.

War in Ukraine • March 14, 06:10 PM • 105829 views
Zelenskyy presents awards to military volunteers and families of fallen soldiers

On the Day of the Ukrainian Volunteer, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy honored military volunteers, including awarding the Order of the Golden Star of the Hero of Ukraine to several fallen and living defenders who bravely fought against the Russian invasion.

War in Ukraine • March 14, 04:22 PM • 36671 views
Mobile communications restored in Sumy region after Russian strikes on radio facilities

Mobile communication is restored in Sumy region after Russian shelling.

War in Ukraine • March 14, 03:09 PM • 27195 views
Occupants carry out massive attacks on TV and radio infrastructure in Kharkiv and Sumy regions: broadcasting is suspended in a number of cities

Russian missile and drone attacks damaged TV and radio infrastructure in Kharkiv and Sumy regions, temporarily suspending broadcasting in several cities.

War in Ukraine • March 14, 02:56 PM • 31355 views
Russian army strikes Kharkiv district with S-300: preliminary, no casualties - OVA

The Russian army strikes Kharkiv district with an S-300 missile, but according to preliminary reports, there are no casualties.

War in Ukraine • March 14, 12:52 PM • 28078 views
Kharkiv under Russian missile attack: there are "arrivals" in the suburbs

Russian missile strikes on the city of Kharkiv caused explosions.

War in Ukraine • March 14, 12:30 PM • 25692 views
Trading in "trophies" of the occupiers: four schemes for illegal sale of weapons exposed in Ukraine

Law enforcers eliminated four schemes of illegal sale of russian weapons and ammunition, including more than 60 kg of explosives, sniper weapons, machine guns and assault rifles to criminals in three regions of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • March 14, 10:48 AM • 31204 views
TV and radio signal disrupted in Kharkiv region as a result of massive attack - RMA

There are interruptions in TV and radio signals in the Kharkiv region due to a massive attack by enemy drones.

War in Ukraine • March 14, 10:41 AM • 26585 views
eRecovery: UAH 4 billion has already been paid to repair damaged housing

More than 43,000 Ukrainians have received UAH 4 billion to repair their homes damaged by the Russian war.

Society • March 14, 10:17 AM • 32774 views
Demchenko: The situation on the border with Belarus is fully controlled, the threat of the DRG remains from the territory of the Russian Federation

The situation on the Belarusian border is fully controlled, no movement of equipment or personnel is observed, but the threat of hostile Russian sabotage groups remains on the border with Russia, especially in Sumy and Kharkiv regions.

War in Ukraine • March 14, 08:46 AM • 36311 views
Russians strike at radio facilities in Sumy region: broadcasting transmitters are out of order

Russian military strikes damaged transmitters in Sumy region, temporarily disabling Ukrainian TV and radio signals in part of the region.

War in Ukraine • March 14, 08:44 AM • 31875 views
Enemy agent detained for trying to blow up railroad in Kharkiv region

A Russian agent who planned to blow up railroad tracks with an improvised explosive device was detained in Kharkiv region.

War in Ukraine • March 14, 08:27 AM • 25061 views