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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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Kharkiv, Donetsk and Kherson regions are the most contaminated with explosive devices - SES

The head of the humanitarian demining department of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine identified Kharkiv, Donetsk and Kherson regions as the most explosive regions in Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 29, 05:24 PM • 27349 views
russians attack Nikopol district with drones and artillery: 72-year-old man wounded

russian troops shelled Nikopol district with artillery and kamikaze drones on February 29, wounding a 72-year-old local resident.

War in Ukraine • February 29, 05:17 PM • 26069 views
Enemy attacks Vovchansk with FPV drone: 18-year-old wounded

Russian troops attacked Vovchansk in the Kharkiv region with a drone, wounding an 18-year-old boy.

War in Ukraine • February 29, 03:51 PM • 22745 views
The pilot project "Ukrposhta. Pharmacy" pilot project is expanding to six more frontline regions

The pilot project "Ukrposhta. Pharmacy" pilot project is expanding to provide access to affordable medicines by delivering orders to six more war-affected regions of Ukraine: Zaporizhzhia, Mykolaiv, Kharkiv, Kherson, Chernihiv and Sumy regions.

Health • February 29, 02:31 PM • 24120 views
Three regions suffer most from russian attacks on cultural heritage - Shmyhal

Kharkiv, Donetsk, and Odesa regions suffered the most from russian attacks on cultural heritage sites.

Culture • February 29, 02:05 PM • 22806 views
russians attack Kupyansk district with artillery and aircraft: a 63-year-old man is wounded

A 63-year-old civilian was wounded as a result of an air strike by russian troops on the village of Osynove, Kupyansk district of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 29, 01:14 PM • 26359 views
Russian accomplice detained for guiding missiles at Kharkiv

Ukrainian law enforcement officers detained a Russian accomplice who helped Russians prepare hostile missile attacks on Kharkiv.

War in Ukraine • February 29, 08:43 AM • 24705 views
We live here: Kyivstar and "Come Back Alive" hand over demining equipment

We live here: Kyivstar and "Come Back Alive" hand over demining equipment.

Society • February 29, 07:15 AM • 28947 views
The enemy attacked Vovchansk in Kharkiv region at night: four people were killed in 24 hours due to Russian attacks

Four people were killed and six others wounded in the last day in Kharkiv region as a result of Russian attacks.

War in Ukraine • February 29, 07:14 AM • 26325 views
russia conducted 10 missile strikes, 105 air attacks, and 163 salvo attacks over the day

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that 99 combat engagements took place over the past day, during which russia launched 10 missile strikes, 105 air strikes and fired 163 missiles from multiple launch rocket systems at Ukrainian troops and localities.

War in Ukraine • February 29, 05:19 AM • 29633 views
Kharkiv region: 27 foster families and children's homes received financial support - UAH 50 thousand

27 foster families and family-type orphanages in Kharkiv Oblast received cash certificates worth UAH 50,000 each from the regional budget.

Society • February 29, 03:37 AM • 34021 views
"ENABEL and Ukraine agree on plans to restore the state

The Belgian development agency ENABEL launches a large-scale cooperation with Ukraine to restore critical and social infrastructure by raising $150 million from frozen Russian assets in Belgium.

War in Ukraine • February 29, 02:10 AM • 75590 views
Stefanchuk discussed support and cooperation with the Czech Republic

Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Ruslan Stefanchuk emphasized the need for continuous supplies of weapons to Ukraine, including air defense, artillery and armored vehicles, during meetings with Czech parliamentary leaders.

War in Ukraine • February 28, 10:55 PM • 105215 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces inform about missile threat in Kharkiv region

The Ukrainian Air Force reported a missile threat in the Kharkiv region.

War in Ukraine • February 28, 10:09 PM • 64286 views
An elderly man was killed for making a remark: 3 russian invaders identified in Kharkiv region

In Kharkiv region, three people have been identified as russian military personnel. The occupiers are accused of killing a 70-year-old man after he made a comment.

War in Ukraine • February 28, 09:53 PM • 60240 views
General Staff: Russians stormed Ukrainian positions 25 times in Novopavlivka sector

The operational situation in the east and south of Ukraine remains difficult: 79 combat engagements took place, the enemy launched 5 missile and 91 air strikes against both Ukrainian military positions and civilian settlements. According to published reports, Avdiivka and Novopavlivka remain the hottest areas.

War in Ukraine • February 28, 07:40 PM • 121842 views
Airstrike on a railway station in Kharkiv region: a grandfather and his 6-year-old granddaughter were killed, prosecutors showed the consequences

Russians carried out an air raid on the village of Velykyi Burliuk, Kharkiv region, killing a 48-year-old man and his six-year-old granddaughter.

War in Ukraine • February 28, 06:26 PM • 29709 views
russians attacked Velykyi Burluk in Kharkiv region with KABs: two people were killed, including a 6-year-old girl

russian occupation forces dropped unexploded ordnance on a village in Kharkiv region, killing at least two people, including a six-year-old girl.

War in Ukraine • February 28, 04:19 PM • 24930 views
Three teenagers beat a man to death in a park in Kharkiv region while filming video - police

Three teenagers aged 15-16 have been notified of suspicion for beating a 62-year-old man to death in a park in Krasnohrad and filming it.

Crimes and emergencies • February 28, 04:03 PM • 25135 views
Damaged residential buildings and a church: the JFO showed the consequences of russian strikes on Kupyansk with multiple rocket launchers

During a Russian air attack on Kupyansk, bombs were dropped on civilian targets, including residential buildings and a church, killing a pastor and another man and injuring several others.

War in Ukraine • February 28, 03:17 PM • 23829 views
Electricity consumption in Ukraine is declining: surplus is being sold to Poland as an emergency measure

Ukraine exported excess electricity to Poland on an emergency basis due to lower-than-expected consumption despite cooler temperatures.

War in Ukraine • February 28, 02:30 PM • 26869 views
Going to the "grandmother's funeral": border guards expose a "black" legend for crossing the border

Border guards uncovered a scheme to smuggle two Kharkiv residents across the Ukrainian border to Romania under the false pretense of attending their grandmother's funeral.

Crimes and emergencies • February 28, 02:02 PM • 22323 views
Russian strike on Kupyansk: occupants hit a church, a pastor is killed

As a result of a Russian strike on Kupyansk, a church was hit.

War in Ukraine • February 28, 01:06 PM • 23835 views
Enemy strikes at Kupyansk with bombs: there are dead and wounded, more people under the rubble - RMA

As a result of the Russian attack on Kupyansk, two people were killed and one was injured. People are trapped under the rubble.

War in Ukraine • February 28, 12:40 PM • 25611 views
Kharkiv University official passes intelligence on city defense to Russians - SBU

The Security Service of Ukraine detained an employee of Kharkiv University who was passing intelligence information to the Russians about the city's defense, including the location of Ukrainian air defense systems, fortifications, and troop movements.

War in Ukraine • February 28, 09:09 AM • 27446 views
Enemy continues shelling in Kupiansk district, man injured by mine in Izium

Several settlements in the Kharkiv region came under artillery and mortar fire from Russia, one residential building burned down and private property was damaged, but no casualties were reported.

War in Ukraine • February 28, 06:35 AM • 26226 views
102 combat engagements took place in the frontline - General Staff

The General Staff reported that 102 combat engagements took place on the frontline over the past day: the enemy launched missile and air strikes, used multiple launch rocket systems, and Ukrainian troops repelled attacks in various parts of the frontline.

War in Ukraine • February 28, 05:50 AM • 30238 views
In Kharkiv, a man, trying to escape from the police by car, "flew" onto the roof of a garage

In Kharkiv, a drunk driver who was trying to escape from patrol policemen lost control and actually flew onto the roof of a garage.

Crimes and emergencies • February 27, 06:05 PM • 34983 views
Ihnat: Russians intensified aerial reconnaissance, record number of drones in the south

Russians have intensified aerial reconnaissance, deploying a record number of drones along the entire front line, especially in the southern direction along the Dnipro River, according to a spokesman for the Ukrainian Air Force.

War in Ukraine • February 27, 01:19 PM • 25696 views
Two russian "shahids" were shot down in Kharkiv region at night: Interior Ministry shows wreckage of kamikaze drones

On the night of February 27, units of the National Guard in the Kharkiv region destroyed two Russian kamikaze drones. The Ministry of Internal Affairs showed the wreckage of the downed "Shahed"

War in Ukraine • February 27, 12:58 PM • 24725 views