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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 air defense destroyed 11 out of 13 shaheds and two aircraft missiles

Ukrainian air defense destroyed 11 Iranian Shaheed strike drones and two Russian air-launched missiles during nighttime attacks in several regions.

War in Ukraine • February 27, 05:41 AM • 35614 views
96 combat engagements took place in the frontline - General Staff

Ukrainian troops repelled over 100 attacks in various parts of the frontline, while Russia continued its offensive.

War in Ukraine • February 27, 05:03 AM • 30882 views
The Avdiivka, Maryinka and Kupyansk sectors remain the hottest spots in the frontline: Ukrainian General Staff

The General Staff reported that the most intense fighting took place at the Avdiivka, Maryinka and Kupyansk directions, where Ukrainian troops repelled numerous Russian attacks along the entire frontline over the past day.

War in Ukraine • February 26, 05:59 PM • 31681 views
"Brainwashing" Ukrainian youth: the occupiers attract Ukrainians from the TOT to a "world festival"

The occupiers are bringing Ukrainian youth from the occupied territories to a "world festival" using school principals and pro-Russian organizations to brainwash them.

War in Ukraine • February 26, 03:20 PM • 29141 views
Center for Countering Disinformation refutes Russian fake about Ukraine's preparations to surrender Kharkiv

The Center for Countering Disinformation has denied Russian propaganda claims that Ukraine is preparing to surrender Kharkiv. The Center explains that the occupiers are trying to demoralize society and sow panic.

War in Ukraine • February 26, 02:58 PM • 24730 views
Enemy pulls russian troops to the border near Kupyansk - Yevlash on the situation in the Kharkiv sector

The enemy has pulled up russian guard reserves in the Kupyansk sector to reinforce its border and prevent Ukrainian saboteurs from breaking through, fearing a repeat of last year's active sabotage activities in the area.

War in Ukraine • February 26, 11:15 AM • 26545 views
Explosions occurred in Kropyvnytskyi - media

Explosions were heard in Kropyvnytskyi after the Air Force reported a ballistic missile threat to three regions.

War in Ukraine • February 26, 10:16 AM • 25255 views
Siren in Kyiv sounded due to maintenance, no air alert was announced - Kyiv City State Administration

During the maintenance of the warning system in Kyiv, a siren sounded but no air raid was declared, while air raids were declared in Kirovohrad, Poltava, and Kharkiv regions.

War in Ukraine • February 26, 09:50 AM • 53265 views
No electricity shortage, equipment at substation in Kirovohrad region was shut down due to missile strike - Ministry of Energy

As a result of the fighting and technical problems, some power lines and substations in Ukraine have been temporarily de-energized, but the overall power system remains balanced.

Society • February 26, 07:59 AM • 30741 views
Two hangars with grain hit by Russian missile strikes in Kharkiv region at night, Shaheds hit recreation center - RMA

Two civilian grain storage facilities in the village of Pisochyn, Kharkiv region, were hit by Russian S-300 missiles at night.

War in Ukraine • February 26, 06:43 AM • 39627 views
Ukrainian air defense forces shot down 9 out of 14 "Shaheeds" and three missiles at night

Ukrainian air defense forces shot down nine Iranian Shahed drones and three Russian X-59 missiles in Kharkiv and Dnipropetrovs'k regions overnight.

War in Ukraine • February 26, 05:53 AM • 35703 views
95 combat engagements took place in the frontline - General Staff

95 combat engagements took place on the frontline, according to the morning report of the General Staff.

War in Ukraine • February 26, 05:10 AM • 30254 views
A series of explosions occurred in Kharkiv region

The explosions reportedly occurred in the Kharkiv region of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 25, 11:47 PM • 27760 views
Russians attack Kharkiv region with S-300 missiles

The head of the JFO said that the Russians struck Kharkiv region with S-300 missiles fired from the territory of Belgorod.

War in Ukraine • February 25, 09:52 PM • 131187 views
Explosions heard in Kharkiv

Explosions were heard in Kharkiv when the city was attacked.

War in Ukraine • February 25, 09:10 PM • 33859 views
In 2023, SBU detected 47 intelligence networks - Malyuk

The Head of the Security Service of Ukraine said that last year 47 intelligence networks working for the enemy were detected and detained, and more than 2,000 traitors have been detained since the beginning of the war.

War in Ukraine • February 25, 03:58 PM • 30126 views
Lysohor: Invaders lose about 60% of equipment during assault attempts in Luhansk region

The Russian army suffered significant losses - about 60% of its equipment during unsuccessful attempts to storm the Limansko-Kupianske direction of Luhansk region.

War in Ukraine • February 25, 09:52 AM • 22904 views
Shelling by Russian invaders: about 15 settlements in Kharkiv region were damaged, a 44-year-old volunteer was wounded

Russian shelling damaged about 15 settlements in the Kharkiv region, wounding a 44-year-old volunteer.

War in Ukraine • February 25, 09:40 AM • 23683 views
A unique Ukrainian exhibition "In the Eye of the Storm. Modernism in Ukraine"

The exhibition will present modernist art movements in Ukraine in the early 20th century through masterpieces from Kyiv, Lviv, and Kharkiv museums.

Culture • February 25, 03:10 AM • 33753 views
Air Force spotted a change in Shahedd movement in the regions

Ukraine's Air Force reported that Iranian-made Shaheda drones targeting areas in central Ukraine were spotted flying toward the northern and northeastern regions.

War in Ukraine • February 25, 02:13 AM • 37777 views
Iranian "Shahed" drones reportedly moved over several regions

Ukraine's Air Force reports observations of Iranian Shahed drones moving between several regions of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 25, 01:46 AM • 37925 views
In Kharkiv region, russian shelling caused a fire on a farm: more than 20 animals died

A russian attack caused a large fire on a farm in the village of Lyman, Kharkiv region, killing more than two dozen pigs, but rescuers saved 52.

War in Ukraine • February 24, 10:51 PM • 27552 views
The Ukrainian Armed Forces are being transferred: russian drones spotted active in different directions

According to the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, enemy drones were spotted flying in different directions over certain areas of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 24, 09:06 PM • 28613 views
Defense Forces inform about the launch of guided aerial bombs in Kharkiv region

The Ukrainian Air Force reports launching guided bombs from tactical aircraft in Kharkiv region.

War in Ukraine • February 24, 08:46 PM • 28960 views
UAVs were spotted in Mykolaiv and Poltava regions moving towards other parts of Ukraine

Hostile drones were spotted in Mykolaiv and Poltava regions of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 24, 08:39 PM • 30361 views
Belgium to open development agency offices in Kyiv and Kharkiv

The Belgian Prime Minister announces plans to open offices of the Belgian Development Agency in Kyiv and Kharkiv to prioritize Ukraine's recovery.

Politics • February 24, 07:22 PM • 35050 views
Zelensky awarded the military who participated in the defense of Antonov airport

President Zelenskyy awarded the servicemen who defended Antonov Airport at the beginning of the russian invasion with state awards, including the title of Hero of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 24, 06:47 PM • 27085 views
Zelensky says there is not enough air defense to protect civilians

Zelenskiy said that Ukraine lacks air defense systems to protect civilians from russian attacks and needs long-range weapons to stop attacks on cities like Kharkiv.

War in Ukraine • February 24, 06:06 PM • 25827 views
russians attacked Kharkiv region with mortars and artillery: houses damaged

Over the past day, Russian troops shelled about 20 settlements in Kharkiv region with mortars and artillery. Private households and outbuildings were damaged.

War in Ukraine • February 24, 08:03 AM • 29209 views
"Our victory is in unity": AFU Commander-in-Chief Syrsky on the anniversary of the full-scale invasion of russia

On the second anniversary of russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi thanked Ukrainian defenders who are repelling russian attacks and emphasized the need for further unity to achieve victory.

War in Ukraine • February 24, 07:44 AM • 32652 views