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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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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
Over the past day, russia launched 10 missile strikes, 93 air attacks, and 141 salvo attacks

Over the day, 84 combat engagements took place: russia launched 10 missile strikes, 93 air strikes and 141 attacks from multiple launch rocket systems, according to a report by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 24, 05:54 AM • 38790 views
Ukraine has survived: two years ago, Russia launched a full-scale war against our country

On the morning of February 24, 2022, some Ukrainians woke up to shots and the roar of tanks, others to explosions and air raid sirens, and others were woken up by calls and messages: war had broken out.

Society • February 24, 03:53 AM • 109673 views
"Atelier of Dreams": Ukrainian House opens exhibition dedicated to Ukrainian children and their aspirations during the war

The Atelier of Dreams exhibition dedicated to the resilience of Ukrainian children during the war has opened at the Ukrainian House National Center, featuring artworks by children expressing their feelings and emotions through creativity.

War in Ukraine • February 23, 08:57 PM • 47897 views
During the occupation of Kharkiv region, he tortured people and "covered" looters: FSB colonel was served with a notice of suspicion

The SBU identified a Russian FSB colonel who tortured civilians and allowed looting during the Russian occupation of Kharkiv region.

War in Ukraine • February 23, 04:03 PM • 23765 views
Kyiv-based entrepreneurs who controlled Internet traffic in occupied Donetsk detained for helping aggressor in TOT

Kyiv businessmen who helped Russia control Internet traffic in occupied Donetsk were detained for aiding the aggressor.

Crimes and emergencies • February 23, 03:45 PM • 20296 views
SBU identifies and serves suspicion notice to fsb colonel who tortured people in Vovchansk during occupation

The SBU has identified an fsb colonel who tortured people during the occupation of Kharkiv region and protected looters who smuggled stolen goods to russia.

War in Ukraine • February 23, 03:09 PM • 22476 views
The Government allocated more than 17 billion to the Recovery Agency for roads

The Government of Ukraine has allocated over UAH 17 billion to the State Agency for Reconstruction and Development of Infrastructure for the development and maintenance of public roads of national importance.

Economy • February 23, 03:06 PM • 23065 views
Russian propagandists spread fake news about "trafficking in organs of Ukrainian military"

Russia has spread a fake story that it has found evidence of "trafficking in organs of the Ukrainian military" in the Kharkiv region to discredit Ukraine's leadership.

War in Ukraine • February 23, 02:37 PM • 19407 views
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The number of animal rabies cases has doubled in Ukraine: State Service of Ukraine on Food Safety and Consumer Protection names reasons and rules of behavior with rabid animals

Due to martial law restricting oral rabies vaccination of wild animals and immunization of domestic animals, Ukraine saw a 2. 3-fold increase in rabies cases among animals in 2023 compared to 2022.

Society • February 23, 01:43 PM • 233326 views
U.S. Ambassador shows the consequences of russia's night attacks and calls for continued support for Ukraine

russia's overnight attacks on Ukrainian ports and industrial bases in Odesa and Dnipro resulted in civilian deaths and injuries, prompting the US Ambassador to Ukraine to reiterate his call for continued support for Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 23, 01:27 PM • 23691 views
Cabinet of Ministers allocates UAH 6.2 billion for six regions for reconstruction - Shmyhal

The Government of Ukraine has allocated UAH 6. 2 billion to Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, Luhansk, Mykolaiv, Kharkiv and Kherson regions to help with the recovery.

War in Ukraine • February 23, 11:30 AM • 25134 views
Enemy drones strike an agricultural enterprise in Kharkiv region: 15 cows are killed

On February 22, enemy drones killed 15 cows at a private agricultural enterprise in the village of Mokra Rokytna, Kharkiv region.

War in Ukraine • February 23, 06:48 AM • 28181 views
Ukrainian air defense shoots down 23 enemy drones in several regions

Air defense systems in Odesa, Mykolaiv, Poltava, Dnipro and Kharkiv regions shot down 23 enemy drones used during a night attack by russian federation.

War in Ukraine • February 23, 05:40 AM • 38174 views
Over the past day, russia launched 3 missile strikes, 83 air attacks, 152 salvo attacks

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that 101 combat engagements took place over the day, with russia launching 3 missile strikes, 83 air strikes and 152 multiple launch rocket systems.

War in Ukraine • February 23, 05:25 AM • 36634 views
Hostile drones reported near Kharkiv

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported the detection of enemy drones near Kharkiv.

War in Ukraine • February 22, 09:10 PM • 29375 views
Aviation bombs dropped by the occupiers near private buildings in Kharkiv region have been neutralized by sappers

Sappers of the State Emergency Service destroyed two unexploded aircraft bombs that were dropped near civilian buildings in Kharkiv region.

War in Ukraine • February 22, 03:15 PM • 25217 views
Thirteenth enemy "Murom-M" destroyed by "Steel Frontier" fighters: video

Border guards of the Stalevyi Kordon offensive guard brigade destroyed the 13th Russian Murom-M long-range visual surveillance system in Kharkiv region.

War in Ukraine • February 22, 01:29 PM • 21457 views
Zelensky calls the capture of Avdiivka Russia's biggest achievement in 9 months of war

Zelenskiy said in an interview with FOX News that the capture of Avdiivka in Donetsk region was Russia's biggest achievement in nine months of war.

War in Ukraine • February 22, 11:14 AM • 22625 views
Two employees of TCR in Lviv region to be tried for torture and detention of men in military commissariat

Two Ukrainian military officers will stand trial for torturing and illegally detaining four men who were trying to cross the border.

Crimes and emergencies • February 22, 10:38 AM • 68797 views
Russian army lost almost 400 servicemen in Liman-Kupyansk sector over 24 hours, including 5 who joined the exchange fund

Over the past day, Ukrainian troops destroyed 138 units of Russian weapons and military equipment in fierce fighting in the Limansko-Kupiansk sector and neutralized 97 enemy drones.

War in Ukraine • February 22, 10:02 AM • 22802 views
Experts explain why Odesa region has become a favorite destination for international delegations

The Odesa region has become a favorite destination for international delegations due to its well-developed infrastructure for receiving foreign guests, economic and historical significance, and representation of the interests of various countries in the Black Sea region.

Society • February 22, 08:55 AM • 25649 views
Russian army shells Kharkiv region with artillery, drops KAB: one killed and one wounded

Russian troops shelled Kharkiv region with artillery, mortars and aircraft, killing 1 person and wounding another.

War in Ukraine • February 22, 06:45 AM • 25416 views
64 combat engagements took place in the frontline over the last day - General Staff

Over the past day, Ukrainian troops repelled 64 attacks by Russian-terrorist forces in many parts of the frontline in eastern Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 22, 05:36 AM • 28396 views
Ukrainian Air Force shoots down 8 out of 10 "Shahed" at night

The Ukrainian Air Force reported that it had shot down 8 Russian Shahid drones out of 10 launched overnight over several regions in eastern and southern Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 22, 05:16 AM • 25818 views
Zelensky thanked the defenders of Lastochkino, Novomykhailivka, Synkivka and Robotyne

President Zelensky honored the defenders of Lastochkino, Novomykhailivka, Synkivka and Robotyne who withstood the most powerful Russian attacks at their positions near these settlements.

War in Ukraine • February 21, 07:07 PM • 31226 views
In the afternoon, russians shelled Kupyansk district with mortars and artillery: one man was killed and another wounded

russian occupation forces shelled Kupiansk district of Kharkiv region with mortars and artillery, killing one civilian and injuring another.

War in Ukraine • February 21, 06:10 PM • 25523 views
Russian Federation starts transferring surviving units from Avdiivka to other frontline areas - Zhorin

Russian units remaining in Avdiivka have begun redeploying to other parts of the frontline as the situation there becomes increasingly difficult.

War in Ukraine • February 21, 03:43 PM • 26734 views
Kyiv Scientific Research Institute of Forensic Expertise can determine exactly from which carrier at sea the enemy launches "Kalibr" at Ukraine - Oleksandr Ruvin

Experts from the Kyiv Scientific Research Institute of Forensic Expertise can determine exactly which Russian ship fired the Kalibr missiles at Ukraine on a given day.

War in Ukraine • February 21, 02:58 PM • 26050 views