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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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North Korean missiles used by the enemy to attack Ukraine are similar to Iskander-M, although they have their own specifics - Oleksandr Ruvin

North Korean ballistic missiles similar to Russia's Iskander-M were used by Russia to attack Ukraine, according to experts who found parts of a North Korean missile in Kyiv.

War in Ukraine • February 21, 09:40 AM • 30405 views
Russian agent detained for launching missiles at civilian buildings in Kharkiv

The SBU detained a Russian agent who directed rocket attacks on civilian buildings in Kharkiv by adjusting coordinates and sending photos of potential targets.

War in Ukraine • February 21, 08:25 AM • 28806 views
In Kharkiv region garden association came under enemy attack at night, two dead оver the past day

Over the past 24 hours, Russian troops shelled about 20 localities in Kharkiv region, killing 2 civilians.

War in Ukraine • February 21, 06:35 AM • 26886 views
Ukrainian Defense Ministry: 66 combat engagements took place in the frontline over the last day

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine reported 66 combat engagements along the frontline over the past day, with Russia launching air and missile strikes and shelling populated areas.

War in Ukraine • February 21, 05:30 AM • 28891 views
Air Force shoots down 13 out of 19 shaheeds and an X-59 missile

The Ukrainian Air Force destroyed 13 out of 19 Shahid attack drones and an X-59 missile launched from Russia during attacks in several regions of Ukraine on the night of February 21.

War in Ukraine • February 21, 05:12 AM • 27430 views
Rosarmiya attacked Kharkiv region with bombs

Ukraine's Air Force reports that Russians have launched guided aerial bombs in Kharkiv region.

War in Ukraine • February 20, 08:20 PM • 27034 views
russian troops attacked Nikopol region 14 times: there is destruction, three people were wounded

Three people were wounded, including an 87-year-old woman, after Russia attacked Ukraine's Nikopol district 14 times using kamikaze drones and artillery.

War in Ukraine • February 20, 05:04 PM • 26499 views
North Korean missiles allegedly used by Russia to attack Ukraine contain components made in the United States and Europe - CNN

According to the report, missiles produced by North Korea that Russia could use this year to strike Ukraine contain many components from Western countries such as the United States, Germany, and Japan.

War in Ukraine • February 20, 03:31 PM • 24542 views
Law enforcers discover minefield at site of deaths of two people in Kharkiv region

Police explosives experts discovered a minefield in Kharkiv region, where two people were killed and one injured when an anti-personnel mine exploded.

War in Ukraine • February 20, 03:24 PM • 24099 views
Three people wounded in hostile shelling in Nikopol region: doctors are fighting for the life of 87-year-old woman

Doctors are fighting for the life of an 87-year-old woman who was injured during the Russian shelling of the Nikopol region, which wounded two other people.

War in Ukraine • February 20, 01:23 PM • 24755 views
They extorted $60,000 from relatives of Ukrainian prisoners of war, promising an exchange: SBU detains two fraudsters

The Security Service of Ukraine detained two fraudsters who extorted $60,000 from relatives of Ukrainian prisoners of war, promising an exchange.

Crimes and emergencies • February 20, 12:56 PM • 22062 views
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Evlash: Russia is trying to attack near Tabayivka, but it is at a disadvantage there - Evlash

Russian troops are trying to advance in the area of Tabaivka in Kharkiv region, but are at a disadvantage because Ukrainian troops have taken over the dominant heights.

War in Ukraine • February 20, 12:24 PM • 235911 views
Detained and illegally convoyed citizens in occupation: investigation of invaders' "law enforcement officers" completed

The investigation against two collaborators who performed law enforcement functions in the Kupiansk district during the Russian occupation, illegally detaining and escorting citizens until the region was liberated in September, has been completed; they now face 12 to 15 years in prison if found guilty.

Crimes and emergencies • February 20, 12:13 PM • 22352 views
Emergency power outage: more than 3 thousand residents of Sumy were left without electricity

In Sumy, more than three thousand people were left without electricity due to an emergency power outage. Currently, power engineers are working to eliminate the power outage.

Society • February 20, 12:00 PM • 24540 views
He was spying on air defense systems and wanted to become a "Wagnerian": enemy informant detained in Kirovohrad region

The Security Service of Ukraine detained a resident of Kirovohrad region who was spying on Ukrainian air defense systems and wanted to join the Russian Wagner PMC to fight against Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 20, 09:27 AM • 31004 views
In Ukraine, 374 settlements are without electricity, there are new damages to networks in three regions - energy

In particular, 374 settlements in Ukraine remain without electricity due to the hostilities. New damage to power grids was reported in Dnipropetrovska, Zaporizka and Kharkivska oblasts.

Society • February 20, 09:04 AM • 26986 views
Gas pipelines in Dnipropetrovs'k and Kharkiv regions damaged due to enemy shelling - Ministry of Energy

Russian shelling damaged gas pipelines in Dnipropetrovs'k and Kharkiv regions, which led to the disconnection of some consumers.

War in Ukraine • February 20, 07:53 AM • 23904 views
Occupants shelled about 25 settlements in Kharkiv region overnight: four people were injured

Over the past 24 hours, the Russian army shelled about 25 localities in Kharkiv region, injuring four people.

War in Ukraine • February 20, 06:57 AM • 30549 views
Russia attacked with missiles and drones at night: the Air Force shot down all 23 "shahedis" launched

The Ukrainian Air Force successfully shot down all 23 attack drones launched by Russia on the night of February 20.

War in Ukraine • February 20, 05:50 AM • 32012 views
81 combat engagements took place in the frontline - General Staff

According to the General Staff, Ukrainian troops repelled 81 combat engagements on several fronts.

War in Ukraine • February 20, 05:45 AM • 28817 views
Air raid on Vilkhuvatka village: law enforcement officers show the consequences of the attack and initiate criminal proceedings

A civilian woman was injured as a result of Russian airstrikes on a village in Kupyansk district, Kharkiv region, Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 19, 08:36 PM • 31893 views
Fraud in medical procurement: Deputy Head of Zaporizhzhia Regional Council and local deputy exposed for bribery

The deputy head of the Zaporizhzhia regional council, his assistant and a local deputy were found to have taken bribes in exchange for helping certain companies win medical procurement contracts.

Politics • February 19, 06:14 PM • 32157 views
Occupants dropped aerial bombs on a village in Kharkiv region: a woman was rescued from the rubble

The Russian army dropped bombs on the village of Vilkhuvatka in Kharkiv region, destroying two houses and damaging ten others, and one woman was rescued from the rubble.

War in Ukraine • February 19, 05:57 PM • 28847 views
General Staff: Defense Forces repel more than 70 Russian attacks, destroy two enemy aircraft and four combat vehicles

Ukrainian troops repelled most of the Russian attacks along the entire front line in Bakhmut, Maryinka, Avdiivka and Zaporizhzhia on Monday, reports the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 19, 05:43 PM • 28289 views
Zelenskyy visits wounded soldiers in hospital in Kharkiv

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited wounded Ukrainian servicemen in a military hospital, thanked the defenders for their courage and presented state awards to medics for saving the soldiers.

War in Ukraine • February 19, 04:24 PM • 29886 views
Russian Mi-8 flying to Ukraine: intelligence confirms death of Russian pilot Kuzminov

The Main Intelligence Directorate confirms that pilot Maxim Kuzminov, who hijacked a Russian helicopter for Ukraine, was found dead in Spain.

War in Ukraine • February 19, 04:04 PM • 28312 views
No activity of enemy subversive reconnaissance groups at the border in the last few days - SBGS spokesman

In recent days, border guards have not recorded any enemy sabotage and reconnaissance groups, but the threat remains.

War in Ukraine • February 19, 02:34 PM • 19547 views
Tanks, air defense and artillery: over 350 units of Russian military equipment destroyed by the "Army of Drones" in a week

According to Deputy Prime Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, Ukrainian drones destroyed more than 350 pieces of Russian military equipment last week, including tanks, armored vehicles, and fuel depots.

War in Ukraine • February 19, 01:59 PM • 21442 views
Occupants shelled Vovchansk in Kharkiv region: they hit the territory of the enterprise, there are victims

Two security guards were wounded as a result of Russian shelling of an industrial facility in Vovchansk, Kharkiv region.

War in Ukraine • February 19, 01:16 PM • 21531 views
Zelenskyy visits frontline positions of fighters in Kupiansk sector

President Zelenskyy visited the Ukrainian military defending the Kupyansk sector and awarded the soldiers, including the title of Hero of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 19, 11:58 AM • 22614 views