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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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Russia has already fired at least 24 ballistic missiles at Ukraine from the DPRK. The Prosecutor General gave details

Between December 30 and February 7, Russia fired 24 North Korean ballistic missiles at Ukraine, killing 14 civilians.

War in Ukraine • February 16, 03:32 PM • 23339 views
russians shelled a village in Kharkiv region: a 52-year-old man was killed and another person was wounded

russian artillery shelling of the village of Vovchanski Khutory in Kharkiv region killed one person and injured another.

War in Ukraine • February 16, 02:43 PM • 23083 views
"The water in the taps is safe": Kharkiv Regional Water Administration says the fire at the oil depot did not affect the quality of drinking water

The head of the Kharkiv regional state administration said that although the attack on the oil depot resulted in a spill of fuel and lubricants, the fuel did not get into drinking water sources.

Society • February 16, 02:28 PM • 25095 views
Seventh case of rabies recorded in Volyn since the beginning of the year

Since the beginning of the year, 7 cases of rabies among animals have been registered in Volyn. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention adds that in 5 cases it was registered in domestic animals

Health • February 16, 12:59 PM • 23885 views
After de-occupation in Kharkiv region, 875 bodies of 1008 victims identified - National Police

Following the liberation of more than 10,000 square kilometers in the Kharkiv region from Russian forces, police have identified 875 of the 1,008 bodies found there, including 29 children, and investigations into more than 17,000 alleged war crimes are ongoing.

War in Ukraine • February 16, 12:27 PM • 18739 views
Evacuation of people in Kupyansk district accelerated amid increased number of shelling by russian federation - Sinegubov

Due to intensified shelling by russian troops, more and more people are evacuating from the settlements of Kupiansk district, Kharkiv region.

War in Ukraine • February 16, 12:04 PM • 29446 views
Skovoroda Kharkiv Pedagogical University will not be merged with Karazin Kharkiv University - Lisova

The Minister of Education of Ukraine has announced that Skovoroda Kharkiv Pedagogical University will remain independent and will not be merged with Karazin Kharkiv National University.

Society • February 16, 10:49 AM • 26598 views
Civilians hit an anti-personnel mine in Kharkiv region: two people killed, another wounded

Two civilians were killed and one injured as a result of an anti-personnel mine explosion in Kharkiv region in Izyum district.

War in Ukraine • February 16, 09:20 AM • 25757 views
Lviv restores power supply to all consumers who were cut off due to a Russian missile attack

Power supply has been restored to all consumers who were cut off in Lviv due to Russian missile attacks on February 15, while parts of several other regions remain without power.

War in Ukraine • February 16, 09:02 AM • 24978 views
Enemy KABs strike in Kharkiv region: a minor among three victims - RMA

Russian forces shelled a village in the Kharkiv region, hitting a civilian car and killing three people.

War in Ukraine • February 16, 06:25 AM • 30607 views
Kharkiv region: Russians attacked with CABs and S-300 missiles

Three people were killed and two others were injured during the Russian air attack on the village of Chorne in Kharkiv region using cruise missiles and S-300 missiles.

War in Ukraine • February 15, 08:09 PM • 33081 views
Body of 17-year-old girl found: number of victims in Kharkiv region increases after KABA attack

Three civilians, including a teenage girl, were killed after Russian troops dropped guided bombs in Ukraine's Kharkiv region.

War in Ukraine • February 15, 06:35 PM • 113950 views
Ex-executives of Ukrainian state-owned enterprise sentenced to more than 7 years in prison for large-scale corruption

The former director and deputy director of the Ukrainian state-owned enterprise Pivdenkiproshakht were sentenced to more than 7 years in prison each for embezzling USD 7 million.

Crimes and emergencies • February 15, 06:18 PM • 108947 views
Missile strike on Velykyi Burluk: rescuers complete debris removal

Rescuers have completed the debris removal after more than a day of search and rescue operations in the village of Velykyi Burluk, Kharkiv region, where Russian missiles hit residential buildings, killing 5 people and injuring 5 others.

War in Ukraine • February 15, 05:44 PM • 33924 views
Occupants drop anti-aircraft guns in Kharkiv region: a car with civilians was hit, at least two people were killed

Two enemy drones hit a civilian car in Kharkiv region, killing a man and his wife. There was also a fire in a private residential building, with two people injured.

War in Ukraine • February 15, 05:40 PM • 31420 views
Russians strike a village in Kharkiv region with a UAV: two injured

Two civilians were injured during the shelling of Dvorichna village in Kharkiv region by the Russian army using a drone.

War in Ukraine • February 15, 03:27 PM • 23189 views
A mother who left her 2.5-year-old daughter alone at home for three days will be tried in Kharkiv

In Kharkiv, a mother will stand trial for leaving her 2. 5-year-old daughter alone for three days without food and water.

Society • February 15, 03:07 PM • 25033 views
Ukraine increases daily gas production due to restoration of old well

Ukraine increased its daily gas production by rehabilitating an old well that now produces more than 340,000 cubic meters of gas per day.

Economy • February 15, 02:41 PM • 23077 views
Environmental damage caused by Russian attack on oil depot in Kharkiv region is estimated at UAH 30 million - Ministry of Environment

A Russian attack on an oil depot in the Kharkiv region resulted in the leakage of about 3,000 tons of oil into local rivers, contaminating 780,000 square meters and causing 30 million hryvnias in environmental damage.

Society • February 15, 12:23 PM • 24636 views
Former law enforcement officer, who worked for russians during the occupation of Kherson region, sentenced to 10 years in prison

In Kherson, a former law enforcement officer was sentenced to 10 years in prison for defecting to the side of russian forces during the occupation and voluntarily joining an illegal law enforcement agency.

Crimes and emergencies • February 15, 10:29 AM • 25339 views
Russia's missile attack on Velykyi Burluk has already claimed 5 lives

As a result of the Russian S-300 missile attack on the village of Velykyi Burluk in Kharkiv region on February 14, the death toll rose to 5 people, including 3 women and 2 men, 5 more were injured, and rescuers continued to clear the rubble.

War in Ukraine • February 15, 09:52 AM • 24834 views
Power engineers restore electricity to more than 42 thousand consumers, restoration of grids and equipment continues - Ministry of Energy

Power engineers have restored electricity supply to over 42,000 consumers, while repairs to damaged networks and equipment continue in many regions of Ukraine affected by rocket attacks.

War in Ukraine • February 15, 09:33 AM • 24848 views
World Bank: Ukraine's recovery needs are estimated at $486 billion

A World Bank report estimates the total cost of reconstruction and recovery in Ukraine over the next ten years as a result of a full-scale Russian invasion at $486 billion.

War in Ukraine • February 15, 08:58 AM • 25638 views
Russian missile attack on Velykyi Burluk in Kharkiv region: the number of victims increased to four

Rescuers found another victim of Russian rocket fire in Velykyi Burluk, Kharkiv region, bringing the death toll to four.

War in Ukraine • February 15, 07:37 AM • 24543 views
DIU intelligence officers burned down Russian radar with its personnel

Ukrainian reconnaissance men burned down a Russian Kasta-2E2 radar station near the Russian-Ukrainian border, disabling the radar and causing casualties.

War in Ukraine • February 15, 06:43 AM • 26290 views
Strike in Velykyi Burluk: a woman's body was pulled out of the rubble

Rescuers pulled the body of a 74-year-old woman from the rubble of a destroyed house after a Russian attack on Velykyi Burluk.

War in Ukraine • February 15, 06:24 AM • 30886 views
Enemy strikes at Chuhuiv at night, woman killed - OVO

A 67-year-old woman was killed after Russian troops shelled the city of Chuhuiv, Kharkiv region, at night, destroying a residential building.

War in Ukraine • February 15, 06:19 AM • 30042 views
Two explosions occurred in Kharkiv during an air raid alert

Two explosions occurred in Kharkiv, Ukraine, minutes after an air raid siren sounded in the region.

War in Ukraine • February 14, 10:10 PM • 38246 views
Missile strike on Velykyi Burluk: Prosecutor's Office launches investigation

Prosecutors have launched an investigation into the Russian missile strike on Velykyi Burluk in Kharkiv region, which destroyed residential buildings and trapped people under rubble.

War in Ukraine • February 14, 07:35 PM • 29414 views
Ukrainian weightlifter Kamila Konotop becomes absolute European champion for the third time

Ukrainian weightlifter Kamila Konotop won three gold medals at the European Championships in Sofia, becoming the absolute champion of Europe for the third time.

Sports • February 14, 07:04 PM • 27925 views