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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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Russian missile attack on Velykyi Burluk: four people rescued from the rubble

Four people were rescued from the rubble in Velykyi Burluk after a Russian rocket attack killed two men trapped in the debris.

War in Ukraine • February 14, 06:07 PM • 25660 views
A blow to Velykyi Burluk: a woman rescued from the rubble of a residential building

A woman was rescued from under the rubble of a two-story house in the village of Velykyi Burluk by officers of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine during search and rescue operations after a Russian strike.

War in Ukraine • February 14, 05:24 PM • 25786 views
Missile strike on Velykyi Burluk: two people killed, four more may be under the rubble

An enemy rocket attack on Velykyi Burluk in Kharkiv region killed two people and possibly trapped four more under the rubble. A private house and two police cars were also damaged.

War in Ukraine • February 14, 04:47 PM • 21777 views
First suspicion of ecocide served to russian general and 4 more officers for shelling of Kharkiv research nuclear reactor - Prosecutor General's Office

The Ukrainian prosecutor's office has notified a russian colonel general and four of his subordinates of suspicion of ecocide for ordering 74 attacks on the Kharkiv Neutron Source nuclear research facility.

War in Ukraine • February 14, 04:19 PM • 22159 views
Russia attacks Velykyi Burluk with S-300 missiles: residential buildings hit, people are under the rubble

the Russian army launched a missile attack on the village of Velykyi Burluk in Kharkiv region, hitting residential buildings and injuring 7 civilians, with people still trapped under the rubble.

War in Ukraine • February 14, 04:12 PM • 21705 views
Kharkiv resident sentenced to 15 years in prison: helped the enemy to de-energize Ukraine's power system

A resident of Kharkiv was sentenced to 15 years in prison for passing information about Ukraine's power grids to Russian representatives, helping the enemy to disrupt the country's electricity sector.

War in Ukraine • February 14, 03:12 PM • 23117 views
Maidan cases: ex-Berkut member convicted of beating activists detained in Kharkiv region

Former Berkut officer detained in Kharkiv region for torturing protesters during the 2014 Revolution of Dignity.

Crimes and emergencies • February 14, 02:06 PM • 21651 views
Legion "Svoboda Rossii" threatens to retaliate for every Russian attack on Kharkiv

Legion "Freedom of Russia" threatens to respond to Russian attacks on Kharkiv by striking targets in Russia.

War in Ukraine • February 14, 01:52 PM • 28294 views
Calling for the seizure of Kyiv and justifying Russian aggression: 5 pro-Russian agitators detained

Five pro-Russian agitators were detained for justifying Russian aggression and calling for the seizure of Kyiv.

Crimes and emergencies • February 14, 10:26 AM • 24261 views
In Kharkiv, due to constant missile attacks by Russia, the ceiling in the subway began to leak: what is known

Due to constant rocket attacks from Russia, repairs are underway at Kharkiv's Sportyvna metro station to fix a leaking ceiling.

Society • February 14, 09:55 AM • 26160 views
Opendatabot: the number of people wishing to get married decreased by 16% over the year

The number of people wishing to get married decreased by 16% over the year - according to the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine, more than 186 thousand marriages were registered in Ukraine in 2023.

Society • February 14, 09:11 AM • 23729 views
"The enemy is spreading information about an offensive in the north. There is no real threat" - Head of Sumy MVA

The head of the Sumy City Military Administration said that there is no real threat of an offensive in northern Ukraine or occupation of Sumy.

War in Ukraine • February 14, 08:41 AM • 25655 views
Russian informant detained for guiding Russian missiles at critical infrastructure in Kharkiv

The Security Service of Ukraine detained a 58-year-old local resident in Kharkiv who was guiding Russian missiles at critical infrastructure facilities and Ukrainian air defense sites.

War in Ukraine • February 14, 08:41 AM • 24761 views
Occupants shelled more than 20 settlements in Kharkiv region overnight: an elderly woman was killed and one wounded

As a result of Russian shelling of more than 20 settlements in Kharkiv region, an elderly woman was killed and another was injured at a market in Vovchansk that came under artillery fire.

War in Ukraine • February 14, 06:37 AM • 28171 views
Half a million businesses opened by Ukrainians through Diia - Fedorov

Since May 2021, more than half a million new businesses have been opened automatically through the Ukrainian app Diia, 52% of which were started by women.

Economy • February 13, 09:44 PM • 31148 views
Cabinet of Ministers approves merger of several universities in Kharkiv, Lviv and Kyiv - Ministry of Education

The Cabinet of Ministers merged two research institutions and one educational institution with leading universities in Kharkiv, Kyiv, and Lviv to strengthen university science and resources.

Society • February 13, 05:09 PM • 23522 views
Borrell: russia may launch a new large-scale offensive in Ukraine after the "elections"

EU diplomat Josep Borrell warns that russia may launch a new large-scale offensive against Ukraine after the presidential elections in russia.

War in Ukraine • February 13, 04:35 PM • 26540 views
Fought against the Defense Forces: seven more russian occupants are suspected

Ukrainian law enforcement officers have identified seven more Russian invaders fighting against Ukrainian troops in southeastern Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 13, 04:06 PM • 26283 views
"Ukrzaliznytsia announces a new flight between Kharkiv and Ivano-Frankivsk region

Starting next week, Ukrzaliznytsia will schedule an additional train from Kharkiv to Vorokhta with departure and arrival times.

Society • February 13, 02:37 PM • 23620 views
Hrynkevych case: SBI has a warrant to seize Morozyuk's property

The SBI initiated the seizure of real estate belonging to Roman Hrynkevych's former fiancée, Sonia Morozyuk, including two apartments in Kyiv, one in Kharkiv, and a land plot, most of which was purchased during the war.

Crimes and emergencies • February 13, 01:59 PM • 3776 views
Hrynkevych case: SBI has a warrant to seize Morozyuk's property

The SBI has a warrant to seize the property of Sofia Morozyuk, the former fiancée of the son of Lviv businessman Ihor Hrynkevych, including two apartments in Kyiv, an apartment in Kharkiv, and a land plot.

Crimes and emergencies • February 13, 01:58 PM • 22159 views
Russian army shells the center of Vovchansk: market is hit, one dead and one wounded

A 61-year-old woman was killed and another 50-year-old woman was wounded when Russian forces shelled the central part of the city of Vovchansk, Kharkiv region, Ukraine, hitting a local market.

War in Ukraine • February 13, 09:57 AM • 23472 views
Electricity consumption is at a low level for winter, more than 350 settlements are without electricity - Ukrenergo

Electricity consumption in Ukraine remains low in winter, with more than 350 settlements cut off.

Society • February 13, 09:45 AM • 30286 views
Spying on planes and air defense: 18-year-old russian agent detained in Kyiv region

The Security Service of Ukraine exposed and detained an 18-year-old Kyiv resident who was remotely recruited by russian intelligence to spy on Ukrainian aircraft while renting an apartment near an airfield.

War in Ukraine • February 13, 09:39 AM • 25894 views
Russian strike on farm in Kharkiv region: two workers killed, two more wounded

Two farm workers were killed and two others were injured as a result of Russian artillery shelling of an agricultural enterprise in the village of Kurylivka, Kharkiv region of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 13, 08:51 AM • 30027 views
Occupants shell a farm in Kharkiv region, a worker is killed

A 55-year-old farm worker in the village of Kurylivka, Kharkiv region, was killed by Russian shelling.

War in Ukraine • February 13, 07:17 AM • 24766 views
Over the last day, russia conducted 5 missile attacks, 113 air attacks, and 135 shelling. There are victims

Over the past day, there were 84 clashes. russia launched 5 missile attacks and 113 air attacks, as well as 135 volleyball attacks on Ukrainian troops' positions and populated areas, which resulted in casualties.

War in Ukraine • February 13, 05:22 AM • 43405 views
Since the beginning of 2024, more than UAH 9 billion has been allocated to enterprises under the "Affordable Loans" program

Since the beginning of 2024, more than UAH 9 billion has been provided to Ukrainian enterprises in the form of 2,100 loans under the Affordable Loans program, with the majority of funds going to agriculture.

Economy • February 13, 12:37 AM • 30799 views
russian federation launches ballistic missiles at Kharkiv region from Belgorod region

Ukraine's Air Force reported about russian ballistics that were launched from the Belgorod region of russia in the direction of Kharkiv regions of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 12, 11:06 PM • 29963 views
Russian attack on oil depot in Kharkiv leaks 3000 tons of oil into the environment, environmentalists test water in the Udy River

About 3,000 tons of oil products leaked into the environment near Kharkiv due to a Russian attack on an oil depot, but tests found no oil in the drinking water.

Society • February 12, 08:44 PM • 30404 views