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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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Despite the shelling of the Ukrenergo substation: no electricity shortage is expected in Ukraine

Russians shelled one of Ukrenergo's substations in eastern Ukraine, damaging equipment. At the same time, the company emphasizes that no shortage of electricity is expected.

War in Ukraine • February 6, 10:01 AM • 30097 views
More than 1,000 people have been notified of suspicion of crimes against national security since the beginning of the full-scale invasion

Since the beginning of the Russian invasion, more than 1,000 people have been notified of suspicion of committing crimes against national security, such as treason and collaboration with Russia.

War in Ukraine • February 6, 09:02 AM • 23327 views
Russian missile strike on hotel in Kharkiv region: wounded women hospitalized, mother of dead baby in surgery - RMA

Three wounded women, including a mother whose two-month-old son was killed in a rocket attack on a hotel in Zolochiv, are receiving medical treatment in a hospital.

War in Ukraine • February 6, 08:42 AM • 23449 views
Russians hit a village in Donetsk region with an Iskander missile: critical infrastructure is damaged

Russians strike with an Iskander missile at the village of Rivne in Donetsk region, damaging critical infrastructure.

War in Ukraine • February 6, 08:41 AM • 24175 views
Russian army carried out 81 attacks in Zaporizhzhia region: MLRS, artillery and aviation, 16 drone attacks

According to local authorities, the Russian military struck 16 localities in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region 81 times over the past 24 hours using multiple launch rocket systems, artillery, aircraft and drones.

War in Ukraine • February 6, 06:38 AM • 28596 views
Russian missile attack on a hotel in the Kharkiv region: a two-month-old boy was killed - RMA

A two-month-old boy was killed and three women were injured in a Russian S-300 missile attack that destroyed a three-story hotel in Zolochiv, Kharkiv region.

War in Ukraine • February 6, 06:19 AM • 26824 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces repelled 114 enemy attacks in 126 combat engagements over the last day - Ukrainian Armed Forces General Staff

According to the General Staff of Ukraine, 126 combat engagements took place over the past day: russian troops launched 7 missile strikes, 35 air strikes and 90 attacks from multiple launch rocket systems.

War in Ukraine • February 6, 05:43 AM • 27247 views
The Russian Federation hit a hotel in the Kharkiv region: Two women and a man rescued, but one person remains under rubble

One person remains trapped in the rubble after Russia struck a hotel in Zolochiv. Rescuers rescued two women and a man.

War in Ukraine • February 6, 01:28 AM • 27515 views
Fell in the yard: sappers eliminate an unexploded Russian bomb in Kharkiv region

Sappers of the State Emergency Service eliminated an unexploded FAB-250 aircraft bomb that fell during the Russian shelling of Velykyi Burluk village in Kupyansk district, but did not detonate.

War in Ukraine • February 5, 02:18 PM • 27933 views
More than 7 thousand people: in 2023, a record number of people were put on the wanted list

According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the number of people put on the wanted list in Ukraine in 2023 reached a new record high of 7,422, with collaboration being the most common reason for the search.

Society • February 5, 10:03 AM • 21827 views
Organized events in support of the Russian invasion of Ukraine: Kharkiv region serves notice of suspicion to occupier's accomplice

In Balakliya, Kharkiv region, a local resident cooperated with Russian representatives during the occupation and organised mass events in support of Russia, and now he has been notified of being suspected of collaborating with the occupiers.

Crimes and emergencies • February 5, 09:42 AM • 21624 views
One person died in Odesa region due to a power line break, two hospitalized with carbon monoxide poisoning in Kharkiv region

One person died in Odesa region due to a broken power line wire, and two people in Kharkiv region were poisoned by carbon monoxide.

Crimes and emergencies • February 5, 09:11 AM • 21704 views
russian subversive reconnaissance groups are constantly trying to break through the border of Ukraine, operating through Sumy, Chernihiv and Kharkiv regions - Nayev

The commander of the "North" JFO emphasizes that Ukrainians should understand that the state border in Sumy, Chernihiv and Bohodukhiv districts of Kharkiv region is a line of combat contact.

War in Ukraine • February 5, 09:09 AM • 26674 views
Russian offensive on Kupyansk: RMA and NSDC respond to Forbes article about "500 tanks"

Ukraine responds to Forbes article on Russian offensive in the Kupyansk sector.

War in Ukraine • February 5, 08:57 AM • 40136 views
Russian army struck Zaporizhzhia region over 140 times, attacked with 27 drones

The Russian military shelled 20 localities in Zaporizhzhia region using 27 drones and artillery, firing 144 times but causing no casualties.

War in Ukraine • February 5, 07:33 AM • 25387 views
Occupants shelled about 18 settlements in Kharkiv region over the day, increased the number of air strikes - OVO

Over the past day, the occupiers shelled about 18 settlements in Kharkiv region, increasing the number of air strikes and damaging infrastructure, including power substations and buildings, but there were no casualties.

War in Ukraine • February 5, 07:00 AM • 24820 views
Russia deploys 500 tanks to capture Kupyansk by March - Forbes

Russia plans to capture the city of Kupyansk in Kharkiv region by March 2024 as a gift to Putin before the presidential elections in Russia, deploying 500 tanks and more than 40,000 troops.

War in Ukraine • February 4, 06:13 PM • 97067 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces repel 21 occupants' attacks near Avdiivka: situation at the front

Ukrainian troops repelled 21 attacks near Avdiivka, while the enemy unsuccessfully tried to improve their tactical positions in many areas of the frontline.

War in Ukraine • February 4, 05:07 PM • 41484 views
Occupants attack Vovchansk in Kharkiv region with artillery

The Russian military shelled the city of Vovchansk, Kharkiv region, with artillery, damaging private homes and an administrative building.

War in Ukraine • February 4, 02:12 PM • 35933 views
"Steel Frontier" shows how a Russian dugout and car burn after being hit by FPV drones

Border guards of the Steel Border Offensive Brigade used drones to destroy a Russian dugout and a car, as evidenced by a video released by the State Border Guard Service.

War in Ukraine • February 4, 10:10 AM • 34651 views
Russians shell Kharkiv region with guided missiles, one wounded

Russians shelled Kharkiv region with guided missiles, wounding one civilian.

War in Ukraine • February 4, 06:42 AM • 31192 views
Ukrainian General Staff: 66 combat engagements took place in the frontline over the last day

Over the past day, Ukrainian troops repelled 66 combat engagements and missile and air strikes by Russian troops in various parts of the frontline.

War in Ukraine • February 4, 05:34 AM • 31513 views
Heavy fighting is taking place, the situation is tense: Syrskyi on the Kupyansk direction

Heavy fighting is taking place along the entire frontline in the Kupyansk sector as Ukrainian troops try to defend their positions, while the enemy continues assault operations and brings in new reserves, said Colonel-General Oleksandr Syrskyi, commander of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

War in Ukraine • February 3, 02:35 PM • 35932 views
Russians attacked the civilian infrastructure of Kupyansk with FAB-500 bombs in the morning

Russian forces attacked the town of Kupiansk in Kharkiv region on February 3, hitting civilian infrastructure with large bombs, including a nine-story apartment building and private homes.

War in Ukraine • February 3, 08:59 AM • 30812 views
The enemy struck 131 times at 19 localities in Zaporizhzhia over the last day

Over the past day, the enemy fired 131 times at 19 localities in Zaporizhzhia region, with no Ukrainian troops suffering any casualties.

War in Ukraine • February 3, 07:00 AM • 31056 views
15 settlements in Kharkiv region come under artillery and mortar fire from Russian troops

The Kharkiv region came under artillery and mortar fire from Russia, which hit several settlements, while Ukrainian troops repelled the attacks and cleared the area of mines.

War in Ukraine • February 3, 06:53 AM • 31151 views
Ukrainian Defense Ministry: 77 combat engagements took place in the frontline over the last day

According to the General Staff, Ukrainian troops repelled 77 combat engagements in various parts of the frontline over the past day.

War in Ukraine • February 3, 05:39 AM • 32723 views
Enemy attacked Poltava region: there are hits

Russia attacks the Poltava region of Ukraine, with explosions reported in the Myrhorod district, but no casualties.

War in Ukraine • February 2, 09:18 PM • 32788 views
15 years in prison: millionaire blogger who guided Russian missiles at Mykolaiv sentenced in absentia

Pro-Russian blogger Yuriy Podolyaka was sentenced in absentia to 15 years in prison for guiding Russian missiles to Mykolaiv through his network of informants and justifying Russian aggression on social media.

Crimes and emergencies • February 2, 03:23 PM • 23788 views
Tabaivka is not under occupants' control, heavy fighting continues - Yevlash

While heavy fighting and artillery duels continued near Tabaivka, the village remained under Ukrainian control, despite Russian claims of its capture.

War in Ukraine • February 2, 03:11 PM • 21203 views