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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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Since the beginning of the Russian invasion, bomb squads have defused over 462 thousand explosive devices - SES

Since the beginning of the Russian invasion, SES pyrotechnics have defused more than 462,000 explosive devices on an area of more than 112,000 hectares.

Society • December 18, 09:36 AM • 32125 views
State Border Guard Service: Russians have been using their saboteurs most actively in Sumy region lately

Russians have been most actively using their saboteurs in Sumy region lately, said Andriy Demchenko, a spokesman for the State Border Guard Service.

War in Ukraine • December 18, 08:50 AM • 36514 views
Occupants attacked Zaporizhzhia region more than 110 times in one day: infrastructure facilities are destroyed

Russian troops carried out 118 attacks in Zaporizhzhia region, destroying infrastructure, with no casualties reported.

War in Ukraine • December 18, 06:39 AM • 105447 views
Enemy shelling damages agricultural enterprise in Kharkiv region

Russian artillery and mortar shelling hits more than 20 settlements in Kharkiv region, damaging an agricultural enterprise; no casualties, but one man injured by an explosive device.

War in Ukraine • December 18, 06:27 AM • 35039 views
Enemy tried to break through Ukrainian troops' defense near Kupiansk with the help of aviation - General Staff

The General Staff of Ukraine reports that the ongoing russian aggression has resulted in 54 battles, missile and air strikes, and civilian casualties; Ukrainian troops have repelled numerous enemy attacks and continue to hold defensive positions.

War in Ukraine • December 17, 05:43 PM • 115520 views
Russians strike 78 times at 20 localities in Zaporizhzhia overnight

Overnight, Russian troops fired 78 times at 20 localities in Zaporizhzhia region, damaging one building and a car, with no casualties reported.

War in Ukraine • December 10, 07:00 AM • 52729 views
No planned outages are expected, but consumption is at a record level, Ukraine asks emergency aid from EU - Ukrenergo

This heating season, electricity consumption in Ukraine has reached a record high, which has led to the need for emergency assistance from the EU, but no scheduled blackouts are expected.

Society • December 8, 09:46 AM • 37166 views
Two people killed in night and morning strikes by Russian Federation, 7 wounded - Interior Ministry

Russian troops attacked Ukraine, killing 1 person in Pavlohrad and wounding others; an air strike on the Kupyansk district damaged a building and killed another person.

War in Ukraine • December 8, 07:53 AM • 40205 views
Kharkiv region in the morning suffered new enemy strikes, two wounded

Russian troops shelled civilian areas in the Kharkiv region, wounding residents and damaging infrastructure, including residential buildings and an outpatient clinic.

War in Ukraine • December 6, 12:34 PM • 30635 views
How many museums and theaters have suffered losses due to Russia's invasion - the Ministry of Culture's response

As of November 25, 2023, 1750 cultural facilities were damaged in Ukraine, with clubs, libraries and art institutions suffering the most, especially in Donetsk and Kharkiv regions.

War in Ukraine • December 5, 02:47 PM • 36399 views
A lightning strike in Tanzania killed six people. Five more were injured

Six people were killed and five others injured by lightning during traditional rituals in Masasi district, Tanzania.

News of the World • December 5, 08:59 AM • 25230 views
Ukrenergo: the situation in the power system is complicated, there may be a shortage of power amid cold snaps and unit failures

Ukraine is facing a difficult situation in the power system, there is no shortage at the moment, but cold weather and high level of outages may cause problems in the future; Ukrenergo calls for economical use of electricity.

War in Ukraine • December 4, 10:59 AM • 48110 views
Enemy damaged infrastructure in Kharkiv region with shelling in the morning

Russian troops attack Kupiansk district of Kharkiv region, damaging buildings and infrastructure.

War in Ukraine • December 1, 06:29 AM • 30052 views
In Kharkiv region Russian army launched airstrikes on Kupyansk and the district

Russian troops launched airstrikes on Kupyansk and other settlements in the Kharkiv region, but there were no reports of casualties.

War in Ukraine • November 30, 06:58 AM • 31139 views
Reforms on Ukraine's path to membership include anti-corruption and minority rights - NATO

NATO provided Ukraine with recommendations for reforms aimed at fighting corruption and strengthening the rule of law and human and minority rights, recognizing Ukraine's achievements and reaffirming support for its path to NATO membership.

Politics • November 29, 12:42 PM • 28439 views
Due to bad weather in Luhansk region, Russians cannot actively use aviation - official

Russian troops, who were prevented from using aviation in the Luhansk region by bad weather conditions, resorted to using artillery.

War in Ukraine • November 29, 07:36 AM • 35722 views
Eight roads are still blocked due to bad weather, more than 400 settlements are without electricity

Due to snowfall, traffic is blocked on eight roads in Kirovograd and Mykolaiv regions of Ukraine, and 411 settlements in 11 regions are without electricity.

Society • November 28, 06:59 AM • 54562 views
Mandatory evacuation zone for children may be expanded in Kharkiv region

Head of Kharkiv Regional Military Administration announces possible expansion of the mandatory evacuation zone for children and their families due to the military situation.

Society • November 23, 02:35 PM • 26142 views
Northern border reinforced, "surprises" prepared for occupants - spokesman

Ukraine has reinforced the defense of its northern border with engineering barriers, minefields and "surprises" for the invaders.

War in Ukraine • November 23, 09:09 AM • 31259 views
Occupants shelled at least 18 settlements in Kharkiv region overnight: a fire broke out, one person was injured

Russian troops attack at least 18 settlements in Kharkiv region, causing a fire and wounding one person.

War in Ukraine • November 23, 06:41 AM • 24580 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces hold their positions on the left bank of Dnipro river - General Staff

The Ukrainian defense forces repelled attacks in five directions and countered offensive actions along the entire frontline, with 74 combat engagements taking place over the past day. The enemy's attempts to encircle Avdiivka and regain its positions have failed, while Ukrainian troops are conducting counteroffensives in the Donetsk and Zaporizhzhya sectors.

War in Ukraine • November 23, 05:35 AM • 31977 views
Enemy drops guided bomb on village in Kharkiv region

Yesterday, Russian troops shelled three districts of Kharkiv region, including a village in Kupyansk district with a guided missile. No civilian casualties were reported over the day

War in Ukraine • November 22, 06:58 AM • 39757 views
Four more children to be evacuated from dangerous communities in Kupyansk region

In the Kupyansk district, 292 children have already been evacuated, and 4 more children are to be evacuated. Evacuation efforts are ongoing, and the government has set up collection and reception centers for evacuated children

Society • November 21, 08:19 AM • 11362 views
Electricity consumption increased, no reasons for power outages schedules - state energy offices

There are no grounds for scheduling power outages in Ukraine, and the electricity generated is sufficient to cover the needs. However, hundreds of settlements remain without power due to the fighting and other reasons

Society • November 20, 01:13 PM • 22277 views
Russian occupants shelled 14 settlements in Kharkiv region

Russian occupants shelled 14 settlements in Kharkiv region, damaging residential buildings. No civilian casualties over the day

War in Ukraine • November 18, 07:00 AM • 8634 views
Drone attack causes fire at infrastructure facilities in Zaporizhzhia

On November 17, Russian troops launched an attack on Zaporizhzhia using drones, causing a fire at infrastructure facilities. The occupiers also shelled civilian infrastructure in several settlements in the region

War in Ukraine • November 18, 06:50 AM • 7452 views