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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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At night, 18 out of 19 Shahed drones were destroyed in the sky over Ukraine

Ukrainian troops destroy 18 out of 19 Shahed drones launched by Russian troops from Crimea.

War in Ukraine • December 20, 06:13 AM • 34337 views
Kharkiv woman faces up to 12 years in prison for passing military information to former lover from Wagner PMC

A Kharkiv woman faces up to 12 years in prison for passing information about the Ukrainian armed forces to a member of the Wagner PMC, her former lover. She used Telegram to transmit information, in particular, about the movement of troops and military equipment.

War in Ukraine • December 19, 07:09 PM • 31383 views
Russian army strikes at Kupyansk-Vuzlovyi in the morning: hospital damaged, one wounded

Russian army shells Kupyansk-Vuzlovyi, wounding a 48-year-old woman and damaging buildings, including a hospital.

War in Ukraine • December 19, 02:02 PM • 31837 views
The UN has recorded more than 140 cases of executions of Ukrainian civilians by the Russian military

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, reported more than 140 cases of executions of civilians in Ukraine by Russian troops since February 2022.

War in Ukraine • December 19, 12:19 PM • 38779 views
First in Ukraine: a factory-kitchen for catering in educational institutions opened in Kyiv region

A catering factory has opened in the Kyiv region, where up to 10,000 meals a day can be prepared. Another similar facility is planned to open soon in the Kharkiv region.

Society • December 19, 10:48 AM • 29337 views
"Kyivstar plans to soon lift restrictions on mobile Internet speed after cyberattack

Kyivstar has restored 99% of its base stations and all basic services after the hacker attack and plans to lift restrictions on mobile internet speeds soon.

Society • December 19, 10:41 AM • 43570 views
There is no shortage of electricity in Ukraine, but consumption remains high - energy officials

The Ministry of Energy of Ukraine reports that there is currently no shortage of electricity, and that electricity production meets consumer demand, despite the fact that some TPP units are undergoing repairs. Electricity consumption remains high despite warmer weather, which reduces peak loads.

Economy • December 19, 09:58 AM • 30597 views
Bad weather left 132 settlements without electricity, no planned outages are expected - Ministry of Energy

132 settlements in Donetsk, Kharkiv and Dnipropetrovs'k regions of Ukraine are without power due to bad weather; the Ministry of Energy assures that the power grid is stable and there are no scheduled power cuts for the population.

Society • December 19, 09:00 AM • 32085 views
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This year in Ukraine there have been about 210 proceedings for embezzlement of humanitarian aid and donations

In Ukraine, from January to October 2023, law enforcement officers registered 208 criminal proceedings on the illegal use of humanitarian aid for profit, and 50 suspects were served with a notice of suspicion.

Crimes and emergencies • December 19, 08:35 AM • 157830 views
Enemy attacked Kupyansk in the evening, one wounded

Russian troops shelled more than 20 settlements in Kharkiv region, wounding one man in Kupyansk; his condition is moderate.

War in Ukraine • December 19, 06:39 AM • 30529 views
More than a hundred combat engagements in a day: situation at the front

The General Staff reports that missile troops destroyed 2 remote mining areas and 1 enemy artillery unit.

War in Ukraine • December 19, 05:29 AM • 31658 views
He stole more than UAH 36 million: investigation against former head of Kharkiv Aircraft Plant completed

The pre-trial investigation against the former head of a Ukrainian aircraft plant accused of embezzling over UAH 36 million for services not rendered has been completed. The defendant is likely to be hiding in russia or in the occupied Ukrainian territories.

Crimes and emergencies • December 18, 04:34 PM • 38086 views
Georgian woman banned from entering Ukraine in Odesa region for supporting Russian aggression

In Odesa region, a Georgian woman was denied entry to Ukraine after border guards discovered her support for Russian aggression and found materials discrediting the Ukrainian military. Her propagandistic stance led to the entry ban.

Society • December 18, 04:20 PM • 34910 views
Zelensky appoints Sandyga as AMCU Commissioner: what is known

Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appointed Maksym Sandyga, formerly deputy head of the Donetsk Regional State Administration, as state commissioner of the Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine.

Politics • December 18, 03:50 PM • 30239 views
"How to teach children mine safety": an online course for educators and rescuers launched in Ukraine

UNICEF, together with the Ministry of Education of Ukraine and other agencies, has launched an online course to teach children about mine safety. The course aims to promote safe behavior in areas where there is a risk of mines and unexploded ordnance.

Society • December 18, 11:27 AM • 32077 views
"The Road of Kindness: WOG and the Masha Foundation donated equipment to three hospitals that save wounded children

WOG and the Masha Foundation donate equipment for children's hospitals in Ukraine.

Business News • December 18, 11:06 AM • 28952 views
Due to bad weather, 183 settlements are partially without power, no outage schedules are foreseen - Ministry of Energy

183 settlements in Ukraine are partially de-energized due to bad weather; no further outages are planned.

Society • December 18, 09:37 AM • 33998 views
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 • 32130 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 • 36515 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 • 105451 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 • 35041 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 • 115533 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 • 52732 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 • 37171 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 • 40209 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 • 30636 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 • 36404 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 • 25233 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 • 48116 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 • 30053 views