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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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Attack on Kharkiv: at least one person killed

On the morning of August 9, one person was killed as a result of an enemy attack on Kharkiv’s Saltivskyi district. Another person with severe injuries was urgently hospitalized.

War in Ukraine • August 9, 04:34 AM • 7155 views
The enemy attacked Kharkiv: a multi-story residential building in the Saltivskyi district was hit, and there are injured people

On the morning of August 9, Russian forces struck Kharkiv's Saltivskyi district, hitting a multi-story residential building. Floors 7–10 were destroyed; there are casualties, and their number and condition are being уточнені.

Society • August 9, 04:16 AM • 17677 views
In the Kharkiv region, two people were killed and a woman was injured as a result of Russian attacks

On August 8, Russian forces attacked Kharkiv and the region, killing two men and injuring a woman. The death of another man from a strike the previous day was also confirmed.

Society • August 8, 07:07 PM • 5235 views
Man who directed Russian strikes on Kharkiv sentenced to 15 years in prison based on SBU evidence

Based on evidence collected by the SBU, a court sentenced to 15 years in prison a man who directed Russian strikes on Kharkiv in the summer of 2023. The perpetrator was found guilty of high treason.

Society • August 7, 04:51 PM • 5670 views
The commander of an artillery battalion was suspected of selling more than 100 kg of TNT and remanded in custodyPhoto

A lieutenant colonel of one of the military units on the Kharkiv front is suspected of illegally selling more than 100 kg of TNT and detonators. The court ordered pretrial detention as a preventive measure, with the option of bail.

War in Ukraine • August 7, 12:11 PM • 4234 views
In Kyiv, people said farewell to volunteer Marek Rusek-Volsky, who was killed in Kharkiv by a Russian dronePhoto

Ukraine's acting Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha attended the farewell ceremony for Polish volunteer Marek Rusek-Volsky.

Society • August 7, 11:53 AM • 4656 views
Russia launched missile strike on Balakliia and attacked railway in Lozova - there are dead and woundedPhoto

Russian forces struck Balakliia today, injuring 5 people. In Lozova, a drone attacked a railway station; two people were killed and 8 were injured.

War in Ukraine • August 6, 07:37 AM • 3656 views
Russia struck truck carrying food in Kherson and injured 11 people in KharkivPhotoVideo

In Kherson, an enemy FPV drone hit a truck carrying food; there were no casualties. In Kharkiv, 11 people were injured in missile strikes, and four were hospitalized.

War in Ukraine • August 5, 09:58 AM • 3622 views
Bought medicines for people and food for animals: in Kharkiv, occupiers killed a Polish volunteerVideo

The Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed the death of volunteer Marek Rusek-Wolski, who was delivering aid to civilians in frontline territories. The tragedy occurred on July 27 in Kharkiv due to a Russian shelling.

Society • August 4, 07:21 PM • 4000 views
Russia launched missile strikes on Kharkiv region, five injuredPhoto

Russian troops attacked a civilian enterprise in Bohodukhiv with two missiles, three people were injured. Hits were also recorded in Derhachi and a strike on Balakliia, where two were wounded.

War in Ukraine • August 4, 11:26 AM • 4068 views
Director of a language center in Khmelnytskyi region suspected of corrupting two underage students

A 58-year-old director of a language center is suspected of corrupting students aged 13 and 14 during classes. The actions lasted in 2018-2020 and 2023-2025.

Society • August 4, 07:58 AM • 3191 views
"Conversion Center" with a number of controlled enterprises: a large-scale scheme of embezzlement of budget funds was exposed in UkraineVideo

Four members of a criminal group are suspected of embezzling budget funds through controlled enterprises. The state suffered damages of over 3.8 million UAH.

Crimes and emergencies • August 3, 12:14 PM • 3945 views
Russian strike on the outskirts of Kharkiv on August 2 - one person killed

As a result of a Russian strike on the outskirts of Kharkiv on August 2, one person was killed. The fire has been contained, and a sweep of the area is ongoing.

Society • August 2, 10:37 AM • 9047 views
Russian occupiers struck a postal terminal in the suburbs of Kharkiv - OVA

On Sunday, August 2, Russian troops struck a postal terminal in the suburbs of Kharkiv. According to preliminary information, there are no casualties.

Society • August 2, 09:30 AM • 4966 views
Over the week, the Russian Federation launched 1,900 drones, 1,600 aerial bombs, and 144 missiles - ZelenskyyVideo

Over the last week of July and the beginning of August, 16 regions of Ukraine suffered Russian strikes. The occupiers launched about 1,900 drones, nearly 1,600 aerial bombs, and 144 missiles.

Society • August 2, 08:38 AM • 6485 views
The enemy attacked Kharkiv with drones for the second time during the night: two children and a 74-year-old man were injured

On the night of August 2, Russian drones struck the Industrial and Kyiv districts of Kharkiv. Two children aged 8 and 13, as well as a 74-year-old man with an acute stress reaction, were injured.

War in Ukraine • August 2, 02:28 AM • 18482 views
The enemy attacked Kharkiv with a drone - a car was damaged

Russian troops struck Kharkiv with a drone on the night of August 2. The hit occurred in the Kyivskyi district, damaging a car, with no fire or casualties.

Society • August 1, 10:40 PM • 12360 views
Assassination attempt on the commander of "Khartyia" Obolensky: the hitman turned out to be a 69-year-old man, he was recruited "under a false flag"Photo

The SBU detained a 69-year-old Kharkiv resident recruited by Russian special services to eliminate Ihor Obolensky. The hitman received the weapon through a courier, whose identity is being established.

War in Ukraine • July 31, 04:48 PM • 5442 views
Russia has changed its assault tactics due to Ukrainian drones, mass attacks are almost absent - Tregubov

Russian occupiers have almost abandoned mass assaults, using infiltration of small groups. The spokesperson of the OSGV stated that the enemy's main goal in the Kharkiv region is to create a buffer zone, not an offensive on the city.

War in Ukraine • July 31, 11:50 AM • 3327 views
Russia attacked Kyiv, Dnipro, Kryvyi Rih and Vinnytsia region with ballistic missiles, there are hits and fires

On the night of July 30, Russian troops launched ballistic missile strikes on Kyiv, Dnipro, Kryvyi Rih and Vinnytsia region. A fire broke out in the Sviatoshyn district of Kyiv, and a hit in a residential area was recorded near Kryvyi Rih.

War in Ukraine • July 29, 11:31 PM • 39147 views
In Kharkiv, a monk will be tried for the rape of a minor chorister and child pornography

A ryassophore monk of the Kharkiv diocese of the UOC (MP) will be tried for the rape of a 14-year-old girl and the corruption of an 11-year-old child. The accused also produced child pornography and blackmailed the victim.

Society • July 29, 11:30 AM • 3862 views
In Kharkiv, eight people experienced an acute stress reaction due to an enemy strike on a high-rise buildingPhoto

As a result of an enemy strike on a high-rise building in the Novobavarskyi district of Kharkiv, eight people suffered an acute stress reaction. Medics are providing assistance to the victims; the fire has been extinguished.

Society • July 28, 04:29 PM • 7784 views
An enemy drone attacked a five-story building in Kharkiv, 5 people injured - OVA

The Russian army attacked a five-story building in the Novobavarskyi district of Kharkiv with a drone. As a result of the strike, five people were injured, and the roof caught fire.

War in Ukraine • July 28, 03:22 PM • 5819 views
In Ukraine, a network of pseudo-investment centers that defrauded about 800 people of over UAH 40 million was exposedPhotoVideo

Law enforcement officers stopped the activities of a criminal organization that defrauded about 800 people of over UAH 40 million under the guise of investing in cryptocurrency. The organizers turned out to be two residents of Kharkiv.

Society • July 28, 12:05 PM • 4498 views
Information about destroyed gas stations on the Kharkiv-Poltava highway is fake - OVA

Head of Kharkiv OVA Oleh Syniehubov stated that information about the lack of operating gas stations on the highway from Kharkiv to Poltava does not correspond to reality. The region's fuel infrastructure operates normally without a fuel shortage.

Society • July 28, 10:57 AM • 4655 views
An enemy drone hit a car in Kharkiv, there are casualties

In the evening of July 27, an enemy drone hit a car in the Kyivskyi district of Kharkiv, two people were injured. The drone also struck the village of Novyi Korotych, causing a fire.

War in Ukraine • July 27, 08:41 PM • 5896 views
From simulation centers to international practice: what the University of Medicine and Social Sciences offers applicantsPhoto

The University of Medicine and Social Sciences is developing an educational model that combines academic training, modern technologies and practical experience. It is this approach that increasingly attracts the attention of applicants.

Business News • July 27, 01:41 PM • 33385 views
Hundreds per day: at what speed drones are produced for strikes deep into Russia

Fire Point company produces 100 long-range Flamingo missiles and thousands of drones every month. Its products are used in daily attacks on targets in the Russian rear.

War in Ukraine • July 27, 12:15 PM • 5978 views
rf killed a person and wounded four others in Balakliia, in Kharkiv and Sumy three injuredPhotoVideo

Russian troops struck Kharkiv, Balakliia and Sumy. As a result of the shelling, one person was killed, seven others were injured.

War in Ukraine • July 27, 11:14 AM • 4530 views
Russia struck Izyum: gas station damaged, three injuredPhoto

Russian airstrike on Izyum caused fires and damaged a gas station, a warehouse, and 40 garages. Over the past day in the Kharkiv region, one person was killed and 22 were injured.

Society • July 27, 06:05 AM • 4648 views