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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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Up to 11 hours delayed: which trains are running furthest behind schedule

The Zaporizhzhia–Przemyśl and Dnipro–Uzhhorod services are experiencing the longest delays—up to 11 hours. Ukrzaliznytsia warns that the timing is subject to change.

Society • September 22, 09:10 AM • 23422 views
Up to 16 hours of waiting: dozens of trains are running with delays amid Russian attacks

Ukrzaliznytsia reported delays of dozens of trains ranging from 20 minutes to 16 hours and 33 minutes amid Russian attacks. The Mykolaiv–Kyiv service is the most delayed.

Society • September 21, 09:00 AM • 29268 views
Russian attacks caused train delays of up to 14 hours

Russian shelling caused significant train delays, particularly in southern Ukraine. The Dnipro–Uzhhorod service is delayed by 13 hours and 40 minutes.

Society • September 20, 11:14 AM • 7889 views
The HACC confiscated UAH 6.5 million worth of assets from the former Kharkiv prosecutor and his wife

The HACC found the assets of the family of the former head of the Kharkiv District Prosecutor’s Office to be unsubstantiated. Apartments, cars, and a share of property worth UAH 6.5 million were recovered.

Society • September 18, 02:06 PM • 6283 views
Due to Russian shelling, a number of trains are delayed, with some services running almost 12 hours behind schedulePhoto

Due to Russian attacks on the railway, trains are running with delays. The longest delay is 11 hours and 39 minutes.

Society • September 18, 06:54 AM • 10927 views
Prepared sabotage on the railway near Kharkiv: Russian agent sentenced to 15 years based on SBU materials

A Russian agent was sentenced to 15 years in prison with confiscation of property. He was preparing explosions on the railway near Kharkiv on instructions from Russia.

Society • September 17, 01:29 PM • 5663 views
The enemy attacked an "Epicentr" in Kharkiv with a jet-powered "Geran," injuring one personPhotoVideo

A Russian attack drone struck a shopping center in Kharkiv. A 65-year-old employee suffered an acute stress reaction; the prosecutor's office is investigating the attack.

War in Ukraine • September 17, 10:47 AM • 18063 views
Russian strike on the railway: the Berestyn railway station was damaged, and the Kyiv urban ring railway service has been restrictedVideo

Russian strikes damaged the Berestyn railway station and infrastructure in Kyiv. Some trains are delayed by up to eight hours or are being rerouted.

Society • September 17, 07:37 AM • 29009 views
Angelina Jolie arrived in Kharkiv with her son: what impressed the actress the mostPhoto

The famous actress visited Kharkiv with her 18-year-old son Knox, where she met with children and military personnel. Jolie also visited the Carpathians.

Society • September 16, 06:47 AM • 12113 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces Tank Troops Day: the history of the holiday PhotoVideo

On September 14, Ukraine celebrates Tank Troops Day, established in 2023 instead of Tanker’s Day. Tanks remain important in the war of drones, and the Ukrainian Armed Forces’ fleet has been reinforced with Western-made vehicles.

Society • September 14, 10:12 AM • 102670 views
What is celebrated on September 12 in Ukraine and around the world

In Ukraine, September 12 is celebrated as Cinema Day and Physical Culture and Sports Day. Around the world, first aid, video games, and South-South cooperation are commemorated.

Society • September 12, 02:59 AM • 5384 views
Angelina Jolie revealed who pays for her humanitarian trips to Ukraine

Jolie said that she organizes and pays for humanitarian trips herself. She also stays in contact with charitable organizations.

Society • September 11, 12:44 PM • 46850 views
A large-scale production of counterfeit cosmetics worth more than UAH 235 million was exposed in KharkivPhotoVideo

In Kharkiv and Lviv, authorities seized 130 tonnes of counterfeit cosmetics, raw materials and equipment. About 50 people were involved in the scheme.

Economy • September 11, 08:19 AM • 4619 views
In Khmelnytskyi region, an informant for Russia who was directing shelling was detainedPhoto

The SBU detained a resident of Slavuta who was collecting the coordinates of Ukrainian military facilities for Russia. He faces up to 12 years in prison.

Society • September 11, 07:54 AM • 4318 views
The enemy continues to attack Ukraine: in the capital, a drone crashed into an office building, while warehouses are ablaze in DniproPhoto

Enemy drones and aerial bombs struck four Ukrainian cities. In Sumy, a woman was injured, and buildings and cars were damaged.

War in Ukraine • September 10, 04:04 PM • 5497 views
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Ukrzaliznytsia introduces restrictions on the Kharkiv–Izium connection: how to travel between the citiesPhoto

Starting September 10, a number of trains in the Kharkiv region were temporarily removed from the schedule. Ukrzaliznytsia stated that the connection with Izium had not been canceled.

Society • September 10, 12:21 PM • 18629 views
Russia attacked 3 districts of Kharkiv in the evening; there are casualties and a strike on a high-rise building

Russian drones attacked three districts of Kharkiv in the evening. Two people were injured, and a multi-apartment building was hit.

War in Ukraine • September 9, 08:34 PM • 12808 views
The government allocated nearly UAH 400 million to restore 11 buildings in Kharkiv region

The government allocated nearly UAH 400 million to restore 11 buildings in five cities in Kharkiv region. The main works will take place in 2026–2027.

War in Ukraine • September 9, 01:42 PM • 5141 views
Russia attacked the Kharkiv–Izium train with a Shahed drone; there are casualties

A Russian drone struck the rear part of the train at a station near the village of Iskra. A fire broke out, and six people were injured.

Society • September 9, 08:54 AM • 31140 views
Zelenskyy: Meetings on the supply of interceptors and the Freyja anti-ballistic system will take place today

The President announced new talks on the Freyja anti-ballistic system following the Russian night attack.

War in Ukraine • September 8, 07:08 AM • 8925 views
In Kharkiv, a drone struck a high-rise building; there is one injured person

In Kharkiv’s Kyivskyi district, an enemy UAV struck the wall of a building at the level of the sixth floor, injuring a man. A 17-year-old boy was also injured.

War in Ukraine • September 7, 10:58 PM • 13129 views
Angelina Jolie visited a boxing club in Kharkiv, where her son Knox trained with Ukrainian defenders

The actress visited the Spadkoyemets club in Kharkiv. Her son Knox trained in Muay Thai together with Ukrainian defenders.

Society • September 7, 07:29 PM • 5278 views
Betking Foundation and Pavlo Zhurylo equipped a modern computer lab in Kharkiv’s underground schoolPhoto

The Betking Foundation donated equipment to the underground school of Lyceum No. 24 in Kharkiv. Students received a space for practical study of digital skills.

Business News • September 2, 07:00 AM • 24548 views
Ukraine seeks to strengthen the liability of organizers of fraudulent call centers — Zelenskyy will submit a bill to the Verkhovna Rada tomorrow

Zelenskyy said that on September 2 he would submit to the Verkhovna Rada a bill targeting the organizers of fraudulent call centers. As of the evening of September 1 , the new presidential bills were not present in the Verkhovna Rada database.

Politics • September 1, 07:18 PM • 4768 views
Angelina Jolie visited Poltava; the actress was spotted at one of the restaurantsVideo

Visitors to a restaurant in Poltava spotted Angelina Jolie and filmed her. This is her third visit to Ukraine since the beginning of the full-scale war.

Society • September 1, 02:33 PM • 69398 views
Ukrainian Football Cup: Round of 32 match schedule determinedPhoto

The Round of 32 matches of the Ukrainian Cup will take place on September 8–10, 16 and 17. "Nyva" will play "Dynamo," while "Vilkhivtsi" will face "Shakhtar."

Sports • September 1, 11:46 AM • 11143 views
Former combatant “Mahuri” Shirshyn claimed that drugs were planted on him — police gave their version of the searchVideo

Oleksandr Shirshyn claimed that drugs were planted on him during a vehicle inspection in Kharkiv. The National Police seized the substances and is checking the circumstances.

Society • August 28, 06:15 PM • 3906 views
In Kharkiv, a Russian drone attacked a gas station: one woman was killed and five people were injuredPhoto

A Russian attack drone struck a gas station in Kharkiv’s Slobidskyi District. One woman was killed and five people were injured; the fire was extinguished.

War in Ukraine • August 28, 05:15 PM • 9431 views
ATB introduces limits, while "Silpo" does not: what is happening with food sales in Ukraine

ATB introduced limits on certain products due to purchases for resale, but assured that there is no shortage. There are no restrictions at "Silpo."

Society • August 28, 05:06 PM • 43905 views
Zelenskyy: The objective is one thousand drones for long-range strikes against Russia per day

Zelenskyy stated the goal of one thousand long-range drones per day. According to him, the strikes have already restricted the movement of vessels in Novorossiysk.

War in Ukraine • August 28, 04:50 PM • 6384 views