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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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Russians hit Kharkiv with KABs: there are casualties, people may be under the rubble

In the morning, Kharkiv was shelled with KABs; four hits were preliminarily recorded in the Industrial District. Three people were injured, and a civilian enterprise and cars were damaged at one of the impact sites.

War in Ukraine • October 24, 08:40 AM • 2936 views
Burning kindergarten in Kharkiv after Russian attack accelerated Trump's sanctions against Moscow - CNN

Russian strikes on civilians in Ukraine and the Kremlin's maximalist demands forced Trump to impose new sanctions against Russia. This happened after realizing the immutability of Putin's course regarding the war's goals.

Politics • October 24, 08:32 AM • 4447 views
Ukrzaliznytsia warned of train delays in Kirovohrad, Kharkiv, and Sumy regions due to shelling

Train traffic in Kirovohrad, Kharkiv, and Sumy regions was complicated on October 24 due to infrastructure damage and traffic restrictions. Combined transportation, backup traction, and bypass routes are being used, leading to delays of up to 2 hours for some services.

Society • October 24, 04:59 AM • 6353 views
Kharkiv Oblast Prosecutor's Office showed a video of large-scale destruction after the Russian attackVideo

Kharkiv was again subjected to Russian attacks today, as a result of which one person died and nine were injured. The Oblast Prosecutor's Office published a video of large-scale destruction in several districts of the city.

Society • October 22, 02:34 PM • 4169 views
Russian drone damaged the training infrastructure of FC Metalist 1925 sports academyPhoto

A Russian 'Shahed' drone hit the training field of FC Metalist 1925 football academy in Kyiv, causing a fire. About 120 young footballers were in a shelter and were not injured.

War in Ukraine • October 22, 01:15 PM • 16663 views
Number of victims of Russian attacks on Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia increased: updated dataPhoto

One person was killed and nine wounded as a result of Russian attacks on Kharkiv. In Zaporizhzhia, the number of victims increased to 15, including two infants.

War in Ukraine • October 22, 12:55 PM • 2444 views
"Russia's spit in the face of everyone who insists on a peaceful solution": Zelenskyy reacted to the Russian drone attack on a kindergarten in KharkivPhoto

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy commented on the Russian drone hitting a kindergarten in Kharkiv. As a result of the attack, one person died, seven were injured, and children were evacuated.

War in Ukraine • October 22, 09:23 AM • 18634 views
Morning Russian attack on Kharkiv: one killed and five injured

As a result of Russia's morning attack on Kharkiv, a 40-year-old man was killed and five people were injured. The strike hit a kindergarten, where a fire broke out.

War in Ukraine • October 22, 08:43 AM • 3082 views
4 injured in Russian attack on Kharkiv, two in serious condition, kindergarten on fire

Four people were injured in the enemy attack on Kharkiv, two of them in serious condition, one unconscious. A kindergarten in the Kholodnohirskyi district is on fire, children have been evacuated.

War in Ukraine • October 22, 08:28 AM • 2773 views
In Kharkiv, an enemy hit a private kindergarten, there are injured children - mayor

In the Kholodnohirsky district of Kharkiv, a Russian attack hit a private kindergarten. A fire broke out at the site of the strike, and there are injured children.

War in Ukraine • October 22, 08:14 AM • 3204 views
Start of the heating season: in which regions heat has already been supplied, and how preparations are progressing

The heating season has already started in many regions of Ukraine, with Rivne region being the first to "turn on the heating". Some frontline regions are still preparing for heat supply.

Society • October 22, 07:30 AM • 41335 views
Supporter of the “Kharkiv Spring” with pro-Russian sentiments could become the new rector of the State Biotechnological UniversityPhoto

Yevhen Hrytskov, a supporter of the “Kharkiv Spring” and a person with a questionable reputation, could become the new rector of the State Biotechnological University. After the scandalous fugitive bribe-taker Andriy Odarchenko, who was sentenced to 8 years in prison with confiscation of property, the university risks getting another figure in office with shadows in his biography and finances.

Politics • October 21, 01:53 PM • 74341 views
108 combat engagements took place at the front: the General Staff reported where the enemy is most active

Since the beginning of the day, 108 combat engagements have been recorded at the front. The enemy's most active actions are observed in the Pokrovsk, Kostiantynivka, and Lyman directions.

War in Ukraine • October 21, 01:23 PM • 3129 views
Rada prematurely terminated the powers of "servant" Anna Kolisnyk

The Verkhovna Rada voted for the early termination of the powers of MP Anna Kolisnyk from "Servant of the People". She was notified of suspicion of entering inaccurate data into her declaration for 2020 and was sentenced in a case concerning the declaration of inaccurate information.

Politics • October 21, 11:03 AM • 3267 views
The number of victims of the Russian strike on Kharkiv has risen to 11Photo

As a result of the Russian strike on Kharkiv on October 21, the number of victims increased to 11 people. The occupiers attacked the private sector and a civilian enterprise, damaging residential buildings and outbuildings.

Society • October 21, 07:14 AM • 3565 views
Russian KABs damaged at least 15 private homes in Kharkiv: there are casualties

In the Industrial district of Kharkiv, Russian KABs hit a residential area, damaging at least 15 private homes. A fire is ongoing at the site of the shelling. An attack on the Nemyshlianskyi district of the city has also been confirmed. According to the mayor, nine people were injured in the city.

War in Ukraine • October 20, 10:00 PM • 5284 views
Russia attacked Kharkiv with guided aerial bombs: powerful explosions rocked the city

On the night of October 21, Russian troops attacked Kharkiv with guided aerial bombs, causing a series of explosions. Four explosions were recorded, presumably in the Industrial district of the city.

War in Ukraine • October 20, 09:28 PM • 14668 views
Two Kharkiv residents defrauded citizens of almost 700,000 hryvnias by promising jobs in Europe

Two Kharkiv residents have been charged with fraud for organizing fake employment in Europe. They defrauded people of almost 700,000 hryvnias by demanding advance payment for non-existent services.

Society • October 20, 12:13 PM • 4593 views
Rada to consider early termination of MP Kolisnyk's powers: date announced

The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine will consider the issue of early termination of the powers of MP Anna Kolisnyk on October 21. Earlier, she was notified of suspicion of entering inaccurate data into her declaration and a verdict was announced in the case of declaring inaccurate information.

Society • October 20, 11:29 AM • 3774 views
Railway damaged in Sumy region due to Russian shelling: trains delayed

Due to Russian shelling, railway infrastructure in the Sumy direction has been damaged. Several trains, including No. 46 Uzhhorod - Kharkiv and No. 113 Kharkiv - Lviv, are running with delays of more than an hour.

Society • October 20, 04:49 AM • 38653 views
One person killed, five injured in Russian strikes on Kharkiv region - OVA

Over the past day, Kharkiv and five settlements in the region were shelled, resulting in one person killed and 14 injured. Russian invaders used KABs, FPV drones, and UAVs, damaging civilian infrastructure and residential buildings.

Society • October 19, 07:04 AM • 6964 views
SBU detained a Russian agent who tried to blow up a police officer's car in DniproPhoto

SBU counterintelligence thwarted a terrorist attack attempt in Dnipro, detaining a 38-year-old drug addict from Kharkiv who planted explosives under a National Police official's car. Russian special services tried to remotely activate the explosives, but the SBU prevented the detonation.

Crimes and emergencies • October 18, 02:08 AM • 5737 views
Over 10 explosions occurred in Kharkiv region amid air raid alert

Over 10 explosions were recorded in the Chuhuiv community of Kharkiv region. An air raid alert has been declared in the region, and the Air Force reported launches of guided aerial bombs (KABs).

War in Ukraine • October 17, 06:52 PM • 4501 views
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When the strength of professionals meets the courage of veterans: the story of the unification of FC Metalist 1925 and AMP FC UnbreakablePhoto

The Kharkiv professional club "Metalist 1925" invited AMP FC "Unbreakable" to its sports family, creating the team "Metalist 1925 Unbreakable". This merger will provide an institutional foundation for the development of amputee football in the East, including full equipment and funding.

Society • October 16, 03:34 PM • 44093 views
Combined Russian attack on Poltava region on the night of October 16: rescuers extinguished firesPhoto

In the Poltava region, rescuers extinguished fires that arose as a result of a combined Russian attack on the night of October 16. The enemy's targets were energy infrastructure and oil and gas industry facilities.

War in Ukraine • October 16, 01:49 PM • 5139 views
Russian army attacked Kharkiv with a combat drone: preliminarily, a high-rise building was hit

Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov reported a strike by an enemy combat drone on the Kyivskyi district. Preliminarily, a high-rise building was the target.

War in Ukraine • October 16, 11:41 AM • 2879 views
Russian attack halted gas production facilities in Poltava region - DTEK

As a result of the enemy's night attack on October 16, the operation of DTEK Naftogaz gas production facilities in the Poltava region was stopped. Air raid alerts were declared throughout Ukraine due to the takeoff of Russian MiG-31K aircraft.

War in Ukraine • October 16, 06:15 AM • 59770 views
Air raid alert declared across Ukraine due to MiG takeoffs: explosions heard in several regional centers

On the night of October 16, an air raid alert was declared across Ukraine due to the takeoff of a MiG-31K. Explosions were recorded in Kharkiv, Poltava, Kropyvnytskyi, and Izium.

War in Ukraine • October 16, 02:44 AM • 42813 views
More than half of drivers in Ukraine do not use seat belts: study

In Ukraine, 48. 4% of drivers use seat belts, which is an increase compared to last year. Over five years, the share has grown by 86%, and in 10 out of 19 cities, half of drivers are buckled up.

Society • October 15, 08:13 AM • 9072 views
Stepmother beats 3-year-old boy to death: court arrests suspect

In Kharkiv, a 40-year-old woman has been notified of suspicion of intentional grievous bodily harm resulting in the death of a 3-year-old boy. The court chose a pre-trial detention measure for her in the form of custody without the possibility of bail.

Society • October 15, 07:27 AM • 11059 views