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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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Metropolitan Arseniy of the Sviatohirsk Lavra of the UOC-MP released under house arrest

The Chechelivskyi court of Dnipro changed the pre-trial detention measure for Metropolitan Arseniy of the Sviatohirsk Lavra to round-the-clock house arrest until April 25, 2026. He was released in the courtroom, with the court refusing to return the indictment.

Crimes and emergencies • February 25, 05:36 PM • 3427 views
18-year-old Kharkiv resident suspected of calling to "lure" police to the scene of a terrorist attack in LvivPhoto

The SBU and the National Police have notified an 18-year-old Kharkiv resident of suspicion for luring police to the scene of a terrorist attack in Lviv on February 22. She called the emergency line, reporting a break-in at a store, after which the Russian aggressors detonated a bomb.

Society • February 25, 10:14 AM • 11254 views
Biletsky: If we abandon Donbas, what guarantees are there that we won't then abandon Ukrainian Kharkiv, Odesa, Zaporizhzhia, Kherson?

Andriy Biletsky stated that Ukraine stood strong thanks to the decision of hundreds of thousands of people to fight. Ceding territories to the enemy will lead to moral breakdown and a false peace.

War in Ukraine • February 24, 02:34 PM • 2903 views
Zelenskyy addressed Ukrainians on the anniversary of the invasion from a bunker on Bankova Street, where he worked at the beginning of the warVideo

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, on the anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion, addressed Ukrainians from a bunker on Bankova Street, where his first conversations with world leaders took place at the beginning of the war. He emphasized the resilience of the Ukrainian people and expressed a desire to one day come there with the US President.

Society • February 24, 06:54 AM • 19504 views
Russian strike on Kharkiv in the morning leaves two injured

In the morning, Kharkiv was shelled in the Kholodnohirskyi and Osnovianskyi districts. A 55-year-old man and a 70-year-old woman suffered from an acute stress reaction.

War in Ukraine • February 23, 08:20 AM • 3840 views
SBS eliminated "Tornado-S" with which Russia terrorizes peaceful cities - "Madyar" showed footageVideo

The Unmanned Systems Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed a "Tornado-S" multiple launch rocket system in the temporarily occupied territory of Zaporizhzhia Oblast. This modernized MLRS has a firing range of up to 120 km and is used to shell peaceful cities.

War in Ukraine • February 21, 10:46 AM • 12456 views
UN Refugee Chief Salih Calls Diplomacy Only Way to End War in Ukraine

UN High Commissioner for Refugees Barham Salih, during a visit to Ukraine, emphasized a diplomatic resolution to the conflict. He also warned of critical underfunding of humanitarian operations.

Politics • February 20, 09:26 PM • 8560 views
In a Kharkiv educational institution, over 70 men illegally received deferments from mobilizationPhoto

The management of a Kharkiv educational institution organized fictitious employment for over 70 men to illegally evade mobilization. Law enforcement officials announced suspicions and conducted searches in several cities across Ukraine.

Society • February 20, 03:20 PM • 4970 views
Man changed sex to female to avoid mobilization - court ordered TCC to remove him from military registration

In Kharkiv, a man changed his sex to female and appealed to the TCC demanding to be removed from military registration. The court found the TCC's decision illegal and ordered him to be excluded from military registration and the "Oberih" register.

Society • February 19, 08:57 PM • 91747 views
During the day - an excess of light, but in the evening - schedules again, - the expert voiced the forecast for the summer

That is why Ukraine needs to quickly build up battery complexes in the near future to accumulate daytime generation and use it during evening peaks, reducing restrictions and increasing the stability of the energy system.

Society • February 19, 01:28 PM • 3925 views
Expert explained what can realistically be done before next winter to ensure cities have heat

Energy experts warn: it is technically impossible to decentralize the generation of large urban combined heat and power plants in one inter-heating season, and for Kyiv, such a transformation could require about 7 billion euros in investments and 3-5 years of work.

Society • February 19, 12:56 PM • 3864 views
Zelenskyy: plan for communities' energy supply for the new heating season is being prepared based on this winter's experience

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine is preparing solutions for the reconstruction and renewal of communities' energy supply. A coordination center will be established at the government level to systematize communities' experience.

Economy • February 19, 11:22 AM • 3845 views
SBU exposed underage FSB agent who was preparing terrorist attacks in KharkivPhoto

SBU counterintelligence exposed a 17-year-old Kharkiv resident who, on FSB's instructions, was manufacturing explosives for terrorist attacks in crowded places. She was detained while transporting a bomb, with ready-made devices and components seized.

Society • February 18, 11:02 AM • 5114 views
In Kyiv, a man stabbed his twin brother in the stomach during an argumentPhoto

In Kyiv, a 50-year-old man stabbed his twin brother during a conflict. The victim was hospitalized, and the attacker was detained and notified of suspicion.

Kyiv • February 16, 12:31 PM • 3817 views
Man falls from non-working escalator in Kharkiv shopping mall

Medics provided him with assistance on the spot, information about the incident was entered into the Unified Register, and the police are conducting an investigation.

Society • February 15, 11:38 AM • 15628 views
On Valentine's Day, over 200 couples got married online via Diia

In total, over 40,000 couples have already used the service, including more than 1,700 military families.

Society • February 14, 04:57 PM • 5014 views
5G launched in Kharkiv during the "most technological" weddingPhoto

In Kharkiv, a 5G pilot was launched, making it the third city in Ukraine with such a connection, after Lviv and Borodianka. Newlyweds Vladyslav and Kateryna were the first to test it by registering their marriage in Diia.

Society • February 14, 01:50 PM • 4854 views
In Kharkiv, a stepfather was exposed for years of molesting his underage stepdaughter and storing hundreds of files with the naked childPhoto

In Kharkiv, a man was exposed for years of molesting his underage stepdaughter, starting from when she was four years old. Law enforcement officers seized over 500 photo and video files of the naked child.

Society • February 13, 03:09 PM • 4776 views
Embezzlement of over UAH 128 million for Kharkiv's reconstruction - case sent to court

The SAP prosecutor sent an indictment to court against a group that seized UAH 128. 2 million allocated for the reconstruction of Kharkiv's infrastructure. Among the embezzled funds, UAH 22 million came from the World Bank.

Society • February 13, 11:57 AM • 3555 views
Emergency blackouts by region, 107,000 families without electricity in Kyiv after massive Russian attack

After a massive Russian attack overnight, 107,000 families in Kyiv were left without electricity. Emergency blackouts have been introduced in a number of regions.

Society • February 12, 07:38 AM • 6720 views
15 out of 24 ballistic missiles, one guided missile, and 197 out of 219 drones were neutralized during the Russian attack

Overnight, Russia attacked Ukraine with 24 ballistic missiles, one Kh-59/69 missile, and 219 drones. 15 ballistic missiles, one guided missile, and 197 drones were neutralized.

War in Ukraine • February 12, 07:23 AM • 3132 views
Zelenskyy after new Russian attack sees no preparation by Russian army to stop and named key to ending killingsPhotoVideo

President Zelenskyy reported the deaths of three children and their father in the Kharkiv region, as well as the shelling of a Zaporizhzhia hospital and a railway depot in Konotop. In total, the enemy launched 129 attack drones, which, according to Zelenskyy, undermines trust in diplomacy.

War in Ukraine • February 11, 08:40 AM • 5298 views
Ukrzaliznytsia changes train routes in Sumy region due to shelling threat: all details and new service to Kharkiv

Ukrzaliznytsia is adjusting train movements in the Sumy direction due to the threat of shelling, changing the routes of transit trains No. 45/46 and No. 113/114. Starting February 7, 2026, an additional train No. 213/214 Kharkiv – Sumy will be launched for convenient transfers.

Society • February 10, 06:29 PM • 6156 views
The SBI announced a new suspicion in the case of the withdrawal of assets from a Kharkiv bank for over UAH 200 million.

The SBI announced a new suspicion in the case of the illegal withdrawal of assets from a Kharkiv bank. The former head of the legal department is suspected of embezzling property worth over UAH 200 million.

Crimes and emergencies • February 10, 01:30 PM • 4985 views
Occupiers attacked Sumy community with a drone: two children injured

On the morning of February 10, 2026, Russian occupiers attacked the Sumy community, injuring a 12-year-old girl and her 9-year-old brother. Their lives are not in danger.

Society • February 10, 08:25 AM • 5601 views
Pope Leo sent generators and medicines to Ukraine to combat the consequences of winter shellingPhoto

The Vatican delivered humanitarian aid to Ukraine, including 80 generators, medicines, and food. This is a response to appeals from local bishops due to the critical energy supply situation and frosts.

Society • February 9, 10:24 PM • 10298 views
Heraskevych reminded the world about athletes killed by Russia with portraits on his helmet: Zelenskyy thanked the Ukrainian athlete

President Zelenskyy thanked Vladyslav Heraskevych for a powerful gesture of remembrance at the 2026 Winter Olympics. The athlete placed portraits of Ukrainian athletes killed by the Russian invasion on his helmet.

Sports • February 9, 10:01 PM • 32983 views
Russia attacked Kharkiv with a "Molniya" drone - mayor

Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov reported a Russian "Molniya" drone attack on the Shevchenkivskyi district. Details of the incident are being clarified.

War in Ukraine • February 9, 08:39 PM • 7263 views
Participant in surrogacy scheme extradited from Germany to face trial in Kyiv

A Kharkiv resident, who worked as a clinic administrator, has been extradited from Germany and is accused of participating in a criminal organization. She recruited women for commercial surrogacy, misleading them about the parents of the newborns.

Society • February 9, 05:16 PM • 3944 views
Electricity imports, protection of nuclear generation, air defense missiles: Zelenskyy gave a series of tasks after the selector meeting

President Zelenskyy called Kyiv the most difficult city after massive Russian strikes, where over 1,400 high-rise buildings remain without heating. He also reported on efforts to increase electricity imports and the need to strengthen the protection of nuclear facilities.

Politics • February 9, 12:29 PM • 4884 views