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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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The number of casualties in Kharkiv has increased following Russia's overnight attack

In the Slobidskyi district, the number of injured has risen to eight people. The enemy attacked the city with missiles and drones, causing destruction and fires.

War in Ukraine • June 2, 12:12 AM • 4410 views
Six people, including a child, injured in Kharkiv following missile strikes and drone attacks

On the night of June 2, Russia attacked Kharkiv with ballistic missiles and drones. Six people were injured, including an 11-year-old girl, and hits on buildings were recorded.

War in Ukraine • June 1, 11:36 PM • 4000 views
Russia attacks gas stations in Kharkiv region, strikes Merefa with a missilePhoto

In Kharkiv and Lozova, gas stations were damaged due to UAV attacks, and a station employee was wounded. The enemy struck Merefa with a missile; emergency services are working at the scene.

War in Ukraine • June 1, 12:08 PM • 8313 views
Russian drone attack on Kharkiv and suburbs leaves 4 injuredPhoto

Occupiers attacked Kharkiv and Bohodukhiv with drones, damaging houses and garages. Over the past day, nine civilians were wounded as a result of shelling in the region.

War in Ukraine • June 1, 06:28 AM • 3451 views
Strike on Kharkiv: two wounded, buildings damaged, garages completely destroyedPhoto

In the Osnovianskyi district of Kharkiv, shelling damaged high-rise buildings and wounded two people. In Bohodukhiv, a woman was injured by a drone strike.

War in Ukraine • June 1, 12:17 AM • 19098 views
Russians attacked Kharkiv - garages and cars are on fire

Russians launched a strike on Kharkiv, hitting the vicinity of a high-rise building. Garages and cars are burning in the city; information regarding casualties is currently being clarified.

War in Ukraine • May 31, 09:59 PM • 10247 views
Call center in Kharkiv defrauded EU citizens of over €100,000 through investment schemes; operation exposed – Prosecutor GeneralPhotoVideo

Fraudsters swindled foreigners out of more than 100,000 euros through investment schemes. The organizers were detained during a joint operation between Ukraine and Latvia.

Crimes and emergencies • May 29, 08:01 AM • 3345 views
More trains are being launched to popular locations for the summer season

Seven trains have been switched to a daily schedule, and an additional Kyiv — Chernivtsi service has been scheduled. The Sumy — Rakhiv route has been restored for summer travel.

Society • May 29, 07:01 AM • 4911 views
Deputy Mayor of Kharkiv involved in fatal traffic accident, resigns "for the duration of investigative actions"

In Kharkiv, Deputy Mayor Ivan Kuznietsov was involved in a fatal traffic accident with a motorcyclist. The official was sober and has stepped down from his duties for the duration of the investigation.

Crimes and emergencies • May 28, 07:30 PM • 2972 views
Received $11,000 for "discharge" from service – National Guard Lieutenant Colonel caught taking a bribe for the second time in six months

A National Guard officer received $11,000 for promising to influence the discharge of a serviceman on health grounds. In January, he had already been suspected of bribery.

Society • May 26, 05:27 PM • 30022 views
Thousand Ukrainians have already joined the program for returning people aged 50+ to the labor market - how many have found jobsPhoto

1. 2 thousand people and 1.3 thousand vacancies have joined the "Experience Matters" program. 59 specialists have already been employed, and 124 are undergoing internships.

Society • May 26, 11:47 AM • 5784 views
Teenagers attacked and it was filmed – three boys in Liubotyn served with notices of suspicionPhoto

In Liubotyn, three boys beat up teenagers from Kharkiv over a fabricated feud and posted the video online. Law enforcement officers have served the attackers with notices of suspicion.

Society • May 23, 07:45 PM • 9178 views
RF intensifies lies about "forced mobilization of women in Ukraine" - CCD

The CCD has debunked fakes regarding the forced mobilization of women in the Kharkiv region under the threat of sanctions. The recruitment of Ukrainian women into the military remains strictly voluntary.

Society • May 22, 11:14 PM • 5757 views
Cigarettes via online prescriptions and vapes worth 37 million UAH: two illegal tobacco businesses liquidated in Kharkiv regionPhoto

Law enforcement officers have uncovered an underground cigarette factory and a vape distribution network in Kharkiv. Goods worth 37 million UAH were seized, and three individuals have been served with notices of suspicion.

Economy • May 22, 07:31 AM • 2785 views
Russian drone attacks truck in Kharkiv region, one dead and several wounded

In the Kharkiv region, an occupiers' FPV drone hit a truck on the Ring Road. The driver died on the spot, and two police officers were injured.

Society • May 21, 05:20 PM • 8229 views
In Kharkiv, a city council deputy is suspected in a scheme to smuggle men to Romania for $17,000Photo

A Kharkiv City Council deputy organized a scheme for men to flee to Romania for $17,000. Payment for the services was accepted via a crypto wallet.

Politics • May 21, 08:09 AM • 2542 views
In Kharkiv, an 18-year-old youth was killed under the wheels of an Audi near a metro stationVideo

On Heroiv Kharkova Avenue, an Audi driver struck two pedestrians who were crossing the road in an unauthorized area. An 18-year-old youth died at the scene, while his female companion was hospitalized with injuries.

Society • May 20, 09:32 PM • 6343 views
ARMA announces tender for management of Zhevago's assets

The Agency is seeking managers for Zhevago's real estate and a business center owned by sanctioned Russians. The seized assets must work for the economy of Ukraine.

Economy • May 20, 10:09 AM • 3458 views
Enemy attacks Kharkiv and Dnipro: injuries reported

On the night of May 20, the enemy attacked Kharkiv and Dnipro. A fire broke out in Dnipro, there are wounded, and the consequences of the strikes on Kharkiv are currently being clarified.

War in Ukraine • May 19, 10:05 PM • 3819 views
The enemy deliberately struck a Nova Poshta depot in Kharkiv three times over the past 24 hoursPhoto

Enemy drones attacked a Nova Poshta depot in Kharkiv three times; there were no casualties. The company promises to compensate for the value of all damaged shipments.

Society • May 19, 08:21 PM • 11973 views
Massive Russian attack on Kharkiv region claims two lives, child among the injuredPhotoVideo

Two people were killed and a child was wounded due to overnight UAV strikes on the Kharkiv region. The enemy damaged residential buildings, warehouses, and private vehicles.

War in Ukraine • May 19, 05:32 AM • 3481 views
Morning strikes on Kharkiv: at least three wounded, over 25 houses damaged

In the Novobavarskyi district of Kharkiv, 25 private houses were damaged due to shelling. Three people were wounded, and the search for a person under the rubble is ongoing.

Society • May 19, 03:33 AM • 15306 views
Morning drone attack on Kharkiv: search for people under the rubble continues

Occupiers struck Kharkiv with drones, damaging more than ten private houses. Rescuers are searching for a person under the rubble; two residents have already been rescued.

War in Ukraine • May 19, 02:38 AM • 29033 views
Night drone attack on Kharkiv caused a fire at a civilian infrastructure facility

The enemy attacked two districts of Kharkiv with UAVs and hit civilian infrastructure. A fire broke out at the site of the strike; no information on casualties has been received.

Society • May 18, 09:58 PM • 14009 views
Power outages reported in five regions due to enemy strikes; repair crew comes under fire in Donetsk region – Ministry of Energy

Shelling caused power outages in five regions, while a drone attacked energy workers in the Donetsk region. Severe weather has left over 40 additional settlements across the country without electricity.

War in Ukraine • May 18, 07:48 AM • 3443 views
Russian UAV attack on Kharkiv on May 17 — seven cars burned, fire extinguishedPhoto

In Kharkiv, a drone strike caused seven cars to catch fire and damaged residential buildings. Rescuers have liquidated the fire; there are no casualties or injuries.

Society • May 17, 06:57 AM • 12439 views
Cars burned and high-rise buildings were damaged in Kharkiv following a "Shahed" attack

Russian drones attacked three districts of Kharkiv, causing fires and destruction. Cars were burned and residential high-rise buildings were damaged in the city.

War in Ukraine • May 16, 11:45 PM • 19347 views
Russian drones attacked Kharkiv overnight, damaging metro exits and public transport

Russian drones damaged metro exits and transport in Kharkiv. One person was injured in the center of the city as a result of the overnight attack.

War in Ukraine • May 16, 04:15 AM • 4324 views
Eight regions partially without power due to Russian attacks

Due to Russian shelling, there are power outages in eight regions. No blackouts are scheduled; however, consumers are asked to shift their electricity usage to daytime hours.

Society • May 15, 08:28 AM • 4687 views
In Kyiv, 5 victims of the Russian attack; in Kherson, the UN mission is under fire – Zelenskyy promises a "just response"Photo

Five people were killed in Kyiv, and in Kherson, Russian drones twice attacked a UN vehicle. 180 objects were damaged, and rescue operations continue under the rubble.

War in Ukraine • May 14, 10:07 AM • 3669 views