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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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Formal rotation or real changes? The Academic Council of the State Biotechnological University dismissed MP-bribe-taker OdarchenkoPhoto

The Academic Council of the State Biotechnological University suspended Andriy Odarchenko from his duties as chairman of the council at his request. Valeriy Mykhailov, who is associated with the MP-bribe-taker, has been temporarily appointed to act as chairman.

Society • November 5, 01:23 PM • 51506 views
2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Rebrov announced Ukraine's squad - debut calls for Volynets and Batagov, Karavaev's returnPhoto

Serhiy Rebrov named the squad for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against France and Iceland. Yevhen Volynets and Arseniy Batagov were included for the first time, and Oleksandr Karavaev returned.

Sports • November 4, 01:51 PM • 2733 views
In Odesa, a wheeler-dealer "helped" people avoid mobilization for $5,500, promising a job in the SBU

Law enforcement officers detained the perpetrator in accordance with procedural rules immediately after he received part of the money. Physical evidence was seized from him.

Crimes and emergencies • November 4, 11:29 AM • 2023 views
Russian drones attacked Kharkiv suburbs, leaving 6 injured: consequences shownPhoto

As a result of a Russian UAV attack on November 4, around 4:00 AM, six people were injured in the Kharkiv region. Private houses, an infrastructure facility, and a fire station were damaged.

War in Ukraine • November 4, 07:31 AM • 3213 views
Two teenagers in Kharkiv beat a man to death: the case was sent to court

Two 16-year-old teenagers beat a 22-year-old man in Kharkiv, which led to his death. The indictment has been sent to court, and the teenagers are in custody.

Crimes and emergencies • November 3, 03:03 PM • 3080 views
Organized a scheme for men to travel abroad with fictitious disabilities: a doctor will be tried in Kharkiv

The woman entered false information into documents, which allowed draft dodgers to obtain disability certificates and leave Ukraine.

Society • November 3, 02:46 PM • 3335 views
More Ukrainians have already suffered from flu, ARVI, and Covid than last year, but now the incidence is falling

In Ukraine, since the beginning of the epidemic season, 8. 6% more people have suffered from influenza, ARVI, and COVID-19 than last year. In the week from October 20 to 26, the incidence of ARVI decreased by 2.7%, and COVID-19 by a third.

Health • October 29, 03:02 PM • 3051 views
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Almost 250 Kyiv educational institutions damaged by war: how many have already been restored

As of October 21, 2025, 241 educational institutions in Kyiv have been damaged as a result of Russia's full-scale aggression, 148 of which have already been repaired. In one month, almost 20 schools and kindergartens were damaged by Russian attacks.

War in Ukraine • October 28, 02:36 PM • 60778 views
State Biotechnological University under the control of a bribe-taker: embezzlement of state lands and millions from a “shadow harvest.” Part 2

The State Biotechnological University in Kharkiv has been transformed into a private agricultural holding operating on state lands under the leadership of former and current officials controlled by Andriy Odarchenko, a Member of Parliament convicted of bribery. Due to shadow schemes involving harvest and land lease, the state budget has lost approximately UAH 100 million.

Economy • October 28, 12:22 PM • 76095 views
Ukrainian film about combat medics "Cuba&Alaska" wins historic award at Rome Film Festival

The Ukrainian film "Cuba&Alaska" has been recognized as the best documentary at the Rome International Film Festival. This is the first award in a new category launched this year.

Culture • October 27, 12:14 PM • 4947 views
Putin's envoy called strikes on kindergartens "accidents," denying Russian attacks on civilian targets

Putin's special envoy Dmitriev told CNN that Russian troops do not attack civilian targets, but only strike military targets. He denied that Russians hit a kindergarten in Kharkiv, calling it an "accident."

Politics • October 25, 08:29 PM • 23132 views
Kharkiv attacked by enemy FPV drones launched from "Molniya" mother drone: five people injured

On October 25, 2025, Russian FPV drones, launched from a "Molniya" UAV, hit two districts of Kharkiv. As a result of the attack, five people sought medical attention with an acute stress reaction.

Society • October 25, 03:29 PM • 8429 views
Explosion at Ovruch railway station: proceedings opened under three articles

Law enforcement officers have opened criminal proceedings regarding the explosion at the Ovruch railway station, which claimed the lives of a female border guard and two civilians. The incident is preliminarily classified under three articles of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.

Crimes and emergencies • October 25, 08:59 AM • 57011 views
Kharkiv and its suburbs under UAV attack: at least 7 explosions recorded

On the night of October 25, Kharkiv and its suburbs were subjected to an enemy UAV attack. The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported a threat in the Bohodukhiv district and a course towards Merefa, with at least 7 explosions recorded.

War in Ukraine • October 24, 09:55 PM • 5950 views
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Russian modernized KABs: updated bombs with jet engines do not yet reach Kyiv, but the threat is growing - military expert

Russian troops attacked Odesa region for the first time with modernized KABs with jet engines. Military expert Vladyslav Selezniov stated that Kyiv is not currently under threat, but the situation could change.

War in Ukraine • October 24, 02:29 PM • 40087 views
The number of casualties in Kharkiv and Kherson due to Russian strikes approaches 40

As a result of this morning's Russian attacks on Kharkiv and Kherson, 38 people were injured, including three children. In Kherson, two women died and 28 people were injured, while in Kharkiv, ten people were injured by six dropped aerial bombs.

Society • October 24, 02:17 PM • 4107 views
82 combat engagements recorded at the front: the enemy is actively operating in the Pokrovsk and Oleksandrivka directions

Since the beginning of the day, 82 combat engagements have taken place at the front, with the enemy actively operating in the Pokrovsk and Oleksandrivka directions. Ukrainian defenders repelled a number of attacks, while the enemy launched air strikes and shelled.

War in Ukraine • October 24, 01:34 PM • 3064 views
Number of injured after Russia's morning attacks has risen to nine in Kharkiv and 25 in Kherson: consequences shownPhoto

In Kharkiv, the number of injured has risen to 9 after 5 hits by guided aerial bombs in the Industrial District. In Kherson, the number of injured from MLRS shelling has reached 25 people.

War in Ukraine • October 24, 12:00 PM • 3467 views
Explosion at Ovruch railway station kills 4, injures 12: police preliminarily qualify incident under three articlesPhoto

At the railway station in Ovruch, a man detonated an explosive device, killing 4 people and injuring 12. The police are classifying the incident under three articles of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.

Society • October 24, 10:57 AM • 5668 views
Explosion on railway in Zhytomyr region: female border guard and 2 civilians killed, two servicemen among 12 wounded, bomber died - SBGS

At the Ovruch railway station in the Zhytomyr region, a Kharkiv resident detonated an explosive device during a document check, killing a female border guard and two civilians, while two servicemen from the patrol and 10 civilians were injured. The bomber himself died in an ambulance, the State Border Guard Service reported on Friday.

Crimes and emergencies • October 24, 10:48 AM • 3156 views
Number of victims of Russia's morning strikes doubled in Kherson and Kharkiv: updated data

As a result of Russia's morning shelling, 3 people were killed and 22 injured in Kherson, including 3 children. In Kharkiv, 6 people were injured after 5 KABs hit a car depot and an enterprise.

War in Ukraine • October 24, 09:28 AM • 3356 views
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 • 2794 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 • 4078 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 • 5170 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 • 3858 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 • 16166 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 • 2334 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 • 18388 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 • 2859 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 • 2565 views