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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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Military car set on fire and attempt to blow up a judge: two women recruited by Russians detainedPhoto

Law enforcement officers detained two women who, on the instructions of Russian special services, set fire to a car belonging to a Ukrainian Armed Forces serviceman and attempted to blow up a judge. They have been notified of suspicion under several articles of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.

Society • July 14, 08:08 AM • 5895 views
Russians attacked Kharkiv with a drone in the morning: what is known

According to Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov, a preliminary enemy drone struck the roadway in the Nemyshlianskyi district of the city. There is currently no information about casualties.

War in Ukraine • July 14, 03:16 AM • 3630 views
30,000 subscribers in Kharkiv region remain without electricity, city and region face threat of repeated storm

Around 30,000 subscribers in Kharkiv Oblast remain without electricity after the bad weather. Head of the OMA Oleh Syniehubov warned of the threat of a repeated storm on July 13 with thunderstorms, hail, and squalls.

Society • July 13, 05:29 AM • 4178 views
Bad weather in Kharkiv region: one person died, five injuredPhoto

In the Kharkiv region, a 56-year-old woman died due to bad weather, and five more people, including a 7-year-old girl, were injured. Rescuers are eliminating the consequences of the natural disaster.

Events • July 12, 11:51 PM • 11914 views
Bad weather in Kharkiv region caused delays for Ukrzaliznytsia trains: list of routes

Due to bad weather in the Kharkiv region, a number of Ukrzaliznytsia trains are delayed, with the biggest delays for the Kharkiv - Cherkasy and Kharkiv - Uman routes. No routes have been canceled, and reserve locomotives have been deployed to catch up with the schedule.

Society • July 12, 09:37 PM • 6418 views
Tree fell on a child in Kharkiv: 7-year-old girl hospitalized

In Kharkiv, a 7-year-old girl was injured due to a falling tree in the Osnovianskyi district. The child was hospitalized, and medics are providing the necessary assistance.

Crimes and emergencies • July 12, 08:16 PM • 10608 views
Bad weather in Kharkiv region: there is a dead person and injured, several settlements are without power, in the regional center cars are "floating" through the streetsVideo

Bad weather with heavy rain and squally winds up to 20 m/s is raging in Kharkiv and the region, which led to power outages in settlements. Local publics report a lightning strike on an electric train, damage to a substation, fallen trees and roofs.

Events • July 12, 06:33 PM • 10255 views
Like an apocalypse: bad weather knocked down trees in Kharkiv, and lightning, probably, struck a substationVideo

Bad weather is raging in Kharkiv, causing trees to fall near the circle on Gagarin and Nikolsky. There are also reports of a possible lightning strike at a substation and problems with lighting in the city center, although this information has not yet been confirmed.

Crimes and emergencies • July 12, 05:57 PM • 10122 views
The Russian Ministry of Defense cynically reported strikes on Ukraine's "defense industry plants"

The Russian Ministry of Defense announced a successful attack on "defense industry plants" in Lviv, Kharkiv, and Lutsk. A man died in Sloviansk, and the number of injured in Lviv increased to nine people.

War in Ukraine • July 12, 11:28 AM • 21108 views
Morning attack on Kharkiv: two injured and significant destruction

As a result of the morning enemy attack on Kharkiv, two men, aged 55 and 33, were hospitalized. The enemy launched 10 strikes, damaging a non-operational enterprise, a critical infrastructure facility, residential buildings, and cars.

War in Ukraine • July 12, 04:31 AM • 4626 views
Kharkiv under attack: the enemy strikes the city with "Shaheds" and KABs

Several explosions rocked Kharkiv on the night of July 12. The city was attacked by a "Shahed" and, presumably, a KAB on a residential area in the Kyivskyi district.

War in Ukraine • July 12, 01:59 AM • 16242 views
In Kharkiv, a secret weapons cache, set up by Russian special services for saboteurs, was uncovered

In Kharkiv, a large-scale cache of weapons and ammunition, prepared by Russian special services for sabotage groups, was uncovered. The hideout contained grenades, anti-tank mines, RPGs, and thousands of rounds of ammunition.

War in Ukraine • July 11, 12:24 PM • 53734 views
Worked in a structure that replaced the Medical Social Expert Commission (MSEC): the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) liquidated a scheme to help draft dodgers in Zhytomyr region

The head of a hospital department in Zhytomyr and her accomplice are suspected of arranging fictitious disability groups for conscripted men. The cost of the service was 5.5 thousand US dollars, and the scheme could have covered more than 100 people.

Society • July 11, 11:40 AM • 3252 views
Mothers with infants suffered from Russian drone attack in Kharkiv - Prosecutor's OfficePhoto

Nine people, including three mothers and their newborn children, were injured as a result of a morning Russian drone attack on Kharkiv. The mothers and infants were diagnosed with acute stress reaction after being in the maternity hospital during the attack.

War in Ukraine • July 11, 06:44 AM • 3506 views
Number of injured due to the Russian attack in Kharkiv has increased to 9Photo

As a result of the morning drone attack on Kharkiv, 9 people were injured, including 2 men and 7 women. Buildings were damaged, including a dental clinic and residential buildings.

War in Ukraine • July 11, 05:34 AM • 3723 views
Enemy attack on Kharkiv: three wounded, maternity hospital under attack

As a result of the morning attack on Kharkiv on July 11, three people were injured. The strike hit the Saltivsky district, affecting a maternity hospital where mothers with newborns were present, who, fortunately, were not harmed.

War in Ukraine • July 11, 04:08 AM • 4049 views
Attack on Kharkiv with "Shaheds": residential buildings and medical facility hit

On the morning of July 11, the enemy attacked the center of Kharkiv with "Shaheds", hitting residential buildings and a medical facility. Damage to a three-story building and a fire were recorded, information about casualties is being clarified.

War in Ukraine • July 11, 03:12 AM • 57941 views
Morning explosion in Kharkiv: the enemy attacks the city with kamikaze drones

On the morning of July 11, an explosion occurred in Kharkiv. Mayor Ihor Terekhov reported an attack by enemy UAVs, urging residents to be careful.

War in Ukraine • July 11, 02:42 AM • 43404 views
Russia seeks to divide Ukraine and Poland using painful pages of the past - MFA statement

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine states that Russia is trying to disunite Ukrainians and Poles, using painful historical events. Some Polish politicians are playing along with the aggressor, while the examples of Bucha and Mariupol show what Russia will do in Poland if it is not stopped in Ukraine.

Politics • July 10, 01:07 PM • 3952 views
HACC extended the detention of former head of Khmelnytskyi MSEK Krupa until September

The HACC extended the detention of Tetiana Krupa, former head of the Khmelnytskyi MSEK, until September 7, 2025. She was set a bail of UAH 56,018,000 and a number of obligations were imposed in case of its payment.

Society • July 10, 09:36 AM • 1873 views
Prepared a series of sabotages to de-energize Kharkiv: FSB agent detained

The SBU prevented a series of sabotages in Kharkiv by detaining an FSB agent who was preparing to blow up power substations. The detained children's entertainer made explosives at home and recorded the locations of the Defense Forces.

War in Ukraine • July 10, 08:28 AM • 3163 views
Ukrzaliznytsia appoints additional train service Chop - Lviv: how it will run

Ukrzaliznytsia is launching an additional daytime train No. 218/217 in test mode, which will connect Zakarpattia with Lviv region on July 17, 19, and 25. It will have convenient connections to international and domestic flights.

Society • July 9, 04:38 PM • 7272 views
Rating of Ukrainian universities 2025: how much will it cost to study at the most prestigious universities

The admission campaign to higher education institutions has started in Ukraine. The cost of contract education at leading universities, including KNU, LNU, KhNU, Kyiv-Mohyla Academy and others, has been published.

Society • July 9, 02:59 PM • 155367 views
Russians attacked Kupyansk twice on July 8: there is one dead and wounded

The Russian army shelled Kupyansk twice on July 8. As a result of the attacks, a 68-year-old man was killed, a 65-year-old woman was wounded, and a 66-year-old woman suffered acute shock.

War in Ukraine • July 8, 09:39 PM • 4044 views
Awarding the title of Hero of Ukraine to Vitaliy Karvatskyi: Zelenskyy announced the preparation of the submission

President Zelenskyy announced the preparation of documents for awarding the title of Hero of Ukraine to Vitaliy Karvatskyi, a soldier of the 3rd Assault Brigade, who died on June 11. He also signed decrees on awarding the title of Hero of Ukraine to Nazariy Hryntsevych and Dmytro Fisher.

Politics • July 8, 05:39 PM • 2876 views
TCCs are switching to mobile-field and digital formats of work - MP

Territorial recruitment centers and social support will switch to a mobile-field element of work. The work of TCCs will also be strengthened in a digital format to avoid crowds of conscripts.

Society • July 8, 12:29 PM • 2055 views
Delays of over 8 hours: how trains run amid bad weather

As of the morning of July 8, Ukrzaliznytsia updated the list of trains delayed due to bad weather, including train No. 749/750 Vienna-Kyiv, which will be delayed by eight hours. Stormy weather conditions in Zakarpattia, Slovakia, and Hungary caused changes in passenger train schedules.

Society • July 8, 06:41 AM • 4654 views
Number of injured in Kharkiv after the Russian attacks on July 7 has increased: new data

In Kharkiv, the number of victims of the Russian attack on July 7 in the Kholodnohirskyi district increased to 39, including 3 children. In total, 1 person died and 40 were injured in the Kharkiv region; the enemy used various types of weapons.

War in Ukraine • July 8, 05:57 AM • 1981 views
Enemy attack on Kharkiv: number of injured rises to 82

As a result of a 10-UAV attack on Kharkiv, a 34-year-old woman was killed, 82 people were injured or suffered acute shock, including 8 children. The strikes hit the Shevchenkivskyi, Kholodnohirskyi, and Slobidskyi districts.

Society • July 7, 07:01 PM • 2129 views
Already 71 injured from morning Russian attacks in Kharkiv, one person died

In Kharkiv, the number of people injured by Russian drone strikes has increased to 71, including 7 children. One woman died in the hospital after sustaining injuries.

War in Ukraine • July 7, 01:36 PM • 2399 views