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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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Due to the war and search for prospects: graduating girls are massively leaving Ukraine for education abroad

Due to the ongoing war, young Ukrainian women are increasingly choosing universities abroad, particularly in Poland. They aim to avoid the stress of air raids and see better career opportunities outside of Ukraine.

Our people abroad • June 19, 10:47 AM • 3700 views
Ukraine's Armed Forces vehicles set ablaze: law enforcement suspects four saboteurs

Law enforcement officers have detained four individuals who, on the orders of Russian special services, carried out sabotage operations in Zaporizhzhia, Kharkiv, and Ternopil regions. The offenders set fire to military vehicles and railway and energy facilities.

Crimes and emergencies • June 18, 05:14 PM • 6139 views
Russian activity in Sumy region has decreased somewhat - Demchenko

Russians have reduced the use of quad bikes and motorcycles to advance in the Sumy region. The enemy is suffering heavy losses trying to expand the combat zone with small groups.

Society • June 18, 09:38 AM • 2996 views
Scammers in Kyiv swindled UAH 3.5 million from pensioners, posing as SBU

In Kyiv, fraudsters were detained who, posing as SBU employees, defrauded elderly women of more than UAH 3. 5 million. The attackers convinced pensioners that they were financing the enemy.

Kyiv • June 18, 08:54 AM • 3263 views
In Kharkiv, a Ford driver hit two 76-year-old women at a pedestrian crossing, one died

In Kharkiv, a Ford Fusion driver hit two 76-year-old women at a pedestrian crossing. One of the victims died at the scene, the other was hospitalized.

Crimes and emergencies • June 16, 07:11 PM • 4981 views
In Kharkiv region, Russia attacked 36 communities in a week: 4 dead, 94 wounded - OVA

During the week, the enemy shelled 36 settlements of Kharkiv region, including Kharkiv, killing 4 people and wounding 94, including 14 children. The greatest destruction was in the Kupyan district.

War in Ukraine • June 16, 07:03 PM • 4030 views
General Staff: new North-Slobozhansky direction on the front - among the hottest

Since the beginning of the day, 99 combat clashes have taken place, two-thirds of which are in the Pokrovsky, Novopavlovsky, and North-Slobozhansky and Kursk directions. The Defense Forces are restraining the enemy.

War in Ukraine • June 16, 01:54 PM • 2279 views
Kyiv monumental artist Mykhailo Klymchenko died defending Ukraine

49-year-old monumental and decorative art artist Mykhailo Klymchenko died on the front lines. He created mosaics and stained glass windows for temples, in particular in Putyvl, Kharkiv, and Kyiv.

War in Ukraine • June 16, 12:48 PM • 3324 views
The court found no evidence that Shabunin participated in hostilities and ordered the activist to pay 126,000 in tax debt

The Donetsk court granted the tax authority's claim against Vitaliy Shabunin to recover 126,000 hryvnias of debt. The court found no evidence of the activist's participation in hostilities.

Politics • June 16, 10:33 AM • 14410 views
General Staff: a new North-Slobozhansky direction has emerged due to the enemy's activation on the Sumy region border area

Due to the enemy's increased activity in Sumy region border area, a new North Sloboda direction has emerged. The Kharkiv direction has been renamed to South Sloboda.

War in Ukraine • June 16, 06:29 AM • 80881 views
Showers in places, but warm: what the weather will be like in Ukraine on Monday, June 16

Tomorrow in Ukraine it will be cloudy with clearings, without precipitation, except for the eastern regions, where short-term rains with thunderstorms will pass. The air temperature during the day will fluctuate from +21 to +26 degrees.

Kyiv • June 16, 03:13 AM • 5744 views
In Kharkiv, teenagers photographed themselves with a flag with a swastika: the police opened proceedings

Two Kharkiv teenagers, 15 and 17 years old, were spotted with Nazi symbols in the city center. The police opened criminal proceedings and invited them and their parents to clarify the circumstances.

Crimes and emergencies • June 14, 03:37 PM • 4587 views
Cars, howitzer, means of communication: Ukrainian defenders showed the destruction of enemy equipment at the front

Aerial reconnaissance of the Kharkiv border detachment destroyed nine enemy vehicles, communication antennas and a field warehouse with ammunition with drones. Enemy positions and shelters were also hit.

War in Ukraine • June 14, 06:04 AM • 3754 views
Set fire to the TCC and fled through the window: police informed a Kharkiv resident of suspicion

A 29-year-old Kharkiv resident, previously convicted, set fire to the TCC building, taking advantage of the moment during a document check. The attacker has been detained and faces up to 10 years in prison.

Crimes and emergencies • June 13, 03:12 PM • 3569 views
168 combat clashes on the front: General Staff says the enemy used 863 drones and carried out 3536 shellings

Since the beginning of the day, 168 combat clashes have taken place. The occupiers used 863 kamikaze drones and carried out 3536 shellings on the positions of Ukrainian troops and populated areas.

War in Ukraine • June 12, 08:27 PM • 5540 views
Russian attack on Kharkiv on June 7: body of sixth victim found, search operation completed

The search operation has been completed in Kharkiv at the site of Saturday's attack on a company, where the body of the sixth person was found. Russia attacked the city with drones, air bombs and a missile.

War in Ukraine • June 12, 07:15 PM • 4017 views
"Common Kestrel": a unique mosaic panel destroyed by the occupiers in Mariupol has been restored in Kyiv

In Kyiv, the unique mosaic panel "Kestrel" (orig. "Boriviter"), which was destroyed by the occupiers in Mariupol, has been restored. It will later be exhibited in various cities of Ukraine and Europe.

Culture • June 12, 03:36 PM • 4050 views
The number of victims of Russian shelling in Ukraine in 5 months of this year is almost 50% higher than last year - UN

In 2025, the number of killed and wounded civilians in Ukraine increased by 50% compared to last year. In May, 183 civilians were killed and 836 were injured.

Society • June 12, 02:01 PM • 2916 views
Russian attack on Kharkiv on June 7: bodies of five dead pulled from under the rubble

Rescuers recovered the body of the fifth victim from under the rubble of a business in Kharkiv. Russia carried out a combined attack on the city, using more than 50 drones and missiles.

War in Ukraine • June 12, 07:49 AM • 2640 views
16 injured in night attack by Russian drones on Kharkiv: the consequences have been shown

As a result of a massive drone attack on Kharkiv overnight on June 12, 16 people were injured, including four children. Destruction was recorded in the Shevchenkivskyi, Slobidskyi, and Saltivskyi districts.

War in Ukraine • June 12, 06:24 AM • 3447 views
Night strikes on Kharkiv: already 12 injured, including children

On the night of June 12, the enemy attacked Kharkiv with kamikaze drones, 11 hits were recorded. Residential areas, educational institutions were damaged, there are wounded, including children.

War in Ukraine • June 12, 02:02 AM • 77332 views
Night attack on Kharkiv: at least two injured

On the night of June 12, Kharkiv was subjected to enemy strikes. In the Saltivskyi district, high-rise buildings were damaged, and two girls, aged 12 and 16, were injured.

War in Ukraine • June 12, 12:39 AM • 3315 views
Kharkiv was attacked by "shahids" at night: one of the arrivals was in the schoolyard

In Kharkiv, the enemy attacked the schoolyard at night, windows were broken. The city is under attack by "shahids" again, there are still drones in the air.

War in Ukraine • June 11, 11:22 PM • 3091 views
The number of victims of the strike on Kharkiv on June 7 has risen to six

The death toll from the Russian attack on Kharkiv on June 7 has risen to six. The body of another dead woman was found on the territory of the enterprise, the search for three more people continues.

War in Ukraine • June 11, 07:36 PM • 3735 views
Not arson and not sabotage: a fire broke out in the building of one of the district SCCs of Kharkiv

A fire broke out in the Kharkiv SCC, people were evacuated. The reasons are being clarified, but the SCC denies the arson version, calling it a fake.

War in Ukraine • June 11, 06:59 PM • 3583 views
The occupiers struck Kharkiv with a "lightning", a private house was damaged

In the Saltivskyi district of Kharkiv, an enemy drone "lightning" hit a private house, damaging it and the fence. There has been no information about casualties so far.

War in Ukraine • June 11, 04:53 PM • 10856 views
The number of victims of the night attack by the Russian Federation on Kharkiv has increased to four

As a result of the night shelling of Kharkiv, the number of deaths has increased to four. Among the dead is a married couple, the husband died in the morning, and the wife in the afternoon.

War in Ukraine • June 11, 03:24 PM • 2649 views
General Staff: almost half of the battles on the front are in two directions

There were 99 combat clashes on the front. The hottest is in the Pokrovsky direction, where the enemy attacked the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine 33 times, but was repulsed.

War in Ukraine • June 11, 02:13 PM • 5143 views
Restoration of energy in Mykolaiv region, eRestoration, accessibility and modern educational spaces: The Cabinet of Ministers has allocated funds

The Cabinet of Ministers has allocated UAH 3. 5 billion for eRestoration, UAH 1.1 billion for energy in Mykolaiv region and almost UAH 600 million for Kharkiv region. UAH 1.1 billion has also been allocated for accessibility.

Economy • June 11, 12:30 PM • 2611 views
Russian attack on Kharkiv on June 7: a second victim was found under the rubble of the enterprise, there may be more bodies of victims there

Another body was found in Kharkiv under the rubble of an enterprise that was destroyed by a Russian strike on June 7. There may be three more people under the rubble.

War in Ukraine • June 11, 10:49 AM • 2684 views