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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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Russians attacked Kharkiv with "Shaheds" - hits in three districts of the city

On the night of July 16, Russian troops attacked Kharkiv with strike drones. Hits were recorded in the Kyivskyi, Shevchenkivskyi and Nemyshlianskyi districts; there is no information about casualties at the moment.

War in Ukraine • July 15, 10:34 PM • 4540 views
The enemy struck Kharkiv with a guided aerial bomb, injuring 8 people at a civilian enterprisePhoto

Russian troops struck the Kyivskyi district of Kharkiv with a guided aerial bomb. The attack damaged a building and cars, injuring 8 people.

War in Ukraine • July 15, 03:34 PM • 4808 views
In Kharkiv, 9 injured from Russian KAB strike, energy workers wounded in the region

Russians struck the Kyivskyi district of Kharkiv with a KAB, injuring 9 people. They also attacked energy workers' vehicle with a drone in Yuriivka, injuring three workers.

War in Ukraine • July 15, 01:10 PM • 3491 views
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Preparation for winter and the challenges of war may become the main reasons for personnel changes in the government

Personnel changes in the Cabinet of Ministers are functional, not political, aimed at strengthening the energy sector and housing and communal services. The expert believes that key appointments are related to preparation for the heating season under wartime conditions.

Society • July 13, 12:01 PM • 44677 views
Zelenskyy discussed with Meloni work on anti-ballistic defense and the need for air defense missilesVideo

The President of Ukraine held an important conversation with the Prime Minister of Italy, discussing prospects for joint work in Europe on anti-ballistic defense. Zelenskyy informed about the situation in Ukraine and the need for additional air defense missiles.

War in Ukraine • July 8, 08:51 AM • 9768 views
Fractures of ribs and skull - in Kharkiv region, mother suspected of systematic beating of an infantPhoto

A 22-year-old single mother from Kharkiv region is suspected of systematically beating her newborn daughter, causing fractures of the skull, ribs, and leg. The child was treated in a hospital for five months, and the grandmother has taken custody.

Society • June 19, 01:37 PM • 4669 views
Another rescuer wounded during Russian shelling on June 15 has died in Kharkiv

A rescuer wounded during the strike on June 15 has died in the hospital. Earlier it was reported that 4 rescuers had died.

Society • June 19, 11:21 AM • 6340 views
Man received a life sentence for raping three stepdaughters - decision was achieved on appeal, Prosecutor General Kravchenko personally supported the prosecution

A 50-year-old man was sentenced to life imprisonment for raping three minor stepdaughters. The prosecutor's office appealed the initial sentence of 15 years.

Society • June 19, 11:03 AM • 4862 views
Russian KAB strike on Kharkiv: during debris clearance, fragments of a man's body were foundPhotoVideo

At night, Russian troops struck Kharkiv with guided aerial bombs. While extinguishing a fire in a warehouse building, fragments of a deceased man's body were found.

War in Ukraine • June 19, 10:37 AM • 4491 views
Already 9 victims of the Russian KAB strike on Kharkiv, including four children

Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov reported nine victims as a result of the KAB strike on the Kholodnohirskyi district. Among the victims are four children.

War in Ukraine • June 19, 05:11 AM • 4180 views
In Kharkiv, after the KAB strike, six people were injured, over 40 houses damaged

As a result of the night strike by Russian KABs on the Kholodnohirskyi district of Kharkiv, six people were injured. Over 40 private houses were damaged, emergency services are working on site.

War in Ukraine • June 19, 02:31 AM • 5969 views
Russia struck Kharkiv with KABs, there are casualties and damaged houses

Russian troops launched a KAB strike on the Kholodnohirskyi district of Kharkiv at night. About 15 private houses were damaged, there are casualties.

War in Ukraine • June 19, 01:20 AM • 8479 views
In the Vinnytsia region, two brothers on jet skis attempted to cross the border illegally

Two brothers from Kharkiv attempted to illegally cross the border via the Dniester River on jet skis. Border guards detained the offenders during their swim.

Society • June 17, 01:12 PM • 3769 views
New train is being launched between Dnipro and Kharkiv

Starting June 19, regional flight No. 854/853 will begin operations, covering the route in four hours. Tickets are already available in the Ukrzaliznytsia app.

Society • June 17, 07:58 AM • 3408 views
In Kharkiv, a child services official was notified of suspicion following the death of a 4-year-old boyPhoto

A Kharkiv social services official is suspected of negligence that led to the death of a child. For years, she ignored signals regarding the danger to the boy's life.

Society • June 16, 01:08 PM • 3698 views
We wish UNESCO would learn to call things by their proper names – Berezhna on Russian attacks on cultural heritage in Ukraine

Tetiana Berezhna called on UNESCO to officially recognize Russia as guilty of destroying heritage. The organization records the destruction but does not specify the perpetrator of the attacks.

Culture • June 16, 01:08 PM • 4113 views
Russia attacked an enterprise in Kharkiv, three injuredPhoto

In Kharkiv, three people were injured and a civilian enterprise was damaged due to a drone attack. Enemy UAVs fell near a high-rise building and on the grounds of a church.

War in Ukraine • June 16, 09:12 AM • 3462 views
In Kharkiv, a Military Medical Commission doctor is suspected of organizing a scheme involving fictitious pregnancies to discharge a female soldier from service

A Military Medical Commission doctor in Kharkiv issued fictitious pregnancies for $2,500 to enable discharge from service. The suspect was detained while receiving a bribe.

Society • June 16, 07:40 AM • 12362 views
A lecturer at a Kharkiv university will stand trial for high treason - Prosecutor General's OfficePhoto

A lecturer at a Kharkiv university will be tried for passing intelligence about the Armed Forces of Ukraine to the Russian special services. She conducted correspondence in English for the purpose of conspiracy.

War in Ukraine • June 16, 04:31 AM • 5513 views
The enemy attacked a zoo in Kharkiv with a "Geran" drone - 10 rabbits were killed, an elephant is suffering from acute stressPhoto

A UAV strike on the Kharkiv zoo killed 10 rabbits and damaged enclosures. An elephant suffered stress; the prosecutor's office has launched an investigation into the commission of a war crime.

Society • June 15, 06:51 PM • 11405 views
Several animals killed following enemy strike on Kharkiv zooPhoto

A drone attack by the Russian Federation caused an enclosure to catch fire at the Kharkiv zoo, resulting in the deaths of animals. Rescuers extinguished the fire and evacuated the inhabitants of the vivarium.

Society • June 15, 04:58 PM • 14028 views
Russia attacked a zoo in Kharkiv: enclosures damaged and animals wounded

A strike on a zoo in the Shevchenkivskyi district has been recorded in Kharkiv due to a Russian attack. Enclosures were damaged, and there is information regarding injured animals.

Society • June 15, 03:49 PM • 8953 views
"Metalist 1925" changed its name to FC "Kharkiv" and updated the club crestVideo

Metalist 1925 changed its name to FC Kharkiv and updated its crest with the letter X. The club colors were changed from blue and yellow to red and yellow.

Sports • June 15, 12:03 PM • 3344 views
State Emergency Service names rescuers killed in Russian strike on KharkivPhoto

As a result of a repeated Russian strike on Kharkiv, four rescuers were killed and nine others were injured. The State Emergency Service has released the names and ranks of the fallen heroes.

Society • June 15, 09:49 AM • 5743 views
Due to enemy attacks and bad weather, parts of Kyiv and 5 regions are without power; a power engineer was wounded – Ministry of Energy

Due to shelling, parts of Kyiv and four regions are without electricity; a power engineer was wounded in the Dnipropetrovsk region. Bad weather has cut power to another 30 settlements in the Kyiv region.

Society • June 15, 09:43 AM • 5463 views
Zelenskyy calls on G7 for decisive response after Russian attack affecting the Kyiv-Pechersk LavraPhotoVideo

As a result of a massive Russian attack, the Assumption Cathedral was damaged and people were killed. Zelenskyy called on the G7 for a decisive response and the provision of air defense systems.

War in Ukraine • June 15, 06:49 AM • 5990 views
Fire extinguished on the roof of a church in the Lavra after a Russian attack; aviation deployed to mitigate consequences in Kyiv - Ministry of Internal AffairsPhoto

Russian attack causes 26 fires in Kyiv, damaging the Lavra and Mystetskyi Arsenal. Four people killed; SES aviation deployed to extinguish the flames.

War in Ukraine • June 15, 06:35 AM • 5704 views
Night attack by the RF on Kyiv, Kharkiv, Dnipro, and the region: 9 dead and dozens woundedPhoto

The night attack killed 9 people and injured more than 40 others in three regions of Ukraine. Dozens of residential buildings, medical facilities, and infrastructure were damaged.

War in Ukraine • June 15, 06:27 AM • 4118 views
Massive Russian attack leads to delays of over three hours for several trains

Due to shelling of infrastructure, Ukrzaliznytsia trains are running with delays of up to four hours. Railway workers are using backup locomotives to maintain movement.

Society • June 15, 05:54 AM • 7328 views
Russia attacked Ukraine with 70 missiles and 611 drones: air defense results

Air defense shot down 50 missiles, including 5 "Zircons," and 582 drones during the night attack. Hits by 20 ballistic missiles and 27 UAVs were recorded at 42 locations.

War in Ukraine • June 15, 05:26 AM • 5230 views