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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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Russia fired a missile at Kharkiv: residential high-rise buildings are hit

On the night of June 5, the Russian army launched a missile strike on Kharkiv. According to preliminary information, the "arrival" was recorded in the Slobodsky district. "Hits" were recorded on residential high-rise buildings.

War in Ukraine • June 4, 10:07 PM • 3161 views
Russian army struck Kharkiv with a drone: there is an injured

Russians struck the Kyivskyi district of Kharkiv, preliminary reports indicate a "Molniya" type UAV. There is information about one injured person, medics are working at the scene of the shelling.

War in Ukraine • June 4, 08:00 AM • 2095 views
Russia strikes Kharkiv with missiles and drones: the consequences are shown

At night, Russian troops massively shelled Kharkiv with missiles and UAVs, a man was wounded. During the day, two people died and five were injured in the region due to enemy attacks.

War in Ukraine • June 4, 06:36 AM • 2736 views
Combined Russian attack on Kharkiv: the enemy struck the city with missiles and UAVs

On the night of June 4, the Russian army attacked Kharkiv with nine drones and two missiles, causing fires. As a result of the shelling, a 30-year-old man was injured.

War in Ukraine • June 4, 02:18 AM • 27651 views
Enemy shelling of Kharkiv: there are casualties, large-scale fires have occurred

On the night of June 4, the Russians attacked Kharkiv with drones, causing fires in industrial zones and damaging a private house. As a result of the shelling, a 30-year-old man was injured.

War in Ukraine • June 4, 01:15 AM • 4267 views
"Arrival" in Kharkiv: the city was attacked by Russian drones

On the night of June 4, Kharkiv was attacked by Russian drones. The strike was recorded in the Novobavarskyi district on a civilian enterprise, information about the consequences is being clarified.

War in Ukraine • June 4, 12:07 AM • 4214 views
Orbán vowed to do everything possible to block Ukraine's accession to the EU

The Hungarian Prime Minister stated that he would oppose Ukraine's accession to the EU, justifying this by protecting Hungarian interests. He believes that it will harm European families.

Politics • June 3, 04:33 PM • 10528 views
Hottest at the front is in the Pokrovsk and Novopavlovsky directions - General Staff

Almost half of the battles are taking place in the Pokrovsky and Novopavlovsky directions. The enemy has become active in the Kursk direction, where there were 11 attacks. Heavy fighting continues.

War in Ukraine • June 3, 01:43 PM • 5219 views
How long were shopping centers in Ukraine idle due to alarms in May: details

In May, the duration of air raid alerts, during which shopping centers suspended operations, decreased significantly, especially in the center. The shopping centers of Dnipropetrovsk and Kharkiv regions felt the greatest relief.

Society • June 3, 10:48 AM • 3279 views
Near Kharkiv, Russia attacked a postal terminal with a missile and drones, causing a fire

At night, Russian troops attacked a postal terminal in the suburbs of Kharkiv with a missile and drones. Also, the Izium, Kharkiv, and Kupiansk districts came under fire.

War in Ukraine • June 3, 07:57 AM • 2861 views
Almost half of the battles are in two directions: map from the General Staff

142 combat clashes were recorded during the past day. Most of the battles took place in the Pokrovsk and Novopavlivsky directions, and in the Kursk direction – 18 combat clashes.

War in Ukraine • June 3, 05:27 AM • 4477 views
Ukrainian Fencing Championship-2025 with the support of FAVBET: results of the main national start of the season

The Ukrainian Fencing Championship-2025 with the support of FAVBET took place in Kyiv. The competition determined the composition of the national team for international starts, as well as discovered new names of champions.

Society • June 2, 06:16 PM • 3417 views
MP from "Servant of the People" Kolisnyk resigns

The Verkhovna Rada Committee supported Anna Kolisnyk's statement on resigning her mandate. In 2023, the Supreme Anti-Corruption Court closed the case against her regarding false declaration.

Politics • June 2, 05:25 PM • 3065 views
In Kherson – 2, in Kyiv – 10: how many years do Ukrainians need to save up for their own apartment

Ukrainians need 5-7 years to buy a one-room apartment, saving their entire salary. In front-line cities such as Kherson, this period is less than two years.

Society • June 2, 03:52 PM • 5195 views
More than 200 houses, as well as large and small businesses, were damaged: the enemy continues to destroy Kharkiv - Terekhov

In May, Russian troops damaged 204 residential buildings, a market, a depot, enterprises and social facilities. коммунальщики closed almost 3,000 windows and repaired 70 roofs.

Society • June 2, 02:34 PM • 3723 views
Used a gas canister against a soldier: border guards detained the offender

In Zhytomyr region, border guards detained a man who tried to escape and used a gas canister against a border guard. He faces up to 5 years in prison.

Society • June 2, 02:13 PM • 2188 views
Strike on Kharkiv on June 2: the type of missile could not be determined

Russian occupiers attacked Kharkiv with drones and missiles on June 2, wounding six civilians, including a child. Houses and cars were damaged, the type of missiles is being determined.

Society • June 2, 11:17 AM • 6559 views
Combined strikes on Kharkiv: six wounded, including two children

On the morning of June 2, Russia attacked Kharkiv with missiles and drones, wounding six people, including two children. Houses and a civilian enterprise were damaged, windows were broken.

War in Ukraine • June 2, 02:37 AM • 71020 views
Kharkiv was attacked by Russian drones, a fire broke out

On the night of June 2, Russian troops attacked Kharkiv with drones, explosions were heard in the Shevchenkivskyi and Kholodnohirskyi districts. As a result of the shelling, a fire broke out.

War in Ukraine • June 2, 01:39 AM • 84106 views
Teenagers tortured a boy in Dnipropetrovsk region, filming the abuse: details

In Solony, Dnipropetrovsk region, juvenile police identified the persons who tortured the boy. The teenagers undressed him, beat him and filmed it on video near the water on May 28.

Society • June 1, 05:53 PM • 14888 views
In Zhytomyr region, a man threw a grenade into a crowd: six people were injured

In the Zhytomyr region, a man threw a combat grenade at a group of people due to personal dislike. As a result of the explosion, six people were injured, including random passers-by, and they were hospitalized.

Society • June 1, 05:00 PM • 7553 views
The enemy has intensified: more than 80 combat clashes in a day, attacks continue

The Defense Forces of Ukraine are deterring the advance of Russian troops, 83 combat clashes have been recorded. The greatest enemy activity is observed in the Pokrovsk direction, where fierce battles are ongoing.

Society • June 1, 02:52 PM • 7533 views
In Kharkiv, a man in military uniform opened fire with a machine gun: he was detained with special equipment

In Kharkiv, a man in military uniform opened fire with an automatic weapon in a residential area. The police detained the attacker with the use of special equipment and firearms.

Crimes and emergencies • May 31, 04:38 PM • 4724 views
Night attack on Kharkiv: one person injured, fires in the city

On the night of May 31, Kharkiv was attacked by enemy UAVs, the Shevchenkivskyi and Kyivskyi districts were affected. In total, eight hits were recorded, there is damage and one person injured.

War in Ukraine • May 31, 01:59 AM • 18144 views
Russia attacked Kharkiv with kamikaze drones: what is known about the night attack

Overnight on May 31, the Russians attacked Kharkiv, with the Shevchenkivskyi district under attack. Local authorities report explosions and an attack by enemy UAVs.

War in Ukraine • May 31, 12:30 AM • 10366 views
General Staff on the situation at the front: 149 combat clashes per day, hottest - Pokrovsk

Since the beginning of the day, 149 combat clashes have taken place. The Russians involved 1,384 kamikaze drones and carried out 4,355 shellings. The most tense situation is in the Pokrovsk direction.

War in Ukraine • May 30, 08:05 PM • 5951 views
New Zealand volunteer Sean Le Kerns died defending Ukraine

A volunteer from New Zealand, Sean Le Kerns, died during combat operations. He defended Ukraine in the ranks of the Defense Forces, as reported by the Ambassador of Ukraine to Australia.

War in Ukraine • May 30, 02:35 PM • 4905 views
Military about the situation in the Kupyansk direction: difficult, but controlled

Volodymyr Valchuk reported that the situation in the Kupyansk direction is difficult, but controlled. The Russians are trying to accumulate forces and conduct assault operations with small groups of infantry, without armored vehicles.

War in Ukraine • May 30, 02:35 PM • 2745 views
Statements by Russian war correspondents that the occupiers almost started moving towards Kharkiv are a lie: the National Security and Defense Council clarified the situation

The Russians are conducting reconnaissance by fighting in small groups in the north of Kharkiv region. Information about the preparation of an offensive on Kharkiv is not true.

War in Ukraine • May 30, 12:18 PM • 2436 views
"We must be resolute and not bargain with the aggressor": Zelenskyy sent a message to partners after the night attack by the Russian Federation

The President of Ukraine reacted to the night attack by the Russian Federation, emphasizing that Russia will not abandon its strategy of destruction without sufficient pressure. Zelenskyy called on the United States, Europe, and all those who strive for peace to be resolute and not bargain with the aggressor.

War in Ukraine • May 30, 09:49 AM • 2208 views