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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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Half of the battles are in two directions: the General Staff updated the map of hostilities

Over the past day, 200 battles took place at the front, more than half of them in the Pokrovsky and Lyman directions. The enemy launched 80 air strikes and more than 6,100 shellings.

War in Ukraine • May 6, 05:25 AM • 6366 views
Massive attack on Kharkiv: the first shots and details of the consequences of the enemy strike have appeared

On the night of May 6, Russian troops attacked Kharkiv with kamikaze drones, carrying out more than 20 strikes on various districts of the city. Private houses and a shopping center were damaged, there are victims.

War in Ukraine • May 6, 03:53 AM • 8407 views
Drone attack on Kharkiv: two people injured, houses and cars burned

On the night of May 6, Kharkiv was subjected to a massive drone attack, with 17 hits recorded in four districts of the city. Residential buildings, a car and a restaurant building were damaged, and two people were injured.

War in Ukraine • May 6, 03:09 AM • 8095 views
Russia is massively attacking Kharkiv with drones: a series of explosions in different areas

On the night of May 6, Russian troops launched a massive attack on Kharkiv, using UAVs, a series of explosions were recorded in the Industrialnyi, Kholodnohirskyi, Shevchenkivskyi and Kyivskyi districts.

War in Ukraine • May 6, 01:30 AM • 5876 views
Russians attacked Kharkiv with a kamikaze drone: a house is on fire in the city center

On the night of May 6, Russian troops attacked Kharkiv with a Shahed-type drone, hitting the central district. As a result of the strike, a private house caught fire, and information about casualties is being clarified.

War in Ukraine • May 6, 12:50 AM • 4186 views
The attempt to discredit and misinform has failed: the Czech company RSE s.r.o. has confirmed its financial stability and continues deliveries to Ukraine

RSE Denies False Bankruptcy Information, Claims Stable Operation. The company called the incident a raider attack and will continue to operate in Ukraine.

Economy • May 5, 10:28 AM • 6623 views
Occupiers may try to regroup in the Kharkiv direction, but have problems with equipment - military

Russian troops are trying to regroup in the Kharkiv direction, but have significant difficulties with equipment and ammunition. Their attempts to advance are likely to be unsuccessful.

War in Ukraine • May 5, 07:57 AM • 14193 views
Almost two-thirds of the fighting is in two directions: map from the General Staff

Over the past day, 269 combat clashes took place at the front, most of them in the Pokrovsky and Novopavlovsky directions.

War in Ukraine • May 5, 05:29 AM • 5214 views
Forest fire near Izyum is spreading rapidly due to wind: evacuation is underway

A large-scale forest fire is raging in Kharkiv region near Izyum. The fire has engulfed 80 hectares and spread to houses. Residents are being evacuated, and the situation is complicated by the wind.

War in Ukraine • May 4, 06:37 PM • 10030 views
Forest fires in Kharkiv region after Russian strikes: ammunition is detonating, local residents are being prepared for evacuation

A forest is on fire in the Izyum district, the fire is already on 20 hectares. Due to the detonation of ammunition, residents are being prepared for evacuation, the situation is complicated by strong winds.

War in Ukraine • May 4, 01:59 PM • 22731 views
Russia struck Kharkiv, preliminarily, with thermobaric drones, 51 injured - Prosecutor's Office

As a result of a massive UAV attack on Kharkiv, 51 people were injured. The Russians, according to preliminary information, used thermobaric warheads, which caused large-scale destruction and fires in four districts of the city.

War in Ukraine • May 3, 08:19 AM • 4591 views
Drone attack on Kharkiv: consequences of enemy strikes

As a result of the drone attack in Kharkiv on May 2, houses and civilian infrastructure were damaged in four districts. 46 people were injured, including a child, and fires broke out.

War in Ukraine • May 2, 10:14 PM • 4267 views
Drone strike on Kharkiv: the number of victims has increased to 46 people

As a result of a massive drone attack on Kharkiv, 46 people were injured, including an 11-year-old child. Fires were recorded in four districts of the city.

War in Ukraine • May 2, 08:59 PM • 7740 views
Massive drone attack on Kharkiv: the number of victims has increased to 35

As a result of a massive UAV attack on Kharkiv, the number of injured has increased to 35. The enemy damaged houses, shops, cars and caused fires in various districts of the city.

War in Ukraine • May 2, 08:05 PM • 5650 views
17 arrivals recorded in Kharkiv: number of victims rises to 12

As a result of a massive drone attack in Kharkiv, 17 arrivals were recorded in different districts of the city. The number of victims has increased to 12, there are fires, a residential building and cars have been damaged.

War in Ukraine • May 2, 07:45 PM • 4958 views
The number of victims in Kharkiv has increased to six - OVA

As a result of the enemy drone attack on Kharkiv, the number of victims has increased to six. A multi-apartment building and cars were damaged, and medics are working at the scene.

War in Ukraine • May 2, 07:27 PM • 5831 views
A UAV has fallen in Kharkiv: three injured, cars are on fire

The fall of enemy UAVs was recorded in the Slobidskyi district of Kharkiv. As a result of the Russian attack, an apartment building was damaged and cars caught fire. Preliminary, three people were injured.

War in Ukraine • May 2, 07:18 PM • 4065 views
Enemy UAV hits recorded in two districts of Kharkiv - mayor

Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov reported enemy UAV hits in two districts of the city. Kharkiv is under a massive Shahed attack.

War in Ukraine • May 2, 06:58 PM • 5228 views
An explosion rang out in Kharkiv: the city is attacked by enemy drones

The mayor of Kharkiv, Ihor Terekhov, reported a UAV attack on the city. An explosion rang out in the city, residents are urged to be careful.

War in Ukraine • May 2, 06:38 PM • 11388 views
In the Rivne region, a train tore a car in half, there are victims

Near Radyvyliv, the "Uzhhorod-Kharkiv" train collided with a car that drove onto the tracks. The driver and passenger of the car died at the scene. The police are establishing the circumstances of the tragedy.

Crimes and emergencies • May 2, 06:15 PM • 10866 views
Ukrzaliznytsia Received New Compartment Carriages for the First Time in the History of Independent Ukraine: What Has Changed in Them

Ukrzaliznytsia received 6 new compartment carriages with improved comfort and amenities for people with visual impairments. They will run as part of the Lviv – Kharkiv, Kramatorsk train.

Society • May 2, 05:48 PM • 5816 views
109 combat clashes at the front: hottest in the Pokrovsk direction

Since the beginning of the day, 109 combat clashes have taken place, with the greatest enemy activity observed in the Pokrovsk direction. Ukrainian soldiers are repelling attacks and inflicting a worthy rebuff on the occupiers.

War in Ukraine • May 2, 02:13 PM • 6765 views
Ukrzaliznytsia train becomes an art object: famous American artist presents her work on the walls of the Intercity train

Ukrzaliznytsia, together with RIBBON International, presented Barbara Kruger's work on the Intercity train. The installation of 9 cars will run for 2 months in Ukraine and abroad.

Society • May 1, 03:08 PM • 12835 views
General Staff: most battles on the front today are on three directions

The largest number of battles since the beginning of the day took place in the Pokrovsky, Kursk, and Lyman directions. The Defense Forces of Ukraine are restraining the advance of the Russian occupiers.

War in Ukraine • May 1, 02:14 PM • 6941 views
Two enemy "Molniya" drones have already hit Kharkiv since morning: what is known

A UAV of the "Molniya" type was recorded arriving in the Osnovyanskyi district, information is being clarified. Earlier, there was a hit in the Kyivskyi district, without destruction or casualties.

War in Ukraine • May 1, 10:59 AM • 8349 views
Russia ignores the ceasefire proposal, attacking Ukraine with 170 drones – Zelenskyy

Zelenskyy stated that Russia is ignoring the US ceasefire proposal and attacking Ukraine. In just one night, the Russians used 170 drones, including in the Odesa, Kyiv, and Kharkiv regions.

War in Ukraine • May 1, 09:53 AM • 10950 views
Russian army attacked Kharkiv region with 28 drones and 20 KABs: 13 injured, including 8 children

Russian forces attacked the Kharkiv region with 28 drones and 20 KABs (guided aerial bombs). As a result of the shelling, houses, cars, and a gas station were damaged. 13 people were injured, including 8 children.

War in Ukraine • May 1, 06:29 AM • 9837 views
In Kharkiv, an enemy drone hit a gas station, causing a fire

In the evening of April 30, Kharkiv was attacked by an enemy UAV, which hit a gas station on the border of the Kyiv and Saltiv districts. A fire broke out at the scene, information about casualties is being clarified.

War in Ukraine • April 30, 08:52 PM • 8781 views
In Kharkiv, a man attacked a TCC employee with a knife: police have opened proceedings

In Kharkiv, a 29-year-old man threatened a TCC employee with a knife during a document check. A criminal investigation has been opened into the fact of threats of murder, the knife has been seized.

Crimes and emergencies • April 30, 06:06 PM • 12994 views
Russia attacked Ukraine with over 100 drones overnight, 375 since the beginning of the week: Zelenskyy reacted to another Russian attack

Overnight, Russia launched over 100 drones. In Kharkiv, over 45 were injured, and in Dnipro, 1 person was killed. Zelenskyy called for increased pressure on Russia and the provision of air defense systems to Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • April 30, 08:08 AM • 10926 views