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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 struck Kharkiv with a missile: initial details

Overnight on May 22, Russian troops launched a missile strike on the Kholodnohirskyi district of Kharkiv. Eight private houses were damaged, and two people suffered acute stress reactions.

War in Ukraine • May 21, 11:51 PM • 30865 views
A military man was detained who, together with an accomplice, organized "tours" for evaders for $50,000

A military man and his accomplice from Kharkiv were detained in Kyiv, who for 50 thousand dollars promised evaders unhindered departure through the checkpoint in special transport. They have already been chosen a preventive measure.

Crimes and emergencies • May 21, 12:43 PM • 3417 views
Occupants strike Kharkiv and region with drones and KABs: enterprise damaged, injuries reported

During the day, the enemy shelled Kharkiv and 6 settlements of the region, wounding civilians. Civil infrastructure was damaged, KABs, UAVs and FPV drones were used.

War in Ukraine • May 21, 07:00 AM • 2874 views
The SBU detained a minor traitor who "leaked" the locations of the Defense Forces in Kharkiv and Dnipro to the Russian Federation

The SBU detained a 17-year-old resident of Lozova, who, on the instructions of the occupiers, collected data on the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Kharkiv and Dnipropetrovsk regions. He faces up to 12 years in prison.

Crimes and emergencies • May 20, 07:25 AM • 3063 views
Most attacks in the Pokrovsk and Lyman directions - General Staff report

Since the beginning of the day, 84 combat clashes have taken place at the front, a third of them in the Pokrovsk direction. The enemy is also more active in the Lyman and Novopavlivka directions.

War in Ukraine • May 19, 03:14 PM • 3461 views
Due to bad weather, a "yellow" level of danger has been declared in Ukraine - SES

On May 19-20, a "yellow" level of danger has been declared in a number of regions of Ukraine due to thunderstorms. Exceptions are Kyiv, Vinnytsia and Chernihiv regions.

Weather and environment • May 19, 01:53 PM • 3522 views
Tregubov on the activation of the Russian Federation in the Kharkiv region: it is not that big yet

The occupiers have become more active in the Kharkiv region, especially near Vovchansk, but have not achieved significant success. This is probably an attempt to create a small "gray zone" near the border.

War in Ukraine • May 19, 10:30 AM • 2901 views
Currently, the Russians do not have crossings over the Oskil River, but the situation in the Dvorichna area is difficult - spokesman of the "Kharkiv" Operational Tactical Group

In the Dvorichna area, the Russians are transferring infantry groups to the right bank of the Oskil River, but they do not have crossings at the moment. There are almost no intact buildings left in Vovchansk.

War in Ukraine • May 19, 09:45 AM • 69766 views
Half of the battles are in two directions: map from the General Staff

175 combat clashes were recorded over the past day. Most of the battles took place in the Pokrovsky and Novopavlivsky directions, where our defenders stopped the aggressor's assaults.

War in Ukraine • May 19, 05:32 AM • 3628 views
The leadership of the SCC in Kharkiv was suspended from duties after the death of a man

In Kharkiv, the head and deputy head of the Shevchenkivskyi SCC were suspended from their positions for the duration of the investigation into the death of a man. An official investigation has been launched and criminal proceedings have been opened.

Society • May 18, 09:41 PM • 3610 views
130 battles per day: Russians launched 54 air strikes and dropped 80 CABs - General Staff

Since the beginning of May 18, 130 combat clashes have taken place at the front. Russian invaders launched 54 air strikes, dropping 80 CABs, and involved 1,098 kamikaze drones.

War in Ukraine • May 18, 07:59 PM • 3798 views
The Kharkiv Territorial Recruitment Center denies involvement in the death of a man: he fell out of a window

A video has appeared online about the alleged murder of a man in the draft center. The draft center denies violence, saying the man died after falling out of a window. An investigation is underway.

Society • May 18, 12:57 PM • 7579 views
131 combat clashes at the front: a third of them in the Pokrovsk direction

On May 17, 131 combat clashes took place at the front. The greatest enemy activity is observed in the Pokrovsk direction, where 44 attacks took place, 38 of which were repelled.

War in Ukraine • May 17, 09:40 PM • 4966 views
Tense situation at the front: 81 combat clashes, Russians attack in many directions - General Staff

The Defense Forces of Ukraine are restraining the advance of the occupiers, 81 combat clashes took place. The greatest activity of the enemy is observed in the Pokrovsky direction, where 23 attempts to break through took place.

War in Ukraine • May 17, 01:52 PM • 6722 views
The Russian Federation dropped 86 KABs and involved over a thousand kamikaze drones in a day

Since the beginning of the day, 115 combat clashes have occurred. Russian troops carried out 47 air strikes and over 3923 shellings of Ukrainian Armed Forces positions and populated areas.

War in Ukraine • May 16, 07:35 PM • 3673 views
Negotiations in Istanbul: Russia threatened to seize two more regions of Ukraine - The Economist

The Russian delegation at the Istanbul talks threatened to seize Kharkiv and Sumy regions. This could happen if Ukraine does not withdraw troops from four partially occupied regions.

War in Ukraine • May 16, 02:33 PM • 6681 views
General Staff: a third of the fighting at the front today is in one direction

Since the beginning of the day, 61 combat clashes have taken place, a third of which are in the Pokrovsky direction. The Defense Forces are restraining the enemy in the main directions of the front.

War in Ukraine • May 16, 02:05 PM • 4469 views
Russians launched an assault using armored vehicles: the situation near Lyptsi in Kharkiv region has escalated - spokesman of the "Kharkiv" Operational Tactical Group

The spokesman of the "Kharkiv" Operational Tactical Group reported an escalation of the situation near Lyptsi, where the Russians increased the number of assaults using armored vehicles. The situation near Vovchansk also remains tense.

War in Ukraine • May 15, 08:56 AM • 16469 views
Law enforcement officers neutralized 7 drug groups operating in different regions of Ukraine during the day

The SBU and the National Police detained 25 organizers of the drug business who sold wholesale batches of psychotropic drugs. Law enforcement officers liquidated drug laboratories and seized a large number of narcotic substances.

Crimes and emergencies • May 14, 03:39 PM • 3964 views
83 battles have already taken place at the front: the occupiers are actively attacking in the Lyman, Toretsk and Pokrovsk directions

83 combat clashes took place at the front. The enemy is most active in the Lyman, Toretsk and Pokrovsk directions, where fierce battles are ongoing.

War in Ukraine • May 14, 01:45 PM • 4164 views
Supported the occupation and called on the Russian Federation to launch new attacks: enemy collaborators exposed in several regions

The SBU detained four Internet agitators in various regions of Ukraine who justified the crimes of the Russian Federation and called for new shelling. They have been notified of suspicion under several articles of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • May 14, 01:31 PM • 4468 views
In Kharkiv, a strike by an enemy drone of the "Molniya" type has been preliminarily recorded - RMA

A strike by an enemy UAV of the "Molniya" type was recorded in the Shevchenkivskyi district of Kharkiv. At this minute, there are no casualties, and specialized services are heading to the scene.

War in Ukraine • May 13, 01:17 PM • 5595 views
NMT-2025: difficulties in conducting testing, security challenges and attempts at fraud

In 2025, 312,000 participants registered for the NMT. The biggest challenges are security, air raids, electricity supply and attempts at fraud.

Society • May 13, 08:05 AM • 3151 views
General Staff: 133 combat clashes at the front, Ukrainian Armed Forces repelled 50 attacks in the Pokrovsk direction

Since the beginning of the day, 133 combat clashes have taken place at the front. The most attacks were in the Pokrovsk direction, where Ukrainian defenders stopped 50 enemy assault operations.

War in Ukraine • May 12, 07:23 PM • 4169 views
9 Ukrainian military universities joined the network of the European Security College: full list

The Ministry of Defense received confirmation from ESDC about the inclusion of 9 Ukrainian universities in the educational network. This will contribute to the integration of Euro-Atlantic standards into military education.

War in Ukraine • May 12, 02:01 PM • 3698 views
Documentary about Ukrainian volunteers wins BAFTA TV Awards

A documentary about the 210th separate special battalion "BERLINGO" received the British BAFTA TV Awards 2025. The film tells about the protection of the railway track near Kupyansk.

Culture • May 12, 11:31 AM • 2712 views
"We don't grumble, the heat will come": the weather forecaster warned that the cold weather will linger

On May 13, rain is expected in Ukraine, with wet snow in the Carpathians, the temperature during the day is +14. ..+17 degrees, in the northeast +9...+12. Rain in Kyiv, +12...+14 during the day.

Society • May 12, 10:52 AM • 27433 views
Almost half of the battles are in the Pokrovsk direction: map from the General Staff

Over the past day, 155 combat clashes were recorded, almost half of which were in the Pokrovsk direction. The enemy was also more active in the Lyman direction.

War in Ukraine • May 12, 05:39 AM • 4491 views
A serviceman hit a man in Kharkiv during a document check: what the Territorial Recruitment Center says

In Kharkiv, a military recruitment center used force against a man, allegedly due to provocations. An internal investigation has been launched, and those responsible will be held accountable.

Society • May 11, 04:27 PM • 15134 views
67 combat engagements took place at the front, the greatest enemy activity was in the Pokrovsk direction - General Staff

The Defense Forces of Ukraine are holding back the Russian offensive, repelling attacks in various directions. The greatest enemy activity is observed in the Pokrovsk direction, where 36 breakthrough attempts took place.

War in Ukraine • May 11, 01:36 PM • 4513 views