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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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In Kharkiv, the beating of a man in the Territorial Recruitment Center is being investigated: a criminal case has been opened.

An investigation has been launched into the incident at the Kharkiv Territorial Recruitment Center (TCC), where a man sustained bodily injuries. The victim, a former military serviceman, has filed a statement with the police, and an internal investigation is underway.

Society • May 10, 04:53 PM • 11412 views
The idea of creating a demilitarized zone is "not very alive" - Zelenskyy

Zelenskyy stated that the idea of a 15-kilometer demilitarized zone is not viable, as it would leave Kherson, Kharkiv, and Sumy under fire. Ukraine has not received any official proposals.

War in Ukraine • May 10, 02:45 PM • 7505 views
The enemy is attacking in many directions, with 84 combat clashes taking place - General Staff report for May 10

The Defense Forces of Ukraine are repelling Russian attacks in the Kharkiv, Kramatorsk, Pokrovsk, and other directions. Heavy fighting continues, the situation remains tense.

Society • May 10, 02:33 PM • 7590 views
Two of the hottest directions at the front today: where almost half of the fighting is concentrated

Since the beginning of the day, 80 combat clashes have been recorded, almost half of which occur in the Pokrovsky and Novopavlivsky directions. The enemy is also shelling border settlements.

War in Ukraine • May 9, 02:06 PM • 10470 views
In Dnipropetrovsk region, a woman received 8 years in prison for selling her two-year-old son

A 19-year-old woman from Dnipro sold her two-year-old son to an acquaintance because she was tired of taking care of the child. The court sentenced her to eight years of imprisonment for human trafficking.

Society • May 9, 12:28 PM • 5195 views
In Kharkiv, a man tried to escape from the draft center and used pepper spray: details of the incident

In Kharkiv, a man refused to show documents to the draft center and the police, and attacked the military with a spray can. An official investigation into the incident has been launched.

Crimes and emergencies • May 8, 06:33 PM • 12252 views
The Armed Forces of Ukraine liberated the "Berlin" forest in Kharkiv region: details of the operation

Ukrainian troops have regained control over a strategically important territory north of Lyptsi. The enemy's losses amounted to over 1,500 people, hundreds of units of equipment were destroyed.

War in Ukraine • May 8, 03:37 PM • 14628 views
The former head of the Kharkiv Regional Recruitment Center may have his elite cars worth UAH 4.8 million confiscated.

The State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) has found evidence of illegal enrichment by the former head of the Kharkiv Territorial Center for Recruitment and Social Support. The SAPO (Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office) prosecutor has filed a lawsuit for the confiscation of property worth UAH 4.8 million.

Society • May 8, 01:58 PM • 12784 views
UN: April was the month with the highest number of civilian casualties in Ukraine since September 2024

April 2025 recorded the highest number of civilian casualties in Ukraine since September 2024. At least 209 people were killed and another 1,146 were injured.

Society • May 8, 01:00 PM • 167130 views
Shelling of Kharkiv region: occupiers damaged infrastructure, one wounded

During the day, the Russians shelled settlements in Kharkiv region with various types of weapons. In Vasylivka, a man was blown up by an explosive device, houses and infrastructure were damaged.

War in Ukraine • May 8, 06:57 AM • 4887 views
Fedorov showed the effective work of "Snake": a newly created robot for demining

Minister Fedorov presented the "Snake" robot for demining, developed by Rovertech. It neutralizes explosives and clears the way for infantry, working even in difficult areas of the front.

War in Ukraine • May 7, 04:22 PM • 10591 views
Information about the terrorist attack in Kharkiv is a fake, as is Umerov's page in Telegram. The Ministry of Defense made a statement

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine stated that the information about the terrorist attack in Kharkiv, spread in Telegram, allegedly from the official page of Minister Umerov, is a fake. The Minister of Defense does not have official accounts in Telegram.

War in Ukraine • May 7, 03:07 PM • 8116 views
Kharkiv was attacked by 20 "Shaheds" at night: 40 houses were damaged, there are wounded

Russians attacked Kharkiv with drones, 3 out of 20 did not explode. 40 buildings were damaged, 920 windows were broken. Two people were injured, services are working at the sites.

War in Ukraine • May 6, 04:42 PM • 12572 views
54 out of 136 enemy drones were shot down over Ukraine

At night, Russia attacked Ukraine with 136 UAVs. 54 Shahed-type drones were shot down, 70 were locationally lost. Kharkiv, Odesa and Dnipropetrovsk regions were affected.

War in Ukraine • May 6, 07:52 AM • 9936 views
Russian night attack with drones on Kharkiv and Odesa region: new footage of the consequences has been shown

As a result of the night drone attack on Kharkiv and Odesa district, there is destruction. A man died in Odesa district, and another was injured. In Kharkiv, a market, a hotel and residential buildings were damaged, and there are wounded.

War in Ukraine • May 6, 06:54 AM • 6176 views
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 • 6381 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 • 8429 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 • 8106 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 • 5881 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 • 4190 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 • 6649 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 • 14198 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 • 5228 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 • 10066 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 • 22735 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 • 4614 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 • 4275 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 • 7749 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 • 5662 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 • 4965 views