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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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Ukrainian Air Force detects movement of enemy drones over several regions of Ukraine

The movement of attack drones over Sumy, Poltava, Kharkiv and Dnipropetrovs'k regions was recorded in the sky. The drones are moving on a western and northwestern course.

Society • January 28, 09:17 PM • 71049 views
174 combat engagements in a day: where is the hottest and what are the occupants' losses

There were 174 combat engagements in the frontline, the enemy was most active in the Pokrovsk sector with 75 attacks. The occupants carried out 26 air strikes and made almost 4 thousand attacks.

War in Ukraine • January 28, 08:24 PM • 27669 views
Derzhprom in Kharkiv may become a UNESCO World Heritage Site

UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay discussed with Lviv Mayor Andriy Sadovyi the inclusion of Kharkiv's Gosprom in the World Heritage List. The building, which was damaged by Russian air strikes, is a symbol of 1920s modernism.

War in Ukraine • January 28, 07:26 PM • 40798 views
Death of blogger Annette in an accident: the court remanded her husband in custody

The court imposed a 60-day detention on the husband of blogger Anna Zhuk, who was driving a Lexus during the accident. The accident occurred on the Kyiv-Kharkiv highway, where the car collided with a parked truck.

Crimes and emergencies • January 28, 06:40 PM • 45153 views
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Illegal handling of weapons: OGP reveals where most offenses were committed last year

In 2024, 5898 offenses related to the illegal handling of weapons were recorded in Ukraine. Most cases were reported in Dnipropetrovska, Kharkivska, and Kyivska oblasts.

Society • January 28, 03:13 PM • 126179 views
130 combat engagements at the front: where the occupants are attacking most actively

Over the last day, 130 combat engagements took place, with the largest number of attacks in the Pokrovsk sector - 58. The most active fighting continues in the Pokrovske, Toretske and Kramatorsk sectors.

War in Ukraine • January 28, 02:42 PM • 25881 views
SOF in the Kursk region inflicted losses on North Korean soldiers and captured important trophies

The SSO soldiers conducted a successful operation in the Kursk region, eliminating 2 North Korean soldiers and 7 occupants. Military equipment, weapons and documents of the enemy were seized.

War in Ukraine • January 28, 09:38 AM • 39391 views
65 drones out of 100 launched by Russia were shot down over Ukraine

Russia attacked Ukraine with 100 Shahed drones and imitator drones from different directions. Air defense forces destroyed 65 UAVs and damaged infrastructure in seven regions.

War in Ukraine • January 28, 08:14 AM • 30356 views
Night attack by Russian drones in Kharkiv region: four people injured

Russian troops attacked Kharkiv and the region with Shahed and Geranium-2 drones. Four people were injured, including a child, and private houses, cars, and a gas pipe were damaged.

War in Ukraine • January 28, 07:45 AM • 31039 views
Weather in Ukraine: where will be the warmest today

On January 28, Ukraine is expected to have cloudy weather with clearings and no precipitation. The temperature will range from 0 to +14°C, with the warmest temperatures in the west and south of the country.

Society • January 28, 06:44 AM • 37757 views
At the frontline 159 combat engagements in 24 hours: General Staff shows map of combat actions

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 159 combat engagements over the past day. The enemy carried out 28 air strikes, fired over 5,000 times and used 2,411 kamikaze drones.

War in Ukraine • January 28, 06:40 AM • 26682 views
Russian Drones Attacked Chernihiv: Residential Buildings Damaged

In Chernihiv, two private houses were damaged in an attack by Russian drones. Emergency services have localized the fire, police are on the scene, and a commission is being set up to help the victims.

War in Ukraine • January 28, 05:17 AM • 59473 views
Drone strike in Kharkiv: a child among the victims, photos of the aftermath

a Russian drone attacked a civilian enterprise in the Novobavarsky district of Kharkiv, causing a fire on 1500 square meters. Two people were injured - a woman born in 1955 and a child born in 2015, who suffered an acute stress reaction.

War in Ukraine • January 28, 04:01 AM • 32718 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces recapture lost positions near Toretsk - ISW maps

Ukrainian defense forces recaptured lost positions in the northwest of Toretsk. At the same time, Russian troops advanced in the center of Chasovyi Yar and near Kurakhove, continuing attacks on several fronts.

War in Ukraine • January 28, 03:31 AM • 107992 views
Large-scale fire in Kharkiv after an enemy arrival

A fire broke out in the Novobavarsky district of Kharkiv as a result of a Russian drone attack on an area of 1,500 square meters. The fire engulfed a two-story building of a civilian enterprise, damaging neighboring buildings and cars.

War in Ukraine • January 28, 02:50 AM • 108998 views
Massive shelling in Sumy region: five wounded and dozens of explosions

Russian troops fired 56 times at nine communities in Sumy region, 82 explosions were recorded. Five civilians were injured in the attacks and a private house was damaged.

War in Ukraine • January 28, 02:07 AM • 32992 views
Russia attacks Kyiv with drones

On the night of January 28, Russian troops attacked Kyiv with attack drones. Several targets were spotted over the capital, and air defense is in place.

War in Ukraine • January 27, 11:35 PM • 104623 views
Kharkiv mayor reports arrival in one of the city's districts

The Russian army attacked Kharkiv on the night of January 28. As a result of the shelling, a fire broke out in the Kholodnohirsky district of the city, details of the attack are being clarified.

War in Ukraine • January 27, 11:02 PM • 31101 views
Death of blogger Annette in a road accident: her husband is notified of suspicion

The 25-year-old driver of a Lexus that collided with a truck on the Kyiv-Kharkiv highway was notified of suspicion. His wife, a well-known Kharkiv blogger Anna Zhuk (Annette), died in the accident.

Crimes and emergencies • January 27, 03:23 PM • 31796 views
SBU: Russian banker agent and “speechwriter” of Russian military commander receive prison terms

In Kharkiv, two Russian agents were convicted: a banker who collected coordinates for missile strikes and a woman who wrote texts for a Russian military commander. Both were sentenced to long prison terms with confiscation of property.

War in Ukraine • January 27, 03:19 PM • 37388 views
General Staff: more than half of the fighting today is in the Pokrovsk and Kursk sectors

There were 82 combat engagements in the frontline, most of them in the Pokrovsk sector - 37 attacks. The enemy was active in the Kursk sector, where 11 combat engagements took place and 14 unmanned aerial vehicles were dropped.

War in Ukraine • January 27, 02:25 PM • 28196 views
Russians attacked Kupyansk district in Kharkiv region, one person injured

A 61-year-old woman was wounded in the shelling of Kindrashivka. Numerous attempts to storm Ukrainian positions were registered in the Kharkiv and Kupyansk sectors.

War in Ukraine • January 27, 01:08 PM • 22059 views
Second underground school for 750 children opened in Kharkiv - Terekhov

A second underground school has been opened in Kharkiv, with 750 children already enrolled. When the second stage of construction is completed, the institution will be able to accommodate up to a thousand students.

Society • January 27, 12:04 PM • 29083 views
Russian Federation is gradually expanding its bridgehead on the west bank of the Oskil River - British intelligence

Russian troops are expanding their foothold on the western bank of the Oskil River in Kharkiv region. The occupiers are trying to capture Dvorichne and Zakhidne to put pressure on the logistics center of Kupyansk.

War in Ukraine • January 27, 11:52 AM • 28381 views
Attack on Kupiansk by enemy CABs: two dead are freed from the rubble

At least 50 residential buildings were damaged by Russian air strikes on Kupyansk. The bodies of two women aged 95 and 62 were unblocked from the rubble, and an 86-year-old woman with injuries was rescued.

War in Ukraine • January 27, 08:51 AM • 26408 views
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NACP prepares to declare new expert teams instead of MSEC

The NACP and the Ministry of Health are working on preparing a declaration campaign for members of the new expert teams that replaced the MSEC on January 1. As of January 24, 12 full verifications of the declarations of the MSEC employees have been launched, of which 4 have already been completed.

Society • January 27, 07:50 AM • 114290 views
Overnight 57 out of 104 enemy drones were shot down over Ukraine

Russia attacked Ukraine with 104 drones, 57 of which were shot down in 10 regions. The attack damaged infrastructure and residential buildings.

War in Ukraine • January 27, 07:11 AM • 28702 views
Today is International Holocaust Remembrance Day

On January 27, the world marks International Holocaust Remembrance Day. During the Holocaust, the Nazis murdered more than 6 million Jews, including 1.5 million children.

Society • January 27, 05:20 AM • 25607 views
Almost half of Russian attacks took place in Pokrovsk sector - Ukrainian Armed Forces General Staff

There were 153 combat engagements on the frontline, 70 of them in the Pokrovsk sector. Russians conducted 31 air strikes and shelled Ukrainian positions and localities almost 4,000 times.

War in Ukraine • January 26, 09:13 PM • 104160 views
99 combat engagements took place in the frontline, the most intense in the Pokrovsk sector - General Staff

Over the past day, 99 combat engagements took place in various sectors of the frontline. The most intense fighting is taking place in the Pokrovsk sector, where Ukrainian troops repelled 30 enemy attacks.

War in Ukraine • January 26, 02:47 PM • 38034 views