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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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Massive drone attacks in Kharkiv: Head of the RMA informs about the consequences in different districts

Kharkiv was subjected to a massive drone attack, which led to damage in the Shevchenkivskyi, Kyivskyi, Industrialnyi, and Osnovianskyi districts. Relevant services are eliminating the consequences.

War in Ukraine • April 8, 09:27 PM • 7020 views
Terrorists shelled Kharkiv: 2 civilians were injured

The Osnovyanskyi district of Kharkiv was shelled in the residential sector. Two people were injured, houses and cars were damaged, and emergency services are working at the scene.

War in Ukraine • April 8, 08:23 PM • 8549 views
General Staff on the situation at the front: 135 combat clashes took place, the hottest in the Pokrovsk direction

Since the beginning of the day, 135 combat clashes have taken place. The hottest is in the Pokrovsk direction, where the enemy tried 51 times to break through the defense of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • April 8, 07:48 PM • 6271 views
A series of explosions are heard in Kharkiv and warehouses are on fire

Enemy drones were spotted flying over Kharkiv, warehouses are on fire in the Industrial district. The city was shaken by at least 5 explosions, there is no information about casualties.

Society • April 8, 07:29 PM • 11688 views
The enemy has already launched three strikes on Kharkiv, there is a victim

Russian occupiers launched three strikes on Kharkiv, resulting in a fire in an outbuilding. There is information about one victim.

War in Ukraine • April 8, 07:01 PM • 10327 views
Russia attacked Kharkiv with a "Shahed": there is a hit, a fire broke out

The Russian army attacked Kharkiv with a Shahed-type drone, causing a fire in the Kyivskyi district of the city. Information about casualties and destruction is being clarified.

War in Ukraine • April 8, 06:17 PM • 11977 views
Killed a soldier, committed sabotage and planned the murder of the head of the OVA: a man will appear in court in Kharkiv

A native of Yevpatoria, recruited by the FSB, will appear in court for treason, the murder of a soldier and the preparation of attacks on the heads of Kharkiv region. He faces life imprisonment.

Society • April 8, 09:36 AM • 10119 views
Ministry of Defense: 355 civilians, including 18 children, have died due to Russian explosives in three years of war

Since the beginning of the invasion, 811 incidents have been recorded due to explosive objects. The most contaminated are Kharkiv, Mykolaiv, and Kherson regions.

War in Ukraine • April 8, 08:43 AM • 11142 views
Guided Russian KABs on Kharkiv: SBU detained publishing house employee

The SBU detained a Russian informant who spied on the Armed Forces and transmitted data on the location of Ukrainian military facilities. He guided Russian KABs on Kharkiv.

War in Ukraine • April 8, 07:52 AM • 10469 views
The Russians are concentrating their forces in the Kharkiv region - commander of the "Terra" unit

Russian occupiers are building up forces in the Kharkiv region, expecting offensive actions by the Armed Forces of Ukraine. This is happening after the loss of the bridgehead near the village of Nadia.

War in Ukraine • April 8, 07:13 AM • 6247 views
Today is Zoo Lover's Day: How zoos protect animals during the war in Ukraine

Ukrainian zoos have become a haven for animals from hot spots. Evacuation, treatment and international assistance are key aspects of animal protection.

Society • April 8, 06:46 AM • 445591 views
Most battles are on the Pokrovsk direction: map from the General Staff

During the day, 159 combat engagements were recorded, a third of which were in the Pokrovsk direction. The Defense Forces struck areas of concentration of manpower and equipment of the occupiers.

War in Ukraine • April 8, 05:59 AM • 6243 views
On April 8, variable weather with sleet and clouds is expected in Ukraine

On April 8, it will be cloudy in Ukraine, with clearings and sleet in places, except for the southeast. Temperatures will range from +1 to +8 degrees, which is atypical for April.

Society • April 8, 04:36 AM • 12186 views
The occupiers shelled Kharkiv region: information is being clarified

Around 11 p. m., enemy troops shelled the settlement of Babai. There is currently no information about casualties, and specialists are working at the site of the shelling.

War in Ukraine • April 7, 09:00 PM • 5512 views
An explosion occurred in Kharkiv

An explosion rang out in Kharkiv. The head of the Kharkiv Regional State Administration, Oleg Syniehubov, reported this.

War in Ukraine • April 7, 08:11 PM • 16326 views
Kharkiv experienced as many Russian attacks in a week as it did in the entire month of March: 51 injured, 5 dead, including children

Last week, Kharkiv experienced 41 shellings, as many as in the entire month of March. Most often, the enemy attacked with kamikaze drones, 51 people were injured, 5 died.

War in Ukraine • April 7, 06:36 AM • 5372 views
In a number of directions in Donetsk region, the enemy is trying to push back the defenders of Ukraine: since the beginning of the day, more than 70 combat clashes - General Staff

Russian troops are trying to break through the defense in Donetsk region, especially in the Lyman, Toretsk and Pokrovsk directions. Fierce fighting continues, Ukrainian soldiers are holding back the enemy's onslaught.

War in Ukraine • April 6, 02:53 PM • 18876 views
russia launched over 1460 air bombs, almost 670 strike drones and over 30 missiles at Ukraine in a week - Zelenskyy

Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Russia has increased air attacks, launching over 1460 air bombs, 670 drones, and 30 missiles in a week. He emphasized the need to increase pressure on Moscow.

War in Ukraine • April 6, 09:14 AM • 18912 views
In Kupyansk, an enemy KAB hit a multi-story building: there are wounded

As a result of a KAB hitting a 9-story building in Kupyansk, two people were injured. A fire broke out on an area of 100 sq. m., balconies and apartments were damaged.

War in Ukraine • April 6, 04:52 AM • 8971 views
All Ukrainian cities and villages have united in support of Kryvyi Rih, showing solidarity - Zelensky

The President stated that the whole of Ukraine has united in support of Kryvyi Rih after the Russian attack. He urged people to remember that the war continues.

War in Ukraine • April 5, 06:06 PM • 14056 views
112 clashes occurred at the front since the beginning of the day - the General Staff named the hottest directions

112 combat clashes have occurred at the front since the beginning of the day. The most tense situation is observed in the Pokrovsk direction, where the enemy made 46 attempts to break through the defense.

War in Ukraine • April 5, 02:25 PM • 15421 views
Zelenska on the shelling: Pain from the cities of Ukraine that came under attack by the Russian Federation

The First Lady reacted to the massive shelling of Ukraine on April 4. She called on the world to take action, not just words of condolence, due to the increasing number of victims among the civilian population.

War in Ukraine • April 5, 01:42 AM • 8486 views
Improper defense of Kharkiv region: court changed the preventive measure for Colonel Lapin

The Pechersk Court changed the preventive measure for Illya Lapin to house arrest around the clock due to his state of health. He is suspected of improper defense of Kharkiv region in May 2024.

War in Ukraine • April 4, 01:22 PM • 15020 views
It is not Trump, but Putin who should ask for a ceasefire - CCD

Putin is prolonging the war, waiting for a call from the USA, but he should be the one to ask. The head of the CCD of the National Security and Defense Council, Kovalenko, emphasized that Russia must pay for its audacity.

War in Ukraine • April 4, 12:47 PM • 12625 views
A whole family died in Kharkiv due to a Russian drone strike

As a result of the UAV attack on Kharkiv, a family with a 12-year-old girl, her parents and a 45-year-old neighbor died. 34 people were injured, including three children.

War in Ukraine • April 4, 09:55 AM • 15310 views
Russian strike on Kharkiv: death toll rises to 5

The Russian army attacked Kharkiv with drones, hitting residential buildings. Five people died, including an 88-year-old man, and 35 were injured to varying degrees.

War in Ukraine • April 4, 07:30 AM • 8357 views
42 out of 78 enemy drones were shot down over Ukraine, 22 did not reach their targets

On the night of April 4, the Russian Federation attacked Ukraine with 78 Shahed drones and imitators. The Armed Forces of Ukraine shot down 42 UAVs in the north, east and center of the country. Kharkiv region, Dnipropetrovsk region, Kyiv region and Zaporizhzhia were hit.

War in Ukraine • April 4, 05:38 AM • 5640 views
More than half of the battles on the front are in two directions: map from the General Staff

Over the past day, 156 combat clashes were recorded, most of them in the Pokrovsky and Toretsky directions. The Defense Forces repel enemy attacks and strike at enemy positions.

War in Ukraine • April 4, 05:31 AM • 4424 views
In Kharkiv, the number of victims of the drone attack increased overnight

As a result of the night drone attack by Russians on Kharkiv, the number of dead has increased to four, and the number of wounded has increased to 35. In total, there were seven hits, mostly in the Novobavarskyi district.

War in Ukraine • April 4, 04:18 AM • 8813 views
Russian drone attack on Kharkiv: rescuers unblocked fragments of the third body

In Kharkiv, the number of dead as a result of the Russian drone attack has increased to three, 32 people were injured. In total, there were seven hits in the city, mainly in the Novobavarskyi district.

War in Ukraine • April 3, 11:09 PM • 8623 views