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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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Explosions in Kyiv: Air defense repels attack of Russian “Shahed”

Explosions were heard in Kyiv around 1 a. m. due to an attack by enemy drones. Klitschko reported on the air defense and urged residents to take shelter.

War in Ukraine • February 28, 11:39 PM • 102870 views
Six injured, including a child: updated data on the massive shelling of Kharkiv

Russia attacked Kharkiv with 8 drones, hitting civilian objects in three districts of the city. Six people were injured, including a child, and dozens of buildings and infrastructure were damaged.

War in Ukraine • February 28, 11:27 PM • 34719 views
Massive shelling of Kharkov: the enemy attacked a medical facility containing people

Russian Shahed UAVs attacked the central part of Kharkiv, hitting a medical facility and residential buildings. The hits were recorded in Kyivskyi, Shevchenkivskyi and Kholodnohirskyi districts of the city.

War in Ukraine • February 28, 10:07 PM • 26551 views
Explosions in Kharkiv: Russia hit an unmanned aerial vehicle in the city center

In the evening of February 28, Russian drones struck the central part of Kharkiv and Shevchenkivskyi district. The attacks took place near residential high-rises, and windows were damaged.

War in Ukraine • February 28, 09:27 PM • 38558 views
The US stops funding the restoration of Ukraine's energy system: what's going on

The U. S. State Department halts USAID investments in rebuilding Ukraine's energy system after Russian attacks. The agency also reduces its presence in Ukraine from 64 to 8 employees.

Economy • February 28, 08:20 PM • 67261 views
Ukrainian Defense Forces repel four Russian attacks in Kursk region, three more clashes are ongoing - General Staff

In the Kursk sector, Ukrainian troops repelled four Russian attacks, and three more combat engagements are ongoing. A total of 60 combat engagements took place in different frontline areas over the last day.

War in Ukraine • February 28, 02:35 PM • 19076 views
The Cabinet of Ministers will add subsidies to people who did not receive them due to late submission of data - Shmyhal

The Cabinet of Ministers has decided to re-accrue subsidies to citizens who did not receive them due to late submission of data. The changes also apply to rental subsidies for IDPs in Kharkiv and Sumy.

Politics • February 28, 02:01 PM • 19496 views
Ukraine needs $19 billion to rebuild its healthcare system - report

Ukraine's healthcare system needs $19. 4 billion to rebuild over the next 10 years. Medical facilities in Donetsk, Kharkiv, Luhansk and Kherson regions suffered the greatest damage.

Society • February 28, 01:31 PM • 24026 views
Pensions will increase for almost 10 million pensioners: Shmyhal told about changes from March 1

Pensions will increase by 11. 5% for 10 million pensioners, and prices for 200 popular medicines will be reduced by up to 50%. Payments for 1.2 million IDPs will automatically continue and subsidies will be settled.

Society • February 28, 01:00 PM • 35032 views
5 injured in Kharkiv region due to Russian drone attack

Russian troops attacked the suburbs of Kharkiv and Balakliya with drones in the evening. The attack injured 5 people, damaged a power facility and about 20 residential buildings.

War in Ukraine • February 28, 07:53 AM • 21742 views
107 out of 208 enemy drones were shot down over Ukraine overnight, 97 did not reach their targets

Russia launched 208 Shahed-type attack drones and imitator drones from various directions. The Ukrainian Armed Forces destroyed 107 attack drones, and another 97 enemy imitator drones were lost in the area.

War in Ukraine • February 28, 07:13 AM • 104397 views
Half of the clashes are in two areas: General Staff shows a map of combat operations

The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reported 128 combat engagements over the past day, 65 of them in the Pokrovske and Novopavlivka sectors. The enemy conducted 91 air strikes and fired over 5,000 times.

War in Ukraine • February 28, 06:19 AM • 25461 views
Weather in Ukraine on February 28: where to expect rain and sub-zero temperatures

Ukraine is expected to have partly cloudy weather with temperatures ranging from -4°C to +6°C. Rains are forecast in the west, it will be colder in the eastern regions, and the rest of the country will be without precipitation.

Society • February 28, 05:48 AM • 106739 views
Brother of the killed activist Roman Ratushnyi was killed during a combat mission

Vasyl Ratushnyi, a pilot of the UAV “Bird of Magyars,” died on February 27, 2025, from a direct hit by an enemy object. He was the older brother of the well-known public figure Roman Ratushnyi, who died in 2022 near Izium.

Society • February 28, 01:16 AM • 28919 views
Terrorist shelling of Kharkiv region: a civilian was injured

A 42-year-old man was hospitalized as a result of an enemy strike on Balakliya. The occupiers also struck a massive blow to the power system of Kharkiv region and attacked the suburbs of Kharkiv.

Society • February 27, 08:40 PM • 45974 views
The enemy struck a massive blow to the power grid of Kharkiv region - RMA

Russian terrorists have launched a massive attack on the power system of Kharkiv region. The attacks damaged residential buildings and injured two local residents.

War in Ukraine • February 27, 08:23 PM • 27458 views
Attack on Kharkiv suburbs: enemy strikes at least 12 UAVs, two injured

Russian troops attacked Kharkiv region with at least 12 Shahed drones. The attack damaged a private house and injured two people, and a new wave of attacks is expected.

War in Ukraine • February 27, 07:04 PM • 34730 views
Drones attacked a suburb of Kharkiv: there is a victim

Hostile drone attacks were recorded in the suburbs of Kharkiv, resulting in one person being wounded. The head of the RMA, Oleh Syniehubov, urged residents not to leave their shelters because of the threat of new attacks.

War in Ukraine • February 27, 06:37 PM • 41875 views
Winter will end with Cyclone Reiner: what weather to expect

Cyclone Reiner with an atmospheric front will bring precipitation to western Ukraine on February 28. Frosts down to -15°C are expected in the east, while in the rest of the regions the temperature will be moderate, with precipitation in the west.

Society • February 27, 12:06 PM • 54439 views
90 out of 166 enemy drones were shot down over Ukraine overnight, 72 did not reach their targets

Russia attacked Ukraine with 166 drones from different directions. The Ukrainian Armed Forces shot down 90 Shahed attack UAVs and neutralized 72 imitator drones, and three regions were affected.

War in Ukraine • February 27, 07:12 AM • 27870 views
110 battles in 24 hours: where the frontline is the hottest - map from the General Staff

Over the last day, 110 combat engagements took place in the frontline, with the most intense fighting in the Pokrovske and Novopavlivka sectors. The enemy launched 4 missile attacks, 81 air strikes and made about 6,000 attacks.

War in Ukraine • February 27, 06:23 AM • 29959 views
President awards the title of Hero of Ukraine to Lieutenant Stotskyi

The President of Ukraine signed Decree No. 138 on awarding the title of Hero of Ukraine to Vladyslav Stotskyi. The senior lieutenant received the award for personal courage, heroism and selfless service to the Ukrainian people.

War in Ukraine • February 26, 06:55 PM • 37142 views
Zelensky awarded paramedic Tsybukh the title of Hero of Ukraine posthumously

Volodymyr Zelenskyy has posthumously awarded the title of Hero of Ukraine with the Order of the Golden Star to Iryna Tsybukh. The paramedic of the Hospitallers battalion died on May 29, 2024, during a rotation in the Kharkiv sector.

Society • February 26, 06:05 PM • 35658 views
The enemy carried out almost two dozen attacks in Nikopol region during the day: two people were wounded

Two people were injured as a result of Russian shelling of Nikopol district. An industrial enterprise, infrastructure and more than a dozen private houses were damaged.

Society • February 26, 05:19 PM • 31165 views
Two air strikes in Kharkiv region: what is known about the victims and destruction

Enemy forces conducted two air strikes on the village of Zolochiv in Kharkiv region. Three local residents were injured in the attacks, and more than 30 private houses and outbuildings were damaged.

Society • February 26, 03:45 PM • 26131 views
58 combat engagements at the front: where the hottest spots are and what's happening in Kursk region

According to the Ukrainian Armed Forces General Staff, 58 combat engagements took place since the beginning of the day, with 22 attacks in the Pokrovsk sector. In the Kursk sector, 10 clashes and 7 air strikes were recorded.

War in Ukraine • February 26, 02:43 PM • 24213 views
Three FSB agents who spied on military facilities and adjusted missile strikes are detained

Counterintelligence exposed three Russian agents who were collecting data on military facilities in Kyiv, Kharkiv, and Lviv regions. The spies adjusted missile strikes and monitored airfields, command posts, and repair plants.

War in Ukraine • February 26, 08:54 AM • 24416 views
One killed and 6 injured in Kharkiv region due to Russian strikes

Over the past 24 hours, Russian troops attacked Kharkiv and 4 districts of the region, killing one person and wounding 6. Dozens of buildings were damaged, including residential buildings, a university and a theater.

War in Ukraine • February 26, 07:36 AM • 23719 views
Russia is changing its tactics of using drones - CCD

The Russian occupiers have started launching drones at lower altitudes and are testing reinforced antennas against electronic warfare. Last night, the enemy attacked Ukraine with 177 Shahed drones from 6 directions.

War in Ukraine • February 26, 07:19 AM • 23822 views
110 out of 177 enemy drones were shot down over Ukraine, 66 did not reach their targets

Russia attacked Ukraine with 177 Shahed-type strike drones and imitator drones from 6 directions. Defense forces destroyed 110 drones, 66 imitators were lost, and 4 regions were affected.

War in Ukraine • February 26, 07:02 AM • 22416 views