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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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A 25-year-old victim of the Russian attack on July 19 has died in Kharkiv

As a result of the Russian attack on July 19, a 25-year-old man died in Kharkiv. 12 victims remain in the city's hospitals.

Society • July 19, 12:48 PM • 7877 views
"Definitely not the final": Russian Defense Ministry cynically compared strikes on Ukraine to football

The Russian Defense Ministry stated its intention to continue attacks on Ukraine after the night strike on Kyiv. The ministry used a sports metaphor, noting that this is not the final.

Society • July 19, 11:41 AM • 50963 views
The number of casualties in Kharkiv from the Russian shelling has increased to 20, three people have diedPhotoVideo

In Kharkiv, the number of casualties from the Russian shelling has increased to 20, three are in serious condition. In the suburbs of Kharkiv, three men aged 24, 45, and 62 died.

Society • July 19, 11:04 AM • 12599 views
Number of victims in Kharkiv due to russian attack rises to 16 - Regional Military Administration

In Kharkiv, as a result of a russian attack on the suburbs, the number of victims has risen to 16. Nine people have been taken to hospitals, three in serious condition.

Society • July 19, 10:11 AM • 13408 views
The main problem of Syrskyi is the lack of a clear strategy for victory in the war with Russia - FT

Financial Times reports that the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi, does not have a clear strategy for victory, relying only on prolonged defense and mobilization. The conflict with the dismissed Minister of Defense Fedorov revealed disagreements in Ukraine's military strategy.

War in Ukraine • July 18, 11:35 AM • 22484 views
A Kharkiv female lawyer received a disability after a visit to the TCC and appealed to the ECHRPhoto

The lawyer arrived at the TCC in Kharkiv to provide legal assistance, but sustained severe injuries and was assigned disability group III. The perpetrator has not been identified, and the investigation continues after court intervention.

Society • July 18, 06:21 AM • 73399 views
The enemy struck Kharkiv: one person killed, nine others injured

The enemy struck the Shevchenkivskyi district of Kharkiv. One man was killed, nine people, including children, were injured.

War in Ukraine • July 17, 05:30 PM • 9226 views
Due to Ukraine's successes, more and more Russians want the war to end - Zelenskyy

President Zelenskyy stated that due to Ukraine's actions, the number of Russians who wish for the end of the war is growing. At the same time, he emphasized that respect for Ukrainians in the Russian Federation has not increased.

War in Ukraine • July 16, 01:39 PM • 6792 views
In Kharkiv, a 2-year-old boy was hospitalized in a state of clinical death after an electric shock, children were removed from the family - policePhotoVideo

A child in a state of clinical death was taken to the hospital. Police removed other children from the family.

Society • July 16, 11:40 AM • 4626 views
In the suburbs of Kharkiv, a Russian drone strike hit a minibus, four wounded

On July 16, a Russian Geran UAV attacked the village of Vysokyi in the Kharkiv district. A minibus was damaged, and four passengers were injured.

War in Ukraine • July 16, 07:59 AM • 4272 views
Night attack on Kyiv and Kharkiv: mayors report consequences of strikes

On the night of July 16, the enemy attacked Kyiv and Kharkiv. In the capital, hits on warehouse facilities were recorded, while in Kharkiv a cinema and tennis courts were damaged.

War in Ukraine • July 16, 01:58 AM • 36651 views
Russians attacked Kharkiv with "Shaheds" - hits in three districts of the city

On the night of July 16, Russian troops attacked Kharkiv with strike drones. Hits were recorded in the Kyivskyi, Shevchenkivskyi and Nemyshlianskyi districts; there is no information about casualties at the moment.

War in Ukraine • July 15, 10:34 PM • 4585 views
The enemy struck Kharkiv with a guided aerial bomb, injuring 8 people at a civilian enterprisePhoto

Russian troops struck the Kyivskyi district of Kharkiv with a guided aerial bomb. The attack damaged a building and cars, injuring 8 people.

War in Ukraine • July 15, 03:34 PM • 4857 views
In Kharkiv, 9 injured from Russian KAB strike, energy workers wounded in the region

Russians struck the Kyivskyi district of Kharkiv with a KAB, injuring 9 people. They also attacked energy workers' vehicle with a drone in Yuriivka, injuring three workers.

War in Ukraine • July 15, 01:10 PM • 3548 views
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Preparation for winter and the challenges of war may become the main reasons for personnel changes in the government

Personnel changes in the Cabinet of Ministers are functional, not political, aimed at strengthening the energy sector and housing and communal services. The expert believes that key appointments are related to preparation for the heating season under wartime conditions.

Society • July 13, 12:01 PM • 44725 views
Zelenskyy discussed with Meloni work on anti-ballistic defense and the need for air defense missilesVideo

The President of Ukraine held an important conversation with the Prime Minister of Italy, discussing prospects for joint work in Europe on anti-ballistic defense. Zelenskyy informed about the situation in Ukraine and the need for additional air defense missiles.

War in Ukraine • July 8, 08:51 AM • 9875 views
Fractures of ribs and skull - in Kharkiv region, mother suspected of systematic beating of an infantPhoto

A 22-year-old single mother from Kharkiv region is suspected of systematically beating her newborn daughter, causing fractures of the skull, ribs, and leg. The child was treated in a hospital for five months, and the grandmother has taken custody.

Society • June 19, 01:37 PM • 4719 views
Another rescuer wounded during Russian shelling on June 15 has died in Kharkiv

A rescuer wounded during the strike on June 15 has died in the hospital. Earlier it was reported that 4 rescuers had died.

Society • June 19, 11:21 AM • 6436 views
Man received a life sentence for raping three stepdaughters - decision was achieved on appeal, Prosecutor General Kravchenko personally supported the prosecution

A 50-year-old man was sentenced to life imprisonment for raping three minor stepdaughters. The prosecutor's office appealed the initial sentence of 15 years.

Society • June 19, 11:03 AM • 4922 views
Russian KAB strike on Kharkiv: during debris clearance, fragments of a man's body were foundPhotoVideo

At night, Russian troops struck Kharkiv with guided aerial bombs. While extinguishing a fire in a warehouse building, fragments of a deceased man's body were found.

War in Ukraine • June 19, 10:37 AM • 4539 views
Already 9 victims of the Russian KAB strike on Kharkiv, including four children

Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov reported nine victims as a result of the KAB strike on the Kholodnohirskyi district. Among the victims are four children.

War in Ukraine • June 19, 05:11 AM • 4215 views
In Kharkiv, after the KAB strike, six people were injured, over 40 houses damaged

As a result of the night strike by Russian KABs on the Kholodnohirskyi district of Kharkiv, six people were injured. Over 40 private houses were damaged, emergency services are working on site.

War in Ukraine • June 19, 02:31 AM • 6031 views
Russia struck Kharkiv with KABs, there are casualties and damaged houses

Russian troops launched a KAB strike on the Kholodnohirskyi district of Kharkiv at night. About 15 private houses were damaged, there are casualties.

War in Ukraine • June 19, 01:20 AM • 8565 views
In the Vinnytsia region, two brothers on jet skis attempted to cross the border illegally

Two brothers from Kharkiv attempted to illegally cross the border via the Dniester River on jet skis. Border guards detained the offenders during their swim.

Society • June 17, 01:12 PM • 3782 views
New train is being launched between Dnipro and Kharkiv

Starting June 19, regional flight No. 854/853 will begin operations, covering the route in four hours. Tickets are already available in the Ukrzaliznytsia app.

Society • June 17, 07:58 AM • 3460 views
In Kharkiv, a child services official was notified of suspicion following the death of a 4-year-old boyPhoto

A Kharkiv social services official is suspected of negligence that led to the death of a child. For years, she ignored signals regarding the danger to the boy's life.

Society • June 16, 01:08 PM • 3736 views
We wish UNESCO would learn to call things by their proper names – Berezhna on Russian attacks on cultural heritage in Ukraine

Tetiana Berezhna called on UNESCO to officially recognize Russia as guilty of destroying heritage. The organization records the destruction but does not specify the perpetrator of the attacks.

Culture • June 16, 01:08 PM • 4176 views
Russia attacked an enterprise in Kharkiv, three injuredPhoto

In Kharkiv, three people were injured and a civilian enterprise was damaged due to a drone attack. Enemy UAVs fell near a high-rise building and on the grounds of a church.

War in Ukraine • June 16, 09:12 AM • 3498 views
In Kharkiv, a Military Medical Commission doctor is suspected of organizing a scheme involving fictitious pregnancies to discharge a female soldier from service

A Military Medical Commission doctor in Kharkiv issued fictitious pregnancies for $2,500 to enable discharge from service. The suspect was detained while receiving a bribe.

Society • June 16, 07:40 AM • 12424 views
A lecturer at a Kharkiv university will stand trial for high treason - Prosecutor General's OfficePhoto

A lecturer at a Kharkiv university will be tried for passing intelligence about the Armed Forces of Ukraine to the Russian special services. She conducted correspondence in English for the purpose of conspiracy.

War in Ukraine • June 16, 04:31 AM • 5588 views