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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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Mayor: enemy drone strike in Kharkiv, details are being clarified

An enemy drone attack took place in the Saltovsky district of Kharkiv. Mayor Igor Terekhov said that the details of the incident are currently being clarified.

War in Ukraine • February 6, 12:29 PM • 23299 views
Number of attacks on the borderline decreases - OTU “Siversk”

A significant decrease in shelling is recorded in the border areas of Ukraine due to logistical problems of the Russian Federation. The enemy continues to use drones, artillery and aircraft, but with less intensity.

Society • February 6, 10:56 AM • 112943 views
Russia is trying to create a bridgehead near Dvorichnaya, there is a zone of active fighting there – spokesman for the Khortytsia Military District

The occupiers are trying to gain a foothold in the area of Dvorichna in Kharkiv region, using small boats to deliver troops. According to the Khortytsia spokesperson, the enemy has no stable foothold there.

War in Ukraine • February 6, 07:59 AM • 26098 views
Russia fired two Iskanders and 77 drones at Ukraine: 56 drones were shot down

Russia attacked Ukraine with 77 Shahed drones and two Iskander-M missiles. The Ukrainian Armed Forces shot down 56 attack UAVs over 11 regions, with Kharkiv, Cherkasy, and Dnipro regions suffering.

War in Ukraine • February 6, 07:14 AM • 24186 views
Night attack by Russian drones on Kharkiv: RMA reveals the extent of destruction in the market

A Russian drone attack in Kharkiv damaged about 100 trade pavilions and the power grid. In Kupyansk, two people were injured by shelling and a drone attack.

War in Ukraine • February 6, 06:53 AM • 27693 views
There are casualties, the largest market and enterprise are damaged: the consequences of a night UAV attack were shown in Kharkov

In Kharkiv, the city's largest market and a transportation company were damaged by a Geranium-2 UAV attack. Market security guards were injured and dozens of trade pavilions were destroyed.

War in Ukraine • February 6, 02:11 AM • 106214 views
The enemy attacked Kharkiv: one of the largest markets is on fire

In Kharkiv, as a result of an attack by enemy drones, trade pavilions at a large market in the Kyiv district are burning. According to preliminary reports, there are no casualties.

War in Ukraine • February 5, 09:59 PM • 104725 views
50 combat engagements in a day: where the occupants are trying to break through the Ukrainian Armed Forces' defense

There were 50 combat engagements in various sectors of the frontline, the most intense in the Pokrovske sector, where 12 attacks took place. The enemy actively attacked in the Kupyansk, Lyman and Siversk sectors.

War in Ukraine • February 5, 02:21 PM • 27118 views
Russian missile strike on Izyum: one of the wounded died in hospital

A 61-year-old man wounded during a Russian missile attack on Izium on February 4 died in hospital. Doctors fought for his life for 24 hours, but failed to save him.

Society • February 5, 01:33 PM • 25476 views
SAPO demands confiscation of assets of Kharkiv police officer's family worth UAH 7.8 million

The SAPO has filed a lawsuit to confiscate UAH 7. 8 million worth of assets of a Kharkiv police officer's family. The couple owns an apartment and a Lexus LX 470, although their official income does not allow them to purchase such property.

Crimes and emergencies • February 5, 10:36 AM • 19550 views
Russia fired two Iskanders and more than 100 drones at Ukraine overnight: 57 drones shot down

On the night of February 5, Russia attacked Ukraine with 2 Iskander-M missiles and 104 drones. The Ukrainian Armed Forces shot down 57 attack UAVs, and another 42 imitator drones were lost.

War in Ukraine • February 5, 07:18 AM • 23196 views
Kharkiv attacked by enemy drones at night: historic building damaged, one injured

Russian troops attacked two districts of Kharkiv with Geranium-2 drones, damaging an architectural monument and an educational institution. One person was injured due to an acute stress reaction.

War in Ukraine • February 5, 06:39 AM • 37202 views
Russians strike at the center of Kharkiv: the mayor reported arrivals and fires

Russian troops attacked Kharkiv with a drone strike on an administrative building in the Saltovsky district. The strike started a fire, damaging the windows of a high-rise building and a gas station.

War in Ukraine • February 5, 02:37 AM • 29656 views
Surgeon suspected of raping hundreds of children to be tried in France

The 73-year-old surgeon is accused of sexually abusing 299 children over a 25-year period. Detailed records of the crimes were found in his diaries, and children's sex toys and 300,000 images of violence were found at his home.

News of the World • February 5, 02:23 AM • 102972 views
The number of combat actions decreased at the front: the General Staff named the “hottest” areas

Over the last day, 80 combat engagements took place, most of them in the Pokrovske, Toretske and Kursk sectors. The enemy launched 66 air strikes and fired over 4100 times at Ukrainian positions.

War in Ukraine • February 4, 10:33 PM • 27879 views
Russian Federation attacks TSN crew with a drone near Vovchansk, injures cameraman

A TSN crew came under fire from an FPV drone while filming a story about the military near Vovchansk. The 31-year-old cameraman was injured and taken to the hospital.

War in Ukraine • February 4, 07:42 PM • 40307 views
SAPO asks to confiscate two cars from ex-head of Kharkiv district TCC: what else does the official own

The SAPO filed a lawsuit to confiscate two luxury cars worth UAH 3. 4 million from the former head of the Shevchenkivskyi TCC of Kharkiv. The cars are registered in the name of the official's mother-in-law, but are used by his family.

Crimes and emergencies • February 4, 03:01 PM • 21880 views
54 combat engagements since the beginning of the day: what's happening at the front

There were 54 combat engagements in the frontline, with 22 attacks in the Pokrovsk sector. The enemy was active in the Kursk region, where it carried out 34 air strikes and fired 225 artillery rounds.

War in Ukraine • February 4, 02:55 PM • 27365 views
Russian strike on Izyum: identities of the women who died, one of them was pregnant

Two young women aged 18 and 19 were killed in a Russian missile strike on Izyum. One of the victims was pregnant, said the head of the Kharkiv RMA.

Society • February 4, 02:41 PM • 23338 views
Izyum missile strike: number of wounded rises to 55, most of them officials

An Iskander missile strike on Izyum killed 5 people and wounded 55, including three children. Administrative buildings and residential buildings were damaged, most of the victims were employees of state institutions.

War in Ukraine • February 4, 01:59 PM • 27615 views
Russian missile strike on Izyum: number of casualties rises to 43

As a result of the Russian missile strike on Izium, 170 apartments were damaged, 43 people were injured, 24 of them hospitalized. Five people were killed, including three children.

War in Ukraine • February 4, 01:22 PM • 22751 views
Rescue operations have been completed in Izyum after Russian strike: what is known about the consequences and casualties

As a result of a ballistic missile strike on the center of Izyum, 38 people were injured, including a 15-year-old girl. Five people were killed, administrative buildings and a residential building were damaged.

Society • February 4, 12:33 PM • 25439 views
Galushchenko: Russian attacks, not temperature, affect power outages - Galushchenko

Minister Galushchenko said that the temperature does not affect the schedules of power outages, only the attacks by Russia. The Sunday attack resulted in the loss of significant generating capacity in a number of regions.

War in Ukraine • February 4, 12:20 PM • 31368 views
TCR soldier detained in Odesa: offered to remove persons from the wanted list for money

A soldier of the Odesa military training center offered to remove persons liable for military service from the wanted list for bribes. He was detained while receiving $500 and faces up to 8 years in prison.

War in Ukraine • February 4, 11:33 AM • 28851 views
Number of victims of Russian ballistic missile strike on Izyum rises to 5

In Izium, a Russian ballistic missile strike killed 5 people and another body was found. The number of wounded is 24.

War in Ukraine • February 4, 11:21 AM • 20160 views
Russian ballistic missile strike in the center of Izyum: one person under the rubble

A Russian missile strike on the center of Izium partially destroyed administrative buildings and damaged a five-story building. One person was trapped under the rubble, rescuers and dog handlers are working at the scene.

Society • February 4, 10:26 AM • 24867 views
Russians are in the northern part of Vovchansk: “Gart” brigade on the situation in the city

Russian occupants hold the northern part of Vovchansk, amassing forces in the ruins of the city. The Ukrainian Armed Forces successfully repel the assaults and control the enemy's logistics routes in the area.

War in Ukraine • February 4, 09:28 AM • 22032 views
“Undercover volunteers": Russian military intelligence agents detained in Kharkiv region

The SBU detained a pair of Russian military intelligence agents who were collecting intelligence in Kharkiv region under the guise of animal volunteers. They passed the occupiers the geolocations of military facilities and medical institutions.

Crimes and emergencies • February 4, 09:23 AM • 27183 views
Emergency power outages are applied in 8 regions, consumption is growing - Ukrenergo

Ukrenergo reports forced power outages in eight regions due to damage from enemy attacks. Electricity consumption is increasing due to the drop in temperature, so there are calls to limit the use of powerful equipment.

Society • February 4, 08:19 AM • 24017 views
More than half of the fighting is in three sectors: General Staff updates combat map

Over the last day, 110 combat engagements took place, with the most active fighting in the Pokrovsk sector - 38. The enemy launched 91 air strikes and used 2,241 kamikaze drones.

War in Ukraine • February 4, 06:29 AM • 28464 views