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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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Attempt to export Scythian and Sarmatian artifacts to Germany: Kharkiv woman to be tried in Bukovyna

A Kharkiv woman was detained in Bukovyna who was trying to send 83 archaeological valuables from different eras to Germany. The artifacts include items from the times of the Scythians, Sarmatians, Kievan Rus, and the Middle Ages.

Culture • February 13, 12:22 AM • 108766 views
In Kharkiv, a man attacked an employee of the TCC and JV with a knife: he was served a notice of suspicion

A 35-year-old Kharkiv resident attacked an employee of the TCC and JV with a knife and used tear gas. The attacker was served a notice of suspicion of attempted premeditated murder in connection with the performance of official duties.

Society • February 12, 08:38 PM • 36610 views
74 occupants' attacks on the frontline: where is the hottest and how many battles are going on

Russian troops carried out 74 attacks on Ukrainian positions, most actively in the Pokrovske, Novopavlivka and Kursk sectors. There were 22 attacks in the Pokrovsk sector, 6 attacks and 10 air strikes in the Kursk region.

War in Ukraine • February 12, 03:41 PM • 32748 views
In Kharkiv a soldier was attacked with a knife and a gas canister on the territory of the TCR: the attacker was detained

An attack on an Armed Forces serviceman was committed on the territory of the DTCR in Kharkiv using a gas canister and a knife. The attacker was detained. The victim was provided with medical assistance and his life is not in danger.

War in Ukraine • February 12, 11:23 AM • 32427 views
Air quality deterioration in Kyiv: what caused it

Air quality in the capital is deteriorating due to dust accumulation and unfavorable weather conditions. Kyiv residents are advised to close windows, limit their time outside and drink more water.

Kyiv • February 12, 07:57 AM • 51322 views
60 militants' attacks registered in the frontline: the hottest spot is in the Pokrovsk sector

Sixty combat engagements were registered in the frontline, with 19 attacks in the Pokrovsk sector. Russian troops conducted numerous air strikes and shelling in various areas, including civilian objects.

War in Ukraine • February 11, 02:57 PM • 24418 views
Kharkiv resident opens fire in a cafe: two injured

A 39-year-old Kharkiv resident opened fire with a Fort-17 traumatic pistol during a conflict in a cafe. Two men were injured, and the shooter was detained for hooliganism.

Crimes and emergencies • February 11, 12:49 PM • 28752 views
Rescuers rescue puppies from the rubble after Russian attack in Poltava region

In Myrhorod district, four puppies were rescued from the rubble of a destroyed building after an enemy shelling. The animals were found thanks to their whining, and later their mother, who was hiding nearby, joined them.

Society • February 11, 11:31 AM • 28292 views
Number of victims of the Russian KAB attack on Kharkiv region has increased: the consequences have been shown

In Bohodukhiv district, 7 people, including a child, were injured in a Russian attack with guided aerial bombs. 13 houses were damaged in Zolochiv and hits were recorded near four villages.

War in Ukraine • February 11, 11:19 AM • 23257 views
Weather in Ukraine: when should we expect warming?

A short-term warming is expected in Ukraine on February 13-15, after which it will get colder again. Cold weather will dominate until the end of the month, and snow is expected to start snowing on February 14.

Society • February 11, 10:55 AM • 26466 views
Russian attack in Kharkiv region: the number of injured increased to six

Six people were injured in a guided missile attack on the Zolochiv community. Three of them were hospitalized, the others were treated on the spot.

War in Ukraine • February 11, 10:40 AM • 25538 views
Russians conducted an air strike in Kharkiv region in the morning: a child and three other people were injured

Russian troops attacked Zolochiv with guided aerial bombs, hitting a private house. Four people were injured in the attack, including a 12-year-old boy.

War in Ukraine • February 11, 10:13 AM • 25034 views
General Staff showed a map of combat operations: half of the battles are in the Pokrovsk sector and Kursk region

Over the last day, 139 combat engagements took place in the frontline, 47 of them in the Pokrovsk sector and 27 in the Kursk region. The enemy carried out 100 air strikes and made almost 6,000 attacks.

War in Ukraine • February 11, 06:26 AM • 30417 views
Weather in Ukraine: where it will be warmest today and what to expect in different regions

Cloudy weather with clearings and no precipitation is expected in Ukraine. Temperatures will range from -5°C at night to +2°C during the day in Melitopol, which will be the warmest city.

Society • February 11, 05:58 AM • 37093 views
An explosion occurs in Kharkiv

In Kharkiv, local residents heard an explosion.

Society • February 10, 08:58 PM • 66856 views
The documentary “The Porcelain War” wins the US Directors Guild Award

The documentary The Porcelain War won a Director's Guild Award and was nominated for an Oscar in 2025. The film tells the story of three Ukrainian ceramic artists who left Crimea due to the occupation and now work in Kharkiv.

Society • February 10, 10:43 AM • 50860 views
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The situation on the labor market in Ukraine: unemployment rate and in-demand professions in 2025

In Ukraine, 123,000 people are looking for work, while 221,000 vacancies are open. Women are actively mastering traditionally "male" professions, and the number of working teenagers has doubled.

Society • February 10, 10:22 AM • 109910 views
A cloud of polluted air is coming to Ukrainian cities: significant deterioration is expected on Thursday

In the middle of the week, a cloud of polluted air will cover Ukraine with a reading of over 300 units. Zhytomyr will suffer the most with a level of 317 units, and the pollution will also affect Kharkiv, Kyiv and Dnipro regions.

Society • February 10, 10:06 AM • 30423 views
SBU exposes UOC (MP) deacon and psychotherapist for spying for FSB

Two FSB agents, a psychotherapist and a deacon of the UOC (MP), who were collecting data on the Ukrainian military, were detained in Kharkiv. The offenders used patients and parishioners to obtain information about the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

War in Ukraine • February 10, 08:31 AM • 48778 views
Half of the battles on the Pokrovsk direction and in the Kursk region: General Staff's combat map

Over the past day, 99 combat engagements took place, 33 of them in the Pokrovsk direction and 18 in the Kursk region. The enemy launched 2 missile strikes, 87 airstrikes, and over 5800 shellings.

War in Ukraine • February 10, 06:19 AM • 26219 views
Weather in Ukraine: where it will be warmest and what to expect from winter temperatures

Mostly cloudy weather is expected in Ukraine with temperatures ranging from -6 to +3°C. The warmest weather will be in the west of the country, without severe frosts and significant precipitation throughout the country.

Society • February 10, 05:54 AM • 35899 views
92 combat engagements in the frontline: where occupants are attacking most actively - General Staff

There were 92 combat engagements over the last day, with the highest enemy activity in the Pokrovsk sector - 31 attacks. The occupants also actively attacked in the Toretsk, Lyman and Kupyansk sectors.

War in Ukraine • February 9, 09:10 PM • 27595 views
64 combat engagements registered in the frontline, 26 of them in the Pokrovsk sector - General Staff

64 combat engagements were registered in the frontline, 26 of them in the Pokrovsk sector. Ukrainian troops repelled 22 enemy attacks, 4 more are ongoing, with the highest activity observed in the Pokrovske and Kursk sectors.

War in Ukraine • February 9, 03:03 PM • 29247 views
As a result of Russian attacks in Donetsk region, over 45 civilian objects were destroyed, 5 people were injured

As a result of 3395 enemy strikes in Donetsk region, 46 civilian objects were damaged, including 35 residential buildings. Five civilians were injured in Pokrovsk and Kramatorsk districts.

Society • February 9, 10:20 AM • 61961 views
Russians fired 79 times at the border yesterday

Over the past 24 hours, Russians fired 79 times at the border areas of Chernihiv, Sumy and Kharkiv regions, and 213 explosions were recorded. An industrial enterprise, private houses and infrastructure were damaged.

War in Ukraine • February 9, 07:27 AM • 39387 views
In Kharkiv, a 19-year-old boy threatened to detonate a grenade in an apartment where his brother and sister were staying

In Kharkiv, a young man threatened to detonate a grenade in an apartment where his minor brother and sister were staying when the police came to search. The attacker was detained, but no explosives were found.

Society • February 8, 06:41 PM • 40523 views
60 combat engagements in the frontline: most attacks took place in the Pokrovsk sector

Over the last day, 60 combat engagements took place, with the largest number of attacks recorded in the Pokrovsk sector - 17 attempts. The enemy carried out 18 air strikes and made 309 artillery attacks.

War in Ukraine • February 8, 04:24 PM • 32853 views
Fatal accident on the Kyiv-Kharkiv highway: an intercity minibus collided with a KRAZ truck

A Mercedes-Benz intercity minibus collided with a KRAZ truck in Poltava Oblast, killing a passenger. Two other people were injured and the driver of the minibus was detained.

Crimes and emergencies • February 8, 02:11 PM • 39388 views
67 out of 139 drones launched by Russia downed over Ukraine: which regions suffered from the enemy attack

Russia attacked Ukraine with 139 Shahed kamikaze drones and imitator drones from different directions. Air defense forces destroyed 67 attack UAVs, and four regions were affected.

War in Ukraine • February 8, 07:29 AM • 35599 views
Almost half of the battles are in the Pokrovsk direction and in the Kursk region: the General Staff showed a map of hostilities

In the past day, 123 combat engagements, 106 airstrikes, 2170 kamikaze drone strikes, and over 5300 shellings were recorded. The most intense fighting occurred in the Pokrovsk direction and in the Kursk region.

War in Ukraine • February 8, 07:19 AM • 51237 views