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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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152 combat engagements in the frontline: where occupants tried to break through the Ukrainian Armed Forces' defense - General Staff

Over the last day, 152 combat engagements took place in various sectors of the frontline. Most enemy attacks were registered in the Pokrovsk sector - 67 attempts to break through near 12 localities.

War in Ukraine • January 29, 08:52 PM • 37854 views
The occupier took the girl from Kharkiv region to Belgorod, where he forcibly held her in an apartment and raped her for more than a year

A Russian soldier kidnapped a 21-year-old girl from Izium district and took her to Belgorod. There, he kept her in an apartment with bars for over a year, where he systematically raped and beat her.

War in Ukraine • January 29, 04:01 PM • 54413 views
Whether or not to stop public transport in Kyiv during air raid alerts: why there are no stop-shelters and what deputies propose

The KCSA stated that there is no certified facility for installation at public transport stops. Deputies, on the other hand, propose to adopt the experience of Kharkiv and other cities regarding the operation of transport.

Kyiv • January 29, 01:37 PM • 129371 views
In Kupyansk Russians hit near an ambulance with a drone: three medical workers were injured

Russian occupants attacked Kupyansk with FPV drones. The strike damaged an ambulance and a civilian car, and injured three medical workers.

War in Ukraine • January 29, 11:19 AM • 32257 views
New scheme of mobilization evasion set up in Kharkiv TCR, searches conducted - SBI

A scheme to evade mobilization for UAH 70 thousand was exposed in Kharkiv TCR. The intermediary was detained, searches were conducted and documents were seized.

War in Ukraine • January 29, 09:48 AM • 37890 views
Kharkiv detains couple who spied for Russia under the guise of romantic walks

In Kharkiv, a couple was detained who were photographing locations of the military and SBU officers for Russian special services. The woman was also involved in drug distribution through “bookmarks”.

War in Ukraine • January 29, 09:29 AM • 31253 views
Heavy fighting in the Pokrovske sector and over 200 attacks on Chasovyi Yar - “Khortytsia” Joint Task Force

Heavy fighting continues in the Pokrovsk sector, with Russians concentrating their main attack efforts. The enemy fired 215 artillery rounds at Chasovyi Yar, losing a significant amount of equipment.

War in Ukraine • January 29, 08:43 AM • 28136 views
Almost half of combat engagements in Pokrovsk sector, Defense Forces hold back enemy in Novopavlivka sector: General Staff updates combat map

There were 193 combat engagements in the frontline, almost half of them in the Pokrovsk sector. The enemy launched 2 missile and 33 air strikes, and made over 5,000 artillery attacks.

War in Ukraine • January 29, 06:31 AM • 26567 views
Weather in Ukraine on January 29: where it will be warmest and whether to take an umbrella

Cloudy weather with temperatures ranging from +7 to +13 degrees is expected in Ukraine. There may be light rains in the west, while the rest of the country will remain free of precipitation.

Society • January 29, 05:45 AM • 30814 views
Ukrainian Air Force detects movement of enemy drones over several regions of Ukraine

The movement of attack drones over Sumy, Poltava, Kharkiv and Dnipropetrovs'k regions was recorded in the sky. The drones are moving on a western and northwestern course.

Society • January 28, 09:17 PM • 71110 views
174 combat engagements in a day: where is the hottest and what are the occupants' losses

There were 174 combat engagements in the frontline, the enemy was most active in the Pokrovsk sector with 75 attacks. The occupants carried out 26 air strikes and made almost 4 thousand attacks.

War in Ukraine • January 28, 08:24 PM • 27723 views
Derzhprom in Kharkiv may become a UNESCO World Heritage Site

UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay discussed with Lviv Mayor Andriy Sadovyi the inclusion of Kharkiv's Gosprom in the World Heritage List. The building, which was damaged by Russian air strikes, is a symbol of 1920s modernism.

War in Ukraine • January 28, 07:26 PM • 40945 views
Death of blogger Annette in an accident: the court remanded her husband in custody

The court imposed a 60-day detention on the husband of blogger Anna Zhuk, who was driving a Lexus during the accident. The accident occurred on the Kyiv-Kharkiv highway, where the car collided with a parked truck.

Crimes and emergencies • January 28, 06:40 PM • 45253 views
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Illegal handling of weapons: OGP reveals where most offenses were committed last year

In 2024, 5898 offenses related to the illegal handling of weapons were recorded in Ukraine. Most cases were reported in Dnipropetrovska, Kharkivska, and Kyivska oblasts.

Society • January 28, 03:13 PM • 126326 views
130 combat engagements at the front: where the occupants are attacking most actively

Over the last day, 130 combat engagements took place, with the largest number of attacks in the Pokrovsk sector - 58. The most active fighting continues in the Pokrovske, Toretske and Kramatorsk sectors.

War in Ukraine • January 28, 02:42 PM • 25937 views
SOF in the Kursk region inflicted losses on North Korean soldiers and captured important trophies

The SSO soldiers conducted a successful operation in the Kursk region, eliminating 2 North Korean soldiers and 7 occupants. Military equipment, weapons and documents of the enemy were seized.

War in Ukraine • January 28, 09:38 AM • 39430 views
65 drones out of 100 launched by Russia were shot down over Ukraine

Russia attacked Ukraine with 100 Shahed drones and imitator drones from different directions. Air defense forces destroyed 65 UAVs and damaged infrastructure in seven regions.

War in Ukraine • January 28, 08:14 AM • 30380 views
Night attack by Russian drones in Kharkiv region: four people injured

Russian troops attacked Kharkiv and the region with Shahed and Geranium-2 drones. Four people were injured, including a child, and private houses, cars, and a gas pipe were damaged.

War in Ukraine • January 28, 07:45 AM • 31100 views
Weather in Ukraine: where will be the warmest today

On January 28, Ukraine is expected to have cloudy weather with clearings and no precipitation. The temperature will range from 0 to +14°C, with the warmest temperatures in the west and south of the country.

Society • January 28, 06:44 AM • 37824 views
At the frontline 159 combat engagements in 24 hours: General Staff shows map of combat actions

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 159 combat engagements over the past day. The enemy carried out 28 air strikes, fired over 5,000 times and used 2,411 kamikaze drones.

War in Ukraine • January 28, 06:40 AM • 26705 views
Russian Drones Attacked Chernihiv: Residential Buildings Damaged

In Chernihiv, two private houses were damaged in an attack by Russian drones. Emergency services have localized the fire, police are on the scene, and a commission is being set up to help the victims.

War in Ukraine • January 28, 05:17 AM • 59520 views
Drone strike in Kharkiv: a child among the victims, photos of the aftermath

a Russian drone attacked a civilian enterprise in the Novobavarsky district of Kharkiv, causing a fire on 1500 square meters. Two people were injured - a woman born in 1955 and a child born in 2015, who suffered an acute stress reaction.

War in Ukraine • January 28, 04:01 AM • 32791 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces recapture lost positions near Toretsk - ISW maps

Ukrainian defense forces recaptured lost positions in the northwest of Toretsk. At the same time, Russian troops advanced in the center of Chasovyi Yar and near Kurakhove, continuing attacks on several fronts.

War in Ukraine • January 28, 03:31 AM • 108081 views
Large-scale fire in Kharkiv after an enemy arrival

A fire broke out in the Novobavarsky district of Kharkiv as a result of a Russian drone attack on an area of 1,500 square meters. The fire engulfed a two-story building of a civilian enterprise, damaging neighboring buildings and cars.

War in Ukraine • January 28, 02:50 AM • 109063 views
Massive shelling in Sumy region: five wounded and dozens of explosions

Russian troops fired 56 times at nine communities in Sumy region, 82 explosions were recorded. Five civilians were injured in the attacks and a private house was damaged.

War in Ukraine • January 28, 02:07 AM • 33041 views
Russia attacks Kyiv with drones

On the night of January 28, Russian troops attacked Kyiv with attack drones. Several targets were spotted over the capital, and air defense is in place.

War in Ukraine • January 27, 11:35 PM • 104670 views
Kharkiv mayor reports arrival in one of the city's districts

The Russian army attacked Kharkiv on the night of January 28. As a result of the shelling, a fire broke out in the Kholodnohirsky district of the city, details of the attack are being clarified.

War in Ukraine • January 27, 11:02 PM • 31167 views
Death of blogger Annette in a road accident: her husband is notified of suspicion

The 25-year-old driver of a Lexus that collided with a truck on the Kyiv-Kharkiv highway was notified of suspicion. His wife, a well-known Kharkiv blogger Anna Zhuk (Annette), died in the accident.

Crimes and emergencies • January 27, 03:23 PM • 31826 views
SBU: Russian banker agent and “speechwriter” of Russian military commander receive prison terms

In Kharkiv, two Russian agents were convicted: a banker who collected coordinates for missile strikes and a woman who wrote texts for a Russian military commander. Both were sentenced to long prison terms with confiscation of property.

War in Ukraine • January 27, 03:19 PM • 37466 views
General Staff: more than half of the fighting today is in the Pokrovsk and Kursk sectors

There were 82 combat engagements in the frontline, most of them in the Pokrovsk sector - 37 attacks. The enemy was active in the Kursk sector, where 11 combat engagements took place and 14 unmanned aerial vehicles were dropped.

War in Ukraine • January 27, 02:25 PM • 28213 views