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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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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 • 29664 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 • 102980 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 • 27887 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 • 40315 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 • 21883 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 • 27381 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 • 23347 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 • 27619 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 • 22762 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 • 25458 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 • 31386 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 • 28871 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 • 20166 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 • 24881 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 • 22034 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 • 27190 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 • 24020 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 • 28469 views
Weather in Ukraine: where to expect snowfall today and how Kyiv is preparing for bad weather

It's cloudy in Ukraine today, with temperatures ranging from -1°C to +3°C, with snow possible in some places. In Kyiv, 108 units of special equipment and more than 3,500 utility workers are working to remove snow.

Society • February 4, 05:52 AM • 35655 views
6 people killed in shelling in Donetsk region - RMA

In Chasovyi Yar, the bodies of 5 people aged 32 to 66 years old were found dead due to occupants' shelling. A 62-year-old man died in Pokrovsk, and a man was wounded in Rubtsi of the Lyman community.

War in Ukraine • February 3, 01:28 PM • 26969 views
Russian drones attack ambulance and police car in Kharkiv region

In Kupyansk, a hostile drone attacked an ambulance while it was transporting a patient. Near Kantsedalivka, another drone hit a police car, in both cases no one was injured.

War in Ukraine • February 3, 11:45 AM • 29470 views
9 regions faced emergency power outages: what is happening in the power system

Emergency power outages in 9 regions of Ukraine due to enemy shelling. Due to the cold snap, electricity consumption has increased by 3.3%, and Ukrenergo calls for saving from 7:00 to 22:00.

Society • February 3, 08:15 AM • 51604 views
Mass fight between teenagers took place in Kharkiv mall: police establish circumstances

A massive fight broke out in a Kharkiv shopping mall between teenagers who resisted security guards. The police promptly stopped the conflict and are investigating the incident, no one was injured.

Society • February 3, 07:52 AM • 55987 views
Kharkiv region: an enemy “shahed” damaged an educational institution, 4 people were injured in an explosion

In Kharkiv region, attacks with the use of Shaheds and KABs were recorded, an educational institution and residential buildings were damaged. Four men were injured in an explosion on the banks of the Siverskyi Donets River in Izium.

War in Ukraine • February 3, 07:38 AM • 25591 views
97 combat clashes on the front line: General Staff showed a map of the fighting

Over the course of the day, there were 97 combat clashes, 39 of which were in the Pokrovsk direction. The enemy launched 3 missile and 63 air strikes, carried out more than 5,800 shelling attacks, and used 2,725 kamikaze drones.

War in Ukraine • February 3, 06:15 AM • 36423 views
93 combat engagements took place in the frontline: enemy attacked 39 times in the Pokrovsk sector - General Staff

Over the last day, 93 combat engagements took place, including 39 attacks in the Pokrovsk sector. The enemy launched 3 missile and 36 air strikes, using 992 kamikaze drones.

War in Ukraine • February 2, 09:18 PM • 30909 views
Today is Groundhog Day: what it means and portends

This year, due to his unstable condition, Kharkiv marmot soothsayer Tymko III will predict the arrival of spring from the comfort of his home. The traditional prediction will take place at the biological station in the Velykoburlutska community only in the presence of biologists.

Society • February 2, 08:00 AM • 33559 views
71 combat engagements in a day: where the occupants are trying to break through the Ukrainian Armed Forces' defense

There were 71 combat engagements in the frontline, with the enemy's greatest activity in the Pokrovsk sector - 22 attacks. The occupants are focusing their efforts on the Pokrovske, Kupyanske, Lyman directions and in the Kursk region.

War in Ukraine • February 1, 02:17 PM • 35771 views
Russia fired more than 160 drones and missiles at Ukraine: 56 drones and some of cruise missiles were destroyed

Russia launched a combined attack on Ukraine, firing 165 air targets of various types. 56 Shaheeds were shot down, 61 UAVs failed to reach their targets, and civilian objects were hit in several regions.

War in Ukraine • February 1, 01:23 PM • 31565 views
SBU detains 5 accomplices of Russian Federation: they tried to create an “insurgent movement” to destabilize the situation in Ukraine

SBU detained 5 Russian accomplices who tried to create an “insurgency” to destabilize Ukraine.

Crimes and emergencies • February 1, 11:57 AM • 54811 views