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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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Zelenskyy: The most difficult situation at the front is currently observed in eastern Ukraine

The President reported the most difficult situation in eastern Ukraine due to the large concentration of Russian troops. The brigades are only 60-70% equipped with weapons, but the enemy is suffering significant losses.

War in Ukraine • January 16, 10:05 AM • 27546 views
34 drones out of 55 launched by Russia were shot down over 11 regions of Ukraine

Russia attacked Ukraine with 55 Shahed drones and imitator drones from different directions. Air defense forces destroyed 34 attack UAVs, but there were hits to a farm and damage to private homes.

War in Ukraine • January 16, 07:25 AM • 24679 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces hold 118 combat engagements in the frontline, occupants attempted to storm the Pokrovske sector 41 times - General Staff

There were 118 combat engagements in the frontline, including 41 assault attempts in the Pokrovsk sector. The occupants conducted 33 air strikes and used over 900 kamikaze drones.

War in Ukraine • January 15, 09:51 PM • 61454 views
Wagner PMC mercenary receives prison sentence in Kazakhstan for participating in Russia's war against Ukraine

A resident of Zhezkazgan was sentenced to 4. 5 years in prison for participating in the war against Ukraine as a member of the Wagner PMC. The mercenary worked as the head of an artillery depot for 240 thousand rubles per month.

War in Ukraine • January 15, 03:31 PM • 34459 views
48 combat engagements since the beginning of the day: over half in the Pokrovske and Lyman sectors

There were 48 combat engagements in the frontline, most of them in the Pokrovske and Lyman sectors. Occupants attacked the positions of the Ukrainian Armed Forces and shelled settlements in Chernihiv, Sumy and Kharkiv regions.

War in Ukraine • January 15, 02:41 PM • 32881 views
Russian drone attacks civilian in Kupyansk: man is in critical condition

In Kupyansk, a Russian drone attacked a 50-year-old civilian man. The victim sustained a traumatic leg amputation and an open fracture, and was taken to the hospital in serious condition.

War in Ukraine • January 15, 09:54 AM • 26711 views
Russians attacked villages in Kharkiv region, there are dead and wounded - Syniehubov

On January 15, the occupiers shelled several settlements in Kharkiv region, killing a 52-year-old man. In Kupyansk, a 74-year-old woman was injured by a drone strike, and civilian objects were also damaged.

Society • January 15, 08:21 AM • 34855 views
Emergency power outages canceled in Dnipropetrovs'k and Donetsk regions

Emergency power outages in Dnipropetrovs'k and Donetsk regions following a massive Russian attack on January 15 have been canceled. Earlier, restrictions were imposed in six regions of Ukraine.

Society • January 15, 07:13 AM • 30520 views
170 combat engagements in the frontline: where the occupants attacked the most in 24 hours

Over the last day, 170 combat engagements took place, with the most intense fighting in the Pokrovsk sector, where 70 attacks took place. The enemy launched 50 air strikes and made 5441 attacks.

War in Ukraine • January 15, 06:30 AM • 26694 views
Due to the massive attack of the Russian Federation, preventive electricity restrictions have been imposed in Ukraine

The transmission system operator applied preventive electricity restrictions due to the massive Russian attack. The first explosions were recorded in Kharkiv at 06:08, and an alert was issued across the country.

War in Ukraine • January 15, 06:05 AM • 33329 views
Russia massively shells Ukraine with missiles: where explosions are heard

Russia launches a massive missile attack on the territory of Ukraine. The first explosions were recorded in Kharkiv at 06:08, the alert was announced throughout the country, the enemy is using cruise and ballistic missiles.

War in Ukraine • January 15, 04:37 AM • 129125 views
Vinnytsia region: SBU exposes two Russian agents preparing arson attacks on military equipment

Two local residents aged 18 and 37 were detained in Vinnytsia region who were planning to set fire to vehicles of the Armed Forces and volunteers on the instructions of the Russian Federation. The offenders were detained while trying to set fire to the vehicles and face up to 8 years in prison.

War in Ukraine • January 14, 03:31 PM • 30198 views
Decommunization continues: Rada supports renaming of over a hundred courts in Ukraine

The Verkhovna Rada has adopted as a basis a draft law on renaming more than 100 courts in different regions of Ukraine. The changes affect courts in Crimea, Sevastopol and 16 regions of the country, but do not provide for their reorganization.

Politics • January 14, 02:09 PM • 33042 views
Russia attacks Kharkiv region with drones and aircraft: an elderly woman is injured

A 74-year-old woman was injured as a result of attacks by FPV drones and aircraft in Kupyansk and Bohodukhiv districts. Residential buildings, outbuildings and power lines were damaged.

War in Ukraine • January 14, 09:07 AM • 24068 views
Four people suffer from Russian attacks in Kharkiv region

Russian troops carried out a series of attacks on Kharkiv region using UGVs, Shaheds, and artillery. Four people were injured in the attacks, and residential buildings and cars were damaged.

War in Ukraine • January 14, 07:21 AM • 23243 views
Weather in Ukraine on January 14: where it will be warmest and what to expect from the sky

On January 14, cloudy weather with clearings and no precipitation is expected in Ukraine. The air temperature will range from -2° to +2°C, with the warmest temperatures in the south of the country.

Society • January 14, 05:55 AM • 77670 views
Occupants' drone attacks a residential building in Chuhuiv: a small child is injured

In Chuhuiv, an enemy drone hit the courtyard of a five-story building, damaging the house and cars. A 1.7-year-old girl suffered an acute stress reaction as a result of the attack.

War in Ukraine • January 14, 01:43 AM • 87409 views
155 combat engagements in the frontline: where the enemy attacked the most over the last day - General Staff

There were 155 combat engagements in the frontline, with the largest number of attacks recorded in the Pokrovsk sector - 74 times. The enemy also actively attacked in the Toretsk, Lyman and Novopavlivka sectors.

War in Ukraine • January 13, 11:20 PM • 29966 views
Consequences of the “Shahed” attack in Chuhuiv: a small child was injured

In Chuhuiv, a girl aged 1 year and 7 months was injured in a drone attack and diagnosed with an acute stress reaction. A car and the windows of a five-story building were damaged.

War in Ukraine • January 13, 06:41 PM • 33300 views
More than 1,300 Ukrainians applied to Armed Forces recruitment centers in a week

1,319 Ukrainians applied to the Armed Forces recruitment centers last week, which is twice as many as in the previous period. Since the start of the centers' work, 34,055 people have received counseling, of whom 7,550 have become candidates for the Defense Forces.

Society • January 13, 01:00 PM • 26810 views
In Kharkiv region, the wreckage of a “Shahed” fell on the territory of a company, one person was killed in 24 hours due to Russian shelling

In Kharkiv region, 6 hostile attacks were recorded over the day, including the fall of a UAV wreckage in Valky. A 70-year-old man died in Kupyansk as a result of shelling.

War in Ukraine • January 13, 07:26 AM • 25601 views
140 combat engagements in 24 hours: where the frontline is the hottest

There were 140 combat engagements registered in the frontline, most of them in the Pokrovsk sector - 58 attacks. The enemy launched 42 air strikes and fired over 6,000 times at Ukrainian positions.

War in Ukraine • January 13, 06:22 AM • 26543 views
There were 124 combat engagements at the frontline: where the situation is the hottest - General Staff

Over the last day, 124 combat engagements took place in various sectors of the frontline. Most attacks were registered in the Pokrovsk sector, where the enemy tried to break through the defense 50 times.

War in Ukraine • January 13, 12:42 AM • 94173 views
Nighttime activity of enemy drones: what is happening in the skies over Ukraine

The Ukrainian Air Force reports enemy drone activity in several regions of Ukraine. Drone activity was reported in Kharkiv, Zhytomyr, Mykolaiv, and Poltava regions.

Society • January 13, 12:31 AM • 33992 views
Drone attack: which regions of Ukraine are now under threat

Enemy kamikaze drones were spotted in Ukrainian airspace in six regions at once. The UAVs are moving in the western and southwestern directions.

War in Ukraine • January 12, 07:27 PM • 42740 views
Occupants strike at Kupyansk: one person killed

Enemy forces shelled Kupyansk, Kharkiv region, killing a civilian. The prosecutor's office launched a war crime investigation, and law enforcement officers are working at the scene.

War in Ukraine • January 12, 07:18 PM • 29599 views
Ukrainian troops repel 22 enemy attacks in the Pokrovsk sector - General Staff on the situation in the frontline

There were 75 combat engagements in the frontline, with the most active fighting in the Pokrovske and Toretske sectors. The enemy made 33 attempts to attack in the Pokrovsk sector, of which 22 attacks were repelled.

War in Ukraine • January 12, 02:30 PM • 29137 views
157 combat engagements per day: where the occupants attack Ukrainian positions the most -General Staff

Over the last day, 157 combat engagements took place, with the largest number of attacks in the Pokrovsk sector - 63 offensives. The enemy also actively stormed Ukrainian positions in the Kupyansk, Lyman and Kramatorsk sectors.

War in Ukraine • January 11, 08:31 PM • 35756 views
213 combat engagements at the front: where is the hottest and what are the occupants' losses

Over the last day, 213 combat engagements were registered in the frontline, most of them in the Kramatorsk, Pokrovsk and Novopavlivka sectors. The enemy lost 1,570 troops, 10 tanks and other equipment.

War in Ukraine • January 11, 06:46 AM • 42137 views
Air alert in Kyiv: enemy drones approach the capital

An air alert has been issued in Kyiv due to the detection of enemy UAVs in the Kyiv region. The alert spread to 12 regions of Ukraine, including Kyiv, Zhytomyr and other regions.

War in Ukraine • January 10, 11:34 PM • 35634 views