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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: Russian Federation strikes a high-rise building in Kharkiv with KAB, wounded

Russian troops carried out an air strike in Kharkiv, hitting a high-rise building with a guided bomb. According to preliminary reports, there are victims, and rescue services have arrived at the scene.

War in Ukraine • October 30, 09:03 PM • 19164 views
Zelenskyy visits wounded defenders in Uzhhorod rehabilitation center

The President of Ukraine presented state awards to the military who are undergoing rehabilitation after being wounded in Donetsk, Kharkiv and Kursk regions. He also inspected the center's medical equipment and thanked the defenders for their service.

War in Ukraine • October 30, 07:14 PM • 39046 views
Zelensky met with business representatives in Uzhhorod: discussed loan programs and energy supply

The President of Ukraine visited Uzhhorod as part of the Made in Ukraine platform. About 400 relocated enterprises are successfully operating in Zakarpattia, and the region will receive UAH 530 million in support.

Economy • October 30, 02:06 PM • 20293 views
Russians turned the city into ashes: State Border Guard Service of Ukraine shows what Vovchansk looks like

Russian troops have completely destroyed the city of Vovchansk in the Kharkiv region, turning it into ruins. According to the border guards, the city is left with only ashes and destroyed buildings.

Society • October 30, 11:59 AM • 15770 views
Kharkiv scientist secretly helped Russia improve combat drones

A scientist who transferred technical developments to Russia to improve Shahed drones was exposed in Kharkiv. The suspect disguised his cooperation as scientific work and is currently in custody.

War in Ukraine • October 30, 11:15 AM • 16108 views
Fires start in Kharkiv region due to night attack by “Shahed”, four people injured overnight

Russian troops attacked the Kharkiv region with kamikaze drones, causing fires and damage to infrastructure. Four people, including a 10-year-old girl, were injured in the shelling overnight.

War in Ukraine • October 30, 06:51 AM • 15670 views
Russians attack Dergachiv community in Kharkiv region: there are victims

Russian occupants attacked the village of Bezruky in the Dergachiv community around 22:30, damaging a private house. According to preliminary reports, two people were injured in the attack.

Society • October 29, 09:27 PM • 22303 views
Ukrainian troops engage in 158 combat engagements in the frontline: the situation is the most intense in the Kupiansk and Kurakhove sectors - General Staff

Over the last day, 158 combat engagements took place, with the hottest fighting in the Kupianske and Kurakhove sectors.

War in Ukraine • October 29, 08:25 PM • 27574 views
Gosprom after the Russian air strike: about 700 windows smashed, recovery may take years

a Russian air bomb damaged the 7th entrance of the State Industrial Complex in Kharkiv, shattering about 700 windows. The main structures survived, but due to its status as an architectural monument, restoration could take years.

Society • October 29, 05:32 PM • 22796 views
Night strike on Kharkiv: emergency rescue work completed in Osnovyansky district

Emergency and rescue operations have been completed in the Osnovyansky district of Kharkiv after a Russian air strike. The attack killed 4 people, wounded 6, and destroyed a residential building.

Society • October 29, 02:46 PM • 18567 views
Occupants carried out 104 attacks at the front: where is the hottest spot and what is happening

Russian troops conducted 104 attacks in various frontline areas, most of them in the Kupyansk and Kurakhove sectors. The enemy is actively using aviation and suffering significant losses in manpower.

War in Ukraine • October 29, 02:42 PM • 18310 views
Heating season has started: which regions are already connected to heat and where are the problems

The 2024/25 heating season has started in Ukraine, with 58% of boiler houses in the country connected. Volyn, Ternopil and Chernihiv regions are leading the way in terms of connection rates, with almost 100% coverage.

Society • October 29, 02:27 PM • 17836 views
Selfie in front of a factory: how a Kharkiv woman helped the enemy to guide missiles

The SBU detained an FSB informant who was adjusting missile strikes on Kharkiv using selfies. The woman took pictures against the backdrop of strategic objects and sent them to the occupiers, for which she was sentenced to 10 years in prison.

War in Ukraine • October 29, 02:24 PM • 18817 views
Russia's repeated strike on Kharkiv killed 4 people: the consequences are shown

As a result of the night strike of the Russian Federation on Kharkiv, 4 people were killed, including two young men and two elderly women. Three private houses were destroyed, 17 residential buildings and 6 cars were damaged.

War in Ukraine • October 29, 07:28 AM • 17101 views
149 combat engagements in the frontline in 24 hours: one third of attacks in the Kurakhove sector

The occupants carried out 93 air strikes and fired over 4,800 times at Ukrainian positions. The situation was the most intense in the Kurakhove sector, where the enemy tried to break through the defense 48 times.

War in Ukraine • October 29, 06:29 AM • 15756 views
Russian army strikes at Kharkiv at night: houses destroyed, three people killed

Russian occupants attacked the Osnovyansky district of Kharkiv at 3:00 a. m., killing three people. Two houses were destroyed, 20 more damaged, and rescuers are dismantling the rubble in search of possible victims.

Society • October 29, 01:59 AM • 112417 views
Rocket attack on Kryvyi Rih: one killed, number of wounded increased

A 39-year-old man is killed and 12 people are wounded in a rocket attack on Kryvyi Rih. A three-story residential building was almost destroyed, and surrounding buildings were damaged.

Society • October 28, 11:27 PM • 18752 views
Every handshake with Putin gives him confidence: Zelensky reacts to Russian strikes on Kharkiv and Kryvyi Rih

The President of Ukraine commented on the Russian strikes on Kharkiv and Kryvyi Rih. He called for the isolation of Russia and emphasized that flirting with the aggressor only increases its appetite.

War in Ukraine • October 28, 10:26 PM • 19545 views
Number of casualties in Kharkiv increases to 8, including a police officer

A Russian air strike in the center of Kharkiv injured 8 people, including a police officer. One of the three guided bombs hit a judge's office in the administrative building.

Society • October 28, 09:49 PM • 17075 views
Russia's strike on Kharkiv: the UNESCO-protected building of the State Industrial Complex is damaged

Russian troops have damaged the building of the State Industrial Complex in Kharkiv, which is a UNESCO-protected architectural monument, with bombs. A medical facility and administrative buildings were also damaged, with six people injured.

War in Ukraine • October 28, 08:37 PM • 19900 views
134 combat engagements took place in the frontline: situation in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove sectors remains tense - General Staff

There were 134 combat engagements over the last day, most of them in the Kurakhove sector - 48 attempts to advance. The occupants carried out 70 air strikes and fired 3,800 times at Ukrainian positions.

War in Ukraine • October 28, 08:31 PM • 18414 views
Russian strike on Kharkiv: a medical facility is damaged, the number of victims increases to 6

In the central part of Kharkiv, a medical facility and administrative offices were damaged by Russian shelling. Six people are currently known to have been injured, and the site of the hit is being examined.

War in Ukraine • October 28, 07:46 PM • 14743 views
Russian attack on the center of Kharkiv: at least 5 people were injured

The Russian attack on the center of Kharkiv on October 28 resulted in injuries. According to Mayor Igor Terekhov, the occupiers used anti-aircraft guns.

Society • October 28, 07:25 PM • 15942 views
Kharkiv city center under attack: explosions and fire break out in the city

Russian troops attacked the center of Kharkiv with the use of anti-aircraft guns. A fire and smoke were recorded at the site of the hit, and information about the victims is being clarified.

War in Ukraine • October 28, 07:13 PM • 13906 views
Russian airstrike: rescue operations completed in one of Kharkiv's districts

Emergency and rescue operations have been completed in the Kholodnohirsky district of Kharkiv after a Russian air strike. The attack wounded 7 people and damaged a 9-story building.

War in Ukraine • October 28, 05:07 PM • 17599 views
Russia carried out 92 attacks at the front: the General Staff reported on the hottest spots

The occupants are most actively attacking in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove directions, where they conducted more than half of all attacks. The enemy uses aviation and suffers significant losses in manpower.

War in Ukraine • October 28, 02:59 PM • 27689 views
BBC Book of the Year 2024: who made it to the long lists

BBC Ukraine has published the long lists of the Book of the Year 2024 awards in three nominations. The lists include 40 titles selected by the jury from among 154 books, and the winners will receive £1000 each.

Culture • October 28, 12:17 PM • 112444 views
DAF truck crashes into a minibus on the highway: a child is in hospital

A DAF truck collided with a parked Mercedes Sprinter on the Kyiv-Kharkiv-Dovzhansky highway. A 5-year-old passenger of the minibus was injured in the accident and taken to hospital.

Crimes and emergencies • October 28, 11:34 AM • 12344 views
Night drone attack on Kyiv region: what is known about the consequences and destruction

As a result of a Russian drone attack on the Kyiv region, a private house was damaged and grass caught fire, with no casualties.

War in Ukraine • October 28, 07:12 AM • 17672 views
Russian army strikes at Chuhuiv at night: four children among the victims

Russian troops attacked Chuhuiv and Kharkiv, injuring 15 civilians, including five children. Tornado-S MLRS was used in Chuhuiv, and a residential building in Kharkiv was damaged by an aircraft bomb.

War in Ukraine • October 28, 06:49 AM • 16553 views