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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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Ukrainian troops repel 17 Russian attacks in Kursk region, 45 more are ongoing - General Staff

Over the last day, 108 combat engagements took place in various sectors of the frontline. Most enemy attacks were registered in the Pokrovsk sector - 16 attempts to attack.

War in Ukraine • January 6, 02:52 PM • 20861 views
From Kharkiv to Brovary: the story of adaptation and success of an IDP entrepreneur

From Kharkiv to Brovary: the story of adaptation and success of an IDP entrepreneur.

Economy • January 6, 11:09 AM • 213422 views
Russians attacked Kharkiv region with Tornado in the morning: what is known about the consequences

The occupiers shelled the village of Orishanka with Tornado MLRS, damaging houses and infrastructure. Kamikaze drone attacks in Kharkiv and aerial bomb attacks in Bohodukhiv district were also recorded.

War in Ukraine • January 6, 09:47 AM • 23659 views
Occupants continue to actively advance with infantry in Kharkiv region - Volokhov

The commander of the Terra unit reported active infantry attacks in the Kharkiv sector. The enemy is trying to exhaust the Ukrainian defense with waves of assaults, but the Ukrainian Armed Forces are successfully holding their positions.

War in Ukraine • January 6, 08:44 AM • 24408 views
Weather in Ukraine on January 6: where to expect sleet and rain

The cyclone will bring cloudy weather with precipitation to Ukraine, with temperatures ranging from -1°C to +8°C depending on the region. Rains in the west, snow and rain in the east, and light precipitation in the center and south.

Society • January 6, 05:54 AM • 35937 views
Air alert announced in Kyiv

An air alert has been declared in the capital of Ukraine, and residents are being asked to go to shelters. The Ukrainian Air Force spotted enemy drones flying over several regions, including Kyiv.

War in Ukraine • January 5, 11:52 PM • 34124 views
Enemy attacks: UAV strikes spotted in 8 regions at once

The Ukrainian Air Force reports that enemy drones are moving in different directions over the territory of Ukraine. UAVs were spotted over Chernihiv, Kyiv, Zhytomyr, Kharkiv and other regions.

War in Ukraine • January 5, 11:47 PM • 26808 views
Drone attack: in which regions of Ukraine enemy UAVs were detected

The Ukrainian Air Force reports the activity of attack drones in several regions of Ukraine. Enemy UAVs were spotted over Chernihiv, Kyiv, Sumy, Poltava, Kharkiv, Cherkasy, Kirovohrad, and Vinnytsia regions.

War in Ukraine • January 5, 10:25 PM • 26405 views
Ukrainian defenders repel attacks in the Kupyansk sector and cut off enemy attacks in a number of areas of Donetsk region

Ukrainian defenders are resisting attacks by Russian troops in the Kupyansk sector and in the Donetsk region. In the Kursk region, 42 combat clashes were recorded, 12 of which are still ongoing.

War in Ukraine • January 5, 04:13 PM • 35161 views
Kharkiv on the border of two districts was attacked by an enemy “Lightning” drone - Terekhov

A Russian “Molniya” drone was spotted on the border of Kyiv and Saltiv districts of Kharkiv. According to Mayor Igor Terekhov, there were no casualties as a result of the attack.

Society • January 5, 01:22 PM • 50282 views
More than 100 enemy attacks in Donetsk region per day, occupants also carried out air strikes on settlements

Over the last day, 179 combat engagements were registered in various sectors. The enemy carried out 44 air strikes and dropped 72 unmanned aerial vehicles, firing over 4,000 times at Ukrainian positions.

War in Ukraine • January 5, 07:17 AM • 30584 views
A neuropsychiatric boarding school burns down in Kharkiv region: 6 people injured

A fire broke out on the second floor of a psychoneurological boarding school in Pivdenne. Six people were injured, one suffered 90% burns to his body, and five were poisoned by carbon monoxide.

Society • January 4, 10:51 PM • 26567 views
149 combat engagements took place in the frontline: the situation remains the most intense in two sectors - General Staff

There were 149 combat engagements in the frontline, with the most difficult situation in the Pokrovske and Kursk sectors. The enemy carried out 31 air strikes, used 709 kamikaze drones and fired 3,500 times.

War in Ukraine • January 4, 09:22 PM • 33109 views
There were 148 combat engagements in the frontline: Defense forces repel 41 attacks in Kursk region - General Staff

Over the last day, 148 combat engagements took place, of which 41 attacks were repelled in the Kursk region. The enemy launched 4 missile and 64 air strikes, using 11 missiles and 95 anti-aircraft missiles.

War in Ukraine • January 4, 07:04 AM • 31247 views
1255 cultural heritage sites damaged in Ukraine due to war, most of them in Kharkiv region - Ministry of Culture

As of December 2024, 1255 damaged cultural heritage sites were recorded in Ukraine due to the war. The most affected sites are in Kharkiv, Kherson, and Donetsk regions.

War in Ukraine • January 3, 06:55 PM • 34418 views
A 65-year-old resident of Kyiv died under the wheels of a Kharkiv-Kyiv train

A 65-year-old woman from Kyiv died under the wheels of a Kharkiv-Kyiv train in the Baryshiv community. The driver tried to prevent the tragedy by braking and sounding the horn, but the woman died on the spot.

Crimes and emergencies • January 3, 05:10 PM • 28011 views
Russian troops attacked Bohodukhiv in Kharkiv region in the morning: what is known

As a result of the morning shelling in Bohodukhiv, a hangar of a civilian enterprise caught fire. Over the past day, the occupiers also attacked villages in three districts of Kharkiv region, damaging buildings and infrastructure.

War in Ukraine • January 3, 07:40 AM • 25501 views
Klitschko: Air defense forces are working on enemy UAVs in the capital

The air defense system was activated in Kyiv due to an attack by enemy UAVs. Enemy “chessmen” were spotted in seven regions of Ukraine, including Kyiv.

War in Ukraine • January 3, 02:32 AM • 72327 views
Russians are advancing in the east due to lack of reserves, but Ukraine will try to stabilize the front in January - Zelenskyy

Russians are advancing in the east due to the lack of Ukrainian reserves and rotations. The front is expected to stabilize in January with new weapons from partners and foreign-trained troops.

War in Ukraine • January 2, 09:03 PM • 56245 views
Ukrainian Defense Ministry: 118 combat engagements took place in the frontline, enemy continues to exert the greatest pressure in the Pokrovsk sector

In the last day, 118 combat engagements took place, most of them in the Pokrovsk sector - 27 attacks. The enemy launched 2 missile and 38 air strikes, using 691 kamikaze drones.

War in Ukraine • January 2, 08:51 PM • 24192 views
Disruption of operations to occupy Kharkiv, Sumy, and Zaporizhzhia: Zelensky names one of Ukraine's important achievements in 2024

The President of Ukraine announced the successful disruption of Russia's plans to occupy Kharkiv, Sumy and Zaporizhzhia in 2024. Zelenskyy thanked the military and local residents for resisting hostile intentions.

War in Ukraine • January 2, 07:45 PM • 35169 views
Occupants attack Borova in Kharkiv region: administrative building and educational institutions damaged

Occupants shelled the central part of Borova village in Kharkiv region at about 12:35. The attack damaged the administrative building, educational institutions and vehicles.

Society • January 2, 01:20 PM • 27864 views
Zelensky listens to Syrsky on the situation at the front: what is happening in 4 areas

Ukrainian Armed Forces Chief Syrskyi reported to the President on the situation in Donetsk, Kursk, Kherson, and Kharkiv regions. Most of the attacks are on the Pokrovske and Kurakhove directions, where the Ukrainian Armed Forces are successfully repelling the enemy.

War in Ukraine • January 2, 12:28 PM • 24811 views
Main areas of crisis payments in 2024: where the largest amounts went

In total, five major support programs worth over UAH 10 billion were implemented.

Society • January 2, 10:27 AM • 29272 views
The enemy continues offensive actions to achieve tactical success in Vovchansk - military

The Armed Forces of Ukraine control the enemy's logistics routes, forcing them to operate in small infantry groups due to the destruction of the city.

War in Ukraine • January 2, 09:23 AM • 25385 views
Weather in Ukraine on January 2: cloudy weather without precipitation is expected

On January 2, 2025, in Ukraine, the weather will be cloudy with clearings, without precipitation. The air temperature will range from +5°C to +12°C depending on the region.

Society • January 2, 05:45 AM • 31359 views
Fire extinguished at Kharkiv cemetery: what happened in the outbuilding

A fire broke out in an outbuilding on the territory of a cemetery in the Kholodnohirsky district of Kharkiv. Two men died as a result of the fire, which was caused by a violation of the rules for operating a stove.

Society • January 1, 09:46 PM • 30866 views
The enemy has launched strike UAVs again: where “chekhovs” are recorded

The Air Force reports that the enemy has launched attack UAVs in the direction of Ukraine. Drones have been spotted in Kharkiv, Poltava, and Sumy regions, and there is a threat to Dnipropetrovs'k region.

War in Ukraine • January 1, 05:48 PM • 25555 views
Two men beat and robbed a soldier who came on vacation: two men detained in Kharkiv

Two 38-year-old men beat and robbed an Armed Forces serviceman who had come to Kharkiv on vacation. The attackers face up to 10 years in prison for robbery under martial law.

War in Ukraine • January 1, 03:45 PM • 44466 views
Sinegubov on strengthening the defense of Izyum and Balakliya: work is going according to plan

Work continues in Kharkiv region to build fortifications and a circular defense of Izyum and Balakliya. The work is being carried out according to plan under the control of the military.

War in Ukraine • January 1, 01:29 PM • 28005 views