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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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The enemy attacked a zoo in Kharkiv with a "Geran" drone - 10 rabbits were killed, an elephant is suffering from acute stressPhoto

A UAV strike on the Kharkiv zoo killed 10 rabbits and damaged enclosures. An elephant suffered stress; the prosecutor's office has launched an investigation into the commission of a war crime.

Society • June 15, 06:51 PM • 11454 views
Several animals killed following enemy strike on Kharkiv zooPhoto

A drone attack by the Russian Federation caused an enclosure to catch fire at the Kharkiv zoo, resulting in the deaths of animals. Rescuers extinguished the fire and evacuated the inhabitants of the vivarium.

Society • June 15, 04:58 PM • 14067 views
Russia attacked a zoo in Kharkiv: enclosures damaged and animals wounded

A strike on a zoo in the Shevchenkivskyi district has been recorded in Kharkiv due to a Russian attack. Enclosures were damaged, and there is information regarding injured animals.

Society • June 15, 03:49 PM • 9038 views
"Metalist 1925" changed its name to FC "Kharkiv" and updated the club crestVideo

Metalist 1925 changed its name to FC Kharkiv and updated its crest with the letter X. The club colors were changed from blue and yellow to red and yellow.

Sports • June 15, 12:03 PM • 3434 views
State Emergency Service names rescuers killed in Russian strike on KharkivPhoto

As a result of a repeated Russian strike on Kharkiv, four rescuers were killed and nine others were injured. The State Emergency Service has released the names and ranks of the fallen heroes.

Society • June 15, 09:49 AM • 5809 views
Due to enemy attacks and bad weather, parts of Kyiv and 5 regions are without power; a power engineer was wounded – Ministry of Energy

Due to shelling, parts of Kyiv and four regions are without electricity; a power engineer was wounded in the Dnipropetrovsk region. Bad weather has cut power to another 30 settlements in the Kyiv region.

Society • June 15, 09:43 AM • 5517 views
Zelenskyy calls on G7 for decisive response after Russian attack affecting the Kyiv-Pechersk LavraPhotoVideo

As a result of a massive Russian attack, the Assumption Cathedral was damaged and people were killed. Zelenskyy called on the G7 for a decisive response and the provision of air defense systems.

War in Ukraine • June 15, 06:49 AM • 6051 views
Fire extinguished on the roof of a church in the Lavra after a Russian attack; aviation deployed to mitigate consequences in Kyiv - Ministry of Internal AffairsPhoto

Russian attack causes 26 fires in Kyiv, damaging the Lavra and Mystetskyi Arsenal. Four people killed; SES aviation deployed to extinguish the flames.

War in Ukraine • June 15, 06:35 AM • 5786 views
Night attack by the RF on Kyiv, Kharkiv, Dnipro, and the region: 9 dead and dozens woundedPhoto

The night attack killed 9 people and injured more than 40 others in three regions of Ukraine. Dozens of residential buildings, medical facilities, and infrastructure were damaged.

War in Ukraine • June 15, 06:27 AM • 4177 views
Massive Russian attack leads to delays of over three hours for several trains

Due to shelling of infrastructure, Ukrzaliznytsia trains are running with delays of up to four hours. Railway workers are using backup locomotives to maintain movement.

Society • June 15, 05:54 AM • 7493 views
Russia attacked Ukraine with 70 missiles and 611 drones: air defense results

Air defense shot down 50 missiles, including 5 "Zircons," and 582 drones during the night attack. Hits by 20 ballistic missiles and 27 UAVs were recorded at 42 locations.

War in Ukraine • June 15, 05:26 AM • 5325 views
Five rescuers killed in Kharkiv due to a repeated Russian strike

During firefighting efforts in Kharkiv, 5 SES employees were killed as a result of repeated shelling. Another five rescuers sustained injuries of varying severity.

Society • June 14, 11:54 PM • 9748 views
Massive attack on Ukraine: Lavra on fire in Kyiv, casualties reported in Kharkiv

The enemy attacked Kyiv, Kharkiv, and Dnipro with ballistic missiles and UAVs. In the capital, 140,000 subscribers are without power, and the roof of the Assumption Cathedral in the Lavra is on fire.

War in Ukraine • June 14, 10:55 PM • 32379 views
Russians strike a civilian enterprise in Kharkiv - first details

On the evening of June 14, the enemy attacked the Kholodnohirskyi district of Kharkiv, causing a fire at an enterprise. Residential buildings were not damaged; there is currently no information regarding casualties.

Society • June 14, 08:59 PM • 23463 views
Drone attack on Kharkiv: number of casualties rises to 6, fire at the art museum localizedPhoto

The number of casualties from the strike on the museum in Kharkiv has risen to six, including an infant. Rescuers have localized the fire, which covered an area of 1,200 square meters.

War in Ukraine • June 14, 07:55 PM • 5657 views
Drone attack on Kharkiv: infant injured, three more women required medical assistance

In the Kyivskyi district of Kharkiv, an infant and three women were injured due to a UAV attack. A cultural institution, offices, and warehouse premises in the city were damaged.

War in Ukraine • June 14, 04:55 PM • 4306 views
In Kharkiv, the Art Museum is on fire after a Russian attack; municipal workers are rescuing paintingsPhotoVideo

Due to a Russian drone attack, the Art Museum is on fire in Kharkiv. Rescuers and municipal services are attempting to save paintings and other valuable exhibits.

War in Ukraine • June 14, 04:31 PM • 26944 views
Russian agent who manufactured 12 kg of explosives for terrorist attacks detained in KharkivPhoto

SBU Counterintelligence has detained an FSB agent in Kharkiv who was planning bombings in the city center. Twelve kilograms of improvised explosives were seized from the perpetrator.

War in Ukraine • June 11, 07:33 AM • 3769 views
The number of casualties from the massive drone attack in Kharkiv has risen to tenPhoto

Due to Russian strikes on two districts of Kharkiv, the number of casualties has increased to 10 people. Residential buildings and civilian infrastructure came under fire.

Society • June 10, 12:47 PM • 3585 views
Kharkiv suffered a massive drone attack - 26 strikes recorded, 5 people injured

Russian troops launched 26 UAV strikes on the Kholodnohirskyi and Kyivskyi districts of Kharkiv. Five women received medical assistance for acute stress reactions.

War in Ukraine • June 10, 04:16 AM • 4415 views
Russian strike on a residential building in Kharkiv – there are wounded, houses destroyedPhoto

In the Kholodnohirskyi district of Kharkiv, houses and utility networks were damaged due to shelling. Two women, aged 48 and 71, were injured and received medical assistance.

Society • June 9, 06:51 PM • 12156 views
Russians strike civilian car with FPV drone in Kharkiv region - casualties and fatality reported

Near Pytomnyk, Russians struck a car carrying five civilians with an FPV drone. A 70-year-old woman was killed, and four other people were hospitalized with injuries.

Society • June 9, 04:35 PM • 5556 views
The Russian Federation attacked four districts of Kharkiv with drones; there are casualties and destruction

The Russian army attacked four districts of Kharkiv with drones, damaging a building and a car. Two women received medical assistance for an acute stress reaction.

War in Ukraine • June 9, 03:58 PM • 3093 views
Summer train schedule to take effect in Ukraine starting June 28: what will change

Starting June 28, Ukrzaliznytsia is launching 12 new routes and extending services to the mountains. Ticket sales for the updated schedule start today.

Society • June 9, 03:45 PM • 3459 views
Shelling of energy facilities and bad weather have left eight regions partially without power - Ministry of Energy

Due to shelling and severe weather conditions, consumers in eight regions were left without electricity. Outage schedules have not been introduced, but the public is asked to conserve energy during evening hours.

Society • June 9, 07:14 AM • 5627 views
Massive Russian attack on Kharkiv and Chuhuiv: three dead and over 20 injuredPhoto

As a result of overnight strikes on the Kharkiv region, three people were killed, including a pregnant woman. More than 20 people were injured, and significant destruction was recorded.

War in Ukraine • June 9, 06:24 AM • 3992 views
In Kharkiv, 15 people were injured, including two children, following a massive Russian drone attackVideo

On the night of June 9, Russia attacked Kharkiv with drones, with 11 hits recorded on civilian objects. 15 people were injured, including two children.

War in Ukraine • June 9, 02:13 AM • 24018 views
Russian drones attacked Kharkiv; a series of explosions occurred in the city

On the night of June 9, Russians attacked Kharkiv with drones, striking two districts of the city. Specialists are determining the consequences of the hits and gathering information about casualties.

War in Ukraine • June 8, 10:13 PM • 3999 views
Next-generation interceptors: Ministry of Defense states Ukrainian drones are already autonomously downing ShahedsVideo

A Brave1 participant has created a system that automates UAV interception by 95%. The development successfully passed combat trials in the Kharkiv region.

War in Ukraine • June 8, 02:45 PM • 5808 views
In Kharkiv, a Russian attack damaged a Nova Poshta depot where shipments worth nearly one million UAH were stored

An enemy drone damaged a Nova Poshta depot in Kharkiv containing parcels worth a million hryvnias. The company will pay compensation to customers for the lost shipments.

Society • June 8, 09:59 AM • 8901 views