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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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88 combat engagements since the beginning of the day: almost a third in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove sectors

There were 88 combat engagements in the frontline, with the largest number of combat engagements in the Vremivsk sector - 20. One third of all attacks took place in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove sectors, where the enemy is actively using aviation.

War in Ukraine • November 20, 02:32 PM • 16797 views
Weather in Ukraine: where to expect sleet and what temperatures forecasters predict

Today in Ukraine it is cloudy with clearings, the temperature will range from +7 to +10°C. Heavy rains and sleet are possible in the west, while precipitation is not expected in other regions.

Society • November 20, 05:39 AM • 18491 views
General Staff: 130 combat engagements took place in the frontline, occupants attacked most actively in two directions

Over the last day, 130 combat engagements took place in various frontline areas. The most intense enemy attacks were recorded in the Kurakhove and Pokrovsk sectors - 22 and 37 attacks respectively.

War in Ukraine • November 19, 11:35 PM • 18042 views
Shelling of Kupyansk: four people were wounded

In Kupyansk, four people sustained explosive injuries as a result of hostile shelling. Residential buildings, educational institutions and private businesses were damaged, and police opened a criminal investigation.

War in Ukraine • November 19, 09:44 PM • 69541 views
Occupants bombarded Kupyansk all day: what is known about the destruction and wounded

Occupants shell Kupyansk with MLRS, damaging residential buildings and a civilian enterprise. Two women aged 59 and 47 were wounded in the attacks.

War in Ukraine • November 19, 04:35 PM • 24283 views
86 combat clashes at the front: where is the hottest and what is happening on the front line

During the day, there were 86 military clashes, the most active battles in the Pokrovsky and Kurakhovsky directions. The enemy carried out 19 attacks near Luch, postcard, Petrovka, Dachensky, Pustynka and Pushkin.

War in Ukraine • November 19, 02:20 PM • 16428 views
Zelensky ordered to develop special tax conditions for cities bordering russia

The President has instructed to develop special tax conditions for border cities following the example of Kharkiv. It is also planned to expand international cooperation between communities and strengthen domestic support for the frontline areas.

Economy • November 19, 01:21 PM • 14249 views
12 people injured in the Russian attack on Kharkiv, including an 18-year-old

As a result of the Russian shelling of the Kyiv district of Kharkiv, 12 people were injured. Among them is an 18-year-old boy in serious condition who was hospitalized.

War in Ukraine • November 19, 12:42 PM • 14288 views
Number of wounded as a result of the Russian attack on Kharkiv is growing: two are in serious condition

Nine civilians were injured in the Kyiv district of Kharkiv as a result of an enemy strike. Five were hospitalized, two men are in serious condition.

War in Ukraine • November 19, 12:08 PM • 13520 views
Russian strike on Kharkiv: number of casualties rises to seven

Seven people were injured in a Russian strike on the Kyiv district of Kharkiv. Earlier it was reported that three people were wounded.

War in Ukraine • November 19, 11:42 AM • 13221 views
Number of injured in Russian strike on Kharkiv reached six

Six people were injured in a Russian strike on the Kyiv district of Kharkiv. Initially, three people were reported wounded, no one was seriously injured.

War in Ukraine • November 19, 11:36 AM • 12007 views
Russian army strikes at Kharkiv: what is known about the consequences of the attack

An enemy attack was recorded in the Kyiv district of Kharkiv. According to preliminary data, three people were injured, the circumstances of the incident are being investigated.

War in Ukraine • November 19, 11:25 AM • 12155 views
Head of Kharkiv Regional Council failed to declare real estate in Nice and other assets: proceedings initiated

The NACP found signs of false declarations worth more than UAH 3. 4 million in the declaration of the head of the Kharkiv Regional Council. Real estate in France and her husband's business were not declared.

Society • November 19, 09:07 AM • 14297 views
143 combat engagements in 24 hours: most of them in the Pokrovsk sector, the enemy lost an electronic warfare station

There were 143 combat engagements in the frontline, almost half of them in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove sectors. Defense forces struck nine times at the enemy, destroying an electronic warfare station and other facilities.

War in Ukraine • November 19, 06:15 AM • 13922 views
Weather in Ukraine: where rains are expected today and what are the temperatures

In Ukraine today, the weather is mostly cloudy with clearings, the temperature is from +5 to +12°C. In the west, there may be light rains, in other regions there will be no precipitation.

Society • November 19, 05:57 AM • 26318 views
135 combat engagements in the frontline: where the enemy attacked most actively - General Staff

There were 135 combat engagements over the last day, with the highest activity in the Pokrovsk sector with 35 attacks. In the Kurakhove sector, the enemy made 26 attempts to attack.

War in Ukraine • November 18, 08:36 PM • 30549 views
Japan announces new aid package for Ukraine's energy sector

Japan will provide Ukraine with a new aid package for the energy sector through UNDP and JICA. The assistance includes gas turbines, generators and other equipment to support the critical infrastructure of Kharkiv and Odesa.

Economy • November 18, 06:06 PM • 31435 views
At least 183 civilians were killed in Ukraine in October: Lubinets reacts

In October, 183 civilians died and 903 were injured in Ukraine as a result of Russian shelling. 80% of the casualties were recorded near the frontline, with Kherson, Kharkiv and Donetsk regions suffering the most.

War in Ukraine • November 18, 04:56 PM • 21066 views
Zelensky arrived in Kupyansk

The President of Ukraine visited military positions in Kupiansk and Pokrovsk, where he congratulated the military on Sergeant's Day. Zelenskyy listened to reports from commanders on the security situation and awarded soldiers who had distinguished themselves in combat.

War in Ukraine • November 18, 04:13 PM • 34839 views
Russia conducted 87 attacks on Ukrainian positions: where are the hottest battles

There were 87 combat engagements registered in the frontline, with the most active fighting in the Kurakhove and Pokrovsk sectors. The occupants attacked the positions of the Ukrainian Armed Forces with aircraft and infantry, conducting 15 air strikes on their own territory.

War in Ukraine • November 18, 03:16 PM • 17961 views
Russia attacks Ukraine with Iskanders and Shaheds at night, 8 drones downed

The occupiers fired 2 Iskander-M ballistic missiles, an X-59 missile and 11 drones at Ukraine. Air defense systems shot down 8 enemy drones in five regions, and three UAVs were lost.

War in Ukraine • November 18, 06:25 AM • 21609 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces record 134 combat engagements in the frontline, most attacks in the Kurakhove and Pokrovsk sectors - General Staff

Over the last day, 134 combat engagements were registered, 53 of them in the Kurakhove and Pokrovsk sectors. The enemy launched a massive missile and air strike using 130 missiles and 98 air defense systems.

War in Ukraine • November 17, 09:51 PM • 21556 views
Russians in Kharkiv region are able to strike with fiber-optic drones at a depth of up to 15 km

Russian troops have been able to attack with fiber-optic drones at a distance of up to 15 km in the frontline area of Kharkiv region. Previously, the range of drone attacks was only 5 km.

War in Ukraine • November 17, 12:47 PM • 30916 views
LGBT festival date postponed in Kyiv: what is known

The organizers of KyivPride have postponed the Queer Propaganda Fest festival scheduled for November 23-24. The reason was the coincidence with the Holodomor Remembrance Day, and new dates for the event are being agreed upon.

Society • November 16, 09:58 PM • 20880 views
Ukrainian Defense Ministry: 132 combat engagements took place in the frontline, most difficult situation in Pokrovske and Kurakhove sectors

Over the last day, 132 combat engagements took place, with the most difficult situation in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove sectors. In the Pokrovsk sector, the enemy lost 340 troops and destroyed equipment and weapons.

War in Ukraine • November 16, 09:49 PM • 21621 views
Explosions in Kharkiv: what is known

Explosions were heard in Kharkiv, probably outside the city. The Air Force warned of the use of guided bombs by tactical aircraft in the Kharkiv region.

War in Ukraine • November 16, 01:21 PM • 22764 views
53 out of 83 drones shot down over Ukraine during a night attack by Russia

At night, Russia attacked Ukraine with 83 Shahed drones and an S-300 missile in Kharkiv region. The defense forces destroyed 53 UAVs in different regions, and another 30 were lost locally.

War in Ukraine • November 16, 07:19 AM • 20250 views
170 combat engagements took place in the frontline, the enemy is actively attacking in three directions - General Staff

Over the last day, 170 combat engagements took place, most of them in the Pokrovske, Kurakhove and Kursk sectors. The enemy launched numerous air strikes on populated areas and actively attacked Ukrainian positions.

War in Ukraine • November 16, 07:03 AM • 26719 views
Ukraine's General Staff: 157 combat engagements took place in the frontline, most of them in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove sectors

There were 157 combat engagements over the day, most of them in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove sectors. The enemy lost 373 servicemen, 2 tanks and 12 armored personnel carriers, conducted 42 air strikes and launched 689 drones.

War in Ukraine • November 15, 09:35 PM • 28800 views
“We need air defense and the ability to destroy instruments of terror on enemy territory”: Zelensky shows the consequences of Russia's night attack

One person was killed and 10 were injured, including two children, in a massive attack on Odesa. The President emphasized the need for air defense systems and the ability to destroy enemy targets.

War in Ukraine • November 15, 09:16 AM • 20342 views