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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 Defense Ministry: 202 combat engagements registered in the frontline over the last day

Over the last day, 202 combat engagements were registered in the frontline. The enemy launched 2 missile and 64 air strikes, made over 3,500 attacks, and used 1,400 kamikaze drones.

War in Ukraine • October 19, 05:42 AM • 32001 views
Ukraine returns 95 defenders from Russian captivity - Zelensky

Ukraine has conducted the 58th prisoner exchange with Russia, returning 95 of its defenders. Among those released are defenders of Mariupol, Azovstal and other regions, many of whom have serious illnesses due to torture.

War in Ukraine • October 18, 10:56 PM • 37209 views
Ukrainian troops engage in 195 clashes in the frontline: the most intense in the Kurakhove and Pokrovsk sectors - General Staff

There were 195 combat engagements in the frontline. The enemy attacked most actively in the Kurakhove (55 attempts) and Pokrovske (34 attacks) sectors, where Ukrainian defenders successfully repelled the offensive.

War in Ukraine • October 18, 08:45 PM • 32969 views
SBU detains GRU agent who was spying on Kupyansk defenders on a bicycle

In Kharkiv region, the SBU detained a 23-year-old russian military intelligence agent who was collecting intelligence on Ukrainian troops. The man faces life in prison for high treason and actions against the constitutional order.

Crimes and emergencies • October 18, 07:35 AM • 14345 views
Occupants hit a highway in Kharkiv region with a Lancet at night: a car caught fire

Russian troops shelled two districts of the Kharkiv region. At night, a Lancet drone struck the Kharkiv-Bohodukhiv-Okhtyrka highway, setting a car on fire. One man was killed by an explosive device.

War in Ukraine • October 18, 06:33 AM • 19547 views
Russia attacks Ukraine with 135 drones: 80 shot down, about 10 flying in central regions

Russia attacked Ukraine with 135 drones, of which 80 were shot down by air defense forces. Up to 10 drones are still in the airspace of central Ukraine, 44 have been lost, and 2 flew to Belarus.

War in Ukraine • October 18, 05:51 AM • 25104 views
More than 200 combat engagements took place in the frontline over the last day, almost half of them in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove sectors

Over the last day, 210 combat engagements took place, most of them in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove sectors. The enemy carried out 62 air strikes and over 4060 attacks, losing 1530 people.

War in Ukraine • October 18, 05:31 AM • 19987 views
The number of combat engagements along the frontline increased to 191, the most intense in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove sectors - General Staff

The General Staff reports 191 combat engagements along the frontline over the last day. The most intense fighting took place in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove sectors, where the enemy launched 90 attacks.

War in Ukraine • October 17, 08:55 PM • 22857 views
Fierce fighting continues in the Pokrovsk sector in the vicinity of five localities - General Staff

Over 120 combat engagements took place in the frontline. The most active fighting is taking place in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove sectors, with the occupants continuing to use aviation and anti-aircraft guns.

War in Ukraine • October 17, 01:23 PM • 14478 views
Russian army attacked power facilities in five regions: what is known

Russian attacks damaged power facilities in Donetsk, Kirovohrad, Mykolaiv, Sumy and Kharkiv regions. There were blackouts, but most of the damage has been repaired.

War in Ukraine • October 17, 09:14 AM • 15684 views
Local resident of Kharkiv region, who spied on Ukrainian military on fsb's orders, is suspected of treason

A 37-year-old local resident who collected data on the location of Ukrainian troops for the fsb was detained in Kharkiv region. The suspect faces life in prison for high treason.

War in Ukraine • October 17, 07:53 AM • 14459 views
Defense forces regain positions near Liptsy in Kharkiv region - DeepState

Ukrainian forces regained positions near Liptsy in the Kharkiv region. At the same time, the enemy advanced near New York, Katerynivka, Selidove and Novoselidivka, and 112 combat engagements were recorded at the front.

War in Ukraine • October 16, 11:51 PM • 96301 views
112 combat engagements took place in the frontline: the enemy is most active in the Kurakhove sector

There were 112 combat engagements in the frontline, 46 of them in the Kurakhove sector. The enemy launched missile and air strikes, used kamikaze drones and fired at Ukrainian troops' positions.

War in Ukraine • October 16, 08:39 PM • 20354 views
An explosion was heard in Kharkiv

An explosion was heard in Kharkiv, probably outside the city.

Society • October 16, 07:18 PM • 35283 views
General Staff: 97 combat engagements so far, almost half in Kurakhove sector

Ukrainian defense forces are repelling numerous attacks by Russian occupants in various sectors. The situation was the most intense in the Kurakhove sector, where the enemy made 42 attempts to break through.

War in Ukraine • October 16, 01:29 PM • 16589 views
Correcting enemy strikes: construction worker detained in Kharkiv

In Kharkiv, law enforcement officers exposed a 33-year-old construction worker who worked for the FB site. He was transmitting information about the location of Ukrainian troops and the consequences of rocket attacks on the city.

War in Ukraine • October 16, 01:11 PM • 13548 views
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Russian strike weapons have changed - KFI told about the results of the latest research on enemy missiles and drones

The experts of the Kyiv Scientific Research Institute of Forensic Expertise are studying changes in Russian weapons for effective counteraction. Modifications to the S-300/400 missiles and the noise characteristics of the Shaheds, as well as the use of Western components, have been identified.

War in Ukraine • October 16, 01:07 PM • 105938 views
17 Ukrainian universities are included in the Times Higher Education world ranking

17 Ukrainian higher education institutions were included in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025. Sumy State University was ranked the highest among Ukrainian universities, entering the 801-1000 group.

News of the World • October 16, 09:49 AM • 22995 views
We cleared 400 hectares of forest and destroyed almost a regiment of occupants: DIU conducted a successful operation in the north of Kharkiv region - video

Units of the Artan, Kraken and International Legion conducted a successful operation to liberate the forest near Lyptsi. Three enemy battalions were destroyed, prisoners were taken, and conditions were created for a further offensive.

War in Ukraine • October 16, 09:00 AM • 13241 views
Russian army shells two districts of Kharkiv region, a man is killed

Russian troops shelled Kharkiv and Kupyansk districts. A 67-year-old man was killed in the village of Kruhlyakivka as a result of a UAV strike, and a house and an outbuilding were damaged.

War in Ukraine • October 16, 06:16 AM • 13910 views
General Staff: 171 combat engagements in 24 hours, most of them in Kurakhove and Kupyansk sectors

Over the last day, 171 combat engagements were registered. The enemy launched 5 missile and 65 air strikes, making over 4,500 attacks. The most active attacks took place in the Kurakhove and Kupyansk sectors.

War in Ukraine • October 16, 05:27 AM • 16669 views
General Staff: 164 combat engagements, the largest number of combat engagements took place in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove sectors

There were 164 combat engagements in the frontline, most of them in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove sectors. The Ukrainian Armed Forces repelled enemy attacks in various parts of the frontline, with some fighting still ongoing.

War in Ukraine • October 15, 09:05 PM • 51035 views
Preliminary hits recorded in Kharkiv district - RMA

The head of the Kharkiv RMA reported preliminary hits in the Kharkiv district. The mayor of Kharkiv said that the city is under attack by KABs, explosions are heard.

War in Ukraine • October 15, 06:50 PM • 18023 views
Occupants strike at Kharkiv: explosions are heard in the city

Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov reported on the attack of the KABs on the city. The head of the Kharkiv RMA, Oleg Sinegubov, urged residents to stay in shelters because of the occupiers' attacks.

War in Ukraine • October 15, 06:23 PM • 18393 views
Kharkiv Oblast Decides to Forcibly Evacuate Children from Borivska Community, Mandatory for All - RMA

The Defense Council of Kharkiv region has decided to force evacuations from a number of communities due to the deteriorating military situation. The evacuation concerns children from the Borivska community and all civilians from four communities in the Kupiansk district.

Society • October 15, 01:58 PM • 15656 views
Teenagers detained in Kharkiv for attempting to set fire to transformer substation

Two teenagers aged 14 and 16 were detained for attempting to set fire to a transformer substation in Kharkiv. They were served with a notice of suspicion and a measure of restraint in the form of round-the-clock house arrest.

Crimes and emergencies • October 15, 01:41 PM • 12370 views
General Staff: 96 combat engagements in the frontline today, most of them in the Kurakhove sector

According to the General Staff, 96 combat engagements took place since the beginning of the day. The most intense fighting was recorded in the Kurakhove sector, where the enemy carried out 30 attacks.

War in Ukraine • October 15, 01:29 PM • 15916 views
The needs of housing and communal enterprises in cogeneration units are covered by more than half - Shmyhal

Ukraine already has 83 cogeneration units with a capacity of 147. 3 MW. In total, 182 units are available, and the rest are planned to be installed by the end of the year, with special attention paid to the frontline regions.

Society • October 15, 09:53 AM • 10619 views
General Staff: 198 combat engagements in the frontline in 24 hours, a quarter of them in the Kurakhove sector

Over the last day, 198 combat engagements took place, the most active in the Kurakhove sector. The enemy carried out 44 air strikes and fired 3,059 times, and Ukrainian forces repelled numerous attacks in different directions.

War in Ukraine • October 15, 05:26 AM • 14945 views
General Staff: 189 combat engagements, the hottest spots were in three sectors

There were 189 combat engagements in the frontline. The most intense fighting took place in the Kurakhove, Pokrovske and Lyman sectors, where the enemy launched numerous attacks on Ukrainian positions.

War in Ukraine • October 14, 10:14 PM • 17230 views