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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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Setting up Russian spy satellites: Russian accomplice detained in Kharkiv

The SBU detained a 47-year-old Kharkiv resident who worked for the Russian Space Forces and set up spy satellites. The SBU seized the suspect's Russian passport and UAH 10 million received for cooperation with the occupiers.

War in Ukraine • October 31, 02:48 PM • 20262 views
Occupants carried out almost 80 attacks along the entire frontline: the hottest spots are in three sectors

Since the beginning of the day, Russian troops have launched 79 attacks along the entire frontline. The most active fighting is taking place at the Liman, Pokrovske and Kurakhove directions, where the enemy is trying to break through the defense.

War in Ukraine • October 31, 02:42 PM • 19473 views
In Kharkiv, rescuers unblock the body of a 15-year-old boy from the rubble

An enemy air strike on a high-rise building in Kharkiv killed three people. Rescuers unblocked the bodies of a 15-year-old teenager and a man, and 35 other people were injured.

Society • October 31, 12:20 PM • 20645 views
Tragic consequences of the air strike on Kharkiv: the number of victims continues to grow

Rescuers continue to search for the body of a 15-year-old teenager under the rubble. In total, there are two dead and 36 injured.

War in Ukraine • October 31, 11:39 AM • 17045 views
Teenager's body found under rubble of high-rise building in Kharkiv after night attack

Rescuers found the body of a 15-year-old boy under the rubble of a destroyed entrance in Kharkiv. The nighttime strike on the city also wounded 35 people.

War in Ukraine • October 31, 09:46 AM • 18638 views
Russia's night strike on Kharkiv: search for missing teenager underway

Russian shelling of Kharkiv destroyed the entrance of a residential building, killing a child and injuring 35 people. Rescuers are clearing the rubble in search of a 15-year-old boy who has not been in touch.

War in Ukraine • October 31, 06:36 AM • 17741 views
Enemy attack on Kharkiv: the number of victims increased to 34, two people were killed

A Russian strike on a high-rise building in Kharkiv injured 34 people. Two people were killed, including an 11-year-old child.

Society • October 31, 05:20 AM • 71572 views
Russian air strike in Kharkiv kills a child, wounds 29 people

An 11-year-old child was killed in a Russian air strike on a multi-story building in Kharkiv. Another 29 people were injured, and at least two people may be trapped under the rubble.

Society • October 30, 11:26 PM • 46583 views
Zelensky shows video of the aftermath of Russia's attack on Kharkiv

Russian army strikes a nine-story building in Kharkiv with a guided aerial bomb, causing casualties, including children. The President called on partners to speed up the decision to help Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • October 30, 10:16 PM • 68977 views
As a result of the Russian attack on Kharkiv, the entrance to a house was destroyed: 14 wounded, including a child

A Russian strike on a high-rise building in Kharkiv destroys an entrance, injuring 14 people. Three people, including a woman and a child, were trapped in the rubble.

Society • October 30, 09:55 PM • 20868 views
There were 134 combat engagements in the frontline, with the most intense fighting in the Kurakhove and Pokrovsk sectors

There were 134 combat engagements over the last day, with the most difficult situation in the Kurakhove and Pokrovske sectors. The enemy carried out 58 air strikes and launched 663 drones, losing over 220 occupants.

War in Ukraine • October 30, 09:12 PM • 20308 views
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 • 19187 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 • 39065 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 • 20347 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 • 15811 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 • 16137 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 • 15688 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 • 22322 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 • 27595 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 • 22851 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 • 18624 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 • 18342 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 • 17907 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 • 18857 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 • 17140 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 • 15782 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 • 112448 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 • 18777 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 • 19591 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 • 17107 views