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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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Russian drones hit gas stations in Kharkiv region, vehicles damaged, casualties reported - SESPhotoVideo

Russian troops attacked five gas stations in Kharkiv and Chuhuiv with drones. Ten vehicles and equipment were damaged, and two men were injured.

Society • May 1, 12:29 PM • 4154 views
Car explodes near supermarket in Kharkiv, passerby injured - Prosecutor's Office

A car exploded near a supermarket in Kharkiv, injuring a passerby. The blast wave damaged the windows of nearby buildings and the store premises.

Crimes and emergencies • April 29, 07:01 PM • 3259 views
In Khmelnytskyi region, a serviceman was notified of suspicion for torturing a woman

The SBI has notified a serviceman of suspicion for beating his former girlfriend and burning her face with a cigarette. The court remanded the suspect in custody without the possibility of bail.

Society • April 29, 02:28 PM • 3415 views
In Kharkiv, a convict who violated the prison regime received a new sentence after 28 disciplinary sanctions

In Kharkiv, a prisoner received an additional year in prison for 28 violations of the regime in the colony. The man's total prison term increased to 7 years and 5 months.

Society • April 29, 01:31 PM • 3089 views
8 people injured in Russian drone attack on Kharkiv and suburbsPhoto

Overnight, the enemy attacked Kharkiv and the village of Kotliary with Geran-2 type unmanned aerial vehicles. Eight civilians sustained injuries and acute stress reactions.

War in Ukraine • April 29, 07:09 AM • 3425 views
A series of drone strikes on infrastructure and residential areas recorded in Kharkiv

On the night of April 29, enemy drones attacked three districts of Kharkiv. Infrastructure facilities and apartment buildings were damaged, with windows blown out.

War in Ukraine • April 28, 09:35 PM • 12251 views
To Poland via Belarus for $19.3 thousand – organizer of escape for soldier AWOL detained in Kharkiv

In Kharkiv, the organizer of a soldier's escape to Poland for $19,300 was detained. The man promised a border crossing via Belarus despite the individual's AWOL status.

Society • April 27, 12:13 PM • 3693 views
Explosion occurs near a store in Kharkiv: grenade fuse foundPhoto

An explosion occurred near a store in the Saltivskyi district of Kharkiv, damaging the door. There were no casualties; police are searching for those involved in the incident.

Society • April 26, 10:43 PM • 15584 views
In the Kharkiv metro, an intoxicated man opened firePhoto

At the Istorychnyi Muzei metro station, a 20-year-old drunk man fired a shot into the air from a starter pistol. There were no casualties; the police have opened a criminal case.

Society • April 26, 07:59 PM • 8388 views
Metro and electric transport halted – severe weather hits Kharkiv regionVideo

Due to severe weather, Kharkiv and the region have been left without power. The city's metro and electric transport have stopped running, and the Izium hromada is completely de-energized.

Society • April 26, 01:26 PM • 6015 views
Women-only carriages to appear on three more popular trains

Starting May 1, women-only compartments will be available on routes to Odesa and Kyiv. The service is already available on 18 routes due to carriage occupancy exceeding 92 percent.

Society • April 24, 01:14 PM • 6205 views
In Ukraine, winter decided to return a week before May - it snowed in a number of regionsPhotoVideo

In a number of regions of Ukraine, snow fell on April 24 due to the arrival of cold air. On Mount Pip Ivan, frosts down to 5 degrees and strong winds were recorded.

Society • April 24, 06:48 AM • 49591 views
Most popular train routes connected Kyiv with five cities - where tickets are most frequently purchased

Over 5. 3 million passengers used affordable fares in the first quarter of 2026. The most popular routes included those from Kyiv to Lviv and Kharkiv.

Society • April 23, 02:50 PM • 10543 views
There might be good news - Budanov confirmed the possibility of a new exchange in the coming days

Ukraine has received a new list for the exchange of prisoners of war. The process is currently being slowed down by legal obstacles from Russia, but news will be available soon.

Society • April 23, 10:57 AM • 3777 views
Russian drones attacked Kharkiv again - three wounded

In Kharkiv, due to a UAV attack, buildings in the Osnovianskyi district were damaged. Three people were injured as a result of falling debris, and the area is being surveyed.

War in Ukraine • April 20, 08:35 PM • 6163 views
The number of people injured in the enemy attack on Kharkiv has risen to seven, including a minor - prosecutor's office

A Russian drone attacked Kharkiv's Osnovianskyi district and damaged buildings. Among the seven injured, a 17-year-old girl was found with an acute stress reaction.

War in Ukraine • April 20, 06:10 PM • 9518 views
Enemy attacked Kharkiv with a drone, six wounded reported

A Russian drone attacked a residential area of Kharkiv and damaged houses. Six local residents were injured as a result of the explosion and falling debris.

War in Ukraine • April 20, 04:45 PM • 4783 views
Night drone attack on Kyiv region resulted in a man being wounded

In the Brovary district, a man was hospitalized due to a UAV strike, and two private homes were damaged. The enemy also attacked Kharkiv and Mykolaiv tonight.

War in Ukraine • April 20, 02:50 AM • 14391 views
Repeated drone attack on Kharkiv - two people injured

Russian troops struck Osnovianskyi district of Kharkiv with a drone for the second time. As a result of the enemy attack, two civilians were injured.

War in Ukraine • April 20, 02:07 AM • 18795 views
Enemy attacked Kharkiv with drones - first details

Russian drones struck Kharkiv's Osnovianskyi district twice late in the evening. Information on damage and casualties is currently being clarified.

War in Ukraine • April 19, 08:59 PM • 12119 views
17-year-old Ukrainian Roman Degtyaryov became European Chess ChampionPhoto

Kharkiv resident Roman Degtyaryov won the European Championship in Katowice. The athlete scored 9 points and defeated Spanish Grandmaster David Anton.

Sports • April 19, 08:07 PM • 4478 views
Components of civilian purpose from leading brands were found in North Korean missiles used by Russia against Ukraine - Ministry of Defense

The Ministry of Defense examined the debris of KN-23 and KN-24 missiles. Civilian chips of well-known brands, which Pyongyang buys bypassing sanctions, were found in the control units.

War in Ukraine • April 16, 04:38 PM • 4595 views
Head of the European Council condemned Russian strikes on civilian targets in Ukraine

The Head of the European Council stated that civilians in Kyiv, Dnipro, Odesa, and Kharkiv are being deliberately terrorized. The EU promises to increase pressure on Russia and support for Ukraine.

Politics • April 16, 02:09 PM • 3390 views
In Kyiv, DTEK's production site was damaged as a result of a massive Russian attack

Due to the shelling, DTEK's workshops and administrative buildings were destroyed, 15 vehicles were damaged, and an employee was injured. The aftermath of the enemy strike is currently being cleared.

Society • April 16, 11:39 AM • 6539 views
After a massive night attack, Russia continues strikes, the number of victims is growing - what is knownPhotoVideo

In Kyiv, Dnipro, and Odesa, the number of victims increased after the night shelling. The enemy continues to attack Kharkiv, Kherson, Mykolaiv, Sumy, Donetsk region and Zaporizhzhia, there are new casualties.

War in Ukraine • April 16, 10:59 AM • 19069 views
Massive Russian attack on Ukraine - at least 15 dead and over 100 wounded overnightPhoto

As a result of a combined strike on Kyiv, Odesa, Dnipro, and Kharkiv, 15 people were killed. Residential buildings, ports, and civilian infrastructure were damaged.

War in Ukraine • April 16, 07:10 AM • 10671 views
In Kyiv, a 12-year-old child died and 4 medics were injured as a result of a night missile attack.

During a night ballistic missile attack in the Podilskyi district of the capital, a child was killed. There are casualties, and emergency services are working at the sites of destruction.

War in Ukraine • April 16, 12:25 AM • 36538 views
Russia attacks Kyiv and other cities with ballistic missiles

The occupiers struck Kyiv, Dnipro, and Kharkiv with missiles, causing fires in residential buildings. Hits and falling debris were recorded in the capital.

War in Ukraine • April 16, 12:01 AM • 4815 views
Russia attacked Kharkiv with drones - there are wounded and damage - OVA

The enemy attacked residential areas of Kharkiv with drones. Two elderly people were injured, a high-rise building was damaged, and civilian cars caught fire.

War in Ukraine • April 15, 10:01 PM • 2926 views
"Every day we need missiles for air defense": Zelenskyy reacted to the Russian attack and announced new agreements with PAC-2 and IRIS-T

Ukraine will receive PAC-2 missiles and IRIS-T launchers thanks to new agreements. The priority remains the protection of cities from combined Russian air attacks.

War in Ukraine • April 15, 09:17 AM • 6103 views