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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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97 combat engagements in the frontline since the beginning of the day: the hottest spot is in the Kurakhove sector

Over 50% of all combat engagements took place in the Kurakhove and Pokrovske sectors over the last day. The most intense fighting continues in the areas of Antonivka and Novoselidivka.

War in Ukraine • November 13, 02:54 PM • 17228 views
Russian drone attack in Kharkiv: number of injured rises to 4

A Russian drone hits a multi-story building in the Saltivsky district of Kharkiv. The number of injured in the attack increased to four.

War in Ukraine • November 13, 10:58 AM • 19458 views
Invaders' drone hits an apartment building in Kharkiv: two injured

An enemy drone hit a multi-storey building in the Saltovsky district of Kharkiv. Two people were injured in the attack, but no fire broke out.

Society • November 13, 10:48 AM • 20921 views
Russians strike with a drone near a shopping center in Kharkiv: what is known about the consequences

In the Saltiv district of Kharkiv, a UAV struck a shopping center at 11:30 a. m. Several parked cars and the building's windows were damaged, but no one was injured.

War in Ukraine • November 13, 09:49 AM • 19939 views
In the capital, a girl jumped out of a window near the Olimpiyskiy shopping center

An emergency has occurred in Kyiv near the Olimpiyskiy shopping center - a girl jumped out of a window. Police are working at the scene, and the circumstances of the tragedy are being established.

Society • November 13, 09:46 AM • 38433 views
Almost half of the fighting took place in the Kurakhove and Pokrovsk sectors: situation on the frontline

Over the last day, 162 combat engagements took place, 75 of them in the Kurakhove and Pokrovsk sectors. The enemy carried out 87 air strikes and fired 5168 times at Ukrainian positions.

War in Ukraine • November 13, 06:40 AM • 23304 views
Weather in Ukraine: where to expect sleet and rain on November 13

On November 13, it will be cloudy with precipitation in Ukraine, with sleet possible in the west. The air temperature will range from 0 to +10°C, with the warmest temperatures in the south of the country.

Kyiv • November 13, 05:52 AM • 21207 views
156 combat engagements in the frontline: where is the hottest spot and what is happening - General Staff

In total, 156 combat engagements were registered in the frontline, with 47 attacks in the Kurakhove sector. The highest intensity of hostilities remained in the Pokrovsk sector, where the enemy made 28 attacks.

War in Ukraine • November 13, 12:20 AM • 59657 views
Explosions occurred in two regions of Ukraine: what is known

Explosions were reported in Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions. The Air Force had previously reported the threat of using unexploded ordnance in Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia regions.

War in Ukraine • November 12, 07:15 PM • 28429 views
Tragic accident in Kharkiv region: two-year-old child hit by a minibus

A Renault Trafic hit a two-year-old girl in a parking lot in Kharkiv region while she was driving after dropping off passengers. The child was taken to the hospital but could not be saved.

Society • November 12, 06:14 PM • 24801 views
Most fighting in the Kurakhove sector: what's happening at the front

Since the beginning of the day, 110 combat engagements took place, most of them in the Kurakhove and Pokrovske sectors. The most intense fighting continues near Illinka and Novoselidivka.

War in Ukraine • November 12, 02:45 PM • 20323 views
Russians strike again with a drone in Kharkiv: high-rise building attacked, woman injured

Another hostile drone attacked a multi-storey residential building in Kharkiv's Slobidskyi district, injuring a 60-year-old woman.

War in Ukraine • November 12, 02:21 PM • 19781 views
Two women were injured in the Saltovsky district of Kharkiv as a result of an occupant drone strike

Two women of 50 and 53 years old were injured in the Saltovsky district of Kharkiv as a result of an enemy drone strike. Windows in two high-rise buildings and an electric pole were damaged.

Society • November 12, 01:18 PM • 20004 views
Kharkiv woman who administered kremlin's Telegram channels gets 10 years in prison

A resident of Kharkiv was sentenced to 10 years in prison for administering the kremlin's Telegram channels. She spread anti-Ukrainian narratives and justified russian aggression.

Crimes and emergencies • November 12, 11:29 AM • 16884 views
Budget 2025: UAH 55 billion will be allocated for arms production more than last year

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the draft budget for 2025 with expenditures of UAH 3. 7 trillion. UAH 54.55 billion has been allocated for the development of arms production, and another UAH 500 million for soft loans to defense companies.

War in Ukraine • November 12, 10:31 AM • 30274 views
Two villages in Kharkiv region from which evacuation is currently impossible have been named

In Kupyansk district, evacuation from the villages of Kruglyakivka and Kolisnykivka is currently impossible due to the dangerous situation. Rescue operations pose a threat to police and volunteers.

Society • November 12, 08:13 AM • 23971 views
589 children have already died as a result of Russia's armed aggression in Ukraine

589 children have been killed and over 1681 injured as a result of Russia's armed aggression in Ukraine. Most of the victims were in Donetsk region - 598 children, and 8 children were wounded in different regions over the past day.

War in Ukraine • November 12, 07:31 AM • 28395 views
Three people injured in evening strike of Russian Federation on Kharkiv

In Kharkiv, residential buildings were damaged by shelling, three people were injured. In the village of Kupyansk-Vuzlovyi, a private house caught fire due to shelling.

War in Ukraine • November 12, 06:56 AM • 20506 views
187 combat engagements in the frontline: the most intense in the Kurakhove and Pokrovsk sectors

Over the past day, 187 combat engagements took place, most of them in the Kurakhove and Pokrovsk sectors. The enemy launched 4 missile and 84 air strikes, losing 1,950 occupants, 23 tanks and 81 armored vehicles.

War in Ukraine • November 12, 06:26 AM • 22486 views
Volyn border guards prevent export of an ancient icon from Ukraine dating back to 1880

At the Yahodyn checkpoint, border guards found a nineteenth-century icon in the belongings of a 37-year-old resident of Kharkiv region. The antique, dated 1880, was seized for examination.

Society • November 12, 02:39 AM • 95856 views
185 combat engagements took place in the frontline, the most intense in the Kurakhove sector - General Staff

Over the last day, 185 combat engagements took place, 49 of them in the Kurakhove sector. The enemy conducted 64 air and 3 missile strikes, used 793 kamikaze drones and fired over 4,000 times.

War in Ukraine • November 11, 09:56 PM • 25062 views
An explosion occurred in Kharkiv - the mayor

An explosion is reported in Kharkiv, and Mayor Igor Terekhov calls for caution due to the threat of repeated attacks. The Air Force warns of the threat of CABs in Kharkiv and Sumy.

War in Ukraine • November 11, 08:08 PM • 20546 views
New “schemes for evaders” eliminated in Ukraine: MSEC officials and doctors among detainees

Officials of medical commissions and hospitals who helped avoid conscription on the basis of fake medical reports were detained in different regions of Ukraine. The offenders face up to 10 years in prison with confiscation of property.

War in Ukraine • November 11, 02:30 PM • 19795 views
Russian troops strike at an elevator in Kharkiv region

In the village of Prykolotne, Kharkiv region, a grain elevator and an administrative building were damaged as a result of night shelling. Also, attacks on Kharkiv and the village of Vilkhuvatka in Kupyansk district were recorded.

War in Ukraine • November 11, 08:40 AM • 15938 views
160 battles in 24 hours: where the frontline is the hottest and what is happening in the Kursk region

There were 160 combat engagements in the frontline, most of them in the Kurakhove and Pokrovsk sectors. The enemy carried out 70 air strikes and fired 4697 times, and in the Kursk region, Russia attacked its own territory.

War in Ukraine • November 11, 06:33 AM • 19433 views
154 combat engagements took place in the frontline: the enemy is intensifying attacks in two directions - General Staff

There were 154 combat engagements over the last day, most of them in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove sectors. The enemy carried out 48 air strikes and 643 kamikaze attacks, firing 3,632 times at Ukrainian positions.

War in Ukraine • November 10, 09:19 PM • 21334 views
General Staff: over a hundred combat engagements took place in the frontline since the beginning of the day

The Kurakhove sector was the most intense with 39 attacks. The enemy is also active in the Pokrovske and Vremiyivka sectors, Ukrainian troops are holding the line.

War in Ukraine • November 10, 03:22 PM • 25925 views
The number of wounded has increased as a result of the Russian attack on Chuhuiv community in Kharkiv region

The shelling of the Chuhuiv community in Kharkiv region injured 4 people, including a 17-year-old girl and a 10-year-old boy. All the victims were provided with medical assistance on the spot.

Society • November 10, 12:00 PM • 24893 views
Ukrainian Defense Forces shoot down 62 enemy UAVs

The Russian invaders attacked Ukraine with 145 drones, of which the air defense system shot down 62 enemy drones. 67 drones were locally lost, and 10 left Ukrainian airspace.

War in Ukraine • November 10, 08:18 AM • 52252 views
An explosion occurs in Kharkiv

An explosion occurs in Kharkiv, and Mayor Igor Terekhov warns of the possibility of repeated attacks. Earlier, shelling in the region killed 2 people, wounded several others, and damaged buildings.

Society • November 10, 07:31 AM • 24028 views