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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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Missile attack on Sumy: what is known about the consequences of the attack

Russian troops launched a missile attack on Sumy, damaging an administrative building. Over the past day, the occupiers fired 117 times at the border areas, 350 explosions were recorded.

War in Ukraine • October 26, 07:14 AM • 20259 views
192 combat engagements in a day: where the occupants are most actively storming the positions of the Ukrainian Armed Forces

Russian troops conducted 192 combat engagements, attacking most actively in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove directions. The enemy conducted 91 air strikes and fired over 4,300 times at Ukrainian positions.

War in Ukraine • October 26, 06:38 AM • 20095 views
Strikes in Kharkiv region: one civilian casualty and destruction

Enemy troops shelled areas of Kharkiv region, damaging 9 houses and killing a woman. During the day, 160 people were evacuated, including 4 children.

Society • October 26, 06:01 AM • 17585 views
Weather in Ukraine: partly cloudy weather, rains are expected in the east

Partly cloudy weather is expected in Ukraine on October 26 with temperatures ranging from +8 to +17°C. Light rains are forecast in the east, while in the western regions and in the south there will be no precipitation.

Kyiv • October 26, 05:18 AM • 27826 views
142 combat engagements in the frontline: the most intense fighting took place in the Pokrovsk sector - General Staff

Over the last day, 142 combat engagements took place in various sectors of the frontline. Most of the enemy's attacks were registered in the Pokrovsk sector - 43 attacks in the areas of Lysivka, Selydove and Myrolyubivka.

War in Ukraine • October 26, 12:30 AM • 61118 views
Received increased pensions: five heads of regional prosecutor's offices resigned

The heads of five regional prosecutor's offices and one specialized one have written letters of resignation due to receiving increased pensions. The PGO is conducting an investigation into the legitimacy of pensions and the disability status of prosecutors.

Politics • October 25, 05:14 PM • 17412 views
russian military received suspicion for abduction and torture of a couple in Kharkiv region

Two russian servicemen were notified of suspicion for torturing a married couple in Vovchansk in the spring of 2022. The occupiers beat and robbed the couple because of their pro-Ukrainian position.

War in Ukraine • October 25, 04:05 PM • 16985 views
In Kharkiv, TCC employees used force against a “deceased” man

The Ombudsman is investigating an incident involving the use of special means by TCC officers against a man who was mistakenly recognized as dead. At the checkpoint, the man was stopped and allegedly pepper-sprayed and hit while trying to escape.

Crimes and emergencies • October 25, 02:09 PM • 13651 views
The number of combat engagements at the frontline increased to 125: where is the hottest spot

Over the last day, 125 combat engagements took place, most of them in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove sectors. The enemy is actively using aviation and UAVs, having conducted 18 air strikes in the Kursk region.

War in Ukraine • October 25, 02:03 PM • 14630 views
Government launches an experiment with rental subsidies for IDPs: who can apply

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a project to provide rental subsidies to IDPs in 9 regions of Ukraine. The social standard for the area is 13.65 square meters per person, and the basic rate of mandatory payment is 30% of income.

Society • October 25, 11:21 AM • 15565 views
Large-scale destruction in Kupyansk and an X-38 missile strike on infrastructure: the consequences of Russia's attacks in Kharkiv region

A woman was killed and 10 people were wounded as a result of Russian strikes on Kupyansk and the surrounding area. Residential buildings, commercial facilities and civilian infrastructure, including a kindergarten, were damaged.

War in Ukraine • October 25, 08:59 AM • 14278 views
112 Service expands geography: 7 veterans become operators at new center in Dnipro

The third 112 communication center, which serves 7 eastern regions of Ukraine, was launched in Dnipro. During the first month of operation, the operators received 200,000 calls, of which 40,000 required emergency response.

Society • October 25, 07:04 AM • 15971 views
Violation of the language law: fewer complaints and more fines

In Ukraine, 1808 appeals were recorded regarding violations of the language law, which is 1. 7 times less than last year. Most of the complaints were about the lack of Ukrainian versions of websites, while the number of fines increased 1.7 times.

Society • October 25, 06:15 AM • 14247 views
General Staff: 187 combat engagements in 24 hours, almost a third of them in the Pokrovsk sector

Over the last day, 187 combat engagements took place, most of them in the Pokrovsk sector near Selydove and Promin. The enemy conducted 85 air strikes and fired over 4,000 times at Ukrainian positions.

War in Ukraine • October 25, 05:33 AM • 17292 views
Since the beginning of the day, 157 combat engagements took place, most of them in the Pokrovsk sector - General Staff

Over the last day, 157 combat engagements took place, with the most intense fighting in the Pokrovsk sector with 43 attacks. The enemy launched 67 air strikes and used over 580 kamikaze drones.

War in Ukraine • October 24, 07:33 PM • 30091 views
Occupants attack Kharkiv: residents urged to take shelter

Russian occupants are striking Kharkiv with guided aerial bombs. The head of the Kharkiv RMA, Oleh Syniehubov, urged local residents to take shelter.

War in Ukraine • October 24, 06:23 PM • 24603 views
SBU detains blogger and military officer who transmitted information about the Armed Forces via Telegram

In Kharkiv region, two FSB agents were exposed who were collecting coordinates of the Ukrainian Armed Forces positions. A radio telegraph operator was recruited through the promise of a relationship, and a blogger administered a hostile Telegram channel.

War in Ukraine • October 24, 01:13 PM • 20163 views
The National Guard has named a section of the front that has been stabilized

Ukrainian troops repel infantry assaults and launch counterattacks in the north of Kharkiv region. GUR units successfully liberated a forest area near Liptsy and the village of Kruglyakivka.

War in Ukraine • October 24, 01:05 PM • 18868 views
Demchenko: Russians have increased shelling of Chernihiv region

A spokesperson for the State Border Guard Service reported an increase in Russian shelling of Chernihiv region using artillery and drones. Most of the attacks are still taking place in Sumy region, where the enemy is actively using aviation.

War in Ukraine • October 24, 06:46 AM • 18182 views
General Staff: 148 combat engagements in 24 hours, almost half of them in the Pokrovsk and Kurakhove sectors

Over the last day, 148 combat engagements were registered. The enemy carried out 89 air strikes, fired over 4,000 rounds of fire and engaged over 1,500 kamikaze drones. Ukrainian defenders are steadfastly holding back the onslaught of the occupiers.

War in Ukraine • October 24, 05:43 AM • 28162 views
132 combat engagements took place in the frontline: the most intense in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove sectors - General Staff

Over the last day, 132 combat engagements took place, with the most difficult situation in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove sectors. The enemy launched 73 air strikes, carried out more than 610 drone attacks and about 3,000 shelling incidents.

War in Ukraine • October 23, 07:37 PM • 39660 views
Explosion occurs in Kharkiv, probably outside the city - media

An explosion was heard in Kharkiv, possibly outside the city. The air force warned of a CAB in the direction of Kharkiv, but city and regional authorities have not yet commented on the explosion.

War in Ukraine • October 23, 02:25 PM • 19967 views
Ukrainian ambulance, riddled with bullets from Russian invaders, is on tour in France

An ambulance destroyed by the Russian military in Ukraine is on display in French cities. The Ambulance Mitraillée France initiative is displaying the car with smashed windows on a square in Montpellier until October 25.

Society • October 23, 07:40 AM • 76857 views
581 children became victims of Russia's war against Ukraine

According to juvenile prosecutors, 581 children were killed and over 1649 injured as a result of Russia's armed aggression in Ukraine. Most of the victims are in Donetsk, Kharkiv and Kherson regions.

Society • October 23, 06:53 AM • 19870 views
One killed and 4 injured in Kharkiv region due to Russian shelling: there are problems with electricity and communication

One person was killed and 4 wounded as a result of Russian shelling in Kharkiv region. Buildings in several districts were damaged, and the village of Liutivka was left without electricity and communication.

Society • October 23, 06:03 AM • 19566 views
General Staff: 166 combat engagements in the frontline, one third in the Pokrovsk sector

Over the last day, 166 combat engagements took place, most of them in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove sectors. The enemy carried out 104 air strikes and over 4,500 attacks, and Ukrainian forces repelled numerous attacks in various parts of the frontline.

War in Ukraine • October 23, 05:19 AM • 24341 views
There were 122 combat engagements in the frontline, the most intense in the Pokrovsk sector

There were 122 combat engagements in the frontline. The situation is the most tense in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove sectors, where the enemy is concentrating its main offensive efforts.

War in Ukraine • October 22, 07:53 PM • 47165 views
Russian attack on Kharkiv: hits in three districts, fire at the site of one of the arrivals

The Kholodnohirsky and Saltovsky districts of Kharkiv were hit by Russian Federation shelling. A fire broke out at the site of one of the arrivals in Kholodnohirsk district, information about the victims is being clarified.

War in Ukraine • October 22, 06:53 PM • 25854 views
Explosions are heard in Kharkiv, occupants attack with GABs

The mayor of Kharkiv reported an attack by Russian occupants using guided aerial bombs. The Air Force warned of possible tactical aircraft strikes in Kharkiv and Donetsk regions.

War in Ukraine • October 22, 06:34 PM • 26690 views
General Staff: more than half of the fighting is in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove sectors, the enemy is firing at Chasove Yar with air strikes

There were 73 combat engagements in the early hours of the day, the most active in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove sectors. The enemy attacked the positions of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, launched air strikes, and shelled the border areas of Sumy and Chernihiv regions.

War in Ukraine • October 22, 01:28 PM • 25181 views