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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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Mayor: 6 underground schools are being prepared in Kharkiv

Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov announced the preparation of 6 underground schools, three of which are scheduled to be completed soon. Currently, the city has the capacity to educate more than 5,000 children in underground facilities, including subway stations and a specially equipped school.

Society • October 22, 07:30 AM • 15057 views
Russians attacked Kharkiv region with a drone at night: one wounded

At night, Russian troops attacked Kupiansk district of Kharkiv region, wounding a 31-year-old man. In the village of Novoplatonivka, Izium district, a UAV damaged the windows of a building, while Kharkiv was not shelled.

War in Ukraine • October 22, 06:34 AM • 15736 views
42 of 60 enemy drones shot down over Ukraine at night

On the night of October 22, Russia attacked Ukraine with 60 drones, 42 of which were shot down. The attack resulted in deaths and injuries, including a child, in the Sumy region. Most of the attack drones were shot down in this region.

War in Ukraine • October 22, 06:03 AM • 18294 views
General Staff: 134 combat engagements in the frontline in 24 hours, more than a third of them took place in the Pokrovsk sector

Over the last day, 134 combat engagements took place in the frontline, 46 of them in the Pokrovsk sector. The enemy launched 2 missile and 82 air strikes, firing over 4000 times. The operation in the Kursk region continues.

War in Ukraine • October 22, 05:19 AM • 27370 views
107 combat engagements in the frontline: most attacks took place in the Pokrovsk sector - General Staff

There were 107 combat engagements in the frontline, most of them in the Pokrovsk sector. The Ukrainian Armed Forces repelled numerous enemy attacks in various sectors, including Kupyansk, Lyman, Kramatorsk and others.

War in Ukraine • October 21, 08:00 PM • 42240 views
About 22 thousand people have already applied to recruitment centers: in which regions are there the most applicants

Last week, recruitment centers in Ukraine received 956 new applications. A total of 21,910 people have applied since the start of the work, of whom 5,415 are being considered as candidates for the Defense Forces.

Society • October 21, 03:59 PM • 31294 views
A series of explosions occurred in Kharkiv - media

Explosions were heard in Kharkiv, probably outside the city. The air force warned of enemy aircraft activity, and the head of the RMA urged residents to take cover.

War in Ukraine • October 21, 03:00 PM • 19655 views
General Staff: Russian army tried to break into our defense near Toretsk

The Russian army carried out 67 attacks in various frontline areas. Most of the fighting took place in the Pokrovsk sector. The enemy tried to break into the Ukrainian Armed Forces' defense in the area of Toretsk.

War in Ukraine • October 21, 01:29 PM • 20940 views
Evacuation in Kharkiv region intensified: more than 100 people evacuated from Kupyansk

Evacuation from the frontline areas continues in Kharkiv region. 103 people have been evacuated from Kupyansk, with a total of over 9,500 people, including 91 children, to be evacuated.

Society • October 21, 01:05 PM • 16333 views
Russia's strike on Kharkiv: the condition of the victims has become known

As a result of the Russian air strike on Kharkiv, 47 residential buildings and 13 people were damaged. Among the wounded are a 5-year-old boy and a pregnant woman, but their injuries are not serious, and some remain in hospital.

Society • October 21, 11:10 AM • 15635 views
A pregnant woman among those injured in Kharkiv: the consequences of Russia's massive strike have been revealed

A massive air strike on Kharkiv injured 13 people, including a pregnant woman. Two districts of the city were hit, and buildings and cars were damaged.

War in Ukraine • October 21, 06:42 AM • 15821 views
Two dead and 12 wounded: consequences of Russian shelling in Kharkiv region over the last day

Russian shelling of Kharkiv region killed two elderly people in Novoplatonivka and wounded 12 people in Kharkiv. Residential buildings, non-residential buildings and cars were damaged.

War in Ukraine • October 21, 06:01 AM • 15220 views
General Staff: almost a third of combat engagements took place in the Kurakhove sector, enemy was concentrating in the area of Selydove

There were 197 combat engagements in the frontline, the most intense in the Kurakhove sector. The enemy launched 3 missile attacks, 78 air strikes and over 4,000 attacks using multiple launch rocket systems and kamikaze drones.

War in Ukraine • October 21, 05:26 AM • 21741 views
General Staff: 167 combat engagements took place in the frontline, the most intense in the Kurakhove sector

There were 167 combat engagements in the frontline, 53 of them in the Kurakhove sector. The enemy remains highly active, trying to advance in the vicinity of several settlements.

War in Ukraine • October 21, 02:05 AM • 50718 views
Enemy shelling of Kharkiv: 12 people wounded, infrastructure damaged

On the night of October 20, Russian troops struck Kharkiv, injuring 12 people. Residential buildings, garages, gas stations, and cars were damaged, and electricity was cut off in some areas.

Society • October 20, 10:40 PM • 105422 views
Kharkiv is under attack: the number of wounded has risen to 9, including the mayor's child

As a result of the enemy shelling of Kharkiv, 9 people were injured, including one child. Gas stations, service stations, residential buildings and power lines were damaged, and part of the city was left without electricity.

Society • October 20, 08:17 PM • 58018 views
Enemy fired on Kharkiv: preliminary, 4 people were injured

In Kharkiv, 4 people were preliminarily injured in explosions. The enemy dropped anti-aircraft missiles on the city, which resulted in three districts being hit, some of which had problems with electricity supply.

Society • October 20, 07:32 PM • 33708 views
Explosions occurred in Kharkiv, the city was attacked by enemy CABs

There were explosions in Kharkiv, as reported by the mayor Igor Terekhov. He urged residents to be careful, as the city was attacked by enemy guided bombs.

War in Ukraine • October 20, 07:16 PM • 49330 views
Rescuers remove bodies of two dead from rubble in Kharkiv region - SES

In the village of Novoplatonivka, Borivska community, Kharkiv region, terrorists attacked a private house. The attack killed an elderly couple who were in the house.

Society • October 20, 06:16 PM • 27705 views
General Staff: number of combat engagements increased to 95 since the beginning of the day, the situation is the most tense in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove sectors

The enemy conducted 7 air strikes on the territory of the Kursk region of the Russian Federation, using 17 combat aircraft.

War in Ukraine • October 20, 02:17 PM • 37800 views
The situation in Kupiansk community is extremely difficult, more than 800 people have been evacuated from the city in a week - MBA

There are still 5100 civilians in Kupyansk community. The enemy is constantly attacking civilian and critical infrastructure, making it difficult to provide assistance and evacuate the population.

Society • October 20, 10:01 AM • 43106 views
Invaders strike in Kharkiv region: houses damaged, no casualties

On the night of October 20, enemy troops attacked the Kharkiv region. Private houses and high-rise buildings were damaged in Kharkiv, Dergachi, and Solonitsynivka community, but there were no casualties. 273 people were evacuated.

Society • October 20, 06:00 AM • 33796 views
An explosion occurs in Kharkiv, the mayor reports the arrival of KAB

An explosion was heard in Kharkiv, as reported by Mayor Igor Terekhov. Specialized services arrived at the scene to examine the site of the arrival of a guided aerial bomb.

War in Ukraine • October 19, 09:08 PM • 59366 views
General Staff: 138 combat engagements took place in the frontline, the most intense in the Kurakhove sector

There were 138 combat engagements at the front, including 50 in the Kurakhove sector. The enemy attacked in different directions, including Kharkiv, Kupyansk, Lyman and other areas, but failed in many attempts.

War in Ukraine • October 19, 09:05 PM • 31376 views
Zelenskyy: The more effective we are on the battlefield and in diplomacy, the faster we will be able to return prisoners

The President of Ukraine announced the return of 95 Ukrainians from Russian captivity. Among those released are Azov fighters, defenders of Mariupol and other regions, and human rights activist Maksym Butkevych.

War in Ukraine • October 19, 06:35 PM • 36355 views
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 • 32026 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 • 37227 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 • 32984 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 • 14357 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 • 19778 views