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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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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 • 19880 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 • 19578 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 • 24350 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 • 47169 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 • 25868 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 • 26708 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 • 25187 views
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 • 15068 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 • 15741 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 • 18297 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 • 27377 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 • 42250 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 • 31309 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 • 19670 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 • 20952 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 • 16343 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 • 15654 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 • 15834 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 • 15237 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 • 21747 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 • 50727 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 • 105444 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 • 58040 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 • 33735 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 • 49362 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 • 27711 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 • 37808 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 • 43140 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 • 33844 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 • 59390 views