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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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Enemy aircraft carried out a series of bombing strikes on the outskirts of Kharkiv at night: a rescuer showed the consequences

Enemy aircraft conducted a series of bombing strikes on the outskirts of Kharkiv. In Dergachi, 5 people were injured, including a 14-year-old boy. Numerous destructions and fires were reported in the region.

Society • October 2, 05:58 AM • 33543 views
General Staff: 155 combat engagements in 24 hours, the hottest areas are Kupiansk, Pokrovsk and Kurakhove sectors

Over the last day, 155 combat engagements took place in the frontline, most of them in the Kupyansk, Pokrovsk and Kurakhove sectors. The enemy launched 2 missile and 68 air strikes, firing over 3,810 times at Ukrainian positions.

War in Ukraine • October 2, 05:31 AM • 34504 views
Dergachi is under fire: 5 people injured, including a 14-year-old boy

As a result of an enemy strike on Dergachi in Kharkiv region, five people sustained shrapnel wounds, including a 14-year-old boy. An unmanned aerial vehicle hit the area, causing garages to catch fire.

Society • October 2, 04:16 AM • 19977 views
Occupants shelled Kharkiv region: RMA head informs on details

In the morning, enemy forces attacked the Kharkiv region. The shelling damaged garages and caused a fire, but no casualties were reported.

Society • October 2, 03:57 AM • 19991 views
Explosions occurred in Kharkiv: mayor says

Explosions have been reported in Kharkiv, as reported by Mayor Igor Terekhov. Earlier, the Ukrainian Air Force provided information on the situation, the details of which were not specified.

War in Ukraine • October 2, 01:30 AM • 101890 views
General Staff: 110 combat engagements took place in the frontline, the enemy is actively attacking in the Pokrovsk sector

The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reports 110 combat engagements per day. The most intense enemy attacks are in the Pokrovsk sector, where 22 assault operations took place. Fighting continues at the Kupyansk, Lyman and other directions.

War in Ukraine • October 1, 10:16 PM • 20094 views
Memorial sculpture “Heavenly Watch” unveiled in Kyiv's Heroes of the Border Guard Park

The Heavenly Watch memorial sculpture in honor of the fallen Heroes of the 10th Mobile Border Guard Detachment was unveiled in the Darnytsia district of Kyiv. The memorial was created in the new Heroes of the Border Guard Park with the support of patrons.

Society • October 1, 03:45 PM • 19130 views
General Staff on the situation at the front: 74 combat engagements took place, occupants are active in four sectors

There were 74 combat engagements over the last day. The occupants are most active in the Pokrovske, Kurakhove, Kupyanske and Lyman directions, launching air strikes and artillery shelling at the border areas.

War in Ukraine • October 1, 02:24 PM • 18177 views
British intelligence: liberation of Vovchansk aggregate plant will help Ukrainian Armed Forces in further counteroffensive

British intelligence reports weakening of Russian positions near Vovchansk. The Ukrainian Armed Forces recaptured an aggregate plant, which may facilitate a further counteroffensive in the north of the city.

War in Ukraine • October 1, 10:45 AM • 13096 views
General Staff: 189 combat engagements in 24 hours, most tense situation in the Pokrovsk sector

There were 189 combat engagements in the frontline over the last day. The situation remains the most tense in the Pokrovsk sector, where Ukrainian troops repelled 43 enemy attacks.

War in Ukraine • October 1, 05:29 AM • 16709 views
There were 159 combat engagements in the frontline: the situation was the most intense in the Pokrovsk sector - General Staff

There were 159 combat engagements in the frontline. The most intense fighting took place in the Pokrovske, Kupianske, Lyman and Kurakhove sectors, with the enemy launching missile and air strikes and using kamikaze drones.

War in Ukraine • September 30, 09:22 PM • 41868 views
Street lighting is being restored in Kharkiv: lights are being turned on in courtyards and on central highways

Street lighting is being turned on in Kharkiv in courtyards and on central highways. This became possible due to the lifting of government restrictions, said Mayor Igor Terekhov.

Society • September 30, 03:52 PM • 17018 views
Situation at the front remains tense: 80 combat engagements in 24 hours

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports 80 combat engagements per day. Ukrainian defenders are repelling the occupiers' attacks at the Kharkiv, Kupyansk, Lyman and other directions, and the enemy is using air power.

War in Ukraine • September 30, 03:09 PM • 16418 views
Two men tried to escape to Hungary under the guise of military personnel

Border guards detained two men who were trying to illegally cross the border with Hungary in military uniforms. The offenders paid $9000 to the smugglers, but were detected 100 meters from the border.

Crimes and emergencies • September 30, 02:32 PM • 17176 views
Sentences handed down to participants of human trafficking scheme in the field of reproduction

Two clinic managers and a lawyer were sentenced to suspended sentences for human trafficking in the field of reproduction.

Crimes and emergencies • September 30, 01:37 PM • 12741 views
Springboard for adaptation: where in Ukraine local authorities are actively helping IDPs living in modular towns

Where in Ukraine do local authorities actively help IDPs living in modular towns.

Society • September 30, 12:57 PM • 152128 views
Russian FPV drones attack a car and a bus stop in Kupyansk: one killed and one wounded

In Kupiansk, Kharkiv region, Russian FPV drones attacked a car and a public transportation stop. The attacks killed an 82-year-old man and injured another 58-year-old man.

War in Ukraine • September 30, 10:49 AM • 15239 views
Smoke is observed in Kyiv due to natural fires in the region - Ministry of Environment

Smoke is observed in Kyiv due to fires in the Kyiv region. A dust storm from the Caspian Sea lowlands is worsening air quality in Ukraine, and the situation will continue until Friday.

Society • September 30, 10:43 AM • 33420 views
The situation at the Vovchansk Aggregate Plant is complicated and tense - spokesperson for the Kharkiv Plant

Vovchansk Aggregate Plant has become the enemy's No. 1 target after its liberation from the occupiers. The enemy is trying to attack the positions of the Ukrainian Armed Forces using a wide range of weapons, including heavy equipment and UAVs.

War in Ukraine • September 30, 09:54 AM • 16842 views
Dust storm from the Caspian Sea moves to Ukraine, situation will remain preliminary until Friday - Ukrhydrometeorology Center

A dust storm from the Caspian lowland has reached eastern and central Ukraine. The deterioration in air quality will last until Friday, with less dust reaching Kyiv region on October 1-2.

Society • September 30, 08:28 AM • 17245 views
Situation in the Kupyansk sector is difficult - Syniehubov

Oleh Syniehubov, head of the Kharkiv RMA, reported on the difficult situation in the Kupyansk sector due to enemy attacks. There is no occupant advance in the Lipetsk and Vovchansk sectors, the front remains stable.

War in Ukraine • September 30, 08:14 AM • 18133 views
In Kharkiv region enemy attacked with a “shahed” in the morning, attacked 4 districts in 24 hours, four people were injured

During the day, Russian troops attacked 4 districts of Kharkiv region. As a result of the shelling, 4 people were injured, fires broke out, and buildings and infrastructure were damaged.

War in Ukraine • September 30, 07:31 AM • 22253 views
Ukraine's General Staff: 153 combat engagements in the frontline over the last day, the most intense in the Pokrovsk and Kurakhove sectors

Over the last day, 153 combat engagements took place, with the most active fighting in the Pokrovsk and Kurakhove sectors. Russians conducted 88 air strikes and over 4,400 attacks, while the Ukrainian Armed Forces repelled numerous enemy attacks.

War in Ukraine • September 30, 05:56 AM • 19470 views
136 combat engagements took place in the frontline: the situation is the most intense in the Pokrovsk sector - General Staff

Over the last day, there were 136 combat engagements, most active in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove sectors. Russia conducted 70 air strikes, used 628 kamikaze drones and fired over 3,300 times.

War in Ukraine • September 29, 08:02 PM • 42011 views
President: Russia uses about a hundred guided aerial bombs against Ukraine every day

The President of Ukraine said that Russian terror using guided aerial bombs is a daily occurrence. Zelenskyy called on partners to provide Ukraine with more long-range weapons, air defense systems, and tougher sanctions against Russia.

War in Ukraine • September 29, 05:15 PM • 38959 views
General Staff: 68 combat engagements took place over the last day, occupants are actively attacking in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove sectors

Russian invaders continue to storm the positions of Ukrainian defenders. Today, about 20 localities were hit by artillery and mortar shelling.

War in Ukraine • September 29, 02:05 PM • 45955 views
Occupants hit a village in Kharkiv region with two multiple rocket launchers: there are victims

The occupiers attacked the village of Odnorobivka with two air bombs, damaging buildings and infrastructure. Two local residents were injured and are to be evacuated to Kharkiv.

War in Ukraine • September 29, 11:20 AM • 18751 views
Russians bring reinforcements to Hlyboke area - OTU “Kharkiv”

The occupants moved units to strengthen their positions in Hlyboke and replenished their losses in Vovchansk. Ukrainian defense forces are holding back the attack.

War in Ukraine • September 29, 08:22 AM • 17950 views
Over 165 combat engagements took place in the frontline over the last day: more than a quarter of them in the Pokrovsk sector - General Staff

There were 165 combat engagements in the frontline over the last day, 39 of them in the Pokrovsk sector.

War in Ukraine • September 29, 05:40 AM • 17133 views
Ukrainian General Staff: 136 combat engagements took place in the frontline, situation in the Pokrovsk sector remains tense

The General Staff reports 136 combat engagements per day. The situation remains tense in the Pokrovsk sector, where the enemy is concentrating its main offensive efforts.

War in Ukraine • September 28, 08:31 PM • 22025 views