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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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Window of Opportunity: Ukrainian cities in the midst of war strengthen cooperation with municipalities in other countries

Ukrainian cities are actively establishing partnerships with foreign municipalities. This allows them to receive humanitarian aid, implement energy efficiency projects, and prepare for post-war reconstruction.

War in Ukraine • October 4, 01:42 PM • 176703 views
Crossbow, rifle and knife: Kharkiv resident tried to smuggle weapons into Ukraine in a bus

At the Yahodyn-Dorohusk checkpoint, a Kharkiv resident was found to be carrying prohibited items. Among his personal belongings, they found a crossbow with arrows, an air rifle and a metal knife, which were seized.

Crimes and emergencies • October 4, 12:31 PM • 11213 views
2093 cultural institutions in Ukraine have been damaged or destroyed due to the war

In September 2024, the number of damaged cultural institutions in Ukraine increased by 49. Clubs, libraries, and art education institutions in the eastern and southern regions were most affected.

War in Ukraine • October 4, 08:48 AM • 21148 views
Road accidents with victims increased by 11%: top roads with the highest number of accidents

Since the beginning of 2024, there have been 16,621 road accidents with victims in Ukraine, up 11% year-on-year. Most accidents were recorded in Kyiv, Dnipro and Odesa regions, where the number of accidents increased by 40%.

Society • October 4, 06:28 AM • 27459 views
5 districts of Kharkiv region attacked by Russia's troops, 8 injured

In the Kharkiv region, Russian troops shelled 5 districts over the past day. Kupyansk district suffered the most, with houses and infrastructure damaged and 8 civilians injured.

War in Ukraine • October 4, 05:53 AM • 21465 views
General Staff: 142 combat engagements in 24 hours, most of them in Pokrovsk sector

There were 142 combat engagements in the frontline, most of them in the Pokrovsk sector. The enemy launched 3 missile attacks, 67 air strikes and over 4,000 shelling attacks, using 1,585 kamikaze drones.

War in Ukraine • October 4, 05:31 AM • 15683 views
General Staff: 132 combat engagements took place, occupants concentrate attacks on Pokrovske and Kurakhove directions

There were 132 combat engagements in the frontline. Terrorists launched 3 missile attacks, 48 air strikes, used 788 kamikaze drones and fired over 3,000 times, focusing their main efforts on the Pokrovske and Kurakhove directions.

War in Ukraine • October 3, 08:53 PM • 19466 views
Situation in Donetsk region, Kursk operation: Zelensky listens to Syrsky's report

The President of Ukraine discussed the situation on the frontline and the operation in Kursk region with the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 73 combat engagements were recorded at the frontline, with the majority of attacks taking place in the Kurakhove and Pokrovsk sectors.

War in Ukraine • October 3, 05:01 PM • 22815 views
Russian army strikes a bus stop in Kupyansk with a drone, 16-year-old girl among the wounded

Russian troops attacked a public transportation stop in Kupyansk with a kamikaze drone. Two people were wounded in the attack - a 44-year-old man and a 16-year-old girl, who were hospitalized.

War in Ukraine • October 3, 03:03 PM • 16393 views
More than 1160 cultural heritage sites have been damaged in Ukraine due to the aggression of

According to the Ministry of Culture, 1,169 cultural heritage sites have been damaged in Ukraine due to Russian aggression. Most of the damage was done in Kharkiv, Kherson, and Donetsk regions.

War in Ukraine • October 3, 02:20 PM • 21394 views
Helping Russia disrupt the supply of equipment to the front line: brother and sister from Kharkiv region sentenced to 15 years in prison

The court sentenced two citizens to 15 years in prison for high treason. They collected and passed information about the location of the Ukrainian Armed Forces and railway infrastructure to the enemy to plan sabotage.

War in Ukraine • October 3, 01:14 PM • 15815 views
Sinegubov: Forced evacuation is being considered in northern Kharkiv region due to Russian attacks

Due to the intensification of hostile attacks in the north of Kharkiv region, the possibility of forced evacuation of civilians is being considered. Already, 200 families from three communities have been evacuated, and 75 more remain.

Society • October 3, 09:09 AM • 17792 views
Emergency blackouts in Kharkiv and Poltava regions canceled

Ukrenergo announced the cancellation of emergency power outages in Kharkiv and Poltava regions.

Society • October 3, 08:38 AM • 14672 views
Ukrenergo confirms the introduction of power outage schedules in Kharkiv and Poltava regions

Due to the shelling of power facilities, blackout schedules have been introduced in several regions. Electricity consumption is growing, and the power grid remains under capacity during peak hours.

Society • October 3, 08:19 AM • 13505 views
Emergency blackouts in a number of regions: where there is no power

Emergency power outage schedules have been introduced in Kharkiv and Poltava regions. There was also an emergency shutdown in Sumy and Sumy district.

Society • October 3, 07:58 AM • 12510 views
Power lines, special equipment and numerous houses damaged: Russians shelled Donetsk region's settlements 25 times - RMA

Over the past day, Russian troops attacked settlements in Donetsk region 25 times. Power lines, special equipment and numerous houses were damaged, and 11 civilians were wounded.

Society • October 3, 07:36 AM • 15730 views
Russian army shells a village in Kharkiv region in the morning: three wounded

Russian troops shelled the village of Cherkaska Lozova in Kharkiv region, wounding three people. Over the past 24 hours, 16 people were injured in the region, and residential buildings and cars were damaged.

War in Ukraine • October 3, 06:15 AM • 14900 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces repel 29 enemy attacks in the Pokrovsk sector - General Staff on the situation in the frontline

There were 142 combat engagements over the last day. The most intense fighting took place in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove sectors, where Ukrainian troops repelled 29 and 27 enemy attacks respectively.

War in Ukraine • October 3, 05:47 AM • 14971 views
13 people injured in Russian air strikes on Kharkiv and Zolochiv: consequences shown

As a result of Russian air strikes on Kharkiv and Zolochiv, 13 people were injured, including a 3-year-old child. Residential buildings, a polyclinic and cars were damaged, and an investigation was launched.

War in Ukraine • October 3, 05:45 AM • 13249 views
Overnigh 78 out of 105 “Shaheds” were shot down over Ukraine, 23 were lost, one flew to Belarus

On the night of October 3, Russia attacked Ukraine with 105 Shahed drones. Air defense forces shot down 78 drones in 15 regions, 23 were lost to electronic warfare, and one flew to Belarus.

War in Ukraine • October 3, 05:33 AM • 24025 views
High-voltage lines damaged in Kharkiv due to enemy attack

Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov reported that high-voltage power lines were damaged as a result of a strike on the suburbs. There may be power outages in some areas of the city, and residents are urged to be cautious due to the threat of drones.

Society • October 3, 02:54 AM • 105073 views
Explosions heard in Kharkiv, mayor calls for caution

Explosions are heard in Kharkiv, as reported by the mayor Igor Terekhov. The Ukrainian Air Force warned of the presence of enemy drones in the air, urging residents to be careful.

War in Ukraine • October 3, 02:29 AM • 18997 views
Fire extinguished in Kharkiv after air strike

Rescuers extinguished a fire in a five-story residential building in Kharkiv after an enemy air strike. 10 people were injured, including a 3-year-old child, and search and rescue operations are underway.

Society • October 2, 10:54 PM • 18745 views
Terrorists shelled Kharkiv: number of casualties increased to 10

An air strike on Kharkiv injured 10 civilians, including a three-year-old child. The strike damaged a five-story building and started a fire that engulfed at least 10 cars.

Society • October 2, 09:28 PM • 19179 views
118 combat engagements in the frontline: the biggest hostile activity remains in the Pokrovsk sector - General Staff

There were 118 combat engagements in the frontline, with the highest level of hostile activity in the Pokrovsk sector. The Ukrainian Armed Forces are repelling enemy attacks in various parts of the frontline, in particular in the Kupyansk, Lyman and Kramatorsk sectors.

War in Ukraine • October 2, 09:17 PM • 19504 views
Number of people injured in Kharkiv air strike rises to 9, including a three-year-old girl

A Russian air strike on Kharkiv injured 9 people, including a three-year-old child. The strike damaged a five-story building and caused a massive fire that engulfed at least 10 cars.

Society • October 2, 08:51 PM • 37837 views
Air strike in Kharkiv: 7 people injured

Seven people were injured in an enemy air strike in Kharkiv. The occupiers struck with guided aerial bombs, one of which hit a residential building, causing destruction.

Society • October 2, 08:27 PM • 43064 views
Enemy strikes at civilian infrastructure in Kharkiv: there is destruction

In Kharkiv, explosions were reported in Shevchenkivskyi and Kyivskyi districts. The mayor of the city, Igor Terekhov, said that information about the victims is being clarified.

War in Ukraine • October 2, 08:09 PM • 47084 views
An explosion occurs in Kharkiv

An explosion was reported in Kharkiv, presumably outside the city. The Air Force warned of the threat of enemy drone attacks on Kharkiv region.

Society • October 2, 07:47 PM • 18718 views
In Kharkiv in September, 339 residential buildings were damaged by Russian shelling

As a result of 15 Russian attacks in Kharkiv, 339 residential buildings were damaged. More than 6.7 thousand windows were smashed, 1.1 thousand balcony glazing and 88 roofs were damaged, and utilities have already partially repaired the damage.

Society • October 2, 05:13 PM • 16036 views