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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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Russia-backed shelling of Kharkiv region over the day: 2 dead, 12 injured. A school, a kindergarten and an administrative center were damaged

Two people died and 12 were injured as a result of hostile shelling in the Kharkiv region. A pre-school, a school, an ASC, power grids and a private enterprise were damaged.

War in Ukraine • August 16, 06:35 AM • 22039 views
General Staff: 144 combat engagements over the last day, the hottest in the Pokrovsk sector

There were 144 combat engagements in the frontline, almost a third of them in the Pokrovsk sector. The enemy launched 7 missile and 74 air strikes, dropping 101 drones. Defense forces are repelling the attacks.

War in Ukraine • August 16, 05:37 AM • 25390 views
111 combat engagements took place in the frontline: the situation is the most intense in the Pokrovsk sector

There were 111 combat engagements over the last day, the situation was the most intense in the Pokrovsk sector. The enemy launched 5 missile and 53 air strikes, engaged 502 kamikaze drones and fired over 3,100 times.

War in Ukraine • August 15, 08:42 PM • 36619 views
Fraudsters send fake letters in Kharkiv region on behalf of RMA head

Fraudsters are sending fake messages on behalf of Oleg Sinegubov, asking for financial assistance for his defense lawyers. The RMA urges you to be vigilant and check the information to avoid falling for the manipulations of criminals.

Society • August 15, 07:34 PM • 23709 views
A large-scale fire broke out in Mykolaiv: car tires and grass are burning

A 4-hectare fire has broken out in the Velyka Korenyha neighborhood of Mykolaiv Oblast. Car tires and dry grass are burning, and rescuers and utility workers are working at the scene.

Society • August 15, 04:49 PM • 22154 views
Occupants advanced near Zalizne, New York and Toretsk: General Staff on the situation at the front

Over the last day, 68 combat engagements took place in various sectors of the frontline. In the Toretsk sector, the occupants increased the number of attacks to 10, advancing near Zalizne, New York and Toretsk.

War in Ukraine • August 15, 02:17 PM • 35498 views
Russians shoot fake videos about "atrocities" of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in Kursk region - Center for Countering Disinformation

The head of the National Security and Defense Council's Center for Political Analysis reported that Russians were filming staged videos in Kursk region. The filming involves structures funded by the Russian Defense Ministry, including the Kryla Theater Studio.

War in Ukraine • August 15, 01:55 PM • 98880 views
Military vehicles were set on fire in Kharkiv and Prykarpattia: three more Russian accomplices detained

Law enforcers detained three people who set fire to military off-road vehicles on the orders of Russia. Two of the suspects acted in Prykarpattia, and one in Kharkiv. They face up to 10 years in prison.

War in Ukraine • August 15, 01:07 PM • 22336 views
Kharkiv region: Russia strikes Zolochiv with two self-propelled artillery systems, number of wounded rises to 6

The Russian army struck the center of Zolochiv in Kharkiv region with anti-aircraft missiles. Six people were wounded, dozens of buildings, a kindergarten, a center for administrative services, a music school and a newspaper office were damaged.

War in Ukraine • August 15, 12:16 PM • 32647 views
The second forum "Education Dyvosvit 24" announces dates and expands its format

The second edition of the Education of Wonderland forum expands its format to an educational festival. The event will combine a forum on the future of education and an exhibition of educational opportunities, bringing together more than 100 institutions and 30 speakers.

Business News • August 15, 12:06 PM • 113069 views
The Ministry of Economy: 770 thousand employees have already been reserved for mobilization in Ukraine

About 160,000 employees of critical enterprises have booked through the Diia portal. The total number of booked employees is 770 thousand, with the highest number in Kyiv, Dnipro and Lviv regions.

Economy • August 15, 11:55 AM • 31205 views
Enemy strikes at Zolochiv in Kharkiv region, 4 wounded - military administration

The center of Zolochiv, Kharkiv region, was attacked by Russian troops. Four people were injured, including a 12-year-old boy.

War in Ukraine • August 15, 11:15 AM • 27685 views
Internally displaced persons: how local authorities help people who fled their homes because of the war adapt to new conditions

Brovary is developing a comprehensive IDP support program that covers employment, housing and social adaptation. Local authorities are actively promoting the integration of IDPs into the community.

Publications • August 15, 10:39 AM • 327552 views
Maidan Affairs: Commanders of the Lviv, Kharkiv and Sevastopol "Berkut" units have been notified of new suspicions

Commanders of Berkut units in Lviv, Kharkiv regions and the city of Sevastopol, as well as the assistant chief of staff of the Lviv Berkut, have been notified of suspicions for dispersing protesters on February 19, 2014. Their actions led to the killings of 12 protesters and other serious consequences.

Crimes and emergencies • August 15, 09:36 AM • 18914 views
RF is redeploying rear units and reserves to Kursk region - National Guard spokesman

Russia is redeploying rear units and reserves to the Kursk region, while activity and the pace of assaults on the front remain high. In the Pokrovsk direction, there were 9 clashes, and in the eastern directions, the National Guard repelled 19 attacks.

War in Ukraine • August 15, 09:09 AM • 32073 views
In Kharkiv region logistics infrastructure suffered damage due to Russia's morning attack, two killed and 4 injured in 24 hours

In the Kharkiv region, as a result of enemy shelling, two medics from the "Hospitallers" were killed, and civilians were injured. Residential buildings, infrastructure facilities, and vehicles in various parts of the region were damaged.

War in Ukraine • August 15, 08:22 AM • 26804 views
The Russian Federation is actively building fortification structures on the border with Ukraine - Demchenko

Russia has intensified the construction of fortification structures near the Ukrainian border, in the Chernihiv, Sumy and Kharkiv regions. This was reported by the spokesman of the State Border Guard Service, Andrii Demchenko.

War in Ukraine • August 15, 08:13 AM • 31206 views
There were 58 battles on the Pokrovsk direction over the past day - General Staff

Over the course of the day, there were 165 combat clashes, the most on the Pokrovsk direction - 58. The enemy carried out 5 missile and 58 air strikes, conducted 4,365 shellings, including 135 from MLRS.

War in Ukraine • August 15, 05:53 AM • 34553 views
There were 153 combat engagements in the frontline: the enemy lost over 250 troops in the Pokrovsk sector

There were 153 combat engagements in the frontline. The enemy was most active in the Pokrovsk sector, where the occupants lost over 250 troops and equipment.

War in Ukraine • August 14, 08:46 PM • 41944 views
Data on the Russian attack on the Hospitallers' vehicle has been clarified: one paramedic was killed and another wounded

Russian troops attacked a vehicle of the Hospitallers medical battalion in Bilyi Kolodyazh, Kharkiv region, with an FPV drone. One paramedic was killed and the other received moderate injuries.

War in Ukraine • August 14, 04:55 PM • 32623 views
In Kharkiv region, occupants attacked a Hospitaller vehicle with an FPV drone, two medics were killed

In Kharkiv region, Russian troops attacked a vehicle of the Hospitallers medical battalion with an FPV drone. Two volunteer medics were killed and three other civilians were injured.

War in Ukraine • August 14, 02:56 PM • 30034 views
Businesses took UAH 55 billion in cheap loans under the 5-7-9 program this year: what was the largest amount spent on

Since the beginning of 2024, Ukrainian entrepreneurs have received 14,645 soft loans worth UAH 55. 2 billion under the 'Affordable Loans 5-7-9%' program. Most of the funds have been allocated to agriculture and manufacturing.

Society • August 14, 02:06 PM • 44367 views
The number of combat engagements in the frontline increased to 106, the situation is the most intense in the Pokrovsk sector - General Staff

The General Staff reports an increase in the number of combat engagements to 106. The most intense enemy attacks are in the Pokrovske and Toretske directions, where Ukrainian defenders are repelling numerous assaults.

War in Ukraine • August 14, 01:40 PM • 20830 views
Extinguishing for the second day: large-scale forest fire was contained in the Kharkiv region

A forest fire has been localized in the Balakliya forestry on an area of 43 hectares. Rescuers continue to fight the fire, with 59 people and 16 tankers involved. The head of the RMA claims that the enemy deliberately destroyed the forests.

Crimes and emergencies • August 14, 12:13 PM • 13842 views
Military situation in Kharkiv region remains unchanged, but there is an understanding that the enemy has not abandoned its plans - Syniehubov

The military situation in Kharkiv region remains unchanged, but the enemy has not abandoned its plans. Forest fires and shelling of civilians in Kupyansk and Kruhlyakivka were recorded, and 58 people were evacuated.

War in Ukraine • August 14, 11:43 AM • 25394 views
Russian drone strikes humanitarian aid center in Kupyansk: one person injured

In Kupyansk, a Russian FPV drone attacked people waiting for humanitarian aid. A 64-year-old man was injured and hospitalized. The occupiers have conducted a total of 35 attacks on civilians in the region.

War in Ukraine • August 14, 09:49 AM • 23833 views
Russians attack two power facilities in the south and north - Ukrenergo

On the morning of August 14, Russians shelled a power facility in the south, causing no blackouts. At night, UAVs attacked a facility in the north, temporarily blacking out part of Chernihiv region. The power supply has been restored.

War in Ukraine • August 14, 08:23 AM • 29848 views
"We take care of mental health and help the Armed Forces of Ukraine": RUN 4 VICTORY participants tell about their preparations for the race

Participants of the RUN 4 VICTORY race told about their preparations for the race.

Society • August 14, 07:58 AM • 20451 views
Fighting in Kharkiv region: occupants are preparing for offensive actions in the area of Tykhyi, moving personnel in the area of Hlyboke

In the Kharkiv region, fighting continues in the areas of Vovchansk and Liptsy. The enemy regroups and prepares an offensive, but the Ukrainian Armed Forces successfully repel the attacks, inflicting significant losses on the enemy.

War in Ukraine • August 14, 07:14 AM • 25850 views
Russia shells two districts of Kharkiv region overnight: no casualties, some damage

Russian troops attacked Kupyansk and Kharkiv districts of Kharkiv region. The shelling damaged a pharmacy, a warehouse building, and a private house, with no casualties.

War in Ukraine • August 14, 06:12 AM • 29685 views