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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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Occupants focused their main efforts in the areas of Vozdvyzhenka, Zhelanne, Karlivka and Hrodivka: General Staff on the situation at the front

There were 96 combat engagements in the frontline over the last day. The enemy is most active in the Pokrovsk sector, where almost a third of its offensives took place, in particular in the areas of Vozdvyzhenka, Zhelanne, Karlivka and Hrodivka.

War in Ukraine • August 8, 05:38 AM • 26789 views
Kyiv will become a little warmer: weather forecast for August 8

On August 8, Kyiv is expected to have comfortable weather without precipitation, up to +26°. Across Ukraine, the temperature will range from +25° to +32°, with partly cloudy skies and light rains possible in most regions.

Kyiv • August 8, 04:15 AM • 71072 views
Ukrainian troops engage in 68 combat engagements in the frontline over the last day - General Staff

There were 68 combat engagements in the frontline over the last day. Russia launched a missile strike, 50 air strikes, used 674 kamikaze drones and fired 3,682 times at Ukrainian troops' positions.

War in Ukraine • August 7, 10:53 PM • 32565 views
General Staff: 54 battles on the frontline, enemy intensifies aviation near the border of Sumy region

There were 54 combat engagements in the frontline. The enemy increased aviation activity near Sumy region, dropping about 30 guided bombs. Most attacks took place in the Pokrovsk sector.

War in Ukraine • August 7, 02:09 PM • 32209 views
One of the cars overturned as a result of the impact: a father and his 3-year-old daughter were injured in a road accident in Kharkiv region

An accident occurred at an intersection in Lozova, one car overturned. A 35-year-old man and his 3-year-old daughter were hospitalized with moderate injuries. Police opened a criminal investigation.

Crimes and emergencies • August 7, 01:52 PM • 15216 views
New anti-record for shelling: what has changed in the Kharkiv sector after reports of a "breakthrough" in the Kursk region of Russia

The OTU "Kharkiv" reports a record number of attacks - 517 per day. Russian troops regroup in Vovchansk and receive new batches of weapons for assault operations.

War in Ukraine • August 7, 10:55 AM • 42641 views
All 30 "Shaheds" shot down in the sky over Ukraine at night

At night, Russian troops launched 30 Shahed attack drones from Russian territory. Ukrainian air defense forces shot down all drones over 7 regions of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • August 7, 06:59 AM • 36169 views
Kharkiv region: Russian troops shelled Kharkiv and three districts, one injured in drone attack

Russian troops shelled Kharkiv and three districts of the region. A 62-year-old man was injured, fires broke out in residential buildings, infrastructure and 26 vehicles were damaged.

War in Ukraine • August 7, 06:09 AM • 30871 views
There were 136 combat engagements in the frontline. Defense forces destroyed 25 enemy concentration areas

Over the last day, 136 combat engagements took place, most of them in the Pokrovsk sector - 42 attacks. Defense forces struck 25 times at enemy positions, repelling numerous attacks in different directions.

War in Ukraine • August 7, 06:06 AM • 32434 views
Since the beginning of this day 107 combat engagements took place - General Staff

The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reported 107 combat engagements over the day. The most active fighting is taking place in the Pokrovsk sector, where 31 engagements were recorded. The enemy also launched missile and air strikes on the territory of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • August 6, 08:45 PM • 33661 views
Fired at least 14 bullets: Kharkiv region detains suspect in double murder

In Pesochin, a man shot two acquaintances during a conflict, firing at least 14 bullets. The suspect is 57 years old and faces up to 15 years in prison or life imprisonment.

Crimes and emergencies • August 6, 06:39 PM • 22773 views
He is in moderate condition: Kharkiv mayor on the condition of an 8-month-old baby after shelling

A Russian missile strike on Kharkiv on August 6 injured 12 people, including an 8-month-old baby. The condition of all the victims, including the baby, is assessed as moderate.

War in Ukraine • August 6, 06:24 PM • 58726 views
Hostile attack in the center of Kharkiv: the number of injured increased to 12, one victim

The Russian attack on the center of Kharkiv injured 12 people, one person was killed. President Zelenskyy said that rescue operations are ongoing, and there may be people under the rubble.

Society • August 6, 04:27 PM • 27047 views
Zelensky confirms that in July the Defense Forces used more drones than the occupier

President Zelenskiy reports that in July, the Ukrainian military used more drones than the Russian occupiers. Ukraine plans to increase production of its own missiles and has contracted one million drones for this year.

War in Ukraine • August 6, 04:23 PM • 26851 views
Russian strike on the center of Kharkiv: the number of victims increased to 10

A morning Russian missile strike on Kharkiv injured 10 civilians, including an 8-month-old child. Buildings were destroyed, a polyclinic, residential buildings and 25 cars were damaged.

War in Ukraine • August 6, 04:01 PM • 26383 views
General Staff on the situation at the front: occupants intensify attacks in Toretsk sector

Over the last day, 85 combat engagements took place in various sectors of the frontline. Most attacks were registered in the Pokrovsk sector, while in the Toretsk sector occupants increased the number of assault operations to 13.

War in Ukraine • August 6, 03:17 PM • 25644 views
Rocket attack on Kharkiv: 5 people rescued from the rubble

A Russian missile strike on Kharkiv injured 8 civilians, including a baby. Rescuers pulled 5 people out of the rubble, and the city's civilian infrastructure was damaged.

Society • August 6, 12:47 PM • 22031 views
For money, he "leaked" information about Ukrainian defenders to Russian special services: a young man will be tried in Kharkiv

An 18-year-old student of one of Kharkiv's universities was passing information about the Ukrainian military to the FSB for money via Telegram. The young man was detained while filming the location of Ukrainian military equipment and now faces life imprisonment.

War in Ukraine • August 6, 12:42 PM • 22898 views
Zelenskyy holds a meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers: discusses the frontline and drone production

The President of Ukraine chaired a meeting of the Chiefs of Staff to review the situation at the front and the production of Ukraine's own drones and missiles. Additional funding has been allocated to the missile program, and they also discussed the provision of weapons to additional brigades.

War in Ukraine • August 6, 12:29 PM • 25127 views
"Search operations will continue until the end of daylight hours." Syniehubov on the consequences of Russia's missile strike on Kharkiv

A rocket attack on the center of Kharkiv injured 8 people, including an 8-month-old child. Rescuers are conducting search operations, there is significant damage to buildings and cars.

Society • August 6, 11:49 AM • 24437 views
Russia's missile attack on Kharkiv: 8 injured, including a baby

A Russian missile strike on the center of Kharkiv injured 8 civilians, including an 8-month-old child. Buildings were destroyed, a polyclinic, residential buildings and 25 cars were damaged.

War in Ukraine • August 6, 10:33 AM • 24307 views
The Cabinet of Ministers has expanded the list of priority expenditures that the state will finance in the first place - Shmyhal

The Cabinet of Ministers has added funding for the construction of shelters, energy programs and dental prosthetics for defenders to the priority expenditures. This will allow us to receive funds faster and finance the necessary works and services without delay.

Economy • August 6, 10:11 AM • 22130 views
The government launches a project to provide gas in cylinders as humanitarian aid: in which regions will it operate

The Cabinet of Ministers is launching a pilot project for residents of 4 regions who will receive gas in cylinders as humanitarian aid. Local authorities will collect applications from citizens and pass them on to gas distribution networks.

Society • August 6, 10:03 AM • 18882 views
Russian strike on Kharkiv: at least five injured

On the morning of August 6, Russian forces launched a missile attack on the Shevchenkivskyi district of Kharkiv. At least 5 civilians were injured, a polyclinic, cars and other civilian infrastructure were damaged.

War in Ukraine • August 6, 09:59 AM • 23076 views
The enemy attacked Kharkiv preliminary with Iskander - RMA

According to preliminary data, Russian occupants attacked Kharkiv with an Iskander missile. Civilian buildings, including a polyclinic, cars and residential infrastructure were damaged. The consequences of the attack are being eliminated.

War in Ukraine • August 6, 07:59 AM • 43923 views
Terekhov: 160 thousand residents left homeless in Kharkiv as a result of shelling

Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov said that 160,000 residents of the city lost their homes as a result of Russian shelling. Many houses have been destroyed, and the authorities are working on restoration, but the damage is very serious.

Society • August 6, 07:54 AM • 29623 views
Kharkiv shelling significantly decreased, but 13 powerful attacks were recorded in July, 30 people were injured - Terekhov

The mayor of Kharkiv reported a decrease in shelling of the city. In July, there were 13 powerful attacks, 30 people were injured. The air raid alert was sounded 114 times, and there was a real threat 70 times.

Society • August 6, 07:31 AM • 23742 views
Damage caused by "arrival" in Kharkiv, people may be under the rubble - RMA

An airplane impact has been recorded in Kharkiv that damaged civilian infrastructure. Two people were treated for acute stress reaction, and there may be people under the rubble.

War in Ukraine • August 6, 07:28 AM • 22316 views
Russia's missile attack on Kharkiv: mayor says polyclinic building damaged

A polyclinic building in the center of Kharkiv was damaged by a rocket attack. Information about the injured and the extent of the damage is currently being clarified.

War in Ukraine • August 6, 07:22 AM • 21660 views
Russians strike at the center of Kharkiv - RMA

Russian occupants attacked the central part of Kharkiv.

War in Ukraine • August 6, 07:02 AM • 68142 views