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Kupiansk

Important railway hub
Kupiansk is a city in Ukraine, the administrative center of the Kupiansk Raion of Kharkiv Oblast. The city is located on the banks of the Oskil River, which is a tributary of the Siversky Donets, and is approximately 40 kilometers from the border with Russia. Before Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022, the population of Kupiansk was over 25,000 people. The history of Kupiansk dates back to 1655, when it was founded as the Cossack settlement of Kupynka, which served as a fortress. Subsequently, the city developed as an important trade route and became the second railway hub in Kharkiv Oblast. The city is also known for its strategic location as a railway and road junction.
1655
The city was founded as a fortress
1781
The first coat of arms of the city was approved
1822
The newly built Cathedral of the Intercession was consecrated
1905
Kupiansk railway workers joined the all-Russian political strike
1957
Kupiansk Meat Processing Plant and Dairy Canning Plant were built
1966
The first melt was carried out at the Kupiansk Foundry
2009
A new railway station complex was opened, modernizing the railway hub
2022
The city was liberated from the occupiers during the Slobozhansky counteroffensive
2022
After liberation, communications, electricity, gas, and water supply were restored in the city
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Russians attacked Kharkiv region with aircraft, MLRS, mortars: police report on the consequences

Russian troops shelled populated areas of Kharkiv region with aircraft, multiple launch rocket systems and mortars, damaging residential buildings, private homes and civilian infrastructure, injuring several civilians and forcing the evacuation of more than 1,600 residents from frontline areas, police said.

War in Ukraine • May 13, 05:18 AM • 22227 views
Fierce fighting continues on a large part of the border strip: Zelenskyy on the situation in Kharkiv region

Fierce fighting continues on a large part of the border strip in Kharkiv region as Russian occupiers try to gain a foothold in some occupied villages for further advancement, while Ukrainian troops hold their positions and inflict losses on the enemy, President Zelenskyy's report says.

War in Ukraine • May 12, 04:57 PM • 49570 views
"Gray zone" in Kharkiv region has increased, main task is to stabilize the front line - Syniehubov

The "gray zone" in the Kharkiv region has expanded, with more and more settlements experiencing active hostilities, making stabilization of the front line a major challenge for Ukrainian forces.

War in Ukraine • May 12, 12:17 PM • 32064 views
Syrskyi: Russian attempts to break through Ukrainian defense stopped, fighting continues in Kharkiv region

Russian attempts to break through the Ukrainian defense have been halted, but fierce fighting continues in the Kharkiv region along the border with Russia.

War in Ukraine • May 12, 09:08 AM • 30825 views
Kharkiv region: Russians bombed Vovchansk in the morning: 73-year-old woman killed

As a result of Russian shelling in 27 settlements in Kharkiv region, 3 people were killed, including a 73-year-old woman, and 6 others were injured.

War in Ukraine • May 12, 06:34 AM • 61455 views
Over the day, russia launched 13 missile strikes, 118 air attacks, and 120 volleyball attacks

Over the past day, 155 combat engagements took place, with russia launching 13 missile attacks, 118 air strikes and 120 attacks from multiple launch rocket systems at Ukrainian positions and localities.

War in Ukraine • May 12, 05:28 AM • 27251 views
Zelenskyy: Defensive operations continue in Kharkiv region, troops conduct counterattack operations

President Zelenskiy said that defensive operations are underway in Kharkiv region, while the situation in Donetsk region remains tense, with more than 30 military clashes daily, as Ukraine thwarts Russian offensive plans.

War in Ukraine • May 11, 04:40 PM • 102036 views
"Unfortunately, the situation is not changing, the situation is difficult" - military administration on the situation in Kupyansk district

The situation in the Kupyansk district remains difficult but under the control of the Defense Forces, and critical infrastructure such as water and electricity supply is functioning normally despite constant Russian assaults and shelling.

War in Ukraine • May 11, 07:57 AM • 32152 views
Russian shelling intensifies in Kharkiv region, with casualties

Dozens of settlements in the Kharkiv region came under Russian artillery and mortar fire, resulting in civilian casualties and destruction of residential areas, and Vovchansk was heavily shelled.

War in Ukraine • May 11, 06:19 AM • 26581 views
Over the day, russia launched 7 missile strikes, 108 air attacks, and 120 attacks from multiple launch rocket systems

Over the past day, russia launched 7 missile strikes, 108 air strikes and 120 attacks from multiple launch rocket systems at Ukrainian positions and localities in various regions.

War in Ukraine • May 11, 05:24 AM • 32138 views
"The border is a gray area": Syniehubov explains whether Russian troops can enter Kharkiv region

The northern areas of Kharkiv region are a "gray zone" where active hostilities are taking place, allowing Russian troops to infiltrate certain areas during the fighting, but Ukrainian troops have successfully repelled a new wave of Russian counteroffensive in the region.

War in Ukraine • May 10, 12:29 PM • 27203 views
Kharkiv region: Russia strikes at Kharkiv at night, one dead, four wounded, including a child

On the night of May 10, Russian troops launched a missile attack on Kharkiv. As a result of the enemy attacks, one person was killed and four were injured, including an 11-year-old child.

War in Ukraine • May 10, 05:54 AM • 42298 views
Ukrainian troops engage in 95 combat engagements in the frontline over the last day - General Staff

Over the past day, 95 combat engagements took place, during which the enemy launched 6 missile and 80 air strikes, and fired 127 times at Ukrainian positions and localities from multiple launch rocket systems.

War in Ukraine • May 10, 03:41 AM • 27321 views
Ukrainian Defense Ministry: 76 combat engagements in the frontline over the last day, Russians attacked in two sectors with air support

Ukrainian Armed Forces repelled 76 combat engagements along the frontline over the last day, with the enemy conducting most of its attacks in the Bakhmut and Avdiivka sectors, trying to improve its tactical position with the support of aviation, but suffering heavy losses.

War in Ukraine • May 9, 04:35 PM • 44699 views
Kupyansk was shelled by Russian army in the morning: there is a casualty

On May 9, Russian troops shelled Kupiansk, Kharkiv region, wounding a 48-year-old woman and killing a 51-year-old man, which led to an investigation into war crimes and premeditated murder.

War in Ukraine • May 9, 11:22 AM • 17561 views
Russia's attack on Kharkiv: update on the condition of 4 injured children

7 people, including 4 children, were injured in the shelling of a school in Kharkiv.

Society • May 9, 07:20 AM • 19908 views
Ukrainian troops engage in 146 combat engagements in the frontline - General Staff

Over the past day, 146 combat engagements took place in various sectors of the frontline, during which the enemy launched 60 missile attacks, 90 air strikes and 107 attacks from multiple launch rocket systems at Ukrainian positions and localities.

War in Ukraine • May 9, 04:32 AM • 39116 views
Over 120 combat engagements in the frontline over the last day, Russians intensify activity in Orikhivsk sector - General Staff

Over the past day, Ukrainian troops repelled 121 combat engagements in various sectors of the frontline, with the enemy conducting the most attacks in the Avdiivka and Bakhmut sectors and intensifying their activities in the Orikhivsk sector, resulting in civilian casualties and damage to infrastructure.

War in Ukraine • May 8, 05:11 PM • 23478 views
Two "Shaheds" shot down in Kharkiv at night

Russian forces attacked several settlements in the Kharkiv region with artillery, mortars, and drones, damaging residential areas, but no casualties were reported.

War in Ukraine • May 8, 05:29 AM • 20145 views
Ukrainian Defense Ministry: 64 combat engagements in the frontline over the last day, Russians attacked in several sectors with air support

On May 7, the Russian occupation forces conducted 64 combat engagements, launching 1 missile, 40 air strikes and 72 rocket attacks, resulting in civilian casualties and damage to infrastructure, while Ukrainian troops repelled numerous attacks in many directions.

War in Ukraine • May 7, 05:14 PM • 28539 views
Enemy hits with KABs in Kharkiv region, teenager among wounded

In the Kharkiv region, Russian troops shelled several settlements, damaging residential buildings and injuring civilians, including a 16-year-old girl.

War in Ukraine • May 7, 05:30 AM • 26516 views
russia launched 2 missile strikes, 83 air attacks, and 101 salvo attacks over the day

Over the past day, russia launched 2 missile attacks, 83 air strikes and 101 attacks from multiple launch rocket systems at Ukrainian positions and localities in different regions.

War in Ukraine • May 7, 04:20 AM • 34423 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces repelled 87 combat engagements in the frontline over the last day, most attacks in the Avdiivka sector - General Staff

On May 6, the Armed Forces of Ukraine repelled 87 combat engagements along the frontline, in particular in the Bakhmut, Novopavlivka and Avdiivka sectors, with the enemy launching 2 missile and 69 air strikes and using multiple launch rocket systems 52 times.

War in Ukraine • May 6, 04:54 PM • 30014 views
In Kharkiv region the enemy hit Zolochiv at night, there are destructions and a casualty

In the Kharkiv region, Russian forces shelled several settlements, damaging buildings and injuring civilians, including a 59-year-old woman in Zolochiv, where a boiler room and residential buildings were destroyed, an 88-year-old woman in Monachynivka was killed.

War in Ukraine • May 6, 05:57 AM • 22803 views
Ukraine's General Staff: 103 combat engagements over the last day, enemy carried out 100 air strikes and over 50 attacks

Over the past day, 103 combat engagements took place, the enemy carried out 100 air strikes and over 50 attacks from multiple launch rocket systems, and Ukrainian troops struck 13 enemy concentrations and 7 objects, including radar stations and air defense systems.

War in Ukraine • May 5, 04:56 PM • 68504 views
A woman was killed in Kharkiv region as a result of shelling by Russia

An 88-year-old woman was killed in the Kharkiv region after being shelled by the Russian army.

War in Ukraine • May 5, 04:32 PM • 25677 views
Over the day, russia launched 5 missile strikes, 69 air attacks, and 74 volleyball attacks

Over the past day, russia carried out 5 missile attacks, 69 air strikes and 74 attacks from multiple launch rocket systems on Ukrainian positions and settlements in different regions.

War in Ukraine • May 5, 04:15 AM • 31632 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces record 74 combat engagements over the last day: 18 hostile attacks repelled in the Avdiivka sector - General Staff

Over the last day, 74 combat engagements took place, during which Ukrainian troops repelled 18 enemy attacks in the Avdiivka sector and numerous other attacks in different directions, inflicting losses on the enemy.

War in Ukraine • May 4, 05:06 PM • 48198 views
Enemy storms positions of Ukrainian Defense Forces in Luhansk region from three directions - Lysohor

The enemy is storming the positions of the Ukrainian Armed Forces from three directions in Luhansk region, attacking in the area of Andriivka, Stelmakhivka, Makiivka, Nevske and Serebryanske forestry.

War in Ukraine • May 4, 07:14 AM • 51597 views
119 combat engagements took place in the frontline - General Staff

Over the past day, 119 combat engagements took place in various parts of the frontline, during which Ukrainian troops repelled numerous Russian attacks, and the enemy launched missile, air and artillery strikes at Ukrainian positions and localities.

War in Ukraine • May 4, 04:17 AM • 92566 views