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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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Ukrainian Armed Forces record 59 combat engagements in the frontline

Over the past day, 59 combat engagements took place on the frontline, during which the enemy launched 16 missile and 131 air strikes, and fired 128 times at Ukrainian positions and localities from multiple launch rocket systems.

War in Ukraine • March 29, 05:39 AM • 42093 views
Kharkiv region: three civilians wounded in Russian attacks - prosecutor's office

Three civilians, including a 71-year-old woman, were injured by Russian missile and air strikes in Kharkiv region on March 28, damaging residential buildings and private estates.

War in Ukraine • March 28, 06:19 PM • 28503 views
Strike in Kharkiv region: the number of wounded increased to two

One woman was killed and two men were injured as a result of russian artillery shelling of the village of Monachynivka in Kharkiv region on March 28, 2024.

War in Ukraine • March 28, 01:33 PM • 22758 views
Russians shell a village in Kharkiv region: one dead and one wounded

A 57-year-old woman was killed and her husband was injured as a result of Russian shelling of Monachynivka village, Kupyansk district, Kharkiv region.

Society • March 28, 12:30 PM • 21897 views
Occupants are preparing coal mining enterprises for liquidation in Luhansk region, miners are motivated to join the Russian army - Lysogor

The occupiers are preparing coal mining enterprises in Luhansk region for liquidation, motivating miners to join the Russian army under the pretext of "saving jobs.

War in Ukraine • March 28, 08:09 AM • 50496 views
Night attack on Kharkiv by "Shahed": some damage to civilian infrastructure, no casualties

On March 28, Russian forces launched numerous attacks across Kharkiv region, damaging civilian infrastructure, residential buildings, and a kindergarten, resulting in numerous injuries and the death of at least two civilians, including a 12-year-old child.

War in Ukraine • March 28, 06:39 AM • 25021 views
60 combat engagements took place in the frontline over the last day - General Staff

Over the past day, 60 combat engagements took place on the frontline, during which the enemy launched 11 missile and 77 air strikes, and fired 141 times at Ukrainian positions and localities from multiple rocket launchers.

War in Ukraine • March 28, 05:42 AM • 26624 views
Zelenskyy visits hospital in Sumy region and talks to wounded soldiers

President Zelensky visited the wounded soldiers in Sumy region, talked to them and presented them with state awards for courage and service.

War in Ukraine • March 27, 03:28 PM • 26182 views
Four people were injured in Kharkiv region overnight due to Russian attacks

Four people were injured in the Kharkiv region as a result of Russian shelling of about 15 settlements.

Society • March 27, 06:39 AM • 25358 views
Kharkiv region considers expanding mandatory evacuation zone: Syniehubov names districts

Kharkiv authorities are considering the possibility of compulsory or forced evacuation of children from settlements in Bohodukhiv and Kharkiv districts that are constantly under enemy fire due to the increase in the number of attacks in the region over the past six months.

Society • March 26, 12:02 PM • 22828 views
russians are concentrating their efforts on the Liman direction, using artillery and aviation - Lysohor

The russians took an operational pause in the Kupyansk sector and focused their attacks on the Lyman sector. One of the hottest spots was Bilohorivka, where the enemy tried to find weaknesses in the Ukrainian defense.

War in Ukraine • March 26, 09:41 AM • 24720 views
Kharkiv was attacked by the Russian army with drones at night, there is damage to the building with the enterprise - RMA

The day before, Kharkiv region was subject to numerous attacks, including a UAV strike on the city of Kharkiv, artillery and mortar attacks on about 15 settlements, and air strikes on several areas such as Dergachi, Vovchansk, and Vovchanski Khutory, resulting in injuries, material damage, and one death.

War in Ukraine • March 26, 06:25 AM • 25891 views
Over the day, russia launched 4 missile strikes, 59 air attacks, and 106 salvo attacks

The russian federation launched 4 missile attacks, 59 air strikes and 106 attacks from multiple launch rocket systems.

War in Ukraine • March 26, 05:16 AM • 31659 views
In Kharkiv, up to 200,000 consumers are without power due to Russian attacks; blackout schedules are in effect in the city and eight communities in the region

In Kharkiv, up to 200,000 consumers are without electricity due to Russian attacks, and blackout schedules are in effect in the city and eight communities in the region.

Society • March 25, 06:48 AM • 25674 views
Over the past day, russia launched 33 missile strikes, 70 air attacks, and 91 volleyball attacks

Over the past day, russia conducted 33 missile and 70 air strikes, as well as 91 attacks from multiple launch rocket systems on Ukrainian positions and settlements in various regions.

War in Ukraine • March 25, 05:37 AM • 28628 views
Situation in Kharkiv region: the enemy shelled a private enterprise in Kharkiv once again, a man was killed in Chuhuiv district

A 72-year-old man was killed in Chuhuiv district when the enemy shelled settlements in Kharkiv region, damaging private houses and a car.

War in Ukraine • March 24, 07:26 AM • 74285 views
Over the day, russia launched 14 missile strikes, 106 air attacks, and 99 salvo attacks

Over the past day, russia launched 14 missile strikes, 106 air strikes and 99 attacks from multiple launch rocket systems at Ukrainian positions and localities in various regions.

War in Ukraine • March 24, 05:31 AM • 47027 views
Kharkiv suffered a hostile attack at night by the "Shahed", power was restored to more than 440 thousand consumers in the region

Overnight, Kharkiv suffered a hostile drone attack, with one person injured. Power was restored to more than 440,000 consumers in the city and region after the Russian attack on March 22.

Society • March 23, 07:34 AM • 34072 views
69 combat engagements took place in the frontline over the last day - General Staff

Over the past day, 69 combat engagements took place along the contact line, during which the enemy launched 88 missile and 143 air strikes, and fired 92 times at Ukrainian positions and localities from multiple launch rocket systems.

War in Ukraine • March 23, 06:19 AM • 33925 views
88 missiles and 63 strike bombs launched by Russians at Ukraine on Friday - General Staff

On Friday, Russia launched its largest attack on Ukraine in recent memory, firing 88 missiles and 63 attack drones, causing extensive damage to energy infrastructure and civilian casualties.

War in Ukraine • March 22, 07:35 PM • 34998 views
He wanted to "light up" Ukrainian Armed Forces tank columns near the front line in Kharkiv region: enemy gunner detained

SBU cyber specialists prevented a Russian intelligence agent from transmitting to Russia information on the routes and logistics of tank convoys of the Armed Forces of Ukraine near the front line in Kharkiv region.

War in Ukraine • March 22, 08:35 AM • 24382 views
74 combat engagements took place in the frontline over the last day - General Staff

Over the past day, 74 combat engagements took place on the contact line, during which the enemy launched 36 missile and 55 air strikes, and used multiple launch rocket systems 150 times.

War in Ukraine • March 22, 05:46 AM • 36975 views
General Staff: Ukrainian defenders repelled 67 attacks by the Russian army, including 24 in the Novopavlivka sector

On Thursday, Ukrainian defenders withstood 67 combat engagements, repelling 24 Russian attacks in the Novopavlivka sector, the hottest area of the frontline over the past month.

War in Ukraine • March 21, 06:04 PM • 28742 views
RDC, Legion "Freedom of Russia" and Sibbat on their recent combat operations: about 40 Russian soldiers captured

Russian volunteer military units consisting of Russian citizens fighting against Putin's regime have been fighting in the Belgorod and Kursk regions of Russia for more than a week to prevent a potential Russian offensive against Ukraine from that direction, causing significant losses to Russian troops.

War in Ukraine • March 21, 05:18 PM • 44781 views
The Russian Defense Ministry has included the "Belgorod direction" in its daily reports - media

The Russian Ministry of Defense in its daily reports on the war with Ukraine reports a new "Belgorod direction", pointing to fighting in the Belgorod region of Russia near the Ukrainian border.

War in Ukraine • March 21, 04:38 PM • 27803 views
In Kharkiv, the number of wounded due to enemy attack increased to 10

Ten people were wounded and five killed in a rocket attack on Kharkiv on March 20.

War in Ukraine • March 21, 08:08 AM • 28760 views
70 combat engagements took place over the last day - General Staff

Over the past day, 70 combat engagements took place in various sectors, Ukrainian troops repelled numerous enemy attacks, according to a morning report from the General Staff.

War in Ukraine • March 21, 05:45 AM • 43046 views
Russian troops attack Orthodox church in Kharkiv region

Russian troops attacked an Orthodox church in the village of Novooosynove, Kupyansk district, Kharkiv region, damaging the church boiler room, the village council building and two houses, resulting in one person being injured.

War in Ukraine • March 18, 10:37 AM • 31423 views
Russians shelled Kupyansk district of Kharkiv region in the morning: one person injured

Russians shelled a village in Kupyansk district of Kharkiv region this morning, wounding one person. Over the past day, 5 people were wounded in the region as a result of Russian attacks.

War in Ukraine • March 18, 06:59 AM • 29338 views
In occupied territories of Luhansk region, 9.5% fell short of record "turnout" in Russian "elections" - RMA

In the occupied part of Luhansk region, the Russian occupiers extended early "voting" in their "elections" in Sievierodonetsk from 4 days to a week and failed to achieve a record turnout, falling short of 9. 5%.

War in Ukraine • March 18, 06:58 AM • 29223 views