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In 2026, the Kharkiv region in Ukraine has been persistently targeted by Russian military aggression. Recently, multiple attacks were reported in various settlements including massive drone strikes causing civilian casualties and widespread destruction. On May 25, large-scale destruction was reported with three dead and dozens injured following attacks in Kharkiv and surrounding areas. Key infrastructure, residential buildings, and vehicles have suffered extensive damage. Despite international outcry, strikes continue, impacting daily life and security in the region. These events underscore the ongoing humanitarian crisis facing civilians.

What are the recent developments in the Kharkiv region?

The Kharkiv region has seen a surge in attacks this year, with multiple Russian drone and military strikes leading to numerous casualties and significant infrastructural damage across the region.

How has the Kharkiv region been affected by the conflict?

The Kharkiv region has been severely affected by the conflict, experiencing relentless attacks which have resulted in civilian casualties, destruction of homes, businesses, and essential services, significantly impacting daily life.

What types of attacks have been reported in Kharkiv?

The Kharkiv region has primarily been subjected to drone attacks, including FPV drones and other aerial assaults, causing fatalities, injuries, and widespread destruction of infrastructure and residential areas.

How are civilians in Kharkiv coping with the attacks?

Civilians in Kharkiv are facing immense challenges due to the frequent attacks, with emergency services working tirelessly to manage the aftermath while residents cope with the fear and disruption of daily life.

What is being done to aid those affected in Kharkiv?

Authorities and humanitarian organizations are coordinating efforts to provide relief and support services, including medical aid, temporary shelters, and emergency services to help those affected by the attacks in Kharkiv.

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Control over Kharkiv is completely ours! - regional state administration Sinehubiv Control over Kharkiv is completely ours! - regional state administration Sinehubiv The Russian enemy, who broke into Kharkiv, proved to be completely demoralized. 16 096 26 Previously in trend: War

Russian occupiers’ military equipment is begun to destroy in Kharkiv. VIDEO Russian occupiers’ military equipment is begun to destroy in Kharkiv. VIDEO Ukrainian militaries destroyed Russian tank in Kharkiv. 81 152 48 Previously in trend: War

Russian invaders blew up gas pipeline in Kharkiv region. VIDEO Russian invaders blew up gas pipeline in Kharkiv region. VIDEO On February 27 at night Russian invaders blew up the gas pipeline in Danilovka, Kharkiv region. 28 568 11 Previously in trend: War

Zelenskyi says Russia may try to occupy Kharkiv Zelenskyi says Russia may try to occupy Kharkiv Russia may try to seize some Ukrainian territories under the pretext of "protecting" the Russian-speaking population, in particular Kharkiv, which "will be the beginning of a large-scale war," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi has said. 78 529 325 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Kornienko Considers Avakov Suitable Candidate For Post Of Kharkiv Mayor Kornienko Considers Avakov Suitable Candidate For Post Of Kharkiv Mayor The chairperson of the Servant of the People party, the first deputy chairperson of the faction in the Verkhovna Rada, Oleksandr Kornienko, considers the former Minister of Internal Affairs Arsen Avakov (2014 - 2021) a suitable candidate for the post of mayor of Kharkiv. 4 243 62

Kharkiv City Council terminates Kernes’ powers in connection with his death Kharkiv City Council terminates Kernes’ powers in connection with his death Kharkiv City Council at its session on Wednesday made a decision on the early termination of the powers of mayor Hennadiy Kernes. 2 918 74

Meeting of Normandy Four leaders Meeting of Normandy Four leaders' advisers postponed – President’s Office A meeting of advisers to the leaders of the Normandy format countries, planned to be held via videoconference today, has been tentatively postponed until January 27. 2 105 17

Prosecutor General announces arrest of four suspects in nursing home fire in Kharkiv. PHOTOS Prosecutor General announces arrest of four suspects in nursing home fire in Kharkiv. PHOTOS Law enforcement officers detained four people on suspicion of violating fire safety requirements, which resulted in a fire and the death of 15 people in the Kharkiv nursing home on January 21, said Prosecutor General Iryna Venediktova. 6 206 16

Zelenskyi condoles with relatives of those killed in Kharkiv nursing home, waiting for operational investigation into tragedy Zelenskyi condoles with relatives of those killed in Kharkiv nursing home, waiting for operational investigation into tragedy President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyi has instructed the Cabinet of Ministers to urgently sort out the situation with a fire in a nursing home in Kharkiv, which killed 15 people, and urgently create a State Commission under the leadership of Minister for Community and Territorial Development Oleksiy Chernyshov to clarify the causes of the tragedy and develop mechanisms to prevent such emergencies in future. 10 185 48

Funeral of Kernes starts in Kharkiv. VIDEO&PHOTOS. VIDEO&PHOTOS Funeral of Kernes starts in Kharkiv. VIDEO&PHOTOS. VIDEO&PHOTOS The farewell ceremony for mayor Hennadiy Kernes has begun in the foyer of the Kharkiv Opera and Ballet Theatre. 17 752 0

Kharkiv mayor Kernes dies Kharkiv mayor Kernes dies The newly elected mayor of Kharkiv, Hennadiy Kernes, has died at the Charite clinic in Berlin, where he was undergoing treatment for COVID-19, the director of the information and public relations department at Kharkiv City Council, Yuriy Sydorenko, has told. 73 492 0

First Dpty of Kernes becomes Kharkiv City Council Secretary First Dpty of Kernes becomes Kharkiv City Council Secretary Deputy from the Kernes Bloc – Successful Kharkiv political party Ihor Terekhov, was elected the Secretary of the Kharkiv City Council of the VIII convocation. 1 568 18

Kernes plans to return to Kharkiv from Germany in December Kernes plans to return to Kharkiv from Germany in December Kharkiv Mayor Hennadiy Kernes plans to return to Kharkiv at the end of December, said businessman and Kernes' friend Pavlo Fuks. 6 422 79

Number of Ukrainian cities refuses to introduce weekend quarantine. PHOTOS Number of Ukrainian cities refuses to introduce weekend quarantine. PHOTOS A number of cities in Ukraine refused to introduce the weekend quarantine, explaining such a decision with grave consequences for their economies as local mass media and mayors of the cities reported. 7 914 60 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Police Open And Dismiss Case Upon Kernes’ Disappearance Police Open And Dismiss Case Upon Kernes’ Disappearance The police have opened and immediately dismissed the criminal case upon the disappearance of Kharkiv city mayor, Hennadii Kernes. 11 476 66

Ukraine leaders pay tribute to An-26 crash victims in Kharkiv. VIDEO&PHOTOS. VIDEO&PHOTOS Ukraine leaders pay tribute to An-26 crash victims in Kharkiv. VIDEO&PHOTOS. VIDEO&PHOTOS A farewell ceremony for the victims of an An-26 military plane crash near Chuhuiv took place on Freedom Square in Kharkiv on Tuesday, October 6. 13 744 26 Previously in trend: Chuhuevo air crash

Dobkin withdraws from Kharkiv mayoral election in favor of Kernes Dobkin withdraws from Kharkiv mayoral election in favor of Kernes Former Head of the Kharkiv Regional State Administration, ex-MP Mykhailo Dobkin has withdrawn his candidacy for the post of Kharkiv mayor. 15 368 74

Kernes Taken To German Clinic, His Condition Is Serious - Businessman Fuks Kernes Taken To German Clinic, His Condition Is Serious - Businessman Fuks The chairperson of the Kharkiv City Council Hennadii Kernes was taken to a German clinic, his condition is serious. 24 673 203 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Kernes diagnosed with COVID-19, in serious condition – Kharkiv local authoritites Kernes diagnosed with COVID-19, in serious condition – Kharkiv local authoritites Kharkiv Mayor Hennadiy Kernes has diagnosed with coronavirus (COVID-19) disease, Director of the department for information and public relations of Kharkiv City Council Yuriy Sydorenko said. 7 296 56 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Kyiv, Kharkiv subway resumes operation. VIDEO&PHOTOS. VIDEO&PHOTOS Kyiv, Kharkiv subway resumes operation. VIDEO&PHOTOS. VIDEO&PHOTOS On Monday, May 25, all lines of the Kyiv, Kharkiv subway resumed operation. 22 522 86 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Russian special services planned to kill ex-commander of Ukrainian army battalion - SBU. VIDEO&PHOTOS. VIDEO&PHOTOS Russian special services planned to kill ex-commander of Ukrainian army battalion - SBU. VIDEO&PHOTOS. VIDEO&PHOTOS Counterintelligence of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has prevented in Kharkiv an attempt to kill a former combat commander of an intelligence unit of a Ukrainian Armed Forces battalion, which was organized by Russian special services, the SBU press center has reported. 33 199 83

One person killed, another injured in shoot-out in Kharkiv. VIDEO One person killed, another injured in shoot-out in Kharkiv. VIDEO A shootout occurred on Klochkovska Street near the Vostorg supermarket in Kharkiv on Oct. 25 afternoon. 21 833 33

Bust of Zhukov restored in Kharkiv. PHOTOS Bust of Zhukov restored in Kharkiv. PHOTOS Bust of Soviet Marshal Georgiy Zhukov was restored in Kharkiv. 22 370 344 Previously in trend: Parliament elections 2019

Protesters tear down Zhukov bust in Ukraine. VIDEO&PHOTOS. VIDEO&PHOTOS Protesters tear down Zhukov bust in Ukraine. VIDEO&PHOTOS. VIDEO&PHOTOS Protesters have torn down a towering bust of Soviet military hero Marshal Georgy Zhukov in Ukraine’s second-largest city. 48 717 353

SBU counterintelligence detained Kharkiv City Council official who spied for Russia SBU counterintelligence detained Kharkiv City Council official who spied for Russia Representative of SBU’s Counterintelligence Department Volodymyr Naidiuk says a Russian spy, who turned out to be the head of a Kharkiv City Council department, has been detained. 13 163 39

Kharkiv police officer heavily wounded in gun attack. PHOTO Kharkiv police officer heavily wounded in gun attack. PHOTO A police officer has been attacked and heavily wounded in Kharkiv by two masked men. The attackers fled the scene, but the police claim to know the name of the instigator. 14 034 62

Lawyer says fatal car crash suspect Zaitseva suffers from brain disease Lawyer says fatal car crash suspect Zaitseva suffers from brain disease Doctors say Olena Zaitseva charged with causing fatal car crash in Kharkiv suffers from post-traumatic brain encephalopathy. 23 955 323 Previously in trend: Rich kids on roads

Police to detain its former member linked with elevator takeover attempt in Kharkiv region, Interior Minister Avakov says Police to detain its former member linked with elevator takeover attempt in Kharkiv region, Interior Minister Avakov says The law enforcers are going to detain and serve with charge papers a leader of NGO which members were involved in asset-grabbing attempt in the Kharkiv region. 17 711 135

Police identify Kharkiv shooter, his wife found dead with multiple gunshot wounds. VIDEO Police identify Kharkiv shooter, his wife found dead with multiple gunshot wounds. VIDEO The law enforcers found the body of the wife of the person who killed a police officer and wounded a Kharkiv City Council security guard overnight Monday. 34 947 153 Previously in trend: Armed attack on Kharkiv City Council

MP Herashchenko: Shootout outside Kharkiv City Council claimed life of 29-year-old police officer Dmytro Kirienko. PHOTO MP Herashchenko: Shootout outside Kharkiv City Council claimed life of 29-year-old police officer Dmytro Kirienko. PHOTO Police officer Dmytro Kirienko, 29, who was gunned down in a firefight outside the Kharkiv City Council on the night of Aug. 20 was survived by his wife and a daughter who was a year and 8 months old. 26 307 0

Police officer gunned down, security guard shot and wounded as unidentified gunman attacked Kharkiv City Council last night. VIDEO&PHOTOS Police officer gunned down, security guard shot and wounded as unidentified gunman attacked Kharkiv City Council last night. VIDEO&PHOTOS An unidentified person opened fire outside the Kharkiv City Council in the city center on the night of Aug. 20. 31 595 105 Previously in trend: Police workdays

Fatal road accident in Kharkiv: court orders to find narcologist who examined Zaitseva after car crash Fatal road accident in Kharkiv: court orders to find narcologist who examined Zaitseva after car crash The Kyiv district court of Kharkiv instructed the police to locate the substance abuse professional Olena Fedirko who examined suspect Zaitseva after the Oct. 18 accident and bring her to the next court hearing. 10 840 100 Previously in trend: Rich kids on roads

Health Ministry confirms Zaitseva, who caused fatal car accident in Kharkiv, was under influence, - victims’ lawyer. DOCUMENT (in Ukrainian) Health Ministry confirms Zaitseva, who caused fatal car accident in Kharkiv, was under influence, - victims’ lawyer. DOCUMENT (in Ukrainian) Olena Zaitseva was under influence of drugs or other intoxicating substances when the road traffic accident with her involvement took place. 19 283 134 Previously in trend: Rich kids on roads

Both Lexus and VW drivers had zero chance to avert deadly car crash in Kharkiv, - expert at court hearing. PHOTOS Both Lexus and VW drivers had zero chance to avert deadly car crash in Kharkiv, - expert at court hearing. PHOTOS It was impossible to avert the terrible car crash that claimed six lives in downtown Kharkiv on Oct. 18, 2017 since both Lexus and VW drivers violated traffic regulations. 52 266 208

суд Yanukovych ex-body guard claims assassination attempt on runaway president was to be committed at Kharkiv summit Ukraine’s runaway ex-President Viktor Yanukovych was going to visit Congress of lawmakers of all levels in Kharkiv on Feb. 22, 2014. However, the then president's security service decided to cancel Yanukovych’s visit to the Congress after they were allegedly warned of plans to assassinate him. 16 581 70 Previously in trend: Trial against Yanukovych

Riots in Kharkiv: unidentified persons used smoke bomb inside city council before session. PHOTOS Riots in Kharkiv: unidentified persons used smoke bomb inside city council before session. PHOTOS Masked individuals threw a smoke bomb inside the Kharkiv City Council building this morning. 38 568 89 Previously in trend: Kharkiv mayor Kernes

Deadly car crash in Kharkiv: both Lexus and Volkswagen drivers violated traffic rules Deadly car crash in Kharkiv: both Lexus and Volkswagen drivers violated traffic rules Both drivers involved in the road traffic accident that claimed lives in Kharkiv in October 2017 violated traffic regulations: Olena Zaitseva ran a red light while Hennadii Dronov started moving when the light was on yellow. 53 694 263

Two people killed, three injured in Kharkiv car crash involving ambulance, - police. PHOTOS Two people killed, three injured in Kharkiv car crash involving ambulance, - police. PHOTOS A car crash that took place in Kharkov late on April 3 claimed lives of two people. 18 239 49 Previously in trend: Police workdays

Armed attack in Kharkiv: two persons shot and injured, attackers fled, - Police. PHOTOS Armed attack in Kharkiv: two persons shot and injured, attackers fled, - Police. PHOTOS Unidentified attackers fired upon a group of people in Kharkiv with automatic weapons. 28 156 67 Previously in trend: Police workdays

CEO of Kharkiv-based defense plant nabbed while trying to bribe military prosecutor. PHOTOS CEO of Kharkiv-based defense plant nabbed while trying to bribe military prosecutor. PHOTOS Fedir Petrov, the director of Kharkiv Plant of Transport Machinery, a part of Ukroboronprom State Concern, was apprehended while trying to fashion 60,000 hryvnia (about $2,270) in bribe to a member of the military prosecutor's office. 11 322 24

Breaks in Kharkiv heating system: maintenance teams restore heat supply to kindergartens, schools, hospitals,- Deputy Mayor Terekhov Breaks in Kharkiv heating system: maintenance teams restore heat supply to kindergartens, schools, hospitals,- Deputy Mayor Terekhov Kharkiv utility service providers have restored the heat supply to all educational and healthcare facilities as of the morning of Feb. 26 while the heating is expected to be delivered to the multi-apartment buildings within the day. 10 267 30

Dnipro, Kharkiv, Zaporizhia, Odesa, - Ukraine’s top policeman names cities with highest crime rate Dnipro, Kharkiv, Zaporizhia, Odesa, - Ukraine’s top policeman names cities with highest crime rate National Police Chief Serhii Kniaziev says Dnipro, Kharkiv, Zaporizhia, and Odesa top the list of Ukrainian cities with the highest crime rate. 24 447 74

Probe into Kharkiv deadly car crash completed, - lawyer Probe into Kharkiv deadly car crash completed, - lawyer The pre-trial investigation into the road traffic accident that took place in downtown Kharkiv which claimed lives of six pedestrians and caused injuries to another five was completed. 14 091 42

Investigators have several versions of Kharkiv explosion, regional police chief says Investigators have several versions of Kharkiv explosion, regional police chief says According to preliminary findings, a grenade exploded near Brusnychka store in Kharkiv Monday morning. 7 811 22 Previously in trend: Police workdays

Two persons injured in blast outside store in Kharkiv. VIDEO+PHOTOS Two persons injured in blast outside store in Kharkiv. VIDEO+PHOTOS A 53-year-old woman who was passing by a store on Kharkiv’s Klochkovska Street triggered an unknown explosive device this morning. 17 759 38

Rich kid involved in yesterday’s deadly hit-and-run accident got driver’s license three weeks ago, adviser to Kharkiv region’s governor says. PHOTOS Rich kid involved in yesterday’s deadly hit-and-run accident got driver’s license three weeks ago, adviser to Kharkiv region’s governor says. PHOTOS The 18-year-old driver who killed a pedestrian in Kharkiv on Jan. 16 turned out to be rich kid Tigran Yengibaryan who got his driver’s license just three weeks ago. 58 791 453 Previously in trend: Rich kids on roads

Kharkiv police apprehend 18-year-old suspect in deadly hit-and-run accident Kharkiv police apprehend 18-year-old suspect in deadly hit-and-run accident The National Police detained an 18-year-old driver who had hit and killed a person at a pedestrian crossing in Kharkiv on Jan. 16. 23 089 156

Prime suspect in Kharkiv road accident that claimed six lives pleads guilty. PHOTO Prime suspect in Kharkiv road accident that claimed six lives pleads guilty. PHOTO Olena Zaitseva who was charged with causing the deadly road traffic accident in Kharkiv on Oct. 18 has entered a guilty plea. 34 865 226 Previously in trend: Rich kids on roads