Kharkiv was a major target for Russian forces in the eastern Ukraine campaign during the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine before they were pushed back to the Russia–Ukraine border.

5 days ago · Kharkiv, city in northeastern Ukraine. It lies at the confluence of the Uda, Lopan, and Kharkiv rivers. It was founded about 1655 as a military stronghold to protect Russia’s southern borderlands. It is the second largest city in Ukraine and is the center of a metropolitan area comprising many satellite towns.

May 12, 2024 · Ukraine’s top general says the situation in the northern Kharkiv region has “significantly worsened” after Russia claimed to have captured four further villages as it expanded its surprise...

Mar 3, 2022 · Also referred to as “Kharkov,” Kharkiv is a large city situated in the northeastern part of Ukraine. With a population of 1,425,987 inhabitants, Kharkiv is Ukraine’s second-largest and second-most-populous city.

May 12, 2024 · Ukrainian officials still insist Kharkiv city is not under threat of a ground invasion. But the further the Russian’s advance, the more likely that it will come within range of Russian...

Feb 24, 2023 · Kharkiv region (Ukr. oblast) is the birthplace of the industry that was later destroyed by rocket missiles. It is the land that lies on one of the main routes of the Russian Federation’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

May 19, 2024 · CNN visited Kharkiv, in northeastern Ukraine, on May 10-11, 2024, to speak to people about the war. The visit coincided with a major Russian push across the border. Thirty …

3 days ago · Kharkiv, the second-largest city in Ukraine, is a major cultural, scientific, and industrial center. Known for its beautiful parks, historic buildings, and vibrant cultural scene, Kharkiv offers a unique experience for visitors.

May 10, 2023 · Ukraine’s late-summer counteroffensive liberated much of the region, but Moscow relentlessly targeted Kharkiv with airstrikes for much of last year.

May 14, 2024 · Kharkiv is an economic and cultural hub and has come to symbolize Ukrainian resilience against Russian aggression. Kharkiv was a major city in Imperial Russia. Later, between 1919 and 1934,...