Russian air strikes on Kharkiv injure 21 people, including 3 children
Russian forces attacked Kharkiv with the UMPB D-30 type of bombs, according to the Kharkiv Oblast Prosecutor's Office.
Kharkiv
48 hours in Kharkiv, Ukraine's most-bombed major city
KHARKIV – The first signs that something ominous is happening in Kharkiv come as soon as the train from Kyiv reaches the suburbs of the city – as two pillars of smoke appear in the distance, every single phone in the carriage erupts with a piercing electronic squawking. "I guess we've arrived,
Russian assault on Vovchansk kills 2 elderly civilians
Russia's offensive on Vovchansk in northern Kharkiv Oblast killed two civilians aged 80 and 83, Governor Oleh Syniehubov reported on May 14.
Over 7,500 civilians evacuated from northern Kharkiv Oblast
Of the 7,531 people who have been evacuated so far, 568 are children, and 201 are people with disabilities, Syniehubov said.
General Staff: Ukrainian soldiers 'change positions' near Lukiantsi village in Kharkiv Oblast
The Ukrainian troops "changed positions" near the village of Lukiantsi in Kharkiv Oblast "to save the lives" of their soldiers, Ukraine's General Staff reported on May 14.
Russian attacks against Ukraine kill 3, injure 18 over past day
Russia targeted a total of 10 Ukrainian oblasts — Sumy, Mykolaiv, Luhansk, Odesa, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, Dnipropetrovsk, Chernihiv, Kharkiv, and Kherson. Casualties were reported in the latter four regions.
US State Department does not anticipate Russian breakthrough toward Kharkiv
The U.S. State Department does "not anticipate any major breakthroughs" by Russia toward Kharkiv, but Russia may "make further advances in the coming weeks," Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel said during a press briefing on May 13.
Security council secretary: Over 30,000 Russian troops involved in attack on Kharkiv Oblast
More than 30,000 Russian troops are carrying out renewed offensive in Kharkiv Oblast, National Security and Defense Council Secretary Oleksandr Lytvynenko told in an interview with AFP published on May 13.
Updated: Russia attacks Kharkiv with glide bombs
Two people – a 52-year-old man and a 66-year-old woman – suffered shock and were treated on the spot, Governor Oleh Syniehubov said.
Ukraine war latest: Russian troops push further in Kharkiv Oblast; nearly 6,000 people evacuated from region
Key developments on May 13: * Governor: 5,900 people evacuated from Kharkiv Oblast amid Russian offensive * General Staff: Russian forces 'partially succeed' near Lukiantsi in Kharkiv Oblast * Construction of fortifications around Vovchansk was 'difficult,' official says * Military: Ukraine downs Russian Ka-52 attack helicopter * SBU drones attack oil depot, substation
Governor: 5,900 people evacuated from Kharkiv Oblast amid Russian offensive
At least 5,900 people have been evacuated from Kharkiv Oblast since Russian forces launched a new offensive in the region, Governor Oleh Syniehubov said during a press briefing in Kharkiv on May 13.
General Staff: Russian forces 'partially succeed' near Lukiantsi in Kharkiv Oblast
Russian forces have "partially succeeded" near the village of Lukiantsi in Kharkiv Oblast as its offensive in the region continues, Ukraine's General Staff reported on May 13.
Governor: Up to 300 civilians remain in Vovchansk amid Russian advances
Up to 300 people remain in Vovchansk as Russian troops "advance in certain directions," Kharkiv Governor Oleh Syniehubov reported on May 13.
Over 5,000 civilians evacuated from Kharkiv Oblast
5,762 civilians in Kharkiv Oblast have been evacuated from their homes amid heavy fighting in the region, Governor Oleh Syniehubov reported on May 13.
Russia's new Kharkiv offensive pushes Vovchansk to the brink of annihilation
VOVCHANSK, KHARKIV OBLAST – The glide bombs arrive in groups of three. Their flight can be heard from far away, but only in the last second before impact is it clear where it will hit. The explosions, orders of magnitude more powerful than regular artillery shells, shake the ground where the
Zelensky: Situation in Kharkiv Oblast is 'difficult' as Russian troops advance
His statement comes as Russia launched a new offensive operation targeting Kharkiv Oblast on May 10.
Evacuations ongoing as Russian strikes increase in Kharkiv Oblast
Around 500 people remain in the city of Vovchansk, close to the Russian border. Earlier in the day, two casualties were reported in Vovchansk and the nearby village Liptsy.
Explosions rock Sumy, Kharkiv
A Kyiv Independent correspondent heard explosions in Kharkiv at around 4:15 p.m. An hour before, the Air Force reported a missile attack on Sumy, located next to Kharkiv Oblast in northeastern Ukraine.
David Cameron: Situation in Kharkiv 'extremely dangerous'
Cameron stressed that Kyiv’s allies must do everything they can to “help the Ukrainians.” He pointed to the U.K.’s recent £3 billion ($3.74 billion) yearly package to Ukraine, adding that Westminster is “encouraging others to do the same.”
Over 300 people evacuated from border areas of Kharkiv Oblast, minister says
More than 300 civilians have been evacuated from the border communities of Kharkiv Oblast amid renewed Russian attacks on the area, Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko said on May 11.
Kharkiv governor: Heavy fighting ongoing but no threat of ground invasion of city
Speaking to journalists, Oleh Syniehubov said the situation was "fully controlled." Syniehubov claimed fighting was ongoing in four of the five villages claimed by Moscow – Strilecha, Pylna, Borysivka, and Ohirtseve.
Russia claims capture of five villages in Ukraine's Kharkiv Oblast
In a briefing, the Russian Defense Ministry said Russian troops were now in control of Pletenivka, Ohirtseve, Borysivka, Pylna, and Strilecha, all within two kilometers of the border. The Kyiv Independent could not verify the Russian Defense Ministry's claims.
Military: Russian forces in Kharkiv Oblast contained, fighting continues
A military spokesperson said fighting was continuing in the Lyptsi and Vovchansk directions and Ukrainian forces were hunting down Russian troops he said were hidden in forested areas.
White House: 'Certainly possible' that Russia prepares larger offensive on Kharkiv
U.S. National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby did not rule out that the intensification of Russian attacks on May 10 may be a preparation for a larger offensive on the city of Kharkiv, Reuters reported.
Updated: Civilian casualties reported amid intense Russian attacks in Kharkiv Oblast
Intense Russian attacks in the north of Kharkiv Oblast, which forms part of the Ukraine-Russia border, have killed three civilians and injured four others, the Prosecutor General's Office reported on May 10.
Defense Ministry: Russian forces attempt breakthrough in Kharkiv Oblast
Russian forces attempted a breakthrough of Ukraine's line of defense in Kharkiv Oblast, the Defense Ministry reported on May 10.
Russian attacks kill 2, injure 13 in Ukraine over past day
Russian attacks across Ukraine killed two people and injured 13 over the past day, regional authorities said on May 10
Russian attack on Kharkiv injures 1
A Russian attack on the city of Kharkiv damaged homes in a residential area and caused a fire to break out, Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov reported on Telegram. As a result of the attack, one person was injured.
SBU arrests Kharkiv man accused of spying on Ukrainian positions
A 45-year-old man from Kharkiv was detained by Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) on May 9 for allegedly tracking Ukrainian firing position, and providing coordinates to Russian intelligence officers.
Governor: Russian forces forming grouping north of Kharkiv
The authorities are "closely monitoring" the northern direction, as Russian troops have resumed active assault operations east of Kharkiv after military units' rotation, Governor Oleh Syniehubov said.
Updated: Russian attack on Kharkiv injures 7, including children
Russian forces carried out a strike at around 1:30 p.m. local time, hitting an area near the school.
Ukraine war latest: US aid will help launch counteroffensive in 2025, Sullivan says
Key developments on May 4-5: * Zelensky: Ukraine open to all-for-all POW exchange * 150,000 Russian soldiers killed during full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Paris says * FT: US aid to Ukraine will help Ukraine launch counteroffensive in 2025, Sullivan says * Russian glide bomb attack injures 15 in downtown Kharkiv * Russia lures Cubans
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