Kharkiv Oblast

Russian drone strikes civilian car in Kharkiv Oblast, killing one

A Russian drone struck a civilian vehicle in Kharkiv Oblast on the morning of June 29, killing one man and injuring another, according to regional governor Oleh Synehubov.

29 June 2025, 12:39 PM

Russian invaders are advancing in three main directions with clear objectives for future operations — ISW

Russian occupation forces continued to pursue long-standing operational objectives in the war against Ukraine during spring and June 2025, and are unlikely to alter their strategy in the coming months, according to a report by the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) on June 22.

23 June 2025, 01:15 PM

Fifteen-year-old injured by Russian drone in Izyum

A 15-year-old boy was injured in a Russian drone strike on the city of Izyum in Ukraine’s Kharkiv Oblast, the State Emergency Service (SES) reported on Telegram on June 18, posting photos of the aftermath.

18 June 2025, 09:41 AM

Ukrainian military denies Russian occupation of Dvorichna near Kupyansk

Ukraine’s Khortytsia Operational-Strategic Troop Grouping denied claims of Russian occupation of Dvorichna in Kharkiv Oblast’s Kupyansk district, with spokesperson Viktor Trehubov confirming ongoing heavy fighting during the national telethon program on June 13.

13 June 2025, 05:59 PM

73-year-old US citizen tortured in Russian prison

A 73-year-old U.S. national, Stephen James Hubbard, is being held in a Russian prison and was repeatedly tortured because of his citizenship, The New York Times reported on June 10, citing returning Ukrainian POWs who were imprisoned alongside him.

11 June 2025, 01:24 AM

Further evacuations ordered in Kharkiv Oblast

Due to escalating military risks near Kupyansk, Kharkiv Oblast, the mandatory civilian evacuation zone in the area has been expanded, Kharkiv regional governor Oleh Syniehubov announced on June 10.

10 June 2025, 09:40 PM

Ukrainian intelligence crushes Russian assault, 30+ occupiers killed

A special unit named Khimera, operating under Ukraine's Military Intelligence (HUR), successfully carried out a complex combat operation in the Kupyansk direction, the military reported on June 10.

10 June 2025, 01:42 PM

Massive Russian drone and missile strike hits Kharkiv, killing 3 and injuring 21 — photos

Overnight into June 7, Russia’s army launched a massive attack on Kharkiv. More than 50 explosions were heard in the city. Three people were killed and another 21 injured, including a 1.5-month-old infant and a 14-year-old girl.

7 June 2025, 05:56 PM

Russian drone strike sparks massive fire near Kharkiv - Photos

Two warehouses and several containers caught fire in suburbs of Kharkiv after an overnight Russian drone attack, the Ukrainian State Emergency Service (SES) reported on Telegram on June 3, posting photos of the aftermath.

3 June 2025, 09:53 AM

SBU detains FSB informant behind Russian sabotage plans in Kharkiv Oblast

The Security Service of Ukraine detained an FSB informant in the Kharkiv Oblast who allegedly helped Russian sabotage groups prepare a breakthrough, the agency reported at a briefing on May 29.

29 May 2025, 01:38 PM

Enemy tries to breach Ukrainian lines in Kharkiv Oblast — Oleh Synehubov

In the Kharkiv direction, Russian invaders have tried four times over the past 24 hours to break through the defensive lines of Ukrainian defenders in the areas of Starytsia, Vovchansk, and Krasne Pershe, Oleh Synehubov, head of the Kharkiv Regional Military Administration, said during a morning briefing on May 29.

29 May 2025, 01:35 PM

Ukrainian officer: Russia eyes border gains to twist Kyiv's arm at the table

The Third Separate Assault Brigade’s Deputy commander Maksym Zhorin urged treating Russian threat along the border in Kharkiv and Sumy oblasts with the utmost seriousness in his May 28 Telegram post.

29 May 2025, 12:22 PM

Ukraine braces for major Russian offensive this summer

Ukraine is preparing for a major Russian offensive in the coming months, The Washington Post reported on May 27, citing several Ukrainian military officials and analysts.

28 May 2025, 12:40 AM

90% of Kupyansk destroyed by Russians, says local official

Ninety percent of the city of Kupyansk in Ukraine’s Kharkiv Oblast has been destroyed by Russian invaders, the city’s military administration head, Andriy Besedin, said during the United News telethon on May 24.

24 May 2025, 10:39 PM

Russian troop buildup near Kharkiv Oblast border signals potential offensive

Russian forces are gathering personnel near the border with Kharkiv Oblast, potentially preparing for assault operations, according to Andriy Pomahaibus, Chief of Staff of the 13th Operational Brigade, who spoke on public broadcaster Suspilne on May 21.

21 May 2025, 06:15 PM

Russia ramps up attacks on Sumy and Kharkiv oblasts

Russian forces have intensified its offensive operations across all frontlines, Ukraine’s State Border Guard Service (SBGS) spokesperson Andriy Demchenko said on national television on May 19.

19 May 2025, 02:16 PM

Lt. Kateryna serves as Ukraine’s only female combat helicopter pilot

Lt. Kateryna, the only female combat helicopter pilot in Ukraine, serves with mostly male troops at a forward base, The New York Times reported on May 18.

18 May 2025, 01:44 PM

Ukrainian troops repel Russian attempt to breach border in Kharkiv Oblast

Ukrainian servicemen foiled an attempt by Russian forces to cross the state border in Kharkiv Oblast, the Khortytsia group reported on May 18.

18 May 2025, 01:05 PM

Russia amassing forces for new offensive, eying Kyiv outskirts

Russia is gathering forces for a new offensive in Ukraine, potentially targeting eastern regions and the outskirts of Kyiv, CNN reported on May 15, citing two U.S. officials familiar with the frontline situation.

15 May 2025, 05:03 PM

Ukraine: Putin’s ‘ceasefire’ kills, bombs still falling

Russian forces continued to bomb and shell Ukrainian settlements in the frontline Kharkiv, Dnipropetrovsk, Donetsk, and Kherson oblasts on May 8 during the so-called “three-day ceasefire” unilaterally declared by Kremlin dictator Vladimir Putin, according to local authorities and the Ukrainian military.

9 May 2025, 11:54 AM

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