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Politics

The State Paid Twice for Its Own Parts: 350 Million Hryvnia Scheme from Kharkiv Military Storage

# Translation Over the course of 2022–2024, a group of companies and individual entrepreneurs illegally removed spare parts for armored vehicles from military warehouses, writing them off as destroyed under fire, and then resold the same property back to state defense enterprises. The National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and the Prosecutor General's Office (PGO) announced suspicions against two individuals involved in the scheme.

Technologies

One Click—and the Drone Flies Itself: MaXon Systems Brings Autonomous Interceptor to Combat Level

Ukrainian company MaXon Systems has tested a system within the Brave1 cluster that assumes 95% of the process of destroying Iranian-made kamikaze drones, with the operator only designating the target. According to the developers' calculations, 20–25 such complexes would be sufficient to protect the entire Kyiv.

Business

Shahed hits Kharkiv Ukrposhta hub: fire covers 1,000 sq.m, parcels buried under rubble

On the night of June 8, a Shahed drone destroyed part of Ukrposhta's sorting hub in Kholodnohirskyi district of Kharkiv. Fire and destroyed structures resulted from the strike, but there were no casualties thanks to the timely evacuation of personnel.

Business

Kharkiv Cancelled €15 Million E-Bus Tender: What Went Wrong

An international tender for the purchase of electric buses for Kharkiv ended without a winner. The city received financing from an EU bank but was unable to find a supplier.

Politics

Rocket Strike on Warehouse in Derhachi: Two Killed, Three in Critical Condition — Part of Massive Attack with 367 Means

On May 25, Russia struck a civilian enterprise in Derhachi in the Kharkiv region — one episode in one of the largest combined attacks of 2025, involving 55 cruise missiles and over 290 drones.

Business

Shopping Center Nikolsky in Kharkiv Built for 2.35 Billion Hryvnias — But 180 Million for City Infrastructure Still Unpaid

# Kyiv Regional Prosecutor's Office Files Lawsuit Against Shopping Center Developer Kyiv Regional Prosecutor's Office in Kharkiv has filed a lawsuit against the developer of the Nikolsky shopping center over unpaid infrastructure development contributions. The developer has failed to pay its share toward municipal infrastructure development for four years following the mall's opening. The amount owed exceeds 180 million hryvnias, representing approximately 7.7% of the construction budget.

Politics

59 attacks in Kharkiv region and 341 across Ukraine in 2025: who and why are beating military recruitment officers

Kharkiv region leads all other regions in attacks on military conscription center personnel. Over two and a half years of escalation, this statistics has transformed from isolated incidents into a systemic phenomenon that the Disinformation Counteraction Center links to a pro-Russian campaign on Telegram.

Politics

"Rubicon" is not the reason for pressure near Kupyansk. The Armed Forces named what actually determines the situation

# Spokesperson Tregubov Refutes "Elite Unit as Main Challenge" Media Narrative Spokesperson for the Usk Operational Command Tregubov has dismissed media claims portraying an elite unit as the primary challenge. According to him, while Russia's drone center affects logistics, it is not the driving force behind offensive momentum in the sector. The actual pressure points, Tregubov stated, are Holubyivka to the north of the city and the left bank of the Oskil River.

Politics

Command of the 14th Brigade Concealed Loss of Positions — General Staff Replaced Brigade Commander and Corps Chief

A scandal involving fighters left without food and water on the Kupiansk front has exposed a deeper problem: previous command did not report the true situation at the front. Personnel changes occurred following public pressure — not after an internal investigation.

Politics

One Officer, Two Fronts: How an Algorithm from Kharkiv Became a Template for Zaporizhzhia

# A GUR Officer with the Callsign "Toyota" Developed "Pushkoriz" Operation — Systematic Destruction of Russian Artillery in Belgorod Region, Which Stabilized Kharkiv in Fall 2024. He Later Applied the Same Logic in Zaporizhzhia.

Politics

In Kharkiv, a military TCC official was stabbed with a knife during a notification — attacker still at large

On April 6 in Kharkiv, a civilian attacked a military recruitment center (TCC) serviceman with a knife during an awareness campaign. This is no longer an isolated incident: in 2025, the number of attacks on TCC employees has increased almost threefold compared to the previous year.

Business

Intercity Temporarily Runs Only to Poltava: How This Will Affect Travel to Kharkiv

Ukrzaliznytsia has revised its timetable due to power supply issues and security risks — we explain the reasons, the consequences, and practical steps for passengers.

Politics

Kupiansk under Ukrainian Armed Forces control: the enemy's improvised fortress and the failure of Russian propaganda

Russia has announced three times that it had "taken" Kupiansk — in reality, several dozen occupiers remain in the city, holed up in two buildings. We explain why this is more than an informational victory for Ukraine.

Business

Leak at a Naftogaz facility in Kharkiv region: another blow to energy infrastructure

Russian attacks on gas facilities are not simply the destruction of equipment. This is a test of our ability to supply heat and fuel. What happened on the night of February 28 and why it matters to every Ukrainian.

Business

Drone attack halts Naftogaz production in Kharkiv Oblast — risks to energy security

Drone strikes caused a shutdown at one of Naftogaz's gas facilities. We explain why this is no longer just a local accident but a matter for the country's economy and security.

Politics

Vovchansk: Russian forces are trying to encircle Ukrainian units — what this means for the front

The head of communications for the Joint Forces, Viktor Trehubov, reports flanking attacks on southern positions in the devastated Vovchansk. We analyze the risks to logistics, possible scenarios, and what this means for the defense of the region.

Business

Ukrzaliznytsia changed Kharkiv–Lviv train schedule — arrivals in Vinnytsia, Khmelnytskyi and Ternopil now fall outside curfew

Changes take effect on February 17: the new schedule reduces the risk of passengers having to spend the night on platforms during the curfew and provides convenient connections for residents of Kharkiv region and central Ukraine.

Politics

Ukrainian Armed Forces destroy North Korean Koksan self‑propelled gun — another blow to occupiers' long‑range artillery

UAV operators of the 429th Brigade and unmanned systems forces identified and put out of action a rare M-1978 Koksan that was firing in the direction of Kupiansk. This is a tactical victory with broader implications for the enemy's artillery supply.

Business

Kharkiv launches test 5G network 30 km from the border — a signal of infrastructure resilience

The rollout of 5G in frontline Kharkiv is a technical move with security and economic dimensions. We break down what will change for residents, what technical limitations exist, and why it matters now.

Business

Kharkiv region declares energy emergency — how communities will get funding for generators and batteries

Kharkiv region’s power system, hit by shelling, has been declared unsafe. The decision opens access to the state program "SvitloDim" — what will change for condominium associations (OSBB) and residents of frontline communities.

Finances

State Bureau of Investigation (DBR) suspects former head of the legal department of diverting real estate worth UAH 200 million — what it means for financial security

The court ordered the suspect detained, with the option of release on bail set at 25 million hryvnias. We examine how transactions involving assets undermine trust in the banking system and why this matters during wartime.

Politics

Two employees of a territorial recruitment center were wounded in Kharkiv — a challenge to the security of the alert system

The attack on staff of the territorial recruitment center underscores that alert operations require not only logistics but also protection. We examine the facts, the context, and the possible consequences for the work of the TRC.

War

Rocket strike on Kharkiv's Industrial District: one person injured, part of the city left without power

A missile strike this morning in Kharkiv hit the city's industrial area — the attack left one person wounded and caused partial power outages. We examine what happened and why it matters now.

Politics

Russia killed volunteers near Kharkiv: FPV-drone attack on a civilian vehicle and risks to humanitarian supply chains

Two volunteers were killed near Kozacha Lopan while delivering bread — this is not an isolated incident, but part of a series of strikes on civilian infrastructure that jeopardize the safe delivery of aid to local communities.

Politics

Kupiansk: Most occupying forces concentrated in a single neighborhood — what it means for border security

A systematic sweep keeps the enemy confined to a "corridor" one block wide. Why the concentration of occupiers is an opportunity for the Armed Forces of Ukraine and what tactics underpin this move.

War

Series of strikes on Kharkiv's Slobidskyi district — air defenses repel most attacks

This morning Kharkiv sustained several enemy strikes in the Slobidskyi district. Local authorities warn of a threat to the city, while air-defence briefings indicate a large proportion of drones were neutralized. We analyze what this means for the security of Kharkiv and the country.

Politics

Sumy and Kharkiv Regions in the Crosshairs: Drones Change Attack Tactics and Raise Risks for Communities

State Border Guard Service spokesperson on the rise in drone strikes replacing artillery: why this matters for border towns and how defense rules are changing — short and to the point.

Politics

After "Iskander" strikes on Kharkiv: up to five people trapped under rubble, clearance may take another two days

The search-and-rescue operation has been underway for nearly a day: what is known so far about the fatalities, the injured and the scale of the destruction — and why it matters for the city's security.

Politics

Strike on apartment building in central Kharkiv: at least 12 injured and significant damage

During the day on January 2, a Russian strike hit a multi-story residential building in Kharkiv’s Kyivskyi district — what is known so far and why this changes the level of risk for the city.

Politics

Kupiansk: Russian command has effectively abandoned its units — what that means for the front lines

The situation in Kupiansk highlights problems in Russian logistics and opens tactical opportunities for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. We examine why the statement by the Joint Forces Operation spokesperson matters right now.

Politics

Precision strikes on ceilings in Kupiansk: propaganda or tactical action — what it means for the front

Russian forces carried out heavy shelling of the stele at the entrance to Kupiansk, where Volodymyr Zelensky was photographed on December 12. We examine why the enemy targets symbols and what this reveals about the course of the operation.

Politics

Kupiansk and the Kremlin's reports: why commanders say 'control' — and what it means for the front

Russian officials continue to report "successes" in Kupiansk, even though the front tells a different story. This is not just an information war — it's about the fear of losing positions and the motivation to keep fighting. We examine why this discrepancy matters right now.

Politics

Kupiansk: Operation Led by Drapaty’s Deputy — What It Means for the Front

Five sources who spoke to LIGA.net confirm that the commander of the Kupiansk task group, General Vadym Solimchuk, has taken charge of the operation in the city. We examine why the shift in command roles matters for operational effectiveness and unit morale.

Politics

Russian forces hold positions in northern Kupiansk but suffer losses

Russian units that are taking losses still remain in a city in the north. Ukrainian forces have disrupted enemy communications; fog and incoming fire are complicating the delivery of reinforcements.

War

Russia struck Kharkiv: two wounded in Shevchenkivskyi district

Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov reported an explosion in the Shevchenkivskyi district following an enemy strike; updated information indicates two people were injured. At the same time, power supply disruptions are being recorded in several oblasts.

War

Syniehubov on Kharkiv's air defences, rebuilding under fire and the region's future

Oleh Syniehubov, head of the Kharkiv Regional Military Administration, spoke about the city's air defense situation, explained the need for restoration amid the threat of further destruction, and shared his vision for the region's future after the war ends.