UAH 1.7 billion (US$43.3 million) was allocated to Kharkiv Oblast for fortifications.

From these funds, UAH 1.7 billion (US$43.3 million) will be allocated to Kharkiv Oblast

Around Hr 1.7 billion ($43 million) will be devoted to building up defenses in Kharkiv Oblast and Hr 1.5 billion ($38 million) to Sumy Oblast.

Last month a Russian strike caused a complete power outage in the city and there have been more since.

Kharkiv residents and defense forces will defend the city to the end if Russians try to resume a general offensive.

There are currently no outflow of residents from Kharkiv and more than a million remain in the city despite constant shelling.

95% of Kharkiv residents have pro-Ukrainian sentiments, 3% are pro-Russian, and 2% are undecided.