Several weeks before the renewed Russian offensive in the Kharkiv region, residents received fake text messages purportedly from local authorities advising them to evacuate before the city was encircled, as part of a Russian psychological operation.

Fake evacuation messages sent to Kharkiv residents before offensive

Messages were part of Russian disinformation campaign to terrorize population

Earlier last night, an air-raid warning was issued in Kharkiv. Ukraine's Air Force warned citizens of the launch of guided aerial bombs.

Russia preparing summer offensive possibly targeting Kharkiv, though Ukrainian officials doubt resources available

Kharkiv prints 80% of all books published in Ukraine.

Russia opened a new offensive just dozens of kilometers north of the city on May 10.

I have just listened to the report of the Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi. There are heavy battles along the entire frontline. Special attention is paid to the areas in Kharkiv, Pokrovske, and other areas in the Donetsk region.