Extreme Activity
49.973632°N 36.240054°E
Total Events
14,688
Artillery
3,536
UAV Attacks
1,053
Active Period
Feb 24, 2022 — Apr 10, 2026
Kharkiv (Kharkiv) has documented 14,688 conflict events from Feb 24, 2022 to Apr 10, 2026, with artillery as the primary form of warfare at 24% of incidents. The area spent 1 days under Russian control and is currently classified as Ukraine Controlled by ISW and DeepStateMap composite assessment.
Conflict Profile Analysis
The conflict profile at Kharkiv is heavily dominated by indirect fire — artillery shelling accounts for 56% of all combat events. This pattern is characteristic of entrenched positional warfare where opposing forces exchange fire across established lines.
Territorial control at Kharkiv has shifted over the course of the conflict, with 543 recorded changes and 1 days of Russian control documented. There have been 519 recorded withdrawal or retreat events, indicating dynamic frontline movement.
Civilian casualties have been recorded in 1,932 incidents (13.2% of all events), reflecting the toll on non-combatants in the area.
Conflict Event Overview
| Event Type | Count | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| explosion Artillery Shelling | 3,536 | 24.1% |
| home Property Damage | 1,948 | 13.3% |
| group Civilian Casualties | 1,932 | 13.2% |
| flight Airstrikes | 1,171 | 8% |
| flight_takeoff UAV/Drone Attacks | 1,053 | 7.2% |
| warning IED/Mine Events | 889 | 6.1% |
| undo Retreats/Withdrawals | 519 | 3.5% |
| radar Air Defense Actions | 448 | 3.1% |
| person_off Military Casualties | 391 | 2.7% |
| bolt Raids | 226 | 1.5% |
| local_fire_department Firefights | 178 | 1.2% |
| domain Occupation Events | 163 | 1.1% |
| shield Armored Engagements | 106 | 0.7% |
| local_hospital Hospital/Medical | 77 | 0.5% |
| computer Cyber Operations | 51 | 0.3% |
Event Type Distribution
Activity Timeline
Monthly Events in Kharkiv
Territorial Control History
Current Status: Ukraine Controlled
Kharkiv has been under Russian control for approximately 1 recorded days since February 2022.
Russia
Contested
Comparative Analysis
vs Kharkiv Average
| Metric | Kharkiv | Oblast Avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Events | 14,688 | 481 | +14,207 |
| Artillery Events | 3,536 | 130 | +3,406 |
| Airstrike Events | 1,171 | 37 | +1,134 |
| UAV Events | 1,053 | 25 | +1,028 |
| Civilian Casualties | 1,932 | 62 | +1,870 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many conflict events have been recorded in Kharkiv?
Kharkiv has recorded 14,688 conflict events between Feb 24, 2022 and Apr 10, 2026. This places it in the extreme activity category among Ukraine's 0 conflict zones within Kharkiv.
Has Kharkiv been targeted despite remaining under Ukrainian control?
Yes. Although Kharkiv has remained under Ukrainian sovereignty throughout the conflict, it has been targeted with 14,688 recorded incidents. Russian forces briefly controlled the area for 1 observation days before Ukrainian liberation.
What type of military activity is most common in Kharkiv?
Artillery Shelling is the dominant event type in Kharkiv, accounting for 24.1% of all incidents with 3,536 recorded events followed by Airstrikes at 1,171 incidents. The distribution across multiple event types indicates a complex operational environment.
How have civilians been affected by the conflict in Kharkiv?
There have been 1,932 recorded civilian casualty incidents in Kharkiv, representing 13.2% of all events. While any civilian harm is significant, this rate is within the range observed across actively targeted locations.
Why does Kharkiv have such a high concentration of conflict events?
Kharkiv's 14,688 events reflect its significance as a key target in {$oblast}. The volume of reporting also correlates with media access and infrastructure — larger cities with more news correspondents tend to have more granular event documentation in the VIINA dataset.
Data Source
Location Conflict Data: VIINA Dataset (Georgetown University) — Violent Incident Information from News Articles. Territorial control: ISW + DeepStateMap composite.
Last updated: April 10, 2026