Land public transport began to run in Kharkiv/Photo by Anya Chernenko for Channel 24

Russian troops are retreating from Kharkov and the city is slowly starting to return to its usual rhythm. At the same time, one should not forget about the danger of shelling that exists throughout Ukraine.

Today, May 16, for the first time since the beginning of the Russian invasion, surface public transport began to run in the city. Kharkiv Mayor Igor Terekhov promised that the journey would be free, channel 24 reported.

What transport can be used

4 trams and 8 trolleybus routes. Buses will also start running.

Terekhov announced this decision on May 13 in a video message. He argued that there were no shelling for 5 whole days, and the Armed Forces of Ukraine drove the Russians away from the city. Today, Terekhov personally checked the work of transport and rode the bus.

Thus, the operational situation has become better and the resumption of transport will help the city's economy.

Transport runs in Kharkiv/Photo by Anya Chernenko for channel 24

Transport will not be able to run everywhere

The message was restored only on those routes where possible. After all, Russian infidels damaged power lines and 35 trams. In parallel, the city will restore electric lines and traction substations in order to increase the number of routes.

In Kharkiv, it is planned to launch 25 bus routes. They were designed specifically so that residents could get where they need from anywhere in the city.

For the first 2 weeks, people were allowed not to pay for the fare, because many lost their jobs and were left without savings. Since there is a curfew in Kharkiv, as well as throughout Ukraine, transport will run from 7 am to 19:00 pm.

News on the Kharkiv direction of struggle

• The Armed Forces of Ukraine are carrying out counter-offensive operations in the Kharkiv region. Thanks to this, settlements are liberated, the enemy is driven back from the city. We even managed to reach the state border at one of the points. Adviser to the Minister of Internal Affairs Vadim Denisenko stated that the Russians would no longer be able to stop the counteroffensive of our Ukrainian military.
• At the same time, the head of the Kharkiv Regional Military Administration, Oleg Sinegubov, warned that it was too early for people to return to the dismissed settlements. After all, the enemy is cunning and, when leaving, leaves mines and unexploded shells and explosives. Therefore, the area must first be checked by specialists.
• At the same time, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine warned that there was a possibility of a second offensive, since the enemy was being overloaded near Kharkov. The Russians were replenishing combat stocks and also renewing fuel and lubricants, which indicates their alleged intentions.