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Zaporizhzhia

City of Ukraine
Zaporizhzhia is a city located in the southeastern part of Ukraine on both banks of the Dnipro River. The city's area is 331 square kilometers, and its population as of January 1, 2022, was 710,052 people. The city is the administrative, industrial, and cultural center of the Zaporizhzhia Oblast. The history of Zaporizhzhia dates back to ancient settlements on Khortytsia Island, and its modern formation began with the founding of the Oleksandrivsk fortress in 1770. The city became a key industrial center of Ukraine thanks to the construction of the Dnipro Hydroelectric Power Plant and related enterprises.
1770
The Oleksandrivsk fortress was founded, marking the beginning of the modern city
1927
Construction of the Dnipro HPP began, which became a symbol of industrialization
1960
The Zaporizhzhia Automobile Plant produced its first car
2005
National tourist routes were developed, including "Khortytsia: A Look Through the Ages."
2021
The "Great Restoration" of the Museum of the History of Zaporizhzhian Cossacks and Khortytsia Island began
2024
The city became a leader in the Transparency Rating, showing the largest increase among communities
2024
In the autumn, the cultural festival "GOGOLFEST" took place for the first time during the full-scale war
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Russia's terror must not go unpunished — Zelenskyy on the strikes on Kyiv and Odesa region

In Kyiv, a drone struck a high-rise building, injuring people. In Odesa region, a strike on the "Starokozache" checkpoint claimed the lives of two people. The President emphasized the importance of inevitable punishment for Russia.

War in Ukraine • September 9, 07:39 AM • 3716 views
As a result of Russia’s attack on the Dnipro–Zaporizhzhia train, a train conductor was killed

The Russian strike on the Dnipro–Zaporizhzhia train claimed the life of a train conductor. She returned to the carriages after the evacuation was announced.

War in Ukraine • September 8, 11:45 AM • 3470 views
Russian occupiers attacked the Dnipro–Zaporizhzhia trainVideo

Russian forces attacked the Dnipro–Zaporizhzhia commuter train. There is currently no information about deaths or injuries.

War in Ukraine • September 8, 08:12 AM • 3150 views
Zelenskyy: Meetings on the supply of interceptors and the Freyja anti-ballistic system will take place today

The President announced new talks on the Freyja anti-ballistic system following the Russian night attack.

War in Ukraine • September 8, 07:08 AM • 7388 views
Night drone attack on Zaporizhzhia: shopping center catches firePhotoVideo

During the night of September 7, Russian drones attacked Zaporizhzhia, causing a fire in a shopping center. There were no casualties.

War in Ukraine • September 6, 11:12 PM • 45155 views
Russia launched 108 attack UAVs at Ukraine - air defense shot down 88 targetsPhoto

Russia launched 108 attack drones at Ukraine overnight. Air defense destroyed or suppressed 88 targets; hits were recorded at 11 locations.

War in Ukraine • September 6, 07:10 AM • 5477 views
Drone attack on Zaporizhzhia: number of injured rises to six

Six people were injured as a result of a drone raid on Zaporizhzhia. A Russian drone struck a residential building, while a fire broke out in another.

War in Ukraine • September 5, 10:05 PM • 7678 views
The enemy attacked Zaporizhzhia again: many people injured, fires broke outVideo

Russian drones struck residential buildings and an administrative building in Zaporizhzhia. At least three people were injured, and fires broke out.

War in Ukraine • September 5, 08:15 PM • 47935 views
russia continues to launch deadly strikes on Ukraine: three killed in the Kharkiv region, with people wounded in a number of regionsPhoto

Russian attacks in Chuhuiv claimed the lives of three people, while another was injured. Seven people were wounded in the Khmelnytskyi region, and at least 11 in the Zaporizhzhia region.

War in Ukraine • September 5, 06:42 PM • 4799 views
Russia attacked Ukraine with ballistic missiles and 167 drones - how many were shot down and where there were hitsPhotoVideo

Russia launched ballistic missiles and 167 drones; 128 unmanned aerial vehicles were shot down or suppressed. The Russian strikes resulted in fatalities.

War in Ukraine • September 5, 05:59 AM • 17075 views
ATB introduces limits, while "Silpo" does not: what is happening with food sales in Ukraine

ATB introduced limits on certain products due to purchases for resale, but assured that there is no shortage. There are no restrictions at "Silpo."

Society • August 28, 05:06 PM • 43402 views
Zelenskyy: The objective is one thousand drones for long-range strikes against Russia per day

Zelenskyy stated the goal of one thousand long-range drones per day. According to him, the strikes have already restricted the movement of vessels in Novorossiysk.

War in Ukraine • August 28, 04:50 PM • 5985 views
In Zaporizhzhia, the number of people injured in the Russian strike on a shopping center has risen to fivePhotoVideo

A Russian UAV struck a shopping center in Zaporizhzhia, injuring five people. The fire covering 14,000 sq. m was extinguished.

War in Ukraine • August 28, 11:29 AM • 4247 views
4 people injured in Russia's drone strike on a construction hypermarket in Zaporizhzhia

A Russian drone struck a construction hypermarket in Zaporizhzhia. A fire broke out covering an area of about 2,000 sq. m, and four people were injured.

War in Ukraine • August 28, 06:20 AM • 28557 views
Russia struck shopping center in Zaporizhzhia; one person injured

A Russian attack damaged a shopping center in Zaporizhzhia. One person requires medical assistance.

War in Ukraine • August 28, 05:47 AM • 3982 views
Russians attacked Zaporizhzhia with drones: two women injured

Strike drones damaged homes in a private-sector area of Zaporizhzhia. The injured women are receiving medical assistance; the consequences of the attack are being clarified.

War in Ukraine • August 27, 08:36 PM • 4325 views
Russia attacked an enterprise in Zaporizhzhia, sparking a fire

As a result of the strike on the enterprise in Zaporizhzhia, production facilities were damaged and a fire broke out. Preliminary reports indicate no casualties.

War in Ukraine • August 27, 08:54 AM • 27039 views
Zelenskyy: Russia struck 9 regions, fires are being extinguished at enterprises in ChubynskePhoto

Russia attacked Ukraine with drones and ballistic missiles, damaging infrastructure and residential buildings. Fires at enterprises in Chubynske are being extinguished.

War in Ukraine • August 27, 07:13 AM • 6448 views
Russia attacked Zaporizhzhia, injuring three people

In Zaporizhzhia, two men and a woman were injured as a result of a Russian attack. A car and buildings were damaged, and a fire broke out at the site.

War in Ukraine • August 26, 11:25 PM • 23620 views
Zelenskyy held a security meeting and instructed officials to strengthen the defense of Zaporizhzhia and key areas

Zelenskyy held a meeting in the Zaporizhzhia region and instructed officials to strengthen the protection of the city, the region, and important areas. For the defense of Donetsk region it was proposed to create two groupings.

War in Ukraine • August 26, 03:37 PM • 4406 views
Zelenskyy presented the Order of the "Golden Star" of the Hero of Ukraine to Biletskyi

The President presented the "Golden Star" to Andrii Biletskyi and Eduard Kolodii. During the operation, 745 km² and 26 villages were liberated.

War in Ukraine • August 26, 03:13 PM • 7346 views
The enemy attacked Zaporizhzhia: three people are known to have been injured, and 10 cars caught firePhoto

Russian drones attacked Zaporizhzhia, causing about 10 cars to catch fire. Three people were injured and are receiving medical assistance.

War in Ukraine • August 25, 12:46 PM • 3805 views
Occupiers struck Zaporizhzhia with a guided aerial bomb: two people were killed

Russian forces struck Zaporizhzhia with a guided aerial bomb in the morning. Two people were killed, a road was damaged, facilities were destroyed, and a fire broke out.

War in Ukraine • August 25, 04:19 AM • 13773 views
181 combat engagements took place, the enemy launched more than 6,000 drones — General Staff on the situation at the front

Since the beginning of the day, 181 combat engagements, more than 6,000 drones and 165 guided aerial bombs have been recorded. The most active areas are Pokrovsk, Kostiantynivka and Lyman.

War in Ukraine • August 24, 07:15 PM • 4121 views
The US will not recognize the occupied Ukrainian territories as Russian — Kellogg

Keith Kellogg said that the US would not recognize Crimea and the occupied areas as Russian. According to him, these territories will eventually return to Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • August 24, 05:27 PM • 66086 views
Zelenskyy proposes identifying the national shrines of the Ukrainian people and establishing liability for damaging them

The President proposed granting special status to 23 historical sites and strengthening their protection. Intentional damage would be punishable by\r\nup to 10 years in prison.

Politics • August 24, 12:41 PM • 7924 views
Russian drones attacked Zaporizhzhia — a residential building and warehouses were damagedPhoto

Russian drones struck Zaporizhzhia, causing fires in a residential building and a warehouse. No casualties were reported.

War in Ukraine • August 22, 10:30 AM • 5734 views
Zelenskyy appointed a number of judges to the HACC and appellate courts: who received the positions

The President signed 15 decrees appointing 29 judges. Sixteen of them will work at the HACC and its Appeals Chamber.

Politics • August 21, 08:02 PM • 8768 views
In Zaporizhzhia, a Russian drone struck a shuttle bus; there are seriously wounded people

An enemy drone attacked a shuttle bus in Zaporizhzhia. At least three people sustained serious injuries and are receiving medical assistance.

War in Ukraine • August 21, 06:52 PM • 25717 views
Night attack on Zaporizhzhia: municipal transport and a civilian car damagedPhoto

At night on August 21, Russian forces attacked Zaporizhzhia. Municipal transport and a civilian car were damaged; no people were injured.

War in Ukraine • August 20, 10:05 PM • 11005 views