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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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The enemy attacked "Epicentr" in Pervomaisk and a bus in Zaporizhzhia; there are wounded peoplePhoto

In Pervomaisk, a drone hit "Epicentr," injuring two women. In Zaporizhzhia, an FPV drone damaged a bus and injured one person.

War in Ukraine • October 20, 05:12 PM • 4040 views
Zelenskyy met with Drapatyi: there was a briefing on active defense along three sectors of the frontVideo

Zelenskyy heard Drapatyi's briefing on the situation in Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kharkiv regions. The Defense Forces are holding key settlements.

Society • October 18, 03:40 PM • 16529 views
The enemy continues to attack Ukraine: a high-rise building was damaged in Odesa, while critical infrastructure was damaged in DniproVideo

Russian strikes damaged homes and enterprises in Chernihiv, Lviv, Odesa and Dnipropetrovsk regions. Three people were injured.

Society • October 18, 10:58 AM • 15331 views
Russian strikes on Zaporizhzhia and Poltava — two people killed, six injuredPhoto

Russian strikes on Zaporizhzhia and Poltava have killed two people and injured six. Homes, cars, and an educational institution were damaged.

War in Ukraine • October 18, 08:13 AM • 4895 views
Strike on Zaporizhzhia: 27-year-old woman killedPhoto

The enemy attacked Zaporizhzhia overnight on October 18 and struck a residential building. A 27-year-old woman was killed; information about the injured is being уточнюють.

War in Ukraine • October 17, 10:54 PM • 7264 views
The number of war casualties is at a record high, rising by 85% in September - UN

In September, 328 civilians were killed and 2,105 were injured in Russian attacks. The number of casualties was 85% higher than in September 2025.

Society • October 17, 10:27 AM • 12897 views
Russian night attacks on Ukrainian regions: one person killed in Kherson, dozens injured, and infrastructure damagedPhoto

Russia attacked a number of regions in Ukraine with missiles, aircraft, and drones. An ambulance driver was killed, and dozens of people, including children, were injured.

War in Ukraine • October 17, 04:29 AM • 20865 views
Zaporizhzhia under enemy attack — an industrial facility was hit, sparking a large-scale firePhoto

Russian forces struck a private enterprise in Zaporizhzhia, causing a large-scale fire. Preliminary reports indicate there are no injuries.

War in Ukraine • October 15, 07:39 PM • 3248 views
A night under Russian strikes: which regions of Ukraine did the enemy attack and what is known about the consequences

During the night of October 15, the Russians attacked Ukraine with missiles and drones. At least 5 people were killed and 7 more were injured.

War in Ukraine • October 15, 04:19 AM • 61518 views
Four Years of Energy Warfare: How Russian Strikes Have Changed Ukraine’s Energy System and How Much Its Restoration Will Cost

Russian attacks have reduced generation capacity and caused billions of dollars in damage to the energy sector. Ukraine is responding with imports and the development of distributed generation.

Society • October 13, 09:50 AM • 59341 views
Russia has been attacking almost continuously since the night; 14 people injured after "Shahed" strike on central RivnePhotoVideo

A Russian drone struck an educational institution in central Rivne, injuring 14 people. One victim is in serious condition.

War in Ukraine • October 13, 08:49 AM • 40216 views
In Zaporizhzhia, an enemy drone attacked a car park near a medical facility; one person was injuredPhoto

A Russian drone attacked a car park near a medical facility in Zaporizhzhia, preliminarily injuring one person. The city is being protected with anti-drone nets.

War in Ukraine • October 12, 02:50 PM • 4171 views
The SBU blocked the registration of more than 10 Starlinks for Russians: 4 suspects detainedPhoto

The SBU detained four suspects for registering and activating Starlink terminals for Russians. They face life imprisonment with confiscation of property.

Society • October 12, 01:41 PM • 4972 views
Russia attacked energy facilities, logistics infrastructure and more - Koretskyi revealed the scale of Russia's latest strikesPhoto

Russia struck energy, transport and civilian facilities in several regions of Ukraine. One person is known to have been killed, and dozens were injured.

War in Ukraine • October 12, 10:56 AM • 4226 views
Russia shelled the railway in the Zhytomyr region - what is the situation with train servicesPhoto

Railway and energy infrastructure facilities in Korosten district were hit. As of the morning of October 12, more than 30 trains are delayed en route.

War in Ukraine • October 12, 07:28 AM • 4358 views
Zelenskyy said that Ukraine is ready to stop strikes on Russian oil refineries and named the condition

Ukraine is ready to stop strikes on Russian oil refineries if Moscow stops attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. Zelenskyy called for mutual de-escalation.

War in Ukraine • October 11, 09:33 AM • 15457 views
More than 20 dead, dozens injured, and extensive destruction — a new wave of Russian attacks on a number of regions of UkrainePhoto

Russia shelled five regions of Ukraine: at least 21 people were killed and dozens were injured. Residential buildings and infrastructure were damaged.

War in Ukraine • October 11, 08:50 AM • 13579 views
The death toll following the Russian airstrike on Zaporizhzhia has risen to 20 people — a cat was rescued from the rubblePhotoVideo

Twenty people, including three children, were killed and another 18 injured as a result of the Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia. Rescuers rescued a cat from the rubble.

War in Ukraine • October 10, 05:16 PM • 10466 views
Zelenskyy spoke with Macron during Russia's attack on Kyiv: what they agreed on

During the shelling of Kyiv, Zelenskyy discussed additional air defense packages and increased pressure on Russia with Macron. Sanctions were also discussed.

War in Ukraine • October 10, 01:40 PM • 13414 views
In Zaporizhzhia, the death toll from the Russian strike has risen to 17PhotoVideo

Seventeen people, including three children, were killed as a result of the Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia. Another 18 people were injured, and the search operation is ongoing.

Society • October 10, 12:23 PM • 6338 views
"Russia thanked [them] for lifting sanctions on diesel exports" — Zelenskyy on the attack on Zaporizhzhia Video

As a result of the attack on Zaporizhzhia, 12 people were killed, including three children, and another 14 were injured. Zelenskyy called for increased pressure on Russia.

War in Ukraine • October 10, 10:27 AM • 42149 views
In Zaporizhzhia, October 11 was declared a day of mourning for those killed in the enemy airstrike

As a result of the Russian airstrike on Zaporizhzhia, 11 people were killed, including three children. Another 16 people, including children, were injured.

War in Ukraine • October 10, 09:24 AM • 6410 views
Air defense forces neutralized 117 of 160 drones during a nighttime attack on Ukraine

During the night of October 10, Russia launched 160 drones at Ukraine, including 110 jet-powered Shahed drones. Air defense neutralized 117 UAVs; hits were recorded at 14 locations.

War in Ukraine • October 10, 06:55 AM • 5638 views
The death toll from the morning attack in Zaporizhzhia has risen to seven - Regional Military Administration

The Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia claimed the lives of seven people, including three children. Another 10 people were injured, two of them seriously.

Society • October 10, 06:21 AM • 5947 views
In Zaporizhzhia, the death toll from the morning Russian attack has risen to five, including two childrenPhoto

The Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia claimed the lives of five people, including two children. Another ten people were injured, and there may be people under the rubble.

Society • October 10, 05:43 AM • 14777 views
The Russians struck Zaporizhzhia; people were killed, and there may be wounded people under the rubble of buildingsPhotoVideo

A Russian strike on a five-story building in Zaporizhzhia killed four people and wounded four others. People may still be under the rubble.

War in Ukraine • October 10, 04:16 AM • 70233 views
Russians launched 6 strikes on Zaporizhzhia — a man was killed, a child was among the wounded, and an educational institution was damagedPhoto

As a result of the morning shelling of Zaporizhzhia, a man was killed and five people were injured, including a child. An educational institution was damaged.

War in Ukraine • October 9, 04:44 AM • 4120 views
Occupiers attacked the Zaporizhzhia Regional Council building with a drone, hitting the coat of armsPhoto

A Russian FPV drone struck the building of the Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration, causing smoke but no fire or casualties. Two people were injured in the city area.

War in Ukraine • October 8, 02:57 PM • 21637 views
"Russian army "gave" Putin "gift" of destroying residential building in Pryluky," attacked energy infrastructure - Zelenskyy on Russia's shellingPhoto

At least 11 people were killed and more than 30 wounded as a result of the overnight attack. Russia launched 70 missiles and drones at Kyiv and 12 regions.

War in Ukraine • October 7, 07:40 AM • 22458 views
Fallen fighter pilot Marat Mambetov is a Hero of Ukraine: what is known about the commander of the "Ghosts of Kyiv"Photo

The commander of the "Ghosts of Kyiv," Marat Mambetov, was killed on October 1 during a combat mission in a MiG-29. He was 25 years old.

War in Ukraine • October 6, 04:54 PM • 67168 views