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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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Ukraine has stopped reporting the number of missiles launched by Russia during attacks — Bloomberg

Ukraine has stopped reporting the number of Russian missiles due to security measures. Kyiv needs more interceptors from allies, especially Patriots.

War in Ukraine • 02:05 PM • 2376 views
Seven people became victims of Russia's attack on Zaporizhzhia; a day of mourning was declared

As a result of Russia's nighttime attack on Zaporizhzhia, 7 people were killed and another 24 were injured. August 12 has been declared a Day of Mourning in Zaporizhzhia Oblast.

Society • 01:14 PM • 2028 views
"Every step Russia takes shows that Moscow is preparing not for peace" - Zelenskyy on Russia's nighttime attack with North Korean ballistic missilesPhoto

Russia attacked Ukraine again with North Korean ballistic missiles; six people were killed in Zaporizhzhia. Zelenskyy called on the world to increase pressure on the Russian Federation to protect against aggression.

War in Ukraine • August 11, 07:17 AM • 3196 views
Russia attacked Ukraine with ballistic and "Zircon" missiles; 98 of 120 drones neutralized

At night, russia struck Kyiv and Zaporizhzhia with "Zircon" and "Iskander-M" missiles, as well as Ukraine with 120 drones. Air defense forces shot down or suppressed 98 UAVs; hits were recorded at 21 locations.

War in Ukraine • August 11, 06:09 AM • 4928 views
The death toll from Russia’s overnight attack on Zaporizhzhia has risen to six

Six people were killed and another 19 injured as a result of Russia’s overnight combined attack on Zaporizhzhia. Four apartment buildings and non-residential buildings were damaged.

War in Ukraine • August 11, 04:38 AM • 32957 views
Five people were killed and another 20 injured after a Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia

Five people were killed and another 20 injured as a result of a combined strike on Zaporizhzhia. Industrial and infrastructure facilities were damaged, and fires broke out.

War in Ukraine • August 10, 11:16 PM • 54653 views
Following the Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia, the number of injured has risen to 9Video

As a result of the Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia, the number of injured has risen to 9. Industrial facilities, infrastructure, a garage cooperative and non-residential buildings were damaged.

War in Ukraine • August 10, 10:44 PM • 3274 views
After the Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia, two people were injured in the city

Russian forces launched a combined attack on Zaporizhzhia using missiles and aerial bombs, injuring two people. Buildings were damaged, and there are power outages and fires; emergency services are working.

War in Ukraine • August 10, 10:20 PM • 3328 views
The Russian Federation struck Zaporizhzhia with missiles and guided aerial bombs, damaging buildings and causing fires

Russian forces launched a combined attack on Zaporizhzhia, damaging residential buildings and non-residential structures. Fires broke out and power was cut off; emergency services are working at the sites.

War in Ukraine • August 10, 10:08 PM • 2960 views
Russia is attacking Kyiv with ballistic missiles, while a combined strike is ongoing in Zaporizhzhia

On the night of August 11, Russian forces are attacking Kyiv with ballistic missiles, while Zaporizhzhia is coming under a combined strike involving missiles and aerial bombs. The Mayor of Kyiv urged residents to remain in shelters.

War in Ukraine • August 10, 09:42 PM • 55870 views
The number of people injured by Russian airstrikes on Zaporizhzhia has risen to 24

Twenty-four people, including two children, were injured as a result of Russian airstrikes on Zaporizhzhia. Rescuers have completed the aftermath response, while municipal services are restoring the damaged buildings.

War in Ukraine • August 10, 12:23 PM • 2946 views
Kharkiv suffered a massive Russian attack; 11 people were injured in Zaporizhzhia and the surrounding area due to Russian guided aerial bombsPhotoVideo

The enemy attacked Kharkiv in three districts, damaging homes and a warehouse. In Zaporizhzhia, 11 people are known to have been injured, including a child in serious condition.

War in Ukraine • August 10, 10:00 AM • 3228 views
Russia attacked Poltava district, Zaporizhzhia, Kharkiv and region; there are fatalities and injuries

In the morning, the enemy attacked Poltava district, damaging equipment and buildings and injuring one person. An aerial bomb was dropped on Zaporizhzhia, damaging a building and cars; in Kharkiv, two districts were hit.

War in Ukraine • August 10, 08:21 AM • 2882 views
Russians attacked energy infrastructure in Zaporizhzhia overnight

Overnight, Russian UAVs carried out three strikes on an energy facility in Zaporizhzhia that supplies a significant part of the city. Energy workers restored power to all consumers within an hour, and over the weekend, power was also restored to more than 17,000 consumers.

War in Ukraine • August 10, 07:30 AM • 3356 views
The enemy attacked Zaporizhzhia — a garage cooperative came under fire

On the night of August 10, Russians attacked Zaporizhzhia, striking the grounds of a garage cooperative. A fire broke out, and a building was damaged; there were reportedly no casualties.

War in Ukraine • August 9, 10:39 PM • 4144 views
Work to restore the water supply is ongoing in Marhanets — a new pipeline is being laidPhoto

In Marhanets, seven teams of welders are working around the clock to lay a new pipeline to connect to an alternative water source. At the same time, repairs are underway on the pumping equipment of the main water pipeline.

Society • August 7, 09:18 AM • 2923 views
Russia struck the Zaporizhzhia district with guided aerial bombs; an 84-year-old man may be under the rubbleVideo

Russian forces struck the village of Yuliivka with guided aerial bombs, destroying a residential building. An 84-year-old man is likely under the rubble; rescuers continue their work.

War in Ukraine • August 6, 04:29 AM • 3243 views
The occupiers struck a children's hospital in Zaporizhzhia: the facade and windows were damagedPhoto

The enemy attacked the territory of the regional children's clinical hospital in Zaporizhzhia. During the alert, children and medical staff were in shelter, there were no casualties, the facade and windows were damaged.

War in Ukraine • August 4, 06:52 PM • 3206 views
The enemy attacked a hospital in Zaporizhzhia, consequences are being determined

Russian troops struck the territory of a hospital in Zaporizhzhia. The consequences of the attack are being determined, there are no casualties.

War in Ukraine • August 4, 06:26 PM • 3237 views
Enemy intensified its use of "honey traps" in attempts to assassinate military personnel - SBUVideo

The SBU reports an intensification of Russian special services' efforts to eliminate Ukrainian military personnel through online dating. Since the beginning of 2026, more than 50 such cases have been prevented.

War in Ukraine • August 4, 07:37 AM • 19275 views
Fake "combat" payments to accountants - 11 new suspicions in the case of multi-million losses

Prosecutors notified 11 individuals of suspicion for illegally accruing additional payments to accountants of a military unit. They falsely indicated participation in combat operations on the Zaporizhzhia direction, although they did not perform tasks.

War in Ukraine • August 3, 12:48 PM • 4064 views
Attack on Zaporizhzhia: number of injured rises to 31, including two childrenPhoto

As a result of the enemy attack on Zaporizhzhia on August 2, the number of injured rose to 31, including two children. Rescuers extinguished fires and provided psychological support to 50 people.

War in Ukraine • August 2, 08:26 PM • 34432 views
The number of victims in Zaporizhzhia as a result of Russian attacks has increased to 23, including two children

As a result of strikes with guided aerial bombs in Zaporizhzhia, 23 people were injured, including two children. Rescuers extinguished the fires, buildings and cars were damaged.

War in Ukraine • August 2, 07:00 PM • 4274 views
The enemy dropped eight guided aerial bombs on Zaporizhzhia in an hour and a half: one person killed, 18 more injured

Russian troops dropped eight aerial bombs on Zaporizhzhia, resulting in the death of a 71-year-old woman and injuries to 18 people. Among the victims are two minors, two in serious condition.

Society • August 2, 05:12 PM • 6882 views
Number of wounded in Zaporizhzhia after russian attack rises to 11 - OVA

In Zaporizhzhia, the number of wounded as a result of the enemy attack has risen to 11. Doctors assess the condition of two women as moderate.

War in Ukraine • August 2, 03:34 PM • 5086 views
The enemy again attacked Zaporizhzhia with a guided aerial bomb, there are casualties - OVA

Head of Zaporizhzhia OVA Ivan Fedorov reported a strike on Zaporizhzhia with a guided aerial bomb. Preliminary, there are casualties.

War in Ukraine • August 2, 03:11 PM • 4677 views
A Russian aerial bomb hit a private residential area in Zaporizhzhia - one dead and woundedVideo

Russian troops attacked Zaporizhzhia with a guided aerial bomb, hitting a private residential area. One person died, another may be under the rubble, two wounded.

Society • August 2, 02:28 PM • 4877 views
Over the week, the Russian Federation launched 1,900 drones, 1,600 aerial bombs, and 144 missiles - ZelenskyyVideo

Over the last week of July and the beginning of August, 16 regions of Ukraine suffered Russian strikes. The occupiers launched about 1,900 drones, nearly 1,600 aerial bombs, and 144 missiles.

Society • August 2, 08:38 AM • 5876 views
The situation at the front is tough, with special attention to Sloviansk and Kostiantynivka, and the Zaporizhzhia direction - Zelenskyy

President Zelenskyy held a meeting of the Staff, where he for the first time heard a report from the new Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Mykhailo Drapatyi. He promised to seek opportunities to increase support programs for Ukrainian units due to the tough situation at the front.

War in Ukraine • July 31, 12:52 PM • 3084 views
Ukrainian travelers get a convenient transfer to a train to the Czech Republic and Germany - how it runsPhoto

Spanish Renfe launches a night train Przemyśl – Frankfurt am Main from August 1. Ukrzaliznytsia provides transfers from five Ukrainian trains.

Society • July 29, 01:42 PM • 14094 views