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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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"If we can 100% counter Russia's attacks, Putin's terror will be meaningless": Zelenskyy emphasized air defense to partners after another Russian strike on energy infrastructure

Russia continued its attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure overnight, targeting Dnipropetrovsk, Zhytomyr, Zaporizhzhia, Kharkiv, and Kherson regions. President Zelenskyy stated that the first priority is strengthening air defense, primarily with missiles for the systems.

War in Ukraine • January 14, 09:51 AM • 4515 views
Trump's envoys Witkoff and Kushner plan a trip to Moscow to meet with Putin in the near future - Bloomberg

Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, envoys of Donald Trump, plan to visit Moscow to meet with Vladimir Putin. The purpose of the visit is to promote a peace agreement to end the war in Ukraine.

Politics • January 14, 08:52 AM • 35410 views
Greenlandic Rift: Will Denmark and Europe withstand the pressure of Washington's appetites?

Donald Trump is once again showing interest in Greenland, calling it a "big real estate deal" and a matter of US strategic security. This has caused concern among Danish and European leaders, who see it as a threat to sovereignty and NATO's integrity.

Politics • January 14, 07:00 AM • 64977 views
Train delays average an hour; plans to improve conditions at Kholm station and information - Ukrzaliznytsia

On January 13, 2026, Ukrzaliznytsia reported delays of 63 trains, the longest of which was 3 hours. The company is organizing comfortable waiting conditions and improving passenger information.

Society • January 13, 08:04 AM • 4801 views
In Ukraine, 14 trains are delayed due to anomalous bad weather: which onesVideo

On January 10, Ukrzaliznytsia is reducing the delay time for 14 trains caused by weather conditions. Return journeys will depart with smaller deviations from the schedule.

Society • January 10, 09:34 AM • 11223 views
Ukrzaliznytsia changed train schedule due to bad weather on January 9

Due to bad weather, Ukrzaliznytsia will dispatch a number of trains with delays. The departure time of some services has been changed from 30 minutes to 4 hours.

Society • January 9, 11:29 AM • 5771 views
Over half a million consumers without electricity due to Russian attack, emergency blackouts in several regions - Ministry of Energy

As a result of Russia's night attack on energy infrastructure, electricity transmission system and generation facilities were damaged. In Kyiv, Kyiv Oblast, and Slavutych, over 500,000 consumers were left without electricity, and in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, 34,000 subscribers.

Society • January 9, 09:38 AM • 15570 views
42 trains delayed due to icing of overhead lines: some for over 6 hours

Ukrzaliznytsia reports a delay of 42 trains, including 18 long-distance and 24 suburban, due to icing of the overhead contact system. The longest delays affect trains Lviv — Dnipro and Przemyśl — Kharkiv.

Society • January 9, 07:29 AM • 4783 views
Ukraine informs partners about Russia's night attack, including ballistic missiles, calls for increased pressure on Moscow - MFA

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha is informing partners about the consequences of Russia's night strikes, calling for immediate action. He asks for public condemnation of the attack, especially from those who reacted to the "attack on Putin's residence."

Politics • January 9, 07:16 AM • 32014 views
In Kyiv, three bloggers sang "Moscow, I love you" during Russian attacks: police have already drawn up protocols for petty hooliganismVideo

Kyiv police have brought to justice three bloggers who filmed videos singing Russian songs on the streets of Kyiv during missile attacks on Dnipro and Zaporizhzhia. The girls face administrative responsibility for petty hooliganism, as well as communication with SBU employees.

Society • January 8, 04:32 PM • 4649 views
After the Russian attack in Dnipropetrovsk region, up to 800,000 consumers are without electricity, bad weather causes outages in 4 regions, there are emergency shutdowns - Ministry of Energy

In Dnipropetrovsk region, part of the critical infrastructure has been powered, about 800,000 consumers remain without electricity. In Zaporizhzhia, electricity supply has been restored, but residents are asked to limit the use of electrical appliances.

Society • January 8, 08:12 AM • 4987 views
Russian attack on Dnipropetrovsk and Zaporizhzhia regions: what is the situation with electricity, water, heat, and railway in the morning

In Dnipropetrovsk and Zaporizhzhia regions, network restoration continues after enemy attacks. In Dnipropetrovsk region, heat and water supply are being restored for over a million subscribers, and in Zaporizhzhia, electricity supply and heat and water supply have been restored.

Society • January 8, 06:38 AM • 50965 views
Massive attack on Dnipro and Zaporizhzhia leads to power outages and water shortages

As a result of a massive attack on Dnipropetrovsk and Zaporizhzhia regions, most consumers were left without electricity and water supply. Energy workers will begin restoration work as soon as the security situation allows.

Society • January 7, 10:30 PM • 23658 views
Trains in Dnipropetrovsk and Zaporizhzhia regions switch to backup diesel traction

All trains in Dnipropetrovsk and Zaporizhzhia regions have been switched to backup diesel traction. Signaling and communication systems are powered by backup sources, and railway stations are supplied with electricity from generators.

Society • January 7, 09:40 PM • 5416 views
Dnipro without light and water: no forecasts for restoration

In Dnipro, electricity supply has disappeared, and in some places, water supply is absent, with no forecasts for restoration. In the Zaporizhzhia region, hospitals have been switched to generators due to electricity supply restrictions.

Society • January 7, 09:14 PM • 10655 views
"3000 km across Ukraine": in December, passengers exchanged kilometers for almost 80,000 ticketsVideo

In December, passengers exchanged kilometers for almost 80,000 tickets, making their dream journeys. In the first month of the program, 500,000 Ukrainians registered.

Society • January 5, 06:29 PM • 6693 views
Russia attacked energy facilities in two regions, there are power outages in Odesa and Zaporizhzhia, due to bad weather in two regions - Ministry of Energy

Russia attacked energy infrastructure in Mykolaiv and Zaporizhzhia regions. In Odesa region, more than 11,000 consumers remain without electricity after previous attacks.

Society • January 2, 09:04 AM • 4578 views
Russians massively shelled Zaporizhzhia twice: photos of the aftermath appearedPhotoVideo

On the night of January 2, Russian occupiers attacked Zaporizhzhia twice with attack UAVs, causing fires and damage. A significant part of the enemy targets was destroyed, which allowed to avoid injuries.

Society • January 2, 06:55 AM • 5218 views
Attack on Zaporizhzhia: enemy launched 9 strikes, another fire broke out in the cityPhoto

As a result of the enemy's night attack on Zaporizhzhia on January 2, another fire broke out. The head of the Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration, Ivan Fedorov, reported 9 strikes, and the air raid alert is ongoing.

Society • January 1, 11:39 PM • 15319 views
Enemy attacked Zaporizhzhia with drones: first details

Late in the evening on January 1, Russians attacked Zaporizhzhia with two attack UAVs, causing a fire. The attack took place in the Voznesenivskyi district.

Society • January 1, 09:59 PM • 10789 views
Uzhhorod topped the ranking of the most expensive housing rentals in UkrainePhoto

Uzhhorod has become the most expensive city in Ukraine in terms of the average cost of apartment rental, surpassing Kyiv and Lviv. The average rental price in Uzhhorod is 21,300 hryvnias per month, which is 12% more.

Economy • January 1, 01:15 PM • 9995 views
Attack on Zaporizhzhia: number of wounded increased to fiveVideo

As a result of the Russian forces' attack on Zaporizhzhia on New Year's Eve, five people were injured, including a 15-year-old boy. The victims received medical and psychological assistance, and one was hospitalized.

Society • December 31, 09:59 PM • 19347 views
Russian army attacked Zaporizhzhia: an apartment building was damaged, one person was injuredPhotoVideo

Russian troops shelled Zaporizhzhia again, hitting an apartment building. As a result of the attack, one person was injured, and cars caught fire.

War in Ukraine • December 31, 07:03 PM • 2252 views
Medical workers in frontline regions will be able to receive housing in cities within a 30 km radius of their workplace - Svyrydenko

The Cabinet of Ministers has allowed healthcare facilities to purchase housing for medical workers in frontline regions. Housing will be provided for the period of employment in the settlement or within 30 km of it.

Society • December 31, 01:38 PM • 3899 views
Enemy attack on Zaporizhzhia: fires broke out in the city

Several fires have been reported in Zaporizhzhia after an enemy shelling. According to preliminary data, there are no casualties.

War in Ukraine • December 31, 12:28 PM • 2925 views
149 combat engagements on the front: the enemy launched 58 airstrikes and 3495 shellings on the last day of 2025Photo

149 combat engagements were recorded on the fronts of the Russian-Ukrainian war on December 30. The enemy launched three missile and 58 air strikes, carried out 3495 shellings and 5791 kamikaze drone attacks.

War in Ukraine • December 31, 06:49 AM • 3865 views
Japan transferred 47.7 million euros for Ukraine's reconstruction: funds to go to demining and infrastructure

Japan has transferred approximately 47. 7 million euros for the reconstruction of Ukraine. The funds will be directed to support humanitarian demining, maintenance of energy infrastructure, and restoration of water supply systems.

War in Ukraine • December 30, 06:37 PM • 9600 views
Russians cannot capture Zaporizhzhia: Putin has an illusion of a rapid front collapse - Center for Countering Disinformation

Russians cannot capture Zaporizhzhia, and for the city there are only air threats, not infantry ones. Putin's illusion of a rapid front collapse is supported by Chief of General Staff Gerasimov.

War in Ukraine • December 30, 02:57 PM • 4290 views
63 combat engagements in 24 hours: the enemy is actively attacking in the Pokrovsk and Huliaipole directions

Since the beginning of the day, 63 combat engagements have been recorded. The enemy is actively advancing in the Pokrovsk, Huliaipole, and Kostiantynivka directions, launching air strikes and shelling.

War in Ukraine • December 30, 02:15 PM • 3300 views
Russian FPV drone attacked a car in Zaporizhzhia region, driver killed

A 61-year-old man was killed in Zaporizhzhia region as a result of a Russian FPV drone attack. The occupiers hit a car driving on a road in Veselianka, Zaporizhzhia district, with a drone.

Society • December 30, 12:35 PM • 3558 views