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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 attacked Zaporizhzhia: infrastructure facility damaged, one person injuredPhotoVideo

Russian troops attacked Zaporizhzhia on the night of December 30, damaging an industrial infrastructure facility. As a result of the shelling, a fire broke out and a woman was injured.

War in Ukraine • December 30, 04:42 AM • 5059 views
"Less than 20 kilometers to Sumy"? Putin received reports of unprecedented successes at the front

At a meeting with the military, Putin heard about the "liberation" of 334 settlements and the advance to Sumy, Zaporizhzhia, and Orikhove. He also ordered the expansion of the "security zone" until 2026.

War in Ukraine • December 29, 01:52 PM • 4803 views
Russians hit a house in Zaporizhzhia region with a KAB: one dead and 3 wounded

As a result of the enemy attack on Zaporizhzhia district, a 58-year-old man was killed, and three more people were injured. A Russian guided aerial bomb hit a private house.

War in Ukraine • December 26, 09:53 AM • 3113 views
"3000 km across Ukraine": Ukrainians have already bought 40,000 tickets, the most popular routes have been named

Free trips within 3,000 km are valid during off-peak periods and are focused on routes to frontline communities. Tickets can be purchased through the Ukrzaliznytsia application

Society • December 25, 01:44 PM • 5667 views
151 battle on the front, most of them in Pokrovsk and Huliaipole directions: map from the General StaffPhoto

Over the past day, 151 combat engagements took place on the front, with the hottest spots being the Pokrovsk and Huliaipole directions. The invaders launched 1 missile and 80 air strikes, used 3 missiles and dropped 193 guided aerial bombs.

War in Ukraine • December 25, 06:13 AM • 4606 views
General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine: 130 combat engagements occurred since the beginning of the day

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 130 combat engagements since the beginning of December 24, 28 of which were enemy attacks in the Pokrovsk direction. The enemy launched one missile and 52 air strikes, and used 3274 kamikaze drones.

War in Ukraine • December 24, 08:28 PM • 5251 views
In December, Ukraine received 245 million euros in energy support from international partners

The funds are directed to the energy support fund and are crucial for getting through the heating season.

Society • December 24, 12:11 PM • 3734 views
Ukraine launches 16 additional trains for winter holidays: on which routes

Ukrzaliznytsia is assigning 16 additional trains, attaching carriages, and increasing the frequency of regular services for the Christmas and New Year holidays. Priority is given to the Carpathian direction to ensure recreation and rehabilitation for military personnel and families with children.

Society • December 24, 06:16 AM • 5959 views
Night attack on Zaporizhzhia: one person killed, three woundedVideo

As a result of enemy strikes on Zaporizhzhia and Zaporizhzhia district on the night of December 24, one person was killed and three were injured. The occupiers launched 704 strikes on 27 settlements in the region.

Society • December 24, 05:30 AM • 4790 views
Attack on Zaporizhzhia: two people injuredVideo

As a result of the Russian night attack on Zaporizhzhia on December 24, two people were injured. The injured man and woman are receiving the necessary assistance.

Society • December 24, 03:28 AM • 7618 views
Enemy attacked Zaporizhzhia: residential building hit, cars and garages on fire

On the night of December 24, the enemy attacked Zaporizhzhia and the region. Russians damaged a residential building, garages, and cars, with no casualties reported so far.

Society • December 24, 02:20 AM • 5656 views
The government reallocated over UAH 700 million to frontline hospitals, energy resilience of universities and schools, and aid to regions – SvyrydenkoPhoto

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, at an away meeting in Zaporizhzhia, reallocated budget funds. Over UAH 700 million was directed to the restoration of medical facilities, energy autonomy of universities, safety of schoolchildren, and aid to affected regions.

Economy • December 19, 06:46 PM • 4765 views
Another Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia: seven injured reported

As a result of the Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia, the number of injured reached seven. Four of them received assistance on the spot and will be treated at home.

War in Ukraine • December 19, 12:58 PM • 3543 views
Number of battles on the front line decreased over 24 hours, quarter of them in the Pokrovsk direction: a map from the General StaffPhoto

Over the past day, 134 combat engagements took place on the front line, which is half as many as the day before. The greatest activity was observed in the Pokrovsk direction, where the Armed Forces of Ukraine repelled 38 enemy attacks.

War in Ukraine • December 18, 06:58 AM • 7469 views
The number of victims of the Russian air strike in Zaporizhzhia has risen to 30Video

As a result of the Russian air strike on Zaporizhzhia, 30 people were injured, including 5 children. Emergency rescue operations have been completed, and State Emergency Service psychologists have provided assistance to 27 citizens.

War in Ukraine • December 17, 03:17 PM • 3846 views
87 combat engagements in 24 hours: the enemy is actively operating in the Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka directions

Since the beginning of the day, 87 combat engagements have taken place. The enemy is actively operating in the Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka directions, having carried out 60 shellings and airstrikes.

War in Ukraine • December 17, 02:11 PM • 4490 views
Number of injured in enemy attack on Zaporizhzhia continues to grow: the consequences were shownPhoto

As a result of the enemy attack on Zaporizhzhia and the district, 26 people were injured. More than 130 apartments were damaged in one of the city's locations.

War in Ukraine • December 17, 11:00 AM • 3281 views
Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia: 21 people injured, including a child

As a result of the enemy attack on Zaporizhzhia and Zaporizhzhia district, 21 people were injured, including one child. The Russians used guided aerial bombs, destroying residential buildings and damaging an infrastructure facility and an educational institution.

War in Ukraine • December 17, 10:49 AM • 3502 views
Russian troops attacked Zaporizhzhia: a residential building was hit, an infrastructure object was attacked

Russian troops attacked Zaporizhzhia, hitting a residential building and one of the infrastructure facilities. The consequences are being clarified, the air raid alert continues.

War in Ukraine • December 17, 09:59 AM • 3141 views
Managed the occupation "employment center": SBU and police detained a collaborator in Donetsk region

A 54-year-old resident of Donetsk prepared texts of speeches for local gauleiters and organized mass propaganda events in support of the Russian occupiers.

Society • December 16, 01:57 PM • 4259 views
Russian army attacked Zaporizhzhia: drone hit apartment building, there are casualties (video)PhotoVideo

On the morning of December 16, Russian troops attacked Zaporizhzhia with a drone, which caused a fire in an apartment building. Two people were injured: a man sustained a shrapnel wound, and a woman suffered carbon monoxide poisoning.

War in Ukraine • December 16, 04:44 AM • 4618 views
Prepared an assassination attempt on a leading specialist of a defense plant in Zaporizhzhia: a Russian agent was detainedPhoto

The SBU and the National Police detained a 23-year-old unemployed man who was preparing an assassination attempt on a leading specialist of a defense plant in Zaporizhzhia. The Russian agent collected data on the official and tracked the locations of the Defense Forces for air strikes.

War in Ukraine • December 15, 09:22 AM • 4368 views
Russian strike on Dnipropetrovsk region causes train delays of over 6 hours

In the Dnipropetrovsk region, due to enemy shelling, the contact network was de-energized, which led to train delays. Delays affect both long-distance and suburban routes, reaching up to 6 hours and 30 minutes.

Society • December 15, 07:12 AM • 3183 views
Ukrzaliznytsia expanded international routes: now with one transfer to Munich, Berlin, and Prague

From December 14, 2025, Ukrzaliznytsia introduced a new schedule for passenger trains, increasing the number of international routes from 11 to 17. This allows travel to Munich, Berlin, Prague, Vienna, and Salzburg with one transfer, covering Eastern and Central Ukraine.

Society • December 14, 01:28 PM • 5764 views
Enemy struck a supermarket in Zaporizhzhia: 6 wounded, including a childPhoto

On the morning of December 14, Russian troops launched a massive attack on Zaporizhzhia, hitting a supermarket. Six people were injured in the attack, including a child and an SES employee.

Society • December 14, 09:39 AM • 7526 views
Up to over 5 hours: train delays in Odesa due to Russian attack

Despite infrastructure shelling, reserve diesel locomotives are operating on de-energized sections in Odesa region. Some trains are delayed, and suburban routes No. 6401 and No. 6341 have been temporarily canceled.

Society • December 13, 09:47 AM • 4951 views
As a result of the Russian strike in Chornomorsk, a civilian vessel is on fire: Zelenskyy showed the consequences of the attackVideo

The Russian army launched a missile strike on Odesa region, damaging a civilian vessel in the port of Chornomorsk. President Zelenskyy emphasized that this proves the Russians' unwillingness to engage in diplomacy and their goal to destroy normal life in Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • December 12, 04:23 PM • 5262 views
Ukraine to be covered by wet snow and black ice: weather forecast for December 13 and 14Photo

Wet snow, freezing rain, and black ice on the roads are forecast for December 14 in Ukraine. Air temperatures will range from 3 degrees below zero to 6 degrees above zero, with strong north-westerly winds expected.

Weather and environment • December 12, 11:53 AM • 4179 views
"People are drawn to the village": Libanova explained the migration sentiments of Ukrainians

Ella Libanova stated that active shelling of cities encourages Ukrainians to temporarily move to villages for safety. She predicts that after the war, people will return to large cities.

Society • December 12, 07:45 AM • 4878 views
Spread criminal influence in pre-trial detention center: a resident of Zaporizhzhia extradited from Moldova to Ukraine

A resident of Zaporizhzhia, accused of spreading criminal influence and extorting money in a pre-trial detention center, was extradited from Moldova to Ukraine. He had been hiding abroad for several years after being notified of suspicion in July 2023.

Society • December 11, 09:30 AM • 4158 views