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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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Zelenskyy: intelligence reported that the Russians are preparing for a massive strike; we are preparing a countermeasurePhoto

Intelligence has recorded Russia’s preparations for a massive attack, and Ukraine is preparing a countermeasure. Over the past day, strikes on 8 regions claimed the life of one person.

War in Ukraine • October 6, 10:55 AM • 14346 views
The enemy attacked a bridge over the Dnipro River in Zaporizhzhia: traffic has been blocked, and there are injuriesPhoto

A Russian attack damaged one of the bridges over the Dnipro River in Zaporizhzhia, and traffic on it has been temporarily blocked. Five people were injured.

War in Ukraine • October 6, 04:27 AM • 39225 views
Russian strike on a building in Zaporizhzhia: at least five injuredVideo

Russian forces struck a residential building in Zaporizhzhia, causing a fire. Five people were injured, one man is in serious condition.

War in Ukraine • October 5, 08:12 PM • 12115 views
Already 77% of hospitals in the capable network are fully autonomous

According to the Ministry of Health, all hospitals in Ukraine have generators, 96% have autonomous heating, and 78% have their own water sources.

Society • October 5, 02:20 PM • 53188 views
Russians attacked Zaporizhzhia and Dnipropetrovsk region: there are dead and woundedPhoto

On the evening of October 4, an FPV drone attack caused a person’s death and a truck fire. More than 70 strikes were recorded in Dnipropetrovsk region.

Society • October 4, 07:04 PM • 6262 views
Russia launched 135 drones at Ukraine overnight and more than 1,900 over the week; there are casualties — ZelenskyyVideo

Overnight, Russia attacked Ukraine with 135 drones: one person was killed and six were injured. Over the week, the Russians used more than 1,900 drones, 1,700 aerial bombs and 25 missiles.

Society • October 4, 11:25 AM • 16009 views
The first underground kindergarten opened in Zaporizhzhia — how many children will it accommodate

The first underground kindergarten has opened in frontline Zaporizhzhia. The shelter, covering more than 900 m², is also accessible to children with special educational needs.

Society • October 3, 04:52 PM • 7051 views
In Zaporizhzhia, FSB hitmen were detained for preparing to murder military personnel during meetings with “girls”Photo

According to the investigation, two residents of Zaporizhzhia set cars on fire and prepared to murder military personnel on orders from the FSB.

War in Ukraine • October 1, 09:27 AM • 4768 views
Russian attacks caused train delays in Ukraine on September 30Photo

Due to strikes on energy infrastructure, regions of Ukraine and Kyiv were left without electricity. Dozens of trains are delayed, some by more than 12 hours.

War in Ukraine • September 30, 10:35 AM • 8324 views
Russia's massive attack on Ukraine on September 28: more than 100 people injured, including childrenPhoto

At least 117 people, including children, were injured in five Ukrainian cities as a result of Russian strikes.

Society • September 28, 02:30 PM • 5162 views
In Zaporizhzhia, the enemy struck a Ukrainian Railways enterprise; there are seriously wounded people

Russian forces attacked a Ukrainian Railways enterprise in Zaporizhzhia. More than 10 employees were injured, three sustained serious injuries.

War in Ukraine • September 28, 12:46 PM • 5375 views
"ATESH" reported thousands of casualties and cases of suicide in a Russian division advancing in the Zaporizhzhia region

ATESH reported thousands killed and missing, as well as more than 9,000 wounded in Russia's 127th Division. The data have not been independently verified.

War in Ukraine • September 28, 04:46 AM • 46539 views
Following new Russian strikes, Zelenskyy called on Trump to enact the law on sanctions "from hell" against the Russian FederationPhoto

Following new Russian attacks, Zelenskyy reported that 14 people had been injured and two killed. He called on Trump and the EU to strengthen sanctions against Russia.

War in Ukraine • September 26, 09:29 AM • 28010 views
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Forest fires in Europe are becoming more challenging: how a Ukrainian aviation operator works in GreecePhoto

Firefighting aviation operations require special training. For several years now, Ukraine's H3Operations has been involved in such operations in Greece.

News of the World • September 26, 07:05 AM • 132936 views
After the strike on Zaporizhzhia, the bodies of two women were recovered from the rubblePhotoVideo

A Russian strike damaged a market and a private house in Zaporizhzhia. Two women were killed, and a 4-year-old boy and a 45-year-old man were injured.

War in Ukraine • September 26, 04:22 AM • 6215 views
Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia: two people may be trapped under the rubblePhotoVideo

A Russian drone struck a private house in Zaporizhzhia, causing a fire and destruction. An apartment building and a non-residential premises were also damaged.

War in Ukraine • September 26, 03:30 AM • 30257 views
An organized criminal group that produced fuel from automobile tires was exposed in the Zaporizhzhia regionPhoto

Law enforcement officers exposed five members of the group who processed tires without licenses. Property and fuel worth UAH 6.6 million have been seized.

Society • September 25, 02:48 PM • 4538 views
"Absolutely bestial and sickening strike" - Zelenskyy, following Russia's attack on Kyiv, warned of risks from Russia before winterPhoto

A Russian drone struck a high-rise building in Kyiv: a 14-year-old boy was killed and nine people were injured. Zelenskyy warned that before winter, Russia would only escalate if there was no pressure.

War in Ukraine • September 25, 08:03 AM • 23774 views
The Russians attacked two medical facilities in Zaporizhzhia in the morning; one person was injuredPhoto

On the morning of September 25, a Russian attack damaged two medical facilities in Zaporizhzhia, and a fire broke out at one of them. A man was injured.

War in Ukraine • September 25, 04:31 AM • 28495 views
Russia's massive strike caused train delays, with some running more than 6 hours late

Due to Russia's air attack, trains are delayed, including services to Uzhhorod and Przemyśl. The longest delay exceeds 6 hours.

Society • September 24, 07:09 AM • 6214 views
More than 30 trains are delayed amid Russian attacks — where the biggest delays arePhoto

Kyiv’s railway stations were not damaged, but more than 30 trains are running behind schedule. The biggest delays are affecting services from the central regions, Zaporizhzhia and Dnipropetrovsk region.

Society • September 23, 11:00 AM • 8311 views
Night strike on Zaporizhzhia: 2 people injured, a large-scale fire broke out in a shopping centerVideo

A Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia injured two men. A fire covered 6,000 square meters in a shopping center, while rescuers worked under the threat of repeated attacks.

War in Ukraine • September 23, 04:30 AM • 5072 views
The enemy attacked the "Amstor" shopping center in Zaporizhzhia

Russian forces struck a shopping center in the Pivdennyi neighborhood of Zaporizhzhia. There are currently no reports of casualties.

War in Ukraine • September 22, 07:04 PM • 4203 views
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From dependence to domestic production: why Ukraine needs its own jet engines for missiles and drones

The war has created demand for thousands of engines for missiles and drones. Fire Point is testing its own engine for Flamingo and plans mass production.

War in Ukraine • September 22, 10:20 AM • 55306 views
Up to 11 hours delayed: which trains are running furthest behind schedule

The Zaporizhzhia–Przemyśl and Dnipro–Uzhhorod services are experiencing the longest delays—up to 11 hours. Ukrzaliznytsia warns that the timing is subject to change.

Society • September 22, 09:10 AM • 23878 views
The Cabinet of Ministers will allocate UAH 150 million for the reconstruction of homes in Zaporizhzhia Oblast

The government will allocate UAH 150 million to restore 11 apartment buildings in Zaporizhzhia Oblast. The work is to be completed by the end of the year.

War in Ukraine • September 21, 01:37 PM • 4532 views
Up to 16 hours of waiting: dozens of trains are running with delays amid Russian attacks

Ukrzaliznytsia reported delays of dozens of trains ranging from 20 minutes to 16 hours and 33 minutes amid Russian attacks. The Mykolaiv–Kyiv service is the most delayed.

Society • September 21, 09:00 AM • 29469 views
Zelenskyy named the top topic of the UN General Assembly amid new Russian strikesPhoto

Zelenskyy said that the UN General Assembly would discuss joint efforts for peace in Ukraine. A woman was killed and 8 people were injured due to new Russian shelling.

War in Ukraine • September 21, 07:46 AM • 6218 views
The number of people injured in the overnight attack on Zaporizhzhia has risen to 5Video

A Russian drone attack damaged homes, a university and a shopping centre. Five people were injured, and a fire broke out in a high-rise building.

War in Ukraine • September 21, 04:32 AM • 4921 views
In Zaporizhzhia, high-rise buildings, a university and a shopping mall were damaged in a UAV attack; one person was injuredVideo

Russian drones damaged two buildings, a university building and a shopping mall in Zaporizhzhia. At least one person was injured.

War in Ukraine • September 21, 12:43 AM • 4743 views