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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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Three people already dead in Zaporizhzhia from Russian strike: consequences shownPhoto

Three people were killed and two more injured as a result of a Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia. Rescuers found the body of a 75-year-old woman under the rubble of a destroyed building, extinguished the fire in the building and five cars.

War in Ukraine • September 22, 05:24 AM • 3842 views
As a result of a massive attack on Zaporizhzhia, a private house was destroyed: people may be under the rubble.Video

The Russian army attacked Zaporizhzhia with at least five aerial bombs, causing fires and destruction. Two people were killed, two more were wounded, a private house and five cars were destroyed.

Society • September 22, 04:41 AM • 21672 views
The enemy launched five strikes on Zaporizhzhia: civilian infrastructure and industry damaged

On the night of September 22, Zaporizhzhia suffered at least five enemy strikes, damaging civilian infrastructure and industry facilities. According to preliminary data, there are no casualties, and emergency services are working at the sites.

Society • September 22, 02:50 AM • 29977 views
"Russia's deliberate strategy": Zelenskyy reacts to Russian attack on infrastructure, residential areas, and enterprises, which claimed 3 livesPhotoVideo

Overnight, Ukraine suffered a massive Russian attack involving 40 missiles and 580 drones. Three people were killed, dozens were injured, and infrastructure and residential areas were targeted.

War in Ukraine • September 20, 06:31 AM • 4450 views
Occupiers create a "lawyers' association" to cover up repressions in occupied territories - CNS

Russia plans to establish a "lawyers' association" in the temporarily occupied territories, which will provide free legal aid. These specialists will be controlled by the FSB and used to legalize seized property and participate in sham trials.

Society • September 19, 08:34 PM • 9393 views
Occupiers dropped three aerial bombs on Vozdvyzhivka, three women wounded

Russian occupiers dropped three aerial bombs on Vozdvyzhivka, Zaporizhzhia region. As a result of the strike, three women aged 88, 63, and 29 were wounded.

Society • September 18, 05:43 PM • 11885 views
"Ukrzaliznytsia" restored power supply to the damaged section after the shelling

Four trains are running with delays of more than an hour; train No. 32 Przemyśl - Zaporizhzhia will only run to Dnipro.

Society • September 18, 03:57 PM • 8397 views
Defended the country in the Kursk, Donetsk, and Zaporizhzhia directions: SBU on the return of 1000 bodies of the fallenPhoto

On September 18, Ukraine repatriated the bodies of defenders who fell in the Kursk, Donetsk, and Zaporizhzhia directions. Investigators will conduct examinations to identify the repatriated bodies.

War in Ukraine • September 18, 12:50 PM • 2994 views
Russians are trying to capture Kamianske and Plavni to reach the outskirts of Zaporizhzhia - military

The Ukrainian Defense Forces are holding their positions and repelling all attacks, despite the complete destruction of Kamianske by the enemy.

War in Ukraine • September 18, 11:03 AM • 3612 views
Trains with the longest delays due to substation attack are approaching their final stations - UZ

Some passenger services that were rerouted around the damaged section are already arriving at their final stations. Power restoration is ongoing, and trains are passing through the section with backup diesel locomotives.

Society • September 17, 07:36 PM • 6012 views
Due to the morning attack on the railway, dozens of trains are delayed for a period ranging from several minutes to several hours.

As a result of the Russian strike on railway infrastructure, a number of Ukrzaliznytsia passenger services are delayed. Some trains are delayed by more than eight hours.

Society • September 17, 02:56 PM • 7483 views
Ukrainian Football Cup: schedule of 1/16 final matches

The 1/16 final of the Ukrainian Cup begins on September 17, with 4 participants of European cups joining. UNN publishes the match schedule and information about broadcasts.

Sports • September 17, 12:21 PM • 46401 views
Due to the Russian attack on the railway, there are still delays and changes in train traffic: what travelers need to know

As a result of Russia's night attack on the railway infrastructure, power supply to the network is being restored. A number of trains are running with delays, routes have been changed to minimize waiting times.

Society • September 17, 10:19 AM • 8604 views
Massive Russian attack causes train delays in two directions: details

Due to Russia's massive attack on substations on September 17, passenger trains in the Odesa and Dnipro directions will run with delays. 20 reserve locomotives have been deployed, and some routes are running on altered paths.

Society • September 17, 04:35 AM • 4569 views
Enemy launched 590 attacks on Zaporizhzhia region: there are dead and wounded - OVA

Over the past day, Russian troops launched 590 attacks on 15 settlements in Zaporizhzhia region. As a result of the shelling, one person was killed and 22 were wounded, including four children.

Society • September 17, 04:33 AM • 4061 views
Russian troops attacked railway infrastructure: possible train delays

Russian troops launched a complex attack on Ukraine's railway infrastructure on the night of September 17. Due to power outages, delays are possible for trains in the Dnipro direction, including Lviv – Zaporizhzhia and Kyiv – Kryvyi Rih services.

Society • September 17, 12:28 AM • 5309 views
Large-scale fire breaks out on Khortytsia: forest floor, dry grass, and shrubs are burningPhoto

A fire broke out on Khortytsia Island in Zaporizhzhia on September 16, engulfing the forest floor, dry grass, and shrubs. Rescuers localized the fire over an area of about 4.5 hectares, with 40 personnel and 9 units of equipment involved in extinguishing it.

Society • September 16, 05:55 PM • 3939 views
Russian drone attacked a civilian car in Zaporizhzhia district, there are wounded

On September 16, Russian occupiers attacked a civilian car with a drone near the village of Tavriiske, Zaporizhzhia district. The driver and passenger were wounded and received medical assistance.

Society • September 16, 02:57 PM • 3711 views
Zelenskyy: Russia will avoid real diplomacy and ending the war until it feels truly heavy lossesVideo

President Zelenskyy stated that Russia continues to strike Ukrainian cities, including Zaporizhzhia, Kyiv Oblast, Kharkiv, Sumy Oblast, Donetsk Oblast, and Kherson. He emphasized that the only reason Russia can afford to do this is because it does not feel sufficiently heavy losses.

War in Ukraine • September 16, 01:25 PM • 2841 views
Already 20 injured in Russia's night attack on Zaporizhzhia

As a result of the night attack by Russian troops on Zaporizhzhia, 20 people were injured, including four children. People continue to seek medical help.

War in Ukraine • September 16, 12:37 PM • 3173 views
Number of injured in Russia's night attack on Zaporizhzhia has risen to 18PhotoVideo

In Zaporizhzhia, after the night attack by Russian troops, the number of victims has risen to 18 people. People are seeking medical attention for shrapnel wounds, concussions, and acute stress reactions.

War in Ukraine • September 16, 08:15 AM • 3263 views
Since the beginning of September, Russia has launched over 3,500 drones, almost 190 missiles, and over 2,500 guided aerial bombs at Ukraine - ZelenskyyVideo

Since the beginning of September, over 3,500 drones and almost 190 missiles have been launched at Ukraine. Zelenskyy called for joint protection of the European sky.

War in Ukraine • September 16, 07:08 AM • 4684 views
89 out of 113 drones launched by Russia were neutralized over Ukraine overnight

Russia carried out a night attack on Ukraine with 113 attack UAVs, 89 of which were neutralized by air defense forces. The enemy also shelled Zaporizhzhia with ten MLRS shells, resulting in deaths and injuries.

War in Ukraine • September 16, 06:43 AM • 3775 views
Russian army attacked rescuers in Kyiv region while eliminating the consequences of the hit - SESPhoto

On the night of September 16, an enemy UAV attack caused a fire in a shopping center parking lot in the Kyiv region. During the extinguishing, the aggressor struck again, damaging two fire and rescue vehicles.

War in Ukraine • September 16, 04:14 AM • 4702 views
Tractor driver killed in Mykolaiv region after strike on farm – OBA

A man was killed as a result of a Russian strike on a farm in the Chornomorska community of Mykolaiv Oblast. The head of the Mykolaiv Oblast Military Administration, Vitaliy Kim, reported that the attack was deliberately aimed at civilians.

Society • September 15, 11:21 PM • 4519 views
One dead and seven wounded: details of the massive attack on ZaporizhzhiaVideo

As a result of the Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia, one person was killed and seven were injured, including a child. Medics are working at the impact sites, providing assistance to the victims.

Society • September 15, 10:34 PM • 28755 views
Five people wounded in enemy attack on Zaporizhzhia - OVAPhoto

As a result of the Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia, cars, buildings, and infrastructure were damaged. The number of wounded increased to 5 people after a hit on a private residential area.

Society • September 15, 09:58 PM • 17723 views
Air defense systems are operating in Kyiv and the region due to an enemy drone attack - OMA

The movement of enemy drones has been detected in the Kyiv region, and air defense forces are working. Residents are urged to remain in shelters and not to record the work of the defenders.

War in Ukraine • September 15, 09:48 PM • 6123 views
Powerful explosions heard in Zaporizhzhia: what is known

On the night of September 16, a series of loud explosions occurred in Zaporizhzhia amid an announced air raid alert due to ballistic missiles. There is no official information from the authorities yet, and the threat remains.

War in Ukraine • September 15, 09:40 PM • 19615 views
The enemy attacked Zaporizhzhia at night, one community was left without electricity, private houses are on firePhoto

On the night of September 15, the enemy attacked Zaporizhzhia and the region. One community is without electricity, private houses are on fire, and there are no casualties reported so far.

War in Ukraine • September 15, 12:48 AM • 20098 views