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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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Russians attacked Zaporizhzhia: critical infrastructure is the target

Russian troops attacked Zaporizhzhia, attempting to hit the city's critical infrastructure. Information regarding casualties and destruction is being ascertained.

War in Ukraine • August 18, 06:17 AM • 2934 views
We have successes in extremely difficult areas near Dobropillia and Pokrovsk: Zelenskyy held a meeting of the Staff

President Zelenskyy held a meeting of the Staff, where the situation at the front was discussed. The Armed Forces of Ukraine are having success in the Dobropillia and Pokrovsk directions, destroying the occupiers.

War in Ukraine • August 16, 12:47 PM • 155634 views
In Zaporizhzhia, a Russian drone attacked rescuers while they were extinguishing a firePhoto

In Zaporizhzhia, a Russian drone attacked rescuers who were extinguishing a fire at a warehouse. A fire truck was damaged, but no one was injured.

War in Ukraine • August 16, 08:41 AM • 6659 views
Russians intensify pressure amid Alaska talks - Syrskyi

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi reported increased pressure on Russian occupiers in the Pokrovsk and Dobropillia directions. The Staff meeting discussed strengthening defense and financing Ukraine's security sector.

War in Ukraine • August 15, 07:14 PM • 3561 views
Passenger train accident in Zakarpattia: the train departed for the final station Solotvyno

In Zakarpattia, three carriages of passenger train No. 39/40 Zaporizhzhia – Solotvyno derailed. There were no casualties, and the train with three carriages has already departed for the final station Solotvyno.

Society • August 15, 04:28 PM • 110629 views
On the day of negotiations, they also kill, and that says a lot: Zelenskyy reacted to Russian attacks on Ukraine on the day of the summit in Alaska

President Zelenskyy stated that Russian strikes on Ukrainian cities continue even on the day of negotiations, which indicates a lack of intention to end the war. He emphasized the importance of a strong US position for an honest end to the war.

Politics • August 15, 03:51 PM • 5832 views
Three carriages of the passenger train Zaporizhzhia – Solotvyno derailed in Zakarpattia: preliminary cause named

Three carriages of passenger train No. 39/40 Zaporizhzhia – Solotvyno derailed in Zakarpattia. There are no casualties, the preliminary cause is a "buckling" of the rail due to anomalous heat.

Crimes and emergencies • August 15, 01:54 PM • 5297 views
A thousand drones have already been delivered to the Ukrainian military via the DOT-Chain Defence system

The first thousand FPV drones, ordered through the DOT-Chain Defence system, have already been delivered to the military in the Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, Kharkiv, and Kherson directions. 12 brigades placed 43 orders for almost 7,000 drones with a total value of over UAH 245 million.

War in Ukraine • August 13, 06:34 PM • 7395 views
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In Zaporizhzhia, a man shot at the TCC - police

In Zaporizhzhia, a man shot at TCC employees in the middle of the street. Police are working at the scene.

Society • August 13, 10:06 AM • 79896 views
In Zaporizhzhia, the SBU liquidated a Russian intelligence agent network operating under the guise of a Moscow Patriarchate priestPhoto

The SBU exposed a Russian agent network in Zaporizhzhia, coordinated by a UOC-MP priest. He recruited parishioners to collect data on Ukrainian troops in the Zaporizhzhia direction.

War in Ukraine • August 13, 09:59 AM • 5043 views
Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia on August 10: ZNPP crisis center damaged

In Zaporizhzhia on August 10, a Russian strike damaged the ZNPP External Crisis Center, which monitors the radiation situation. The building sustained partial damage, with no casualties.

Society • August 11, 02:20 PM • 9095 views
Airstrike on Zaporizhzhia: the number of injured increased to 22 people

The number of people injured in the August 10 airstrike on Zaporizhzhia increased to 22. A 25-year-old woman sought medical attention for a concussion.

War in Ukraine • August 11, 12:24 PM • 3717 views
Airstrike on Zaporizhzhia: the number of victims has increased again, emergency rescue operations completedPhoto

Emergency rescue operations in Zaporizhzhia after the enemy airstrike have been completed. 20 people were injured, one was unblocked from under the rubble, and restoration work is ongoing.

Society • August 10, 07:48 PM • 9074 views
Airstrike on Zaporizhzhia: the number of injured increased to 19 peoplePhoto

As a result of the air attack on Zaporizhzhia on August 10, 19 people were injured. Two guided aerial bombs destroyed the bus station and a medical facility, residential buildings were damaged.

Society • August 10, 06:25 PM • 10278 views
"They are looking for a way to kill Ukraine": Zelenskyy reacted to the Russian shelling of ZaporizhzhiaVideo

The President reacted to the shelling of Zaporizhzhia on August 10, which damaged buildings, the bus station, and a clinic. He called for increased sanctions against Russia.

War in Ukraine • August 10, 06:08 PM • 5553 views
Russia struck Zaporizhzhia with a KAB: a civilian object was hit, people were injured

Russian occupiers struck Zaporizhzhia with a guided aerial bomb on August 10. A transport infrastructure object was damaged, and there are wounded among civilians.

Society • August 10, 04:24 PM • 7869 views
In Zaporizhzhia, two children fell from windows in a month: police revealed detailsPhoto

In Zaporizhzhia, two children fell from windows in a month, one case ended in tragedy. The police held talks with parents, explaining the danger of mosquito nets and the importance of supervision.

Society • August 5, 11:28 AM • 3161 views
Invaders attacked the train station in Sumy with two drones

Russian troops attacked the train station in Sumy with two drones. The windows of train No. 45 Kharkiv – Uzhhorod were damaged, and passengers were promptly transferred to other carriages.

Society • August 1, 04:46 PM • 5393 views
SBU exposed a "mole" in the National Guard who was leaking data about a strategic defense enterprise to Russia

The SBU exposed a mobilized serviceman of the National Guard who was transmitting information to the FSB about a strategic defense enterprise in Dnipropetrovsk region. He also leaked data about the military unit guarding the facility.

Crimes and emergencies • July 31, 10:06 PM • 8837 views
No threat to the population: the Ministry of Internal Affairs assured that the radiation level in Zaporizhzhia is within normal limits

The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine assured that there is no threat to the population of the Zaporizhzhia region, although the monitoring of the situation continues. Air measurements showed 0.14 µSv/h, which is normal, despite the recorded increase in radiation levels in Zaporizhzhia during gusts of wind from the occupied territories.

Society • July 29, 07:02 PM • 73806 views
Increased radiation levels recorded in Zaporizhzhia - AndriushchenkoVideo

An increase in radiation levels has been recorded in Zaporizhzhia during gusts of wind from the temporarily occupied territories. This is happening amidst the spread of provocative rumors about the ZNPP by Russian invaders.

News of the World • July 29, 06:25 PM • 12135 views
Russian army intensifies offensive actions in the Kamyanske area: Syrskyi visited the Zaporizhzhia directionPhoto

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi visited the Zaporizhzhia direction, where the enemy is intensifying offensive actions in the Kamyanske area. He heard reports from commanders and gave orders to strengthen the defense.

War in Ukraine • July 29, 04:57 PM • 2998 views
"Don't complain about heat, hunger, or fatigue": how Putin's occupation authorities turn children into "blockheads" in ZaporizhzhiaPhoto

In the children's camp "Warrior" in occupied Zaporizhzhia, children are forced to adhere to strict rules, including a ban on foreign languages and complaints. Petro Andriushchenko, head of the Center for the Study of Occupation, called this the upbringing of "blockheads."

Society • July 27, 08:12 AM • 4436 views
Fights for Russia and spreads disinformation about Ukraine: Krakow prosecutor's office launches investigation into Pole

The Krakow prosecutor's office is investigating the case of a former Polish soldier who is fighting against Ukraine as part of the Russian army. He is suspected of cooperating with Russian intelligence and spreading disinformation.

War in Ukraine • July 25, 03:19 PM • 5309 views
Russia attacked Ukraine with 103 drones and 4 missiles after talks in Istanbul - ZelenskyyPhotoVideo

President Zelenskyy reported on Russia's night attack with 103 attack drones and 4 missiles after talks in Istanbul. The strikes hit Odesa, Cherkasy, Kharkiv region, Zaporizhzhia, Donetsk region, Sumy region, and Mykolaiv region, killing three people in Kharkiv region.

War in Ukraine • July 24, 07:40 AM • 32089 views
Zaporizhzhia attacked by "Shaheds": woman injured, dacha cooperatives and educational institution damagedPhoto

On the night of July 24, Zaporizhzhia, Zaporizhzhia and Vasylivka districts were subjected to an enemy attack. A woman was injured, and outbuildings of dacha cooperatives and a building of an educational institution were damaged.

War in Ukraine • July 24, 04:14 AM • 3883 views
Zaporizhzhia Oblast: 456 occupier strikes per day, houses, cars, and infrastructure destroyed

During July 22, Zaporizhzhia Oblast suffered 456 strikes on 12 settlements, with 19 reports of destruction recorded. The attacks included airstrikes, UAVs, MLRS, and artillery shelling; no civilians were injured.

War in Ukraine • July 23, 04:29 AM • 5922 views
"From the diplomacy of strength to the strength of diplomacy": Zelenskyy convenes Ukrainian ambassadors for a conference - Sybiha

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will open a conference of Ukrainian ambassadors on July 21. Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha said that together with the ambassadors, he witnessed the consequences of Russian strikes on Zaporizhzhia.

Politics • July 20, 07:46 PM • 3955 views
Invaders struck Zaporizhzhia: elderly man wounded

As a result of the Russian attack in Vasylivka district of Zaporizhzhia, a private house, a car, and the adjacent territory were damaged. A 78-year-old man was wounded.

Society • July 20, 03:46 PM • 5281 views
Results are needed in providing for the Armed Forces of Ukraine, rebuilding life in Ukraine, effective mechanisms for Russia's responsibility - Zelenskyy

President Zelenskyy outlined three key priorities for Ukrainian diplomats: providing weapons, rebuilding Ukraine, and holding Russia accountable. These areas were discussed in Zaporizhzhia with the participation of 80 heads of diplomatic missions.

Politics • July 20, 12:31 PM • 8166 views