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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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Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine: 25 out of 57 drones, with which the Russian Federation attacked Ukraine since the evening, were neutralized

On the night of July 20, the Russian Federation attacked Ukraine with 57 Shahed-type attack UAVs and imitators. The defense forces shot down 18 Shaheds and 7 UAVs lost location/were suppressed by electronic warfare.

War in Ukraine • July 20, 06:51 AM • 4554 views
Russia shelled 18 settlements in Zaporizhzhia Oblast in one day - OVA

Over the past day, the occupiers launched 457 attacks on 18 settlements in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, including 328 drone attacks and 113 artillery shellings. 23 reports of damage to residential buildings and infrastructure were recorded.

War in Ukraine • July 20, 04:22 AM • 5276 views
The number of victims due to night attacks by Russian UAVs in Zaporizhzhia region has increased to three – OMA

The number of civilians injured by enemy attacks in Zaporizhzhia region has increased to three. Two women were wounded in Vasylivka district, another woman was injured in Zaporizhzhia.

War in Ukraine • July 20, 03:12 AM • 6670 views
Russian army shelled Zaporizhzhia: there is an injured person, fires broke out

On the night of July 20, Russia attacked Zaporizhzhia and Zaporizhzhia district, injuring a man and causing numerous fires. As a result of the UAV attack, private houses were damaged.

War in Ukraine • July 19, 10:59 PM • 4296 views
Russia launched 510 attacks on 18 settlements in Zaporizhzhia Oblast in one day

Russian occupiers launched 510 attacks on 18 settlements in Zaporizhzhia Oblast over the past day. 358 UAV attacks, 7 MLRS shellings, and 141 artillery strikes were recorded, leading to destruction.

War in Ukraine • July 19, 04:47 AM • 3240 views
In Chernihiv region, a man drove over a mine with a tractor: he was hospitalized

In the Novhorod-Siverskyi district of Chernihiv Oblast, a 30-year-old man sustained a mine-explosive injury after driving a tractor over an explosive object. The injured person is in the hospital in serious condition, receiving necessary medical care.

Society • July 16, 04:24 PM • 4506 views
Russian agents received 15 years in prison for adjusting strikes on Kharkiv and Mykolaiv - SBU

Two agents of Russian military intelligence received 15 years in prison each with confiscation of property for adjusting Russian strikes on Kharkiv and Mykolaiv. One of them guided guided aerial bombs to Kharkiv, the other prepared coordinates for air attacks on the Defense Forces in Mykolaiv region.

Crimes and emergencies • July 15, 10:28 PM • 4083 views
Russian drone explosion in Zaporizhzhia: windows blown out in at least 30 apartments

In Zaporizhzhia, an enemy drone explosion blew out windows in at least 30 apartments in two multi-story buildings. No one was injured, but balconies were damaged.

War in Ukraine • July 15, 06:47 PM • 16007 views
Russia attacked Zaporizhzhia with drones: a 12-year-old child was injured

As a result of a massive drone attack on Zaporizhzhia, a 12-year-old child was injured. Medics provided her with the necessary assistance. Zaporizhzhia region was under air raid alert for over 16 hours due to the attack of 24 "Shaheds".

Society • July 15, 04:00 PM • 7806 views
Supermarket ablaze in Lviv region: caught fire, likely due to lightning strike on solar panels

A supermarket caught fire in Radekhiv, Lviv region; a State Emergency Service unit has responded to the scene. Rumors are circulating online about a lightning strike on solar panels as the cause of the fire.

Crimes and emergencies • July 15, 02:30 PM • 6524 views
Russian drones attacked Kirovohrad region: debris caused a fire

On the night of July 15, Russian occupiers attacked Kirovohrad Oblast with drones. Debris from a downed drone caused a fire in a field in the Ustynivka community, and another UAV landed on the territory of a private household in the Katerynivka community.

War in Ukraine • July 15, 04:42 AM • 6105 views
The Russian Federation launched almost half a thousand attacks on Zaporizhzhia Oblast in one day: 10 settlements were attacked

During July 14-15, the occupiers launched 492 strikes on 10 settlements in Zaporizhzhia Oblast. 19 reports of destruction of housing and infrastructure were recorded, and there are wounded.

War in Ukraine • July 15, 04:32 AM • 6333 views
Russian attack on Huliaipole: couple injured, house damaged

On the night of July 15, Russians shelled Huliaipole with artillery, injuring a 60-year-old woman and a 66-year-old man. A private house was also damaged. Since the evening of July 14, Zaporizhzhia and Zaporizhzhia district have been attacked by drones, causing fires and damage to an infrastructure facility.

War in Ukraine • July 15, 03:29 AM • 5936 views
Demanded "kickbacks" from payments for fallen soldiers: a corruption scheme exposed in ZaporizhzhiaPhoto

A scheme of extorting money from families of fallen Ukrainian Armed Forces soldiers has been exposed in Zaporizhzhia. An official from the Territorial Recruitment Center (TRC) and her husband demanded up to 50% of the one-time assistance and a portion of monthly payments for expedited processing of state benefits.

Society • July 14, 10:55 AM • 7767 views
Large-scale fire in Zaporizhzhia: 9 injured, including childrenPhotoVideo

A large-scale fire occurred in a five-story residential building in Zaporizhzhia. 6 people were rescued, including two boys aged 7 and 11, and 9 injured people were hospitalized.

Society • July 12, 07:22 PM • 9415 views
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Attack on a doctor in Zaporizhzhia: details of the incident in the hospital emerged

In Zaporizhzhia, a man with a knife attacked a doctor, inflicting stab wounds. The attacker, a former military serviceman with a disability, broke down the door, injuring another doctor.

Society • July 11, 09:10 AM • 86986 views
The enemy launched 592 attacks on Zaporizhzhia Oblast, injuring a man

A 48-year-old man was injured as a result of an enemy attack on Zaporizhzhia district. Over the day, the occupiers launched 592 attacks on 16 settlements in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, including airstrikes, UAV attacks, MLRS shelling, and artillery strikes.

War in Ukraine • July 11, 04:28 AM • 3451 views
Broke into the office with a knife and smashed furniture: in Zaporizhzhia, a man attacked a doctor

In Zaporizhzhia, a man with a knife broke into a doctor's office, behaved aggressively, smashed furniture, and tried to inflict bodily harm. The assailant has been detained, and the issue of qualifying the crime is being decided.

Crimes and emergencies • July 10, 07:55 PM • 4070 views
Moldova is ready to help Ukraine in building logistics lines - Sandu

Moldovan President Maia Sandu stated her country's readiness to help Ukraine in developing logistics communication lines with Moldova and Romania. This concerns corridors for Odesa, Zaporizhzhia, and Mykolaiv, as well as ensuring infrastructure.

Economy • July 10, 12:24 PM • 3248 views
TCCs are switching to mobile-field and digital formats of work - MP

Territorial recruitment centers and social support will switch to a mobile-field element of work. The work of TCCs will also be strengthened in a digital format to avoid crowds of conscripts.

Society • July 8, 12:29 PM • 2026 views
Delays of over 8 hours: how trains run amid bad weather

As of the morning of July 8, Ukrzaliznytsia updated the list of trains delayed due to bad weather, including train No. 749/750 Vienna-Kyiv, which will be delayed by eight hours. Stormy weather conditions in Zakarpattia, Slovakia, and Hungary caused changes in passenger train schedules.

Society • July 8, 06:41 AM • 4610 views
Zaporizhzhia Oblast: Over half a thousand strikes in a day, destruction and wounded

On July 7, Zaporizhzhia Oblast suffered 503 strikes on 13 settlements, resulting in 64 reports of destruction. These included 5 airstrikes, 337 UAV attacks, 8 MLRS shellings, and 153 artillery strikes.

War in Ukraine • July 8, 04:29 AM • 1721 views
11 servicemen of the TCC and SP were wounded as a result of the shelling of Zaporizhzhia - Sarantsev

As a result of the strike on the Zaporizhzhia TCC and SP, 11 servicemen were wounded, mostly with acoustic barotrauma. There are no fatalities, the center's work has been temporarily suspended, but will resume soon.

War in Ukraine • July 7, 01:39 PM • 1771 views
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Wave of attacks on TCCs: what is behind Russian strikes and whether the work of the centers is under threat

Russian troops have intensified attacks on TCCs, particularly on July 7, hitting the Kharkiv and near Zaporizhzhia regional TCCs, with wounded. A day earlier, the Kremenchuk district TCC was attacked, indicating attempts to disrupt mobilization.

Society • July 7, 12:46 PM • 117401 views
Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia: 20 injured already

In Zaporizhzhia, as a result of the Russian attack, the number of injured has increased to 20 people aged 19 to 84. Houses, civilian infrastructure, a university building and dormitories, as well as vehicles, were damaged.

War in Ukraine • July 7, 12:38 PM • 1530 views
Explosions in Zaporizhzhia on July 7: the number of injured increased to 17

As a result of the occupiers' attack on Zaporizhzhia on July 7, the number of injured increased to 17 people. Four were hospitalized, 11 received emergency care, and two more are undergoing examination.

Society • July 7, 10:51 AM • 1358 views
Number of injured in Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia has risen to 11: consequences shown

As a result of the enemy attack on Zaporizhzhia, 11 people were injured, eight of whom were hospitalized. Russian troops launched a massive UAV strike, damaging residential buildings, a higher education institution, and an enterprise.

War in Ukraine • July 7, 09:56 AM • 1462 views
Real estate market: where buying a home will be cheapest

One-room and three-room apartments are cheapest in Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, Sumy, Mykolaiv, and Kharkiv. Two-room apartments are available in Chernihiv, Khmelnytskyi, and Poltava.

Society • July 7, 08:54 AM • 4836 views
Russian troops attacked TCR and nearby areas in Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia, there are wounded - Ground Forces

On July 7, Russian troops attacked Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia with UAVs. As a result of the strikes, the building of the Kharkiv Regional TCR and the adjacent territory, as well as the territory near the Zaporizhzhia Regional TCR, were damaged. Previously, one serviceman was wounded in Zaporizhzhia and three more people in Kharkiv.

War in Ukraine • July 7, 08:27 AM • 134573 views
Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia: residential buildings and university hit

On July 7, Russian occupiers shelled Zaporizhzhia. Hits were recorded on residential buildings, a university building, and an enterprise.

Society • July 7, 08:21 AM • 1431 views