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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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Russian agent network of missile spotters operated in Ukraine across 7 regions, the youngest being 16 years old - SSU

An agent network of Russian special services adjusted air strikes on eastern, southern, and western regions of Ukraine. The youngest of them is 16 years old, and the oldest is 23.

War in Ukraine • May 26, 07:19 AM • 3374 views
In the Carpathians, due to track repairs, some trains are running on an altered route.

Ukrzaliznytsia announced changes in train routes due to repair works near the track in the Carpathians. Some trains will run to the Vorokhta station, and passengers will be transported by buses.

Society • May 24, 04:42 PM • 4575 views
In the Carpathians, the track sagged due to rock failure: the railway is making additional changes to routes

Ukrzaliznytsia is actively restoring infrastructure on the Yasinya - Voronenko section after a ground failure. Part of the equipment was received from the Howard Buffett Foundation and the UK government.

Society • May 23, 01:27 PM • 2830 views
Every step is a contribution to Victory: a large-scale race in support of MHP Run4Victory soldiers will take place in Ternopil

The MHP Run4Victory charity race will be held in Ternopil on June 7 to raise funds for the 44th Artillery Brigade. Participants aim to provide the military with drones and necessary equipment.

Society • May 22, 01:55 PM • 3791 views
Multifaceted Artur Gatunok, or how the Yabluka network has been trading in "gray" equipment for years

The Yabluka network has repeatedly come to the attention of law enforcement agencies due to possible trade in "gray" equipment. The owner of the network, Artur Gatunok, is involved in court cases regarding violations.

Economy • May 22, 01:44 PM • 579234 views
Planned information operation against the development of the aviation industry: "H3Operations" and "MC Aviagrade" companies responded to the attack

"H3Operations" and "MC Aviagrade" companies announced a planned information operation against them. The goal is to slow down the development of the aviation industry and undermine confidence in Ukrainian manufacturers.

Business News • May 22, 08:36 AM • 3287 views
Vovka, who was walking the streets, was caught in Zaporizhzhia

In the Khortytskyi district of Zaporizhzhia, the police caught a wolf that had escaped from a private aviary. The animal was returned to its owner, who has all the necessary documents for keeping it.

Society • May 19, 11:53 AM • 5737 views
International humanitarian law is not in effect: Lubinets commented on the Russian attack on a civilian bus in Sumy region

On May 17, a Russian drone hit a passenger bus in Sumy region, killing 9 people. Ombudsman Lubinets stated that international law is not in effect, and the impunity of the Russian Federation leads to new crimes.

Society • May 18, 04:32 PM • 6580 views
The occupiers are rushing to Dnipropetrovsk region, concentrating assault groups of four regiments - Voloshyn

The enemy is trying to break through to the Dnipropetrovsk region, but is suffering significant losses. The Russian Armed Forces are also trying to seize bridgeheads on the right bank of the Dnieper and keep logistics under control.

War in Ukraine • May 18, 12:08 PM • 16206 views
The Russian Federation dropped 86 KABs and involved over a thousand kamikaze drones in a day

Since the beginning of the day, 115 combat clashes have occurred. Russian troops carried out 47 air strikes and over 3923 shellings of Ukrainian Armed Forces positions and populated areas.

War in Ukraine • May 16, 07:35 PM • 3663 views
Explosions rang out in a number of regional centers of Ukraine on May 15

In the Zaporizhzhia region, the occupiers carried out 500 strikes on 10 settlements, houses and cars were damaged. Explosions also occurred in Lutsk and Ivano-Frankivsk region.

War in Ukraine • May 15, 04:23 AM • 138451 views
Zaporizhzhia patrol officers rescued a baby owl from a busy road

Zaporizhzhia patrol officers found a weakened baby owl on the road. The chick was handed over to an ornithologist who will take care of it until it returns to the wild.

Society • May 8, 02:36 PM • 13472 views
UN: April was the month with the highest number of civilian casualties in Ukraine since September 2024

April 2025 recorded the highest number of civilian casualties in Ukraine since September 2024. At least 209 people were killed and another 1,146 were injured.

Society • May 8, 01:00 PM • 167006 views
"These are not "liberators", but war criminals": Sybiga commented on the enemy's night attack on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine condemned the night shelling of Kyiv and other cities, emphasizing that this makes Russia's participation in the events for the 80th anniversary of the victory over Nazism unacceptable. He called for increased pressure on Moscow.

War in Ukraine • May 7, 08:07 AM • 6923 views
Russians launched 4 ballistic missiles and 142 drones at Ukraine: Zelenskyy reacted to the Russian night attack

Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported on a massive Russian attack on Ukraine. Kyiv, Zaporizhzhia, Donetsk region, Zhytomyr region, Kherson region, and Dnipropetrovsk region were under attack, and there are casualties.

War in Ukraine • May 7, 07:33 AM • 6490 views
Zaporizhzhia region: 628 strikes, wounded, infrastructure destruction

On May 6, the occupiers carried out 628 strikes on 14 settlements in the Zaporizhzhia region, 4 people were injured. Houses, infrastructure facilities and cars were damaged.

War in Ukraine • May 7, 04:09 AM • 4733 views
Strike on Zaporizhzhia: the number of injured has increased to 4, search and rescue operation continues

As a result of a massive drone attack on Zaporizhzhia on May 6, the number of injured has increased to 4. Private houses, infrastructure facilities and cars were damaged, and a rescue operation is underway.

War in Ukraine • May 6, 09:45 PM • 4580 views
In Zaporizhzhia, rescuers pulled a man from under the rubble after a Russian attack

In Zaporizhzhia, rescuers pulled a man from under the rubble after a Russian attack. The victim is being provided with medical assistance, the city was attacked by more than 15 "Shaheds".

War in Ukraine • May 6, 09:10 PM • 4503 views
In Zaporizhzhia, Russians attacked an infrastructure object - OVA

Russian forces attacked an infrastructure object in Zaporizhzhia, said the head of the OVA Ivan Fedorov. According to preliminary data, the city was attacked by more than 15 "Shaheds", information about the victims is being clarified.

War in Ukraine • May 6, 07:48 PM • 6356 views
The ex-head of the TCC may lose 5.5 million hryvnias of assets, which were found to be unreasonable by monitoring the way of life

The family of the former head of the Zaporizhzhia TCC was found to have unjustified assets worth 5. 5 million hryvnias. SAP prosecutors have filed a lawsuit to the court to recover these assets to the state revenue.

Society • May 6, 02:25 PM • 7898 views
Russians attacked the roadway of a village in the Zaporizhzhia region with an FPV drone: a car was damaged

A Russian FPV drone attacked a village in the Zaporizhzhia region, damaging a car on the roadway. According to preliminary information, there were no casualties.

War in Ukraine • May 5, 04:49 PM • 7886 views
Made business on trophy weapons: dealers from four regions of Ukraine were detained

SBU detained 4 criminals who tried to sell weapons taken from the combat zone. The weapons were hidden in household appliances and forest belts, and then sold.

Society • May 5, 02:35 PM • 10988 views
Shelling of Kharkiv region: one dead in Borova, wounded in Kupyansk, destruction of infrastructure

Russian troops shelled Kharkiv region, using KABs, UAVs and rockets. There are dead and wounded among civilians, houses, administrative buildings and educational institutions were damaged.

War in Ukraine • May 4, 07:54 AM • 5691 views
Walking around the city in a Third Reich uniform with a grenade in his hands: a "joker" was detained in Zaporizhia

A man was detained in Zaporizhzhia for walking around in the uniform of a Third Reich soldier with a grenade. During a search of his home, an arsenal of weapons was found, and he faces up to 7 years in prison.

Crimes and emergencies • May 4, 02:52 AM • 7644 views
In Zaporizhzhia, the number of injured in the Russian strike has risen to 33

As a result of the Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia on May 2, 33 people were injured, six of whom were hospitalized. Those wounded with mine-blast injuries are receiving the necessary assistance.

War in Ukraine • May 3, 07:41 AM • 4965 views
In Zaporizhzhia, the number of wounded due to the massive Russian attack has increased to 31, including two children

As a result of the Russian massive drone attack in Zaporizhzhia, the number of wounded has increased to 31, including two children. 7 victims are in city hospitals.

Society • May 2, 10:41 AM • 4224 views
Six people are in the hospital, two in serious condition after the Russian attack in Zaporizhzhia

The number of injured in Zaporizhzhia has risen to 30, with 6 remaining in the hospital, two of whom are in serious condition. Rescuers have completed their work, unblocking 3 people.

War in Ukraine • May 2, 08:00 AM • 4440 views
In Monaco, the son of the former president of "Motor Sich" company, Bohuslaiev, was detained on suspicion of laundering property

The son of former president of Motor Sich, Vyacheslav Bohuslayev, was detained on suspicion of laundering over $650 million. He allegedly laundered funds from the sale of the company's shares in France and Monaco.

Economy • May 2, 07:22 AM • 33050 views
In Zaporizhzhia, Russians massively attacked locomotive repair plant - Ukrzaliznytsia

Russian forces attacked a plant in Zaporizhzhia that repairs electric locomotives. Personnel were in shelters, no one was injured, but the plant sustained damage.

War in Ukraine • May 2, 05:19 AM • 4394 views
Attack on Zaporizhzhia and the region: the enemy launched 589 strikes on 16 settlements

As a result of the enemy's attack on Zaporizhzhia, the number of wounded has increased to 29. The occupiers launched 589 strikes on 16 settlements in the region, damaging many buildings.

War in Ukraine • May 2, 04:14 AM • 4593 views