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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 drone attack on Zaporizhzhia: 10 injured reported

As a result of the Russian drone attack on Zaporizhzhia, at least ten people are preliminarily reported to have been injured. Ivan Fedorov, head of the Zaporizhzhia Oblast Military Administration, stated that the attack is ongoing, urging people to remain in safe places.

War in Ukraine • July 7, 07:35 AM • 1885 views
Enemy attacks Zaporizhzhia with drones: there are destructions and wounded

Zaporizhzhia suffered a massive attack by Russian drones, causing destruction and, according to preliminary data, injuries. Local authorities urge residents to remain in shelters due to the ongoing danger.

War in Ukraine • July 7, 07:25 AM • 1414 views
SBU: FSB agents detained in Zaporizhzhia who were preparing to blow up Azov soldiers

The SBU detained two Russian agents in Zaporizhzhia who were preparing to blow up a service vehicle belonging to soldiers of the 12th Special Purpose Brigade "Azov". The perpetrators were supposed to plant an improvised explosive device and install a hidden camera for the FSB.

War in Ukraine • July 7, 07:17 AM • 2046 views
Explosions heard in Zaporizhzhia region amid threat of enemy drones

Explosions were recorded in the Zaporizhzhia region amid an air raid alert. The head of the regional military administration, Ivan Fedorov, reported the threat of attack drones and the operation of air defense.

War in Ukraine • July 7, 07:10 AM • 1428 views
Son beat father to death in Dnipro: details of the crime

A man has been detained in Dnipro on suspicion of murdering his own 72-year-old father. The crime occurred on July 4 on Prystan Street in the Samarskyi district of the city.

Society • July 6, 03:27 PM • 9375 views
"Only women or women with children": special compartments extended to three more routes

Ukrzaliznytsia is expanding the list of trains with women's compartments, adding three new routes from July 25. Now, women's compartments are available on 15 trains, intended for women or women with children under 5 years old.

Society • July 6, 09:20 AM • 3472 views
Night drone attack on Zaporizhzhia: 89-year-old woman wounded

As a result of the night attack by Russian "Shaheds" on Zaporizhzhia and Zaporizhzhia district, an 89-year-old woman was wounded in the village of Yurkivka. Damage to houses and infrastructure was also recorded.

War in Ukraine • July 6, 04:29 AM • 51957 views
Night drone attack on Zaporizhzhia: enterprises and warehouses damaged, several fires broke out

On the night of July 6, Russian troops attacked Zaporizhzhia and Zaporizhzhia district with "Shaheds", damaging a private enterprise, a farm, and warehouses. According to preliminary data, there are no casualties.

War in Ukraine • July 6, 12:50 AM • 43123 views
Shot a colleague with a service weapon and tried to conceal it: ex-law enforcement officer to be tried in Zaporizhzhia

A former law enforcement officer will be tried in Zaporizhzhia for killing a colleague with a service weapon. He tried to stage a suicide and cover up the traces of the crime.

Society • July 5, 03:58 PM • 9182 views
12.5% of city council deputies in regional centers of Ukraine prematurely terminated their powers since 2020 - study

Since 2020, 145 deputies of city councils in regional centers of Ukraine (12. 5%) have prematurely terminated their powers. Kropyvnytskyi region is the only one operating with its initial composition, while in Kherson, the number of deputies who resigned their mandates is 37%.

Politics • July 4, 02:20 PM • 3782 views
The Cabinet of Ministers will allocate UAH 540 million for the restoration of housing damaged by Russia: who will receive the funds

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine will allocate 540 million hryvnias to the communities of Zaporizhzhia, Mykolaiv, Izium, Bucha, and Makariv. The funds will be used to repair about 200 apartment buildings damaged as a result of Russian aggression, within the framework of the HOPE project with the support of the World Bank.

Society • July 2, 12:15 PM • 1714 views
Sun and warmth: Ukraine plunges into summer weather, rains leave the regions

On July 2, an anticyclone from Western Europe will bring clear weather without precipitation to most of Ukraine; daytime air temperatures will reach +29°. Short-term rains and thunderstorms are possible on the Left Bank.

Weather and environment • July 2, 03:15 AM • 7517 views
Ukrainian counterintelligence detained a GRU agent who was preparing Russian strikes on energy facilities in Dnipro and Zaporizhzhia

The SBU detained a 54-year-old installer in Dnipro who was корректиating Russian air attacks on critical infrastructure in Dnipro and Zaporizhzhia. He used his official position to collect data, photograph objects, and transmit geolocations to his handler.

Crimes and emergencies • July 1, 08:35 PM • 2802 views
Shelling of Zaporizhzhia region: occupiers left Stepnohirsk community without electricity, water, and communication

Russian occupiers attacked the Stepnohirsk community, damaging infrastructure and leaving locals without electricity, internet, and mobile communication. As a result of the shelling, a repair and evacuation vehicle was damaged, and two power engineers suffered concussions.

Society • July 1, 09:19 AM • 1445 views
Russia's night drone attack in Zaporizhzhia left some residents without electricity

Zaporizhzhia was subjected to a night attack by 'Shahed' drones, as a result of which one industrial enterprise was damaged by four UAVs, and one drone hit a residential area. More than 1,600 subscribers in Shevchenkivskyi district were left without power supply, and 6 high-rise buildings and more than 20 private houses were also damaged.

Society • July 1, 05:58 AM • 1711 views
Attack on Zaporizhzhia: occupiers launched 4 strikes on the city and district

On the night of July 1, the enemy launched 4 strikes on Zaporizhzhia and the Zaporizhzhia district. An enterprise and private houses were damaged, there were no casualties.

War in Ukraine • July 1, 02:04 AM • 52647 views
Attack on Zaporizhzhia: fire broke out in the city

A fire broke out in one of Zaporizhzhia's districts after a Russian attack; emergency services are working on the scene. Information on possible casualties is currently being clarified.

War in Ukraine • July 1, 12:01 AM • 1652 views
Spokesperson for the Southern Defense Forces answered whether the Defense Forces are withdrawing from Kamyanske

The spokesperson for the Southern Defense Forces denied the withdrawal of the Ukrainian Armed Forces from Kamyanske in Zaporizhzhia, stating that Ukrainian military personnel are holding their positions and repelling enemy attacks. Russians are trying to seize Kamyanske to control the Simferopol-Kharkiv highway and fire on Stepnohirsk and Zaporizhzhia.

War in Ukraine • June 29, 08:36 AM • 64114 views
Enemy attack on Zaporizhzhia: fires broke out, enterprise and garages damaged

Russian drones attacked Zaporizhzhia at night, causing fires. At least six strikes damaged an industrial enterprise and a garage cooperative, with no casualties.

War in Ukraine • June 27, 02:39 AM • 5056 views
In Zaporizhzhia, a 27-year-old man blew himself up on a grenade

In Zaporizhzhia, a 27-year-old man died due to careless handling of an explosive device. He died in the hospital from mine-explosive injuries.

Society • June 26, 03:39 PM • 2520 views
Attack on Zaporizhzhia: 5 injured, housing, cars and infrastructure damaged

Five people were injured as a result of 469 enemy strikes on 13 settlements in the Zaporizhzhia region on June 24, including Zaporizhzhia, Vasylivka and Polohy districts. 23 reports of property damage were recorded, including housing and cars.

War in Ukraine • June 25, 04:20 AM • 3883 views
Night attack on Zaporizhzhia: two people injured, residential buildings damaged

Russians launched 4 strikes on Zaporizhzhia on the night of June 25, injuring two men, 31 and 35 years old. Private houses, outbuildings and cars were damaged.

War in Ukraine • June 25, 12:59 AM • 30289 views
Unprecedented destruction and at least 9 dead: June 25 declared a Day of Mourning in Dnipro

Dnipro is recovering after one of the largest attacks, which resulted in over 150 injured and at least 9 dead. Almost 50 high-rise buildings have been destroyed in the city, over 2,000 windows damaged, as well as dozens of schools, hospitals, and infrastructure facilities.

War in Ukraine • June 24, 03:56 PM • 3514 views
Strike on Dnipro, damage to Odesa – Zaporizhzhia train: 10 passengers, including three children, sought medical attention

As a result of a missile strike on Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, the passenger train "Odesa - Zaporizhzhia" was damaged. Ten passengers, including three children, sought medical attention for blast injuries, shrapnel wounds, and contusions.

Society • June 24, 03:02 PM • 3173 views
Russian drones attacked an oblenergo brigade in Zaporizhzhia, one injured

The Zaporizhzhiaoblenergo brigade came under attack from Russian FPV drones in Vasylivka district. One employee was injured, and the service vehicle was damaged.

Society • June 24, 11:26 AM • 2430 views
Enemy attack in Dnipropetrovsk region: Odesa - Zaporizhzhia train resumes movement

Ukrzaliznytsia promptly restored the movement of train No. 52 Odesa - Zaporizhzhia after an enemy attack in the Dnipropetrovsk region. Passengers will be delivered to Zaporizhzhia, and the return journey will depart on schedule.

Society • June 24, 10:40 AM • 4394 views
Not just the train: where else Russian missiles hit in Dnipro on June 24

On June 24, Russian missiles hit the Odesa – Zaporizhzhia passenger train in Dnipro, injuring passengers but causing no fatalities. Schools, kindergartens, and hospitals were also damaged, with casualties resulting from the attack.

Society • June 24, 09:45 AM • 4412 views
Ukrzaliznytsia: Odesa-Zaporizhzhia train damaged due to Russian strike on Dnipropetrovsk region

As a result of Russia's terrorist attack on the Dnipropetrovsk region, train No. 52 Odesa — Zaporizhzhia was damaged. Passengers were promptly moved to shelters, Ukrzaliznytsia is preparing replacement rolling stock to deliver them to Zaporizhzhia.

Society • June 24, 08:58 AM • 24483 views
Russia's ban on studying Ukrainian in schools: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs called it genocidal policy

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine considers the ban on studying the Ukrainian language in schools in the temporarily occupied territories as a manifestation of Moscow's genocidal policy. The Ministry emphasizes that the Ukrainian language has powerful protection and all Russian "bans" are temporary.

Society • June 24, 08:34 AM • 4915 views
Maliuk stated that the Russian Federation was preparing an assassination attempt on Yermak's brother

The SBU prevented an assassination attempt on sniper Denys Yermak, brother of the head of the President's Office. The assassination was planned to be carried out by detonating an explosive device weighing 2.5 kg, made by an executor from Kharkiv.

Politics • June 23, 01:38 PM • 3128 views