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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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Russia attacked Ukraine with ballistics; 503 out of 524 drones and 4 out of 22 missiles neutralized

Air defense shot down 4 missiles and 503 drones during the night attack on Ukraine. Hits by 18 missiles and 16 drones were recorded in several regions.

War in Ukraine • May 18, 05:59 AM • 3970 views
Two people injured in Zaporizhzhia district following Russian drone attack

On Sunday evening, the occupiers attacked the Zaporizhzhia district with drones. Two people were injured, and a passenger car was damaged on the outskirts of the city.

War in Ukraine • May 17, 09:16 PM • 3755 views
In the Zaporizhzhia district, a Russian drone hit a gas station, a woman was injured, and a fire broke out

At night, a Russian drone hit a gas station in the Zaporizhzhia district. As a result of the attack, a 25-year-old woman was injured and a fire broke out.

War in Ukraine • May 16, 09:46 PM • 3975 views
In Zaporizhzhia, 25 houses were damaged and two destroyed following a Russian attack

In Zaporizhzhia, damage to 25 houses and the destruction of two homes were recorded after the attack. An apartment also burned down; priority repair work is ongoing.

Society • May 16, 04:50 AM • 5785 views
Occupiers attacked Zaporizhzhia, destruction and injuries reported - RMA

The Russian army attacked an industrial facility and the private sector of Zaporizhzhia. As a result of the shelling, two people were injured, and residential buildings were damaged.

War in Ukraine • May 15, 03:27 PM • 3427 views
Head of a community in Zaporizhzhia region suspected in land scheme involving 11 hectares worth 6.5 million UAHPhoto

The head of a community in Zaporizhzhia region misappropriated 11 hectares of land through relatives and proxies. The losses from the implementation of the scheme amount to over 6.5 million hryvnias.

Society • May 15, 12:36 PM • 2827 views
Russians attacked Zaporizhzhia and Vilniansk, there is a fatality and several woundedPhoto

In Zaporizhzhia, one person was killed and three others were injured due to a UAV attack. In Vilniansk, an enemy drone injured a man during a strike on infrastructure.

War in Ukraine • May 15, 10:47 AM • 2663 views
Russians attacked a railway station in Zaporizhzhia region, passengers wounded

The enemy attacked the Vilniansk railway station in the Zaporizhzhia region. Two passengers were injured; work is underway to restore train traffic.

War in Ukraine • May 15, 05:42 AM • 3469 views
Mriya.Preschool pilot launches in Ukraine, with 40 kindergartens participating

The Mriya. Preschool pilot is launching in 40 institutions to digitalize reporting and planning. Parents will receive notifications about their child's day at the kindergarten.

Technologies • May 14, 05:43 PM • 3380 views
Preparing strikes on Kyiv and Zaporizhzhia: SBU detains two Russian agentsPhoto

The SBU detained two FSB agents who were spying on air defense systems and AFU equipment. The suspects are in custody and face life imprisonment.

Society • May 14, 02:28 PM • 4462 views
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The Russian Federation again demands the surrender of Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, and Donbas — why the Kremlin has resorted to ultimatums

The Kremlin's demands for the withdrawal of the Armed Forces of Ukraine from four regions are a form of tactical pressure on the US. A stable front and strikes deep into the Russian Federation remain Kyiv's main trump cards, says expert Volodymyr Fesenko.

War in Ukraine • May 14, 12:02 PM • 39717 views
Seven regions partially without power due to Russian attacks and bad weather; fire extinguished in the Chernobyl zone

Due to shelling and severe weather, consumers in seven regions of Ukraine have been de-energized. A fire was extinguished in the Chernobyl zone; the radiation background remains within normal limits.

Society • May 13, 07:15 AM • 5629 views
Rector of a Zaporizhzhia university to face trial for draft evasion scheme involving 'postgraduate students' worth 50 million - Prosecutor GeneralPhoto

The scheme generated 50 million through the fictitious education of 3,000 postgraduate students. The case against nine participants in the scheme has already been sent to court.

Crimes and emergencies • May 11, 06:19 AM • 27728 views
208 combat engagements occurred at the front on May 7 - General Staff of the AFUPhoto

208 combat engagements took place over the past day; the enemy lost 1,130 personnel. The Defense Forces struck six command posts and 91 artillery systems.

War in Ukraine • May 8, 06:20 AM • 4870 views
Four people, including a teenager, injured in Zaporizhzhia following a Russian strike

A Russian drone attack in Zaporizhzhia has injured four people, including a teenager. Vehicles were damaged in the city, and victims are receiving medical assistance.

Society • May 7, 05:37 PM • 8906 views
Russians attacked a shuttle bus with a drone in Zaporizhzhia region - a woman was wounded

Russian troops attacked a minibus on the Zaporizhzhia - Novotroitske route with an FPV drone. One woman sustained a shrapnel wound and received medical assistance.

Society • May 7, 11:12 AM • 4403 views
Electricity consumption rises in Ukraine due to heat; outages reported in 5 regions following Russian attacks

Energy consumption is increasing due to the heat and air conditioning, but no rolling blackouts are planned. Shelling has cut off power for some residents in five regions of Ukraine.

Society • May 7, 07:17 AM • 6579 views
Occupiers strike the Orikhiv monument, a symbol of the Zaporizhzhia region

The Russians shelled the Orikhiv monument adorned with the flags of military units. The Regional State Administration promised to restore the damaged symbol of the Zaporizhzhia region.

Society • May 6, 05:08 PM • 5656 views
Battalion commander in the Zaporizhzhia direction suspected of extorting money from subordinate servicemenPhoto

A battalion commander in the Zaporizhzhia region demanded 200,000 hryvnias monthly from subordinates in exchange for loyalty. He was detained while receiving a bribe.

War in Ukraine • May 6, 11:26 AM • 5959 views
Russia violated the ceasefire, Putin only cares about military parades - Foreign Minister

Andrii Sybiha reported Russia's violation of the ceasefire. The occupiers launched 108 drones and 3 missiles, including at Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia.

War in Ukraine • May 6, 06:48 AM • 5351 views
The number of casualties following the Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia on May 5 has risen to 43 people – Regional Military Administration

As a result of the attack on Zaporizhzhia on May 5, 43 people sought medical assistance. 18 victims remain in hospitals, four of whom are in serious condition.

War in Ukraine • May 6, 04:36 AM • 4839 views
Today, 27 people were killed and at least 120 injured as a result of Russian shelling - Ministry of Internal AffairsPhoto

Russian strikes across Ukraine killed 27 people and injured 120. The occupiers attacked civilian infrastructure and killed 12 people in Zaporizhzhia.

War in Ukraine • May 5, 07:51 PM • 10375 views
Russia shows no signs of preparing for a truce, but on the contrary, is intensifying its terror - Sybiha

Minister Sybiha stated that the Russian Federation is ignoring the peace proposal and attacking civilians in Kramatorsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Dnipro. The strikes have resulted in dozens of casualties.

War in Ukraine • May 5, 07:27 PM • 3649 views
In Zaporizhzhia, the number of wounded after the Russian attack has risen to 37

The number of wounded in Zaporizhzhia has risen to 37 as more people sought medical assistance. As a result of the May 5 attack, 12 residents of the city were killed.

Society • May 5, 06:11 PM • 12878 views
Tomorrow has been declared a Day of Mourning in Zaporizhzhia for those killed in the shelling by the Russian army

A day of mourning has been declared in Zaporizhzhia on May 6 for those killed in the attack on May 5. The Russian shelling claimed the lives of 12 people, and another 16 were injured.

Society • May 5, 05:26 PM • 4981 views
Death toll in Zaporizhzhia rises to 12 following Russian attackVideo

As a result of the Russian shelling of Zaporizhzhia, 12 people were killed and 16 others were injured. Rescue operations and the verification of casualty data are ongoing.

Society • May 5, 04:44 PM • 4454 views
Russian strikes on Zaporizhzhia on May 5: one man killed, 6 people injuredVideo

A man was killed and six others were hospitalized following an attack on Zaporizhzhia on May 5. The enemy struck an enterprise, a shop, and citizens' cars.

Society • May 5, 02:14 PM • 3805 views
Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia on May 5 - number of wounded in Zaporizhzhia rises to 4 people

Due to the morning attack by Russians on Zaporizhzhia on May 5, the number of wounded has risen to four people. All victims are currently receiving medical assistance.

Society • May 5, 11:04 AM • 3999 views
RF attacked a gas station in Zaporizhzhia region, female operator injured - Regional Military Administration

Russians are attacking Zaporizhzhia again. Explosions were heard once more in the regional center. Enemy drones attacked a gas station.

War in Ukraine • May 4, 07:20 PM • 3467 views
Russian missile strike on Dnipro on May 3: body of deceased recovered from under the rubblePhoto

Rescuers recovered the body of a deceased person from under the rubble in Dnipro following the Russian attack on May 3. As a result of the shelling, 11 people were injured, including a child.

Society • May 3, 07:00 PM • 15290 views