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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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Thursday in Ukraine will be fresh, a rise in temperature can be expected from next week - forecaster

The maximum temperature on July 23 will be +20+25 degrees, in the east up to +28. Rains will pass in the western and eastern regions, in Kyiv without precipitation.

Society • July 22, 02:54 PM • 3895 views
The enemy attacked the Zaporizhzhia district with aerial bombs, people may be under the rubble - OVA

Enemy aerial bombs struck Lezhine, destroying houses. Preliminary, people may be under the rubble.

War in Ukraine • July 22, 02:20 PM • 3636 views
In Zaporizhzhia, during 25 searches in a case of theft worth UAH 1.7 million, weapons and over 200 thousand dollars were seizedPhoto

Law enforcement officers conducted 25 searches in a case of theft of property worth over UAH 1. 7 million in Zaporizhzhia. An arsenal of weapons and over 200 thousand dollars in cash were seized.

Society • July 22, 12:56 PM • 5182 views
The enemy attacked Zaporizhzhia with KABs - a bus was damaged, the driver was injured

On the evening of July 21, Russian troops attacked Zaporizhzhia with guided aerial bombs. As a result of the shelling, a bus was damaged and the driver was injured.

War in Ukraine • July 21, 08:13 PM • 10951 views
The Russian army attacked the building of the Chernihiv TCC and SP with a "Shahed" droneVideo

In the morning, an enemy UAV struck the building of the Chernihiv Regional TCC and SP. A 76-year-old woman was injured, and a fire broke out over 200 square meters.

War in Ukraine • July 21, 01:59 PM • 34862 views
The number of victims of the attack on Zaporizhzhia has risen to three, with 13 people injured - OVA

As a result of the enemy attack on Zaporizhzhia, a 67-year-old woman and men aged 62 and 49 were killed. 13 injured are receiving assistance.

War in Ukraine • July 21, 01:21 PM • 4493 views
Ordinary high-rise building in Zaporizhzhia and an Odesa park - Zelenskyy responded to new Russian attacksPhoto

Russia launched airstrikes on Zaporizhzhia, Odesa, and Kherson, hitting residential buildings and a park. The President emphasized the need for a new EU sanctions package and rapid arms deliveries.

War in Ukraine • July 21, 10:59 AM • 3654 views
Death toll from Russian KAB strike on Zaporizhia has risen to twoPhoto

The Russians struck with KABs on the civilian infrastructure of Zaporizhzhia, damaging a residential building. As of 12:55, two dead and six wounded are known.

War in Ukraine • July 21, 10:28 AM • 3827 views
Russia struck residential areas of Zaporizhzhia with KABs, there is a victimPhoto

Russian troops struck residential areas of Zaporizhzhia with guided aerial bombs. As a result of the attack, one person was killed, one wounded, and houses were damaged.

War in Ukraine • July 21, 08:55 AM • 3433 views
The enemy attacked Zaporizhzhia with aerial bombs and a drone: one person killed, nine wounded

Russian guided aerial bombs struck Zaporizhzhia, destroying residential and non-residential buildings. Later, the enemy attacked a food industry enterprise, leaving four people injured.

War in Ukraine • July 20, 12:12 PM • 4147 views
In Zaporizhzhia, the body of an 11-year-old girl was recovered from the rubble - the death toll has risen to three

In Zaporizhzhia, rescuers extricated the body of an 11-year-old girl from the rubble. In total, three people became victims of the Russian shelling, and 41 people were injured.

War in Ukraine • July 20, 04:07 AM • 4118 views
The number of injured after the KAB strike on Zaporizhzhia has increased to 42, two people died

As a result of the Russian airstrike on Zaporizhzhia, 42 people were injured, two died. Rescuers are clearing the rubble of a destroyed multi-story building.

War in Ukraine • July 19, 08:27 PM • 9963 views
The number of victims in Zaporizhzhia after the russian attack has increased to 33, including 5 children

In Zaporizhzhia, the number of victims of the russian attack has increased to 33, including 5 children. People remain under the rubble of a multi-story building, a rescue operation is ongoing.

War in Ukraine • July 19, 05:59 PM • 3939 views
In Zaporizhzhia, the body of a woman was recovered from the rubbleVideo

Rescuers extricated the body of a woman with no signs of life from the rubble. The search for a child and rescue operation continue after strikes by Russian aerial bombs.

War in Ukraine • July 19, 05:06 PM • 3745 views
The number of victims of the Russian attack in Zaporizhzhia has increased to two, wounded to tenPhoto

As a result of strikes by Russian guided aerial bombs on Zaporizhzhia, two people were killed and ten were wounded. People remain under the rubble of a multi-story building, a rescue operation is ongoing.

War in Ukraine • July 19, 03:52 PM • 3881 views
In Zaporizhzhia, a five-story building was damaged due to a Russian attack: there is a casualty, a woman and a child are under the rubblePhotoVideo

The enemy struck Zaporizhzhia with guided aerial bombs, damaging a five-story building. A woman and a child are trapped under the rubble of the apartment building.

Society • July 19, 03:22 PM • 5474 views
Occupants struck a residential quarter in Zaporizhzhia - OVA

Head of Zaporizhzhia OVA Ivan Fedorov reported a strike on a residential quarter. Explosions also occurred in the region.

War in Ukraine • July 19, 02:51 PM • 8922 views
Russian drones attacked Zaporizhzhia, a person was injured, fires broke out in a private house and a university buildingVideo

Russian drones attacked Zaporizhzhia, injuring one person. The strikes caused fires in a private house and a higher education institution building.

War in Ukraine • July 18, 10:12 PM • 3913 views
Russian UAV attacked the Kyiv-Zaporizhzhia passenger train - no casualties

On Saturday, a Russian drone attacked a passenger train on the Kyiv-Zaporizhzhia route. Passengers and the crew were evacuated, no casualties.

Society • July 18, 10:29 AM • 5535 views
Occupiers ordered to intensify drone strikes on gas stations and transport near the front line and in the border area - GUR

Russian occupiers have received orders to step up drone strikes on civilian infrastructure and motor vehicles in frontline areas and border regions. The GUR urges Ukrainians to remain vigilant and respond to air raid signals.

War in Ukraine • July 17, 10:32 AM • 12792 views
In Zaporizhzhia, a "private facility" was discovered in an apartment where, under the guise of "care," elderly people were deprived of their dignity - ombudsman

In Zaporizhzhia, 8 people, most of them with limited mobility, were found in a 40 sq. m apartment in unsanitary conditions. After the ombudsman's intervention, they were evacuated, and criminal proceedings have been initiated.

Society • July 16, 05:31 PM • 24573 views
Airstrike on Zaporizhzhia: death toll rises to three, among the wounded is a childPhoto

As a result of an airstrike by Russian troops on Zaporizhzhia on July 16, three people were killed. Among the two wounded is a child, residential buildings were damaged.

War in Ukraine • July 16, 04:27 PM • 4635 views
Occupants attacked Zaporizhzhia with three KABs: two dead, one person under rubblePhoto

Russian troops struck Zaporizhzhia with guided aerial bombs. Two people died, another is likely under the rubble.

War in Ukraine • July 16, 02:37 PM • 4334 views
Kyiv suffered the sixth ballistic attack of the russian federation in July - Zelenskyy reactedPhotoVideo

President Zelenskyy reported two dead and five wounded as a result of a night missile attack on Kyiv. He emphasized the need to accelerate deliveries of interceptors for air defense due to the sixth ballistic attack on the capital in July.

War in Ukraine • July 16, 07:35 AM • 4190 views
In Zaporizhzhia, they are strengthening air raid alerts, particularly in the event of a threat from KABs (guided aerial bombs)

In Zaporizhzhia, they are expanding the capabilities of the "Air Alert" application and implementing Cell Broadcast technology. The signal in the event of a threat from KABs will sound for five minutes instead of three.

Society • July 16, 03:33 AM • 17218 views
Number of victims of russian attacks on Zaporizhzhia rises to three - OVA

As a result of enemy attacks in Zaporizhzhia, three people were killed, 15 were injured. Victims aged 28 to 77 are receiving medical assistance.

War in Ukraine • July 15, 06:53 PM • 4133 views
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Heat in the carriages of Ukrainian trains: what Ukrzaliznytsia says and what the situation with air conditioners isPhoto

A man died on the Odesa-Kyiv train not long ago. This sparked discussions about stuffiness during the heat. Ukrzaliznytsia states that the air conditioner was working and the crew acted professionally. It also explained the overall situation with the carriages.

Society • July 15, 11:54 AM • 56736 views
Police officer detained after accident with a van on the oncoming lanePhoto

A police officer driving a Toyota Camry is suspected of driving into the oncoming lane and colliding with a minibus. The driver and two passengers of the minibus were hospitalized with injuries.

Society • July 14, 10:02 AM • 4476 views
Zelenskyy sent a message about sanctions against Russia and regarding European anti-ballistic defense after the night attack by the Russian FederationVideo

President Zelenskyy reacted to the night attack by the Russian Federation, during which 135 drones and 10 missiles, including ballistic ones, were launched. He emphasized the need for the adoption of the 21st EU sanctions package and agreements on European anti-ballistic defense.

War in Ukraine • July 14, 08:03 AM • 4145 views
Number of victims of the airstrike on Zaporizhzhia rises to 12, including a childPhoto

As a result of the Russian airstrike on Zaporizhzhia, 12 people were injured, including one child. Rescuers extinguished a fire in a residential building and discovered another source of ignition.

War in Ukraine • July 13, 08:15 PM • 3910 views