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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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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 • 7827 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 • 9436 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 • 87017 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 • 3466 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 • 4078 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 • 3298 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 • 2059 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 • 4668 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 • 1730 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 • 1788 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 • 117429 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 • 1539 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 • 1368 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 • 1476 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 • 4981 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 • 134613 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 • 1450 views
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 • 1901 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 • 1424 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 • 2063 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 • 1444 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 • 9393 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 • 3529 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 • 51967 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 • 43132 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 • 9192 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 • 3856 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 • 1776 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 • 7632 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 • 2831 views