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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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21-year-old killed, 5 people wounded: law enforcement officers record consequences of missile attack on Kryvyi Rih

A 21-year-old man was killed and 5 people were wounded in a rocket attack on Kryvyi Rih. Infrastructure, a religious building, a gas station and 12 high-rise buildings were damaged.

Society • February 23, 06:55 AM • 30998 views
The aggressor keeps a missile carrier in the Black Sea: what is known about the threat

There is one Russian Kalibr cruise missile carrier ship in the Black Sea with a volley of up to 4 missiles. In the Mediterranean Sea, there are 4 Russian ships, 3 of which have up to 26 Kalibr missiles on board.

War in Ukraine • February 23, 05:54 AM • 30420 views
Missile danger: where the air alert has been declared (map)

On the morning of February 23, an air alert was announced in five regions due to the missile threat. The alarm is active in Kyiv, Sumy, Zhytomyr, Khmelnytskyi and Rivne regions.

War in Ukraine • February 23, 04:56 AM • 84531 views
Russian occupants received special orders for February 23-24 - ATESH

Russian troops in Crimea and in the occupied territories of Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions have received orders for enhanced security measures for February 23-24. The military is prohibited from wearing uniforms outside of their units and ordered to observe the “dry law”.

War in Ukraine • February 23, 02:22 AM • 115664 views
Night shelling in Zaporizhzhia: a woman was injured and a fire started

Russian troops attacked Zaporizhzhia on the night of February 23, causing a fire in the private sector. A 53-year-old woman was injured, and windows in high-rise buildings were damaged.

War in Ukraine • February 23, 12:41 AM • 34020 views
Large-scale drone attack: where the alarm was sounded and explosions were heard

Hostile drones with different flight paths have been spotted in some regions of Ukraine. Explosions are heard in Kyiv, Kryvyi Rih and Odesa, and air defense is operating.

War in Ukraine • February 22, 08:47 PM • 69336 views
Russian Federation strikes at Zaporizhzhya frontline area, destroys outpatient clinic

Occupation forces attacked a frontline settlement in Zaporizhzhia region. The attack destroyed the building of an outpatient clinic, with no casualties.

War in Ukraine • February 22, 04:04 PM • 29390 views
Russians strike Gulyaypol with multiple rocket launchers: three people wounded

Three people were injured and 13 houses were damaged as a result of a guided missile strike on Gulyaypol. The wounded were hospitalized and are receiving the necessary medical care.

War in Ukraine • February 21, 05:44 PM • 28628 views
Enemy shells Zaporizhzhia region: one person killed, another wounded

Enemy troops conducted 588 attacks in Zaporizhzhia region, including 22 air strikes and 329 UAV attacks. The shelling killed a man in Gulyaypol and wounded a woman in Bilenke village.

War in Ukraine • February 21, 06:12 AM • 23709 views
Mayor: Explosions heard in Kyiv, air defense system in operation

Explosions have been reported in Kyiv, and air defense forces are operating. Several groups of drones were spotted in Ukrainian airspace, and an air alert was declared in a number of regions.

War in Ukraine • February 18, 08:38 PM • 62801 views
Drone attack on Zaporizhzhia: what is known about the consequences of the strike

A fire broke out in the private sector in Zaporizhzhia region as a result of an attack by enemy drones. Rescuers are working at the scene, information about the victims is being clarified.

Society • February 18, 08:11 PM • 35696 views
Air defense forces are working in Zaporizhzhia

The head of Zaporizhzhia RMA reported on the work of air defense in the region. The air force warned of enemy attack UAVs moving from the southeast toward Zaporizhzhia.

Society • February 18, 07:11 PM • 47452 views
Russian shelling claims life of man in Zaporizhzhia region: his body found under rubble

An 80-year-old man was killed in Orikhiv, Zaporizhzhia region, as a result of Russian shelling. The pensioner's body was found under the rubble of his house, which was destroyed and engulfed in fire.

War in Ukraine • February 18, 06:58 AM • 32221 views
Enemy shelling of Zaporizhzhia: private houses are burning

Private houses caught fire in Zaporizhzhia region as a result of enemy shelling. Rescuers are working at the scene, there are no casualties.

War in Ukraine • February 17, 08:28 PM • 58435 views
Zaporizhzhia was attacked by 10 Russian drones at night: what was damaged

Russian troops attacked Zaporizhzhia with 10 drones at night. The attack damaged warehouses and caused fires, with no casualties reported.

War in Ukraine • February 17, 08:03 AM • 30503 views
Snowstorms hit Ukraine: road workers assure that the main roads are passable

Snow has fallen in most of the territory of Ukraine, in the south - rain with snow. To ensure passage on roads of national importance, 1321 units of equipment and 1562 workers have been involved.

Society • February 15, 09:48 AM • 23579 views
Hostile attack on Zaporizhzhia region: two people killed and one wounded

The occupiers carried out 468 attacks in Zaporizhzhia region, using aircraft, drones and artillery. The shelling killed two people and damaged 36 residential buildings.

Society • February 15, 06:02 AM • 34787 views
Enemy shelling caused a fire in Zaporizhzhia frontline settlement

In Zaporizhzhya region, a private house in a frontline settlement caught fire as a result of enemy shelling. Rescuers are working at the scene, according to preliminary reports, there are no casualties.

Society • February 13, 08:39 PM • 32988 views
Air defense is operating in Zaporizhia, it can be noisy - RMA

The head of Zaporizhzhia RMA Ivan Fedorov reported on the operation of air defense systems in the region. The Ukrainian Air Force spotted drones in the north of the region moving in a northwesterly direction.

War in Ukraine • February 13, 07:14 PM • 54969 views
The state has paid off 55 billion in debts on pre-war loans for road repairs - media

Over the three years of war, the Recovery Agency has paid UAH 54. 69 billion in debts for road repairs. The largest payments were made to repay bonds and loans from the IBRD, EBRD, and EIB.

War in Ukraine • February 12, 02:35 PM • 28789 views
Enemy shells Zaporizhzhia region: one person killed and five others wounded

Hostile forces made 481 attacks on 11 localities in Zaporizhzhia region. One local resident was killed and five were wounded in the shelling.

Society • February 11, 06:11 AM • 28218 views
One person killed in Russian air strike on village in Zaporizhzhia region - RMA

A 29-year-old man was killed in the village of Tavriyske, Zaporizhzhia region, as a result of a Russian air strike. The attack also caused the destruction of private houses, damage to non-residential buildings and cars.

Society • February 10, 06:20 PM • 26370 views
Russians attacked a frontline village in Zaporizhzhia with KABs: what is known about the consequences

Occupants struck up to 10 times at the village of Tavriyske in Zaporizhzhia region. The attack damaged private houses and cars, with no casualties reported.

War in Ukraine • February 10, 04:35 PM • 23987 views
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The situation on the labor market in Ukraine: unemployment rate and in-demand professions in 2025

In Ukraine, 123,000 people are looking for work, while 221,000 vacancies are open. Women are actively mastering traditionally "male" professions, and the number of working teenagers has doubled.

Society • February 10, 10:22 AM • 109801 views
Russian troops strike 11 times in Stepnohirsk: private houses damaged

Occupants attacked the frontline town of Stepnohirsk in Zaporizhzhia region, striking 11 times. The shelling damaged 8 private houses, and there is no information on casualties.

Society • February 9, 04:55 PM • 32680 views
A dog was killed and burned for a photo: a case against teenagers was opened in Zaporizhzhia

Three juveniles aged 14-16 killed and burned a dog in an abandoned building, filming the whole thing. The police identified the offenders and opened a criminal case for animal cruelty.

Crimes and emergencies • February 8, 05:40 PM • 38362 views
Russian army attacks frontline settlements in Zaporizhzhia with guided aerial bombs - RMA

Ivan Fedorov, head of Zaporizhzhya RMA, reported that the enemy used guided aerial bombs against frontline settlements. Residents are urged to stay in safe places until the ceasefire is lifted.

War in Ukraine • February 8, 03:07 PM • 46183 views
“We are very close to a positive result": Zelensky announces development of new technology to counter drones

The President of Ukraine announced the development of a new technology to combat drones, which is already showing positive results. It is planned to introduce this technology on a massive scale to strengthen Ukraine's defense.

War in Ukraine • February 8, 12:47 PM • 37394 views
Family with two children suffered from Russian air strike on Huliaipole

As a result of a Russian shelling of Huliaipole, a family with two children was affected after the impact of KABs on their home. The parents were injured, the children suffered concussions, and the family was offered temporary housing in Zaporizhzhia.

War in Ukraine • February 8, 11:29 AM • 32783 views
In Lviv, doctors removed a kilogram of hair from the stomach of a 15-year-old girl

Okhmatdyt doctors operated on a girl with Rapunzel syndrome, removing a 40-centimeter-long hairball from her stomach. The patient had been suffering from pain and digestive problems for two years due to unconscious swallowing of hair.

Society • February 7, 01:54 PM • 34263 views