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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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In Kyiv, drone fragments fell on the roof of a house, causing a fire

As a result of the fall of fragments of a downed drone on the roof of a residential building in the Podilskyi district of Kyiv, a fire broke out. Rescuers are already heading to the scene.

War in Ukraine • March 21, 08:34 PM • 38609 views
Massive drone attack on Zaporizhzhia: number of victims increased to 5

The number of victims in Zaporizhzhia has increased to five, three of them are in serious condition. Russians continue to shell frontline communities.

War in Ukraine • March 21, 08:11 PM • 28840 views
In Zaporizhzhia, three people were injured as a result of an enemy attack, houses were damaged

In Zaporizhzhia, private houses and multi-story buildings were damaged as a result of the attack, and preliminary three people were injured. The alarm continues, residents are urged to stay in safe places.

War in Ukraine • March 21, 07:38 PM • 27292 views
Zelenskyy responded to Russian night attack: we are waiting for real pressure on Russia from US and Europe, this will allow diplomacy to work

At night, Russia launched a massive attack on Ukraine with drones and guided aerial bombs. Shelling was recorded in the Odesa, Zaporizhzhia, Sumy, Kyiv, Khmelnytskyi, and Chernihiv regions, and there are wounded.

War in Ukraine • March 21, 09:50 AM • 24165 views
Six injured in Russian strike on Zaporizhia district: consequences shown

As a result of the night attack on March 20 on the Zaporizhzhia district, six people were injured, including a 4-year-old boy. Air bombs destroyed houses and caused a fire.

War in Ukraine • March 21, 06:28 AM • 15663 views
Zaporizhzhia: explosions were heard in frontline settlements

The head of the Zaporizhzhia OVA, Ivan Fedorov, reported at least four explosions in frontline settlements. The authorities urge citizens to stay in safe places.

War in Ukraine • March 20, 08:18 PM • 18553 views
Explosions heard in Zaporizhzhia Oblast - OVA

The head of Zaporizhzhia OVA, Ivan Fedorov, reported explosions in the region and urged people to stay in safe places until the alarm is canceled. There is a threat of guided aerial bombs.

War in Ukraine • March 20, 07:43 PM • 39469 views
Most Ukrainians oppose concessions to Russia, even for the sake of peace – poll

According to a Razumkov Center poll, 78% of Ukrainians are not ready to withdraw troops from four regions for the sake of peace. The majority are also against enshrining non-nuclear status.

Society • March 20, 01:14 PM • 22602 views
Russia wants to displace us from the Kursk direction and has increased its troops there – Zelenskyy

Russia has increased troops in the Kursk direction in order to displace Ukrainian soldiers. Next, they plan an offensive on Sumy and Kharkiv, but Ukraine does not yet see opportunities in them.

War in Ukraine • March 20, 10:22 AM • 11654 views
Zelenskyy: Putin does not want peace, his positions are weaker than six months ago

According to Zelenskyy, Putin is currently in control of the situation, but does not want the war to end, as his positions are weaker than before. The Armed Forces operation thwarted the occupiers' plans to seize Zaporizhzhia, Kharkiv, and Sumy.

War in Ukraine • March 19, 11:48 PM • 33607 views
Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia: two men injured

The Russian army attacked Zaporizhzhia, injuring two men. The victims are receiving the necessary medical assistance, and their condition is assessed as moderate.

War in Ukraine • March 19, 07:10 PM • 18559 views
In Zaporizhzhia, an agent of the Russian GRU has been detained: he was manufacturing explosives for terrorist attacks

The SSU detained an agent of the Russian military intelligence in Zaporizhzhia who was manufacturing improvised explosive devices for terrorist attacks. The perpetrator turned out to be a local resident with a drug addiction.

War in Ukraine • March 18, 08:19 AM • 12220 views
Electricity supply is being restored in Zaporizhzhia after the occupiers' attack

Energy workers are working to restore electricity supply in the Kushugum community after the enemy shelling. Electricity supply has already been restored in Malokaterynivka, and in other villages - according to the schedule.

War in Ukraine • March 18, 05:51 AM • 17161 views
In the event of a ceasefire, Ukraine will need an even larger army and assistance from the US and Europe - ISW

To deter Russian aggression, Ukraine will need a powerful army and assistance from the West, especially along the 2,100 km front line. The current front line does not give Ukraine the strategic depth to defend itself.

War in Ukraine • March 17, 07:40 AM • 45874 views
ISW: Putin is unlikely to abandon his ambitions for Ukraine in the event of a ceasefire

The Kremlin continues to demand that Ukraine give up the occupied territories. Putin will not abandon his ambitions, even after a ceasefire, ISW analysts believe.

War in Ukraine • March 17, 03:36 AM • 23039 views
An infrastructure object in Zaporizhzhia was damaged due to enemy aggression

An important infrastructure object in Zaporizhzhia Oblast was damaged as a result of an enemy attack. Rescuers and law enforcement officers are working at the scene.

Society • March 15, 04:39 AM • 77186 views
Train traffic restored after Russian attack in Dnipropetrovsk region

Ukrzaliznytsia reports on the resumption of train traffic on the damaged section. Earlier, due to the shelling of energy facilities, train No. 86 Lviv - Zaporizhzhia was delayed, and No. 72 changed its route.

Society • March 13, 12:37 PM • 17022 views
Russian troops attacked railway energy facilities in Dnipropetrovsk region: several trains are changing their route

Russian troops attacked railway energy facilities. Train No. 86 Lviv - Zaporizhzhia is delayed, and train No. 72 Lviv - Pavlohrad will follow a modified route.

Society • March 13, 06:08 AM • 85338 views
In Zaporizhzhia, nearly 2,000 subscribers are without gas due to an attack by the Russian Federation

Due to the Russian shelling of critical infrastructure, about 2,000 subscribers in the villages of Matviyivka and Lutserna are left without gas. Rescuers have localized the fire, and 210,000 subscribers and 500 enterprises are already receiving gas in normal mode.

Society • March 9, 08:40 AM • 60748 views
Russia shelled Zaporizhzhia: critical infrastructure under attack, possible gas disruptions

Russian troops launched about 10 strikes on Zaporizhzhia and the region on Saturday evening. As a result of the attack, critical infrastructure was damaged, and there may be restrictions on gas and heating supply.

War in Ukraine • March 8, 09:30 PM • 23538 views
The Russian Federation attacks Ukraine with "Shaheds": explosions were heard in the Zaporizhzhia region

Russian troops launched strike drones over the territory of Ukraine on the evening of March 8. Drones were recorded in the Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, Dnipropetrovsk, Kharkiv, Sumy, and Poltava regions.

War in Ukraine • March 8, 07:22 PM • 35257 views
Russia struck Zaporizhia: a large-scale fire broke out (photo)

In Zaporizhzhia, debris from an enemy drone caused a fire on the territory of a private enterprise covering an area of 400 sq. m. Rescuers quickly extinguished the blaze, and there are no casualties.

War in Ukraine • March 8, 06:22 AM • 18035 views
In Zaporizhzhia, doctors saved seven lives thanks to two posthumous donors.

In the Zaporizhzhia Regional Clinical Hospital, successful organ transplants were performed on seven patients from two deceased donors. Among those saved are patients from Kyiv, Lviv, and Zaporizhzhia, who received kidneys, a liver, and a heart.

Society • March 4, 11:46 AM • 20840 views
Consequences of the attack on Zaporizhzhia: a woman was injured

A 31-year-old woman was wounded and a two-story building was damaged as a result of hostile shelling in Zaporizhzhia. Rescuers evacuated two people and are currently eliminating the consequences of the attack with the participation of emergency services.

Society • March 1, 07:52 PM • 51041 views
The enemy struck a high-rise building in Zaporizhzhia, a fire broke out

Russian troops attacked a high-rise building in Zaporizhzhia, causing a fire. Rescuers and medics arrived at the scene.

Society • March 1, 06:23 PM • 39423 views
No enemy ships in the Black and Azov Seas

There are no Russian warships in the Black and Azov Seas. There are 4 Russian ships in the Mediterranean, 3 of which are carrying Kalibr cruise missiles.

War in Ukraine • March 1, 04:33 AM • 37199 views
Drone attack on Zaporizhzhia: a high-rise building on fire and evacuation of residents

In Zaporizhzhia, a multi-story building was damaged and a fire broke out as a result of a kamikaze drone attack by Shahed. An 82-year-old woman was injured, and 43 people, including four children, were evacuated.

Society • February 27, 10:54 PM • 100704 views
Russian army attacks Zaporizhzhia with “shaheds”: there is a victim and damage

Russian troops attacked Zaporizhzhia with Shahed kamikaze drones on February 27 in the evening. The attack injured a woman and damaged residential apartments, private houses and garages.

War in Ukraine • February 27, 07:48 PM • 41511 views
88 combat engagements at the front: where the occupiers attack most and what they use

Over the last day, 88 combat engagements took place along the frontline, most of them in the Pokrovsk sector - 35 attacks. The enemy is actively using aviation and guided bombs against populated areas.

War in Ukraine • February 27, 02:51 PM • 23633 views
General Staff confirms defeat of occupants' command and observation post in Zaporizhzhia region

The Ukrainian Air Force conducted a precision strike on the command and observation post of the 1429th motorized rifle regiment of the Russian Federation near Kopan. The UAV launch base, which the occupiers had set up in a residential building, was destroyed.

War in Ukraine • February 27, 02:07 PM • 26704 views