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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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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 • 26391 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 • 24004 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 • 109872 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 • 32707 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 • 38378 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 • 46207 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 • 37424 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 • 32798 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 • 34294 views
Russians launched 4 strikes on Hulyaypole: what is known about the consequences

The occupants struck 4 times at Hulyaypole, damaging houses and yards.

War in Ukraine • February 7, 11:51 AM • 25197 views
Air Force on the downing of a KAB in Zaporizhzhia region: “We do not disclose the method”

Yuriy Ignat confirmed the destruction of a guided aerial bomb in Zaporizhzhia region, but refused to disclose details.

War in Ukraine • February 7, 11:14 AM • 23752 views
Emergency blackouts in 8 regions due to the consequences of Russian attacks, primarily for industry - Ukrenergo

In Ukraine, emergency power outages have been introduced in eight regions due to the consequences of Russian attacks. The restrictions primarily apply to industrial consumers, while household consumers are cut off only in case of emergency.

Society • February 7, 06:56 AM • 35946 views
Zelensky is outraged by MPs' constant foreign business trips

The President expressed dissatisfaction with the fact that many MPs are constantly on business trips abroad. He emphasized that MPs should work in Ukraine, especially in the frontline regions.

War in Ukraine • February 6, 06:13 PM • 51041 views
Explosion in the morning outside Zaporizhzhia, no one was injured - RMA

Outside of Zaporizhzhia, explosions were heard, setting off car alarms. There were no casualties or damage to infrastructure, and the enemy did not achieve its goal.

War in Ukraine • February 6, 09:54 AM • 23849 views
Russian drone attacks unfinished high-rise building in Zaporizhzhia - RMA

An explosion occurs in Zaporizhzhia during an air raid alert due to a Russian drone attack. An unfinished multi-storey building was damaged, with no casualties.

War in Ukraine • February 5, 03:08 PM • 23823 views
No injuries from explosion during air raid in Zaporizhzhia - city council

In one of the districts of Zaporizhzhia, local residents heard an explosion during an air raid. According to updated information from Kharchenko, there were no casualties as a result of the incident.

War in Ukraine • February 5, 02:20 PM • 24269 views
Explosion occurs in Zaporizhzhia amid air raid alert

In Zaporizhzhia, an explosion occurred, emergency services have been dispatched to the scene. The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine had previously warned about the activity of enemy tactical aviation and the threat of air strikes in the frontline regions.

War in Ukraine • February 5, 01:59 PM • 29424 views
Emergency power outages are applied in 8 regions, consumption is growing - Ukrenergo

Ukrenergo reports forced power outages in eight regions due to damage from enemy attacks. Electricity consumption is increasing due to the drop in temperature, so there are calls to limit the use of powerful equipment.

Society • February 4, 08:19 AM • 24015 views
In Zaporizhzhia, 28 people were convicted of high treason last year - RMA

Law enforcement officers in Zaporizhzhia region investigated more than 720 crimes against national security. Among those convicted are high-ranking collaborators, including the mayor of Enerhodar and the deputy pseudo-governor.

War in Ukraine • February 3, 12:48 AM • 60254 views
One person drowned and private houses damaged as a result of Russian shelling of Kherson

On the morning of February 2, a woman was killed and a man was wounded in the Dnipro district of Kherson as a result of hostile shelling. The attack damaged private houses in residential areas of the city.

Society • February 2, 08:47 AM • 39197 views
Father and older son ordered the kidnapping of the younger son to take possession of his crypto wallet

In Zaporizhzhia, a father and his older son organized the kidnapping of their younger son for $500,000 in cryptocurrency. The police staged the kidnapping and are preparing suspicions against the customers, who face up to 12 years in prison.

Crimes and emergencies • February 1, 02:03 PM • 33109 views
Night attack on Zaporizhzhia was the largest since the beginning of the full-scale invasion - RMA

The occupiers attacked Zaporizhzhia with 18 drones, damaging 14 high-rise buildings and dozens of private homes. One person was injured and refused hospitalization.

War in Ukraine • February 1, 01:09 PM • 31453 views
Body of a toddler found in a freezer in Odesa: investigators are working with mother and partner

The body of a 15-month-old boy was found in a freezer in an apartment in Odesa. Police are investigating the murder, questioning the 18-year-old mother and her 44-year-old convicted partner.

Crimes and emergencies • February 1, 11:39 AM • 31746 views
Russia's night attack on Zaporizhzhia: 16 drone strikes, one injured

Russian forces attacked Zaporizhzhia with 16 drones, causing fires and damage to buildings. A 57-year-old man was affected, who refused hospitalization after receiving medical assistance.

War in Ukraine • February 1, 07:34 AM • 37393 views
Russia strikes at Poltava: a residential building is hit

On Saturday, February 1, the enemy attacked Poltava, hitting a residential building. Rescuers and emergency services are working at the scene, and local authorities are urging people to take shelter.

War in Ukraine • February 1, 07:01 AM • 65452 views
Kharkov under fire: one wounded and one dead

On the morning of February 1, the occupiers launched rocket attacks on Kharkiv, Kharkiv and Berestyn districts. The attack killed a woman in her 60s and wounded three other people.

War in Ukraine • February 1, 06:22 AM • 29856 views
Threat of ballistic missile attack: air alert declared in Kyiv and several regions

On February 1, at 05:33 a. m., an air alert was declared in Kyiv and several regions due to the threat of ballistic weapons from the northeast. The Ukrainian Air Force and the KCMA warned of the danger.

War in Ukraine • February 1, 04:15 AM • 89865 views
After a massive attack in Zaporizhzhia, power was restored, the consequences were shown

After a massive attack by Russian drones, power supply was restored to all subscribers in Zaporizhzhia. The shelling damaged an educational institution, private garages and a car wash.

War in Ukraine • February 1, 04:06 AM • 32841 views
The most massive UAV attack on Zaporizhzhia: more than 400 subscribers lost power

Russian troops carried out more than 10 attacks on Zaporizhzhia at night on February 1. As a result of the attack, private homes were damaged, with windows smashed and roofs damaged.

War in Ukraine • February 1, 01:11 AM • 101676 views
Zaporizhzhia under attack of the occupants: explosions are heard in frontline settlements

The head of Zaporizhzhya RMA Ivan Fedorov reported on enemy attacks on frontline settlements in the region. Residents are urged to follow safety rules.

War in Ukraine • January 31, 03:33 PM • 31104 views