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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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Russia attacked Zaporizhzhia with "Shaheds": a fire broke out

On the night of April 19, Russians attacked Zaporizhzhia with "Shahed" attack UAVs. As a result of the hit, a fire occurred, information about the consequences is being clarified.

War in Ukraine • April 19, 01:22 AM • 4643 views
Eyes in the sky: Zaporizhzhia streets to be patrolled by police drones

In Zaporizhzhia, the police are starting to patrol the streets with the help of drones to identify suspicious individuals and objects. Currently, four recreational zones have been designated for aerial patrolling.

Society • April 18, 04:43 PM • 9508 views
In Zaporizhzhia, two young girls suffocated in an apartment, their 17-year-old sister was hospitalized

In the Komunar district of Zaporizhzhia, two children, 4 and 9 years old, died as a result of gas poisoning. Their 17-year-old sister was hospitalized. The preliminary cause is careless handling of the gas stove.

Crimes and emergencies • April 18, 02:57 PM • 9930 views
Russia is disrupting Trump's peace efforts in Ukraine and intensifying attacks - Kovalenko

Russia pretends to be interested in peace, but is increasing assaults and attacking energy facilities in Ukraine, disrupting US efforts. The Kremlin is building an alternative reality in relations with the US.

War in Ukraine • April 18, 01:08 PM • 10221 views
russia is attacking energy facilities, including in frontline regions - Ministry of Energy

russia continues to attack Ukraine's energy facilities, especially in the Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, Dnipropetrovsk, and Kharkiv regions, despite agreements on an energy truce.

War in Ukraine • April 18, 06:46 AM • 6428 views
Russian troops advanced near Kotlyarivka and in certain areas of the Zaporizhzhia region - DeepState

According to DeepState, enemy troops have advanced near Kotlyarivka and in certain areas of the front in the Zaporizhzhia region.

War in Ukraine • April 16, 11:57 PM • 22826 views
Six air bombs and five "Shaheds": RMA reported on the consequences of the night attack by the Russian Federation on Kharkiv and the region

Overnight on April 15, the Russians attacked Kharkiv region with guided aerial bombs and drones. They hit a civilian enterprise that was engaged in the production and storage of food.

War in Ukraine • April 15, 09:59 AM • 4697 views
The occupiers launched 517 strikes on the Zaporizhzhia region in a day: there is a dead person

During the day, Russian troops carried out 517 attacks on 14 settlements of the Zaporizhzhia region, killing a 63-year-old man. Houses, transport and infrastructure were damaged.

War in Ukraine • April 15, 04:16 AM • 5197 views
40 out of 62 enemy drones were shot down over Ukraine

On the night of April 14, Russia attacked Ukraine with 62 drones, 40 of which were shot down. Odesa, Donetsk, Dnipropetrovsk, and Kharkiv regions were under attack.

War in Ukraine • April 14, 06:39 AM • 6935 views
A fire broke out at a gas station in Zaporizhzhia due to an enemy drone attack - OVA

As a result of an enemy drone strike in Zaporizhzhia, a fire broke out at a gas station, which was promptly extinguished by rescuers. Also, the enemy carried out 461 shellings on 12 settlements in the region.

War in Ukraine • April 14, 04:24 AM • 6351 views
A warm start to the week is expected: weather forecast in Ukraine for April 14

On Monday, Ukraine will have comfortable spring weather, with temperatures up to +17°. Only in the west are local rains possible, in other regions no precipitation is expected.

Weather and environment • April 14, 04:15 AM • 9124 views
Ukrainian embassies will honor the victims of the tragedy in Sumy: flags will be lowered

On April 14, Ukrainian embassies around the world will lower their flags in mourning for the victims of the Russian missile strike on Sumy. Books of mourning will also be opened.

War in Ukraine • April 13, 07:44 PM • 5795 views
Ukrainian cities declare days of mourning over Russia's terrible missile attack on Sumy

Following the horrific Russian attack on Sumy, many cities in Ukraine have declared Days of Mourning. Kyiv, Poltava, Zaporizhzhia, Kharkiv, and Lviv regions are lowering flags in memory of the victims.

Society • April 13, 04:43 PM • 71682 views
The government has allocated UAH 1.5 billion to support regions and communities - Shmyhal

The Government of Ukraine has allocated UAH 1. 5 billion to support communities and regions that need it most. Half a billion hryvnias will be received by seven regions for utility services in medical institutions.

Economy • April 11, 02:11 PM • 10616 views
Zelenskyy on the attack on Dnipro: Russia ignores diplomacy, continuing attacks on peaceful cities

President Zelenskyy stated that Russia neglects diplomacy, attacking Dnipro, Nikopol, and other regions where there are dead and wounded, including children. He called for increased pressure on the Russian Federation.

War in Ukraine • April 10, 06:55 PM • 11338 views
TruCAM radars will appear on 25 more sections of Ukrainian roads from April 11

The patrol police announced that from April 11, TruCAM radars will be installed on 25 new road sections. Now a total of 160 devices will operate on 338 road sections.

Society • April 10, 01:55 PM • 10121 views
Shooting at the shopping mall in Lviv: what is known about the shooter

On April 9, a man in a wheelchair fired a pistol into the floor at the "Forum" shopping center in Lviv. The media reports that he is a local fraudster, previously convicted of theft.

Crimes and emergencies • April 10, 11:13 AM • 10895 views
Fedorov named the first region where all schools are connected to the "Mriya" ecosystem

The Zaporizhzhia region became the first where all schools joined the "Mriya" educational ecosystem, despite its proximity to the front. 150 schools are already working with "Mriya".

Technologies • April 10, 09:55 AM • 11755 views
The occupiers are reviving "Cossack" formations in the temporarily occupied territories for control and repression

In the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, Russia is creating "Cossack societies" for control, repression and pressure. 10 such formations have already been registered in the Luhansk region.

Society • April 9, 11:13 PM • 12400 views
Russian propagandist Skabeeva received new suspicions - SBU

The SBU has collected evidence of the criminal activity of Olga Skabeeva. She called for the capture of Ukrainian cities and the destruction of energy infrastructure, promoting this on the air of the "Russia-1" TV channel.

War in Ukraine • April 8, 10:17 AM • 8871 views
More than 700,000 UAH from registrations for the MHP Run4Victory race in Cherkasy are being transferred to support the 118th Territorial Defense Brigade

Funds from registrations for the MHP Run4Victory race in Cherkasy, which is more than 700,000 UAH, will be used to purchase drones for the 118th Territorial Defense Brigade. The race did not take place due to mourning and shelling.

Society • April 7, 07:32 AM • 9872 views
42 out of 78 enemy drones were shot down over Ukraine, 22 did not reach their targets

On the night of April 4, the Russian Federation attacked Ukraine with 78 Shahed drones and imitators. The Armed Forces of Ukraine shot down 42 UAVs in the north, east and center of the country. Kharkiv region, Dnipropetrovsk region, Kyiv region and Zaporizhzhia were hit.

War in Ukraine • April 4, 05:38 AM • 5654 views
In Zaporizhzhia, a man sprayed gas in the face of a police officer during a TCR check: proceedings have been initiated

In Zaporizhzhia, a 43-year-old man refused to provide documents, sprayed tear gas in the face of a police officer and tried to escape. A criminal proceeding has been opened, he faces up to 5 years in prison.

Society • April 2, 10:53 AM • 12449 views
In Zakarpattia, a passenger train fatally hit a child

In Vynohradiv region, a train hit a 14-year-old teenager who suddenly ran onto the tracks. The boy died on the spot from his injuries, police opened a criminal case.

Society • April 2, 09:20 AM • 17144 views
Strikes on Zaporizhzhia region: one dead, five wounded

As a result of the enemy's terrorist attacks on the Zaporizhzhia region, a woman was killed and five people were injured. Rockets and air bombs destroyed houses in various settlements.

Society • April 1, 04:11 AM • 20817 views
Five wounded in Zaporizhzhia: occupiers attacked the frontline community

The number of victims in the frontline community has increased to five. A 47-year-old woman and a 50-year-old man who were wounded sought medical attention.

War in Ukraine • March 31, 08:15 PM • 7230 views
More than 200 combat clashes on the front line per day: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine showed war maps

223 combat clashes were recorded on the front line during the past day. The enemy launched missile and air strikes, and also carried out more than six thousand shellings of the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • March 30, 05:47 AM • 36061 views
Spring-Summer Offensive of the Russian Federation: ISW Analyzed Putin's Plans and Where to Expect Strikes

Russia is planning a major offensive in the spring-summer of 2025 in several directions to put pressure on Ukraine in negotiations. G7 warns of possible intensification of fighting.

War in Ukraine • March 30, 04:28 AM • 31389 views
In Zaporizhzhia, a 19-year-old boy was wounded as a result of the shelling

As a result of the enemy shelling of Zaporizhzhia, a 19-year-old local resident was wounded. Currently, his condition is stable, there is no threat to his life, he has been given all the necessary assistance.

Society • March 27, 08:21 PM • 21325 views
An infrastructure object and country houses are on fire in Zaporizhzhia after the Russian attack

As a result of the enemy attack on Zaporizhzhia, a fire broke out at an infrastructure facility and country houses caught fire. Houses in Kushugum and Zaporizhzhia were destroyed by the blast wave.

War in Ukraine • March 27, 07:45 PM • 28879 views