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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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Zaporizhzhia under attack by enemy drones: explosions are heard, air defense is working

Explosions are reported in the Zaporizhzhia region. The head of the OVA, Ivan Fedorov, announced an enemy attack on Zaporizhzhia and the active work of air defense forces.

War in Ukraine • March 27, 06:20 PM • 41491 views
An 18-year-old boy and a 19-year-old girl were preparing a terrorist attack in Zaporizhzhia: an agent couple was detained

An 18-year-old boy and a 19-year-old girl who were preparing a terrorist attack on the order of Russian military intelligence were detained in Zaporizhzhia. They face life imprisonment.

War in Ukraine • March 26, 08:48 AM • 33335 views
Two people were injured in Zaporizhzhia district as a result of a drone attack

Russian troops attacked Zaporizhzhia district with kamikaze drones, injuring a 58-year-old woman and a 30-year-old man. Damage to houses and infrastructure was also recorded as a result of the shelling.

War in Ukraine • March 25, 05:31 AM • 28491 views
Russia attacked Ukraine with 99 drones: 57 drones were shot down

On the night of March 24, Russia attacked Ukraine with 99 drones of various types, including Shahed. Ukrainian air defense forces shot down 57 strike UAVs, but five regions were affected.

War in Ukraine • March 24, 06:59 AM • 31211 views
Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia: a 54-year-old woman was wounded

As a result of the enemy shelling of Zaporizhzhia on March 23, a 54-year-old woman was wounded. Medics provided her with assistance on the spot, and she refused hospitalization.

War in Ukraine • March 23, 11:55 PM • 47357 views
An explosion rang out and a fire broke out in Zaporizhzhia due to enemy shelling

On the evening of March 23, Russian troops shelled Zaporizhzhia, causing a fire. This was announced by the head of the Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration, Ivan Fedorov. The explosion occurred during an air raid alert.

War in Ukraine • March 23, 10:25 PM • 30295 views
Starting Monday, 40 more speed cameras will be operational in various regions of Ukraine: where exactly

Starting March 24, 40 speed cameras will be operational in Ukraine, 36 of which will be installed in new locations, and 4 will resume operation. Cameras will appear in various regions.

Society • March 23, 02:51 PM • 110604 views
Massive Russian attack: the number of victims in Zaporizhzhia has risen to 16

The number of injured in Zaporizhzhia has risen to 16 after the Russian attack. Two people sought medical help, including an 18-year-old boy.

War in Ukraine • March 22, 06:50 PM • 47862 views
The number of injured in Zaporizhzhia has increased to 14 as a result of the massive Russian attack

The number of victims in Zaporizhzhia has increased to 14 after a massive Russian attack. The head of the Zaporizhzhia Regional State Administration, Ivan Fedorov, reported that residents continue to seek medical attention.

War in Ukraine • March 22, 02:21 PM • 18612 views
Due to the war, many water supply systems have been destroyed, there are plans to monitor water resources - minister

There are problems with water resources in Ukraine, especially due to the war. To account for water, monitoring will be introduced according to European standards, the first pilot project is already being implemented in Zakarpattia.

War in Ukraine • March 22, 10:39 AM • 35933 views
In Zaporizhzhia, a Russian attack claimed the lives of an entire family

Five people injured in the enemy attack in Zaporizhzhia remain in hospitals, including a baby. Unfortunately, the attack claimed the lives of a family.

War in Ukraine • March 22, 08:59 AM • 20842 views
Woman died in Zaporizhzhia, seriously injured during a night Russian attack

A 38-year-old woman died in Zaporizhzhia, who was seriously injured during a night attack by the Russians. Doctors fought for her life for more than 10 hours, the total number of victims is 3.

War in Ukraine • March 22, 07:25 AM • 15982 views
100 out of 179 enemy drones were shot down over Ukraine

On the night of March 22, Russia launched 179 drones from various directions. Air defense forces shot down 100 Shahed-type ударних UAVs and other drones in the south, north and center of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • March 22, 07:11 AM • 14528 views
Strike on Zaporizhzhia: three dead, 12 wounded, search and rescue operations completed

Search and rescue operations have been completed in Zaporizhzhia. As a result of the enemy strike on March 21, three people died and 12 were injured, 63 rescuers were involved.

War in Ukraine • March 22, 12:15 AM • 80993 views
The Russian army attacked the Dnipropetrovsk region with a drone: a child was injured

On March 21, a Russian drone attacked the Mezhiv community in the Dnipropetrovsk region. As a result of the shelling, a 14-year-old boy was injured and hospitalized in a condition of moderate severity.

War in Ukraine • March 21, 10:36 PM • 16311 views
One child died, one injured, the number of victims increased to nine: the consequences of Russian strikes on Zaporizhzhia have been clarified

Two people, including a 14-year-old child, died in Zaporizhzhia as a result of Russian shelling. The number of injured has increased to nine, including a nine-month-old baby.

War in Ukraine • March 21, 10:06 PM • 16948 views
Strike on Zaporizhzhia: one victim and six wounded, two in serious condition

Russia attacked Zaporizhzhia with drones, killing a woman. The number of injured has increased to six, two of whom are in critical condition.

War in Ukraine • March 21, 08:58 PM • 27165 views
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 • 38632 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 • 28878 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 • 27325 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 • 24190 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 • 15691 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 • 18566 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 • 39490 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 • 22638 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 • 11668 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 • 33656 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 • 18588 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 • 12231 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 • 17183 views