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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 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
In 2024, the invaders intensified repressions against Ukrainian women: who is in captivity in Russia

In 2024, the occupiers stepped up repression of Ukrainian women in the occupied territories. At least 17 Ukrainian civilian women are in Russian captivity, including Oksana Senezhuk, who was sentenced to 15 years in prison.

Society • January 31, 01:44 PM • 32133 views
Without protection: 24 Ukrainians in occupied Crimea are in prison without contact with their families

Russia does not recognize the detention of 24 Ukrainians taken from southern Ukraine to Crimean detention centers. Overall, in 2024, at least 250 Ukrainian citizens are imprisoned for political persecution.

Society • January 31, 12:31 PM • 29495 views
Occupants struck more than 400 times in Zaporizhzhia region: what is known about the consequences

Enemy forces attacked 9 settlements in Zaporizhzhia region using aircraft, drones and artillery. There were 16 damages to infrastructure, and no civilian casualties.

Society • January 30, 06:02 AM • 33709 views
Whether or not to stop public transport in Kyiv during air raid alerts: why there are no stop-shelters and what deputies propose

The KCSA stated that there is no certified facility for installation at public transport stops. Deputies, on the other hand, propose to adopt the experience of Kharkiv and other cities regarding the operation of transport.

Kyiv • January 29, 01:37 PM • 129368 views
Zaporizhzhia region suffered 450 enemy attacks per day

The occupiers launched massive attacks in Zaporizhzhia region, using aircraft, drones and artillery. The attacks damaged infrastructure, with one casualty in Vasylivka district.

War in Ukraine • January 29, 05:22 AM • 24738 views
Zaporizhzhia: enemy hits frontline community with “grad”, a woman is injured

A 67-year-old woman was wounded in Prymorske as a result of shelling with “grad” in Stepnohirske community. The enemy also damaged private houses in the frontline area.

War in Ukraine • January 28, 04:12 PM • 25887 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces recapture lost positions near Toretsk - ISW maps

Ukrainian defense forces recaptured lost positions in the northwest of Toretsk. At the same time, Russian troops advanced in the center of Chasovyi Yar and near Kurakhove, continuing attacks on several fronts.

War in Ukraine • January 28, 03:31 AM • 108077 views
Massive shelling in Sumy region: five wounded and dozens of explosions

Russian troops fired 56 times at nine communities in Sumy region, 82 explosions were recorded. Five civilians were injured in the attacks and a private house was damaged.

War in Ukraine • January 28, 02:07 AM • 33040 views
Man throws grenade at woman with child in Zaporizhzhia: he is taken into custody

During a quarrel, a 57-year-old man threw a grenade into the room where an IDP from Donetsk region and her 13-year-old daughter were staying. The woman sustained minor injuries and contusion, the child was unharmed, and the attacker was taken into custody.

Crimes and emergencies • January 27, 09:46 PM • 60531 views
Occupants attack Zaporizhzhia region: four people wounded

The occupiers attacked Stepnohirsk with guided aerial bombs, injuring four local residents.

Society • January 27, 01:03 PM • 32090 views
Number of victims of a large-scale Russian strike on January 8 in Zaporizhzhia has increased

A woman who suffered from a Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia's industrial infrastructure on January 8 has died in a city hospital. The total number of victims of the attack has risen to 15.

War in Ukraine • January 27, 10:24 AM • 26349 views
Offensive on Toretsk direction may indicate a change in Russia's priorities - ISW

Russian troops are planning to capture Toretsk to advance to Kostiantynivka. To intensify the offensive, the occupiers are redeploying units of the Eastern Military District to the Toretsk direction.

War in Ukraine • January 27, 05:20 AM • 104556 views
Locals are leaving, migrants are coming: Russia is changing the ethnic composition of the population in the TOT

In the occupied Luhansk region, almost 12,000 foreigners were registered for migration in 2024. Russia is conducting ethnic replacement due to the refusal of locals to cooperate with the occupation authorities.

War in Ukraine • January 27, 04:19 AM • 137427 views
Body of last victim of January 18 missile attack found in Zaporizhzhia, rescue operations completed

Rescuers have completed search and rescue operations at the site of a rocket attack in Zaporizhzhia. The body of a 27-year-old man was found, the total number of victims is 2, 12 injured.

Society • January 26, 11:15 AM • 36773 views
Terrorist attacks on Zaporizhzhya region: invaders made 325 attacks

Enemy troops attacked 13 settlements in Zaporizhzhia region using aircraft and 184 drones. They damaged 57 infrastructure facilities, but no civilian casualties were reported.

War in Ukraine • January 26, 07:11 AM • 34399 views
Kharkiv under enemy attack: four drone strikes in different parts of the city

Russian occupants carried out four drone attacks in Kharkiv, hitting Shevchenkivskyi, Kyivskyi and Kholodnohirskyi districts. Damage to cars, windows, and a building facade was recorded, with no casualties.

Society • January 25, 02:54 PM • 38401 views
Large-scale attacks in Zaporizhzhya region: 191 attacks per day on 13 settlements

Enemy forces conducted 191 attacks in Zaporizhzhia region, including 3 air strikes and 88 UAV attacks. Infrastructure and buildings in 13 settlements were damaged, with no civilian casualties.

War in Ukraine • January 25, 06:14 AM • 33656 views
Zaporizhzhia restores electricity and heat to tens of thousands of customers after attack

After the attack on January 23, power companies restored electricity to 20,000 customers in Shevchenkivskyi district. Heat has been restored to more than 17,000 households in Zaporizhzhia.

Society • January 24, 08:27 PM • 32840 views
Zelensky: Europe needs to work with the US, not Russia, on energy resources

The President of Ukraine called on Europe to strengthen cooperation with the United States in the energy sector instead of Russia.

War in Ukraine • January 23, 06:57 PM • 37308 views
Number of casualties in Zaporizhzhia increases to 51 as a result of enemy attack

As a result of a massive enemy attack on the night of January 23, 51 people were injured in Zaporizhzhia. 22 people are hospitalized, the rest are receiving outpatient treatment.

Society • January 23, 01:53 PM • 24966 views
Russian night attack on Zaporizhzhia: number of casualties rises to 45

As a result of the nighttime shelling of Zaporizhzhia by Russian troops, 45 people were injured. People continue to seek medical care after the attack.

War in Ukraine • January 23, 09:44 AM • 31436 views
Number of victims of the night attack on Zaporizhzhia by Russia increased to 31

As a result of Russian attacks on Zaporizhzhia on January 22-23, one person was killed and 31 people were wounded, including a 2-month-old baby. Residential buildings and an industrial facility were damaged.

War in Ukraine • January 23, 09:14 AM • 33882 views
Russia attacked Ukraine with 92 UAVs and 4 ballistic missiles, 57 drones downed

Russia attacked Ukraine with 92 drones and 4 Iskander-M ballistic missiles. The air defense forces destroyed 57 UAVs, there are dead and wounded in Zaporizhzhia, and buildings were damaged.

War in Ukraine • January 23, 08:54 AM • 25114 views
“Russian terror against Ukraine deserves more and more pressure": Zelensky shows the consequences of Russia's attack on Zaporizhzhia

Russian troops launched a missile attack on residential areas of Zaporizhzhia. The attack killed one person and wounded 26, including a two-month-old baby and rescuers.

War in Ukraine • January 23, 07:45 AM • 35837 views
Number of victims of Russia's night attack on Zaporizhzhia has increased: consequences have been shown

Russia attacked Zaporizhzhia with drones and ballistic missiles, damaging a power facility. One person was killed, 25 injured, including a two-month-old baby and 4 rescuers.

War in Ukraine • January 23, 06:43 AM • 33278 views
One person died as a result of Russian missile attack on Zaporizhzhya

A 47-year-old man was killed in a morning Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia. Sixteen people were injured, including a two-month-old baby, after four explosions in the city.

War in Ukraine • January 23, 04:49 AM • 102298 views
The Russian Federation attacked Zaporizhzhia with ballistic missiles: a two-month-old child was among the victims

Russia launched a ballistic missile attack on Zaporizhzhia on the night of January 23, injuring 16 people. Among the victims were employees of the State Emergency Service, and residential buildings were damaged.

War in Ukraine • January 23, 03:30 AM • 100858 views
Zaporizhzhia under attack by enemy drones: explosions were heard

Explosions were heard in Zaporizhzhia region after a warning of a drone attack. The Air Force spotted several enemy UAVs in Ukrainian airspace.

War in Ukraine • January 22, 08:07 PM • 53956 views
A man who forced children to touch his genitals was detained in Kyiv

A 35-year-old man tricked children aged 10-11 into touching his genitals on the street. The suspect faces 5 to 8 years in prison for lewd acts against minors.

Kyiv • January 22, 12:38 PM • 52840 views