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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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Russian strike on Zaporizhzhya: at least 8 more people may be under the rubble

As a result of an enemy strike on Zaporizhzhia, 18 people were wounded and are receiving medical care. At least 8 people are still trapped under the rubble of the destroyed building, and the rescue operation is ongoing.

War in Ukraine • December 10, 04:37 PM • 19309 views
Zelenskyy on missile strike on Zaporizhzhia: all requests for air defense have been passed on to partners, the only question is political decisions

A Russian missile strike on Zaporizhzhia kills 3 people and wounds 16. President Zelenskyy says Ukraine has submitted all requests for air defense systems to its partners, awaiting political decisions.

War in Ukraine • December 10, 04:08 PM • 38181 views
Russian strike in Zaporizhzhya: number of wounded increased to 16

A Russian missile strike on Zaporizhzhia has injured 16 people. The rescue operation at the site of the attack is ongoing, said Ivan Fedorov, head of the Zaporizhzhia RMA.

War in Ukraine • December 10, 03:36 PM • 19411 views
The number of victims of the Russian strike on Zaporizhzhya increased to 14

A Russian missile strike on Zaporizhzhia injured 14 people. Three of the dead were killed, a private clinic was hit.

War in Ukraine • December 10, 03:11 PM • 18822 views
The number of wounded in Zaporizhzhia is growing due to the Russian strike: two doctors were injured

As a result of the Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia, 11 people were injured, including two doctors, one in serious condition. Earlier, three people were reported dead after a strike on a private clinic.

War in Ukraine • December 10, 02:20 PM • 18809 views
Russian strike in Zaporizhzhia: three dead and 5 wounded

A Russian missile strike on a private clinic in Zaporizhzhia killed three people and wounded five others. Rescuers continue to search for people under the rubble of the destroyed building.

War in Ukraine • December 10, 02:10 PM • 18508 views
Russia's strike on Zaporizhzhia: private clinic destroyed, number of victims growing

A private clinic was destroyed and adjacent buildings were damaged in a Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia. The number of wounded in the attack increased to four.

War in Ukraine • December 10, 01:59 PM • 18379 views
Occupants attacked Zaporizhzhia: two people were preliminarily injured

Two people were preliminarily wounded in the attack by Russian troops on Zaporizhzhia. Ivan Fedorov, head of Zaporizhzhia RMA, showed the extent of the destruction after the shelling.

War in Ukraine • December 10, 01:27 PM • 18083 views
An enemy drone hit a truck with humanitarian aid in Zaporizhia region

In Orekhov, an enemy drone hit a truck of a charity organization with humanitarian aid. Volunteers who delivered aid to front-line settlements were not injured.

Society • December 9, 11:18 AM • 17829 views
Russian Federation in Zaporozhye prepares attack aircraft to conduct attacks in some areas - "south"

The invaders rotate and train attack aircraft in the Gulyai-pole and Orekhovsky directions. During the day, the enemy lost 68 soldiers, equipment and made 7 unsuccessful assault attempts at the mouth of the Dnieper.

War in Ukraine • December 9, 08:32 AM • 19091 views
Invaders inflicted more than 200 strikes on Zaporizhia region: what is known about the consequences

Russian troops carried out 218 attacks on 11 settlements in the Zaporizhia region, including airstrikes and drone attacks. Infrastructure destruction was recorded, and there were no civilian casualties.

War in Ukraine • December 9, 05:14 AM • 25707 views
Broken windows of houses, mutilated enterprise and college: reported on the consequences of the night attack of the Russian Federation in the Dnipropetrovsk region

In the Kamenskoye District, 5 high-rise buildings, a college and a municipal enterprise were damaged, a woman was injured. About 30 reports of property damage were recorded, and 100 public utilities were involved in the elimination of consequences.

Society • December 8, 10:23 AM • 43562 views
Large-scale shelling in Donetsk region: more than 2,000 attacks per day and civilian casualties

Over the past day, the invaders carried out 2,171 attacks in the Donetsk region, as a result of which two people were killed and one wounded. 20 civilian objects were damaged, including 14 residential buildings.

Society • December 8, 10:03 AM • 39176 views
The invaders inflicted almost 270 strikes on the Zaporozhye region: what is known about the consequences

Enemy troops attacked 11 settlements of the Zaporozhye region, delivering 269 strikes of various types. As a result of the shelling, infrastructure was destroyed and a 65-year-old man was killed.

Society • December 8, 06:08 AM • 56213 views
Among those killed in the Russian attack on Zaporozhye are two children-RMA

As a result of a Russian airstrike on Zaporozhye, 10 people were killed, including two children. 26 people were injured, and identification of victims continues.

War in Ukraine • December 7, 01:18 PM • 24836 views
The number of victims of the airstrike on Zaporozhye increased to 25 people

As a result of the Fab-250 airstrike on a residential area of Zaporozhye, 10 people were killed. Among the 25 injured are three children, the youngest of whom is only 4 months old.

War in Ukraine • December 7, 08:46 AM • 23521 views
12 victims in hospitals after the blow to Zaporozhye: three in serious condition

As a result of the enemy strike on Zaporozhye, 12 people are in hospitals, including three children. 5 high-rise buildings, 8 private houses and other infrastructure facilities were damaged.

War in Ukraine • December 7, 08:22 AM • 49686 views
A day of mourning has been declared in the Zaporizhia region

Russian troops carried out 276 strikes on 11 settlements of the Zaporozhye region using aircraft, drones and artillery. As a result of the shelling, 10 residents were killed and 20 infrastructure facilities were damaged.

Society • December 7, 05:22 AM • 50922 views
Emergency rescue operations in Zaporozhye completed: 10 dead, 24 injured

As a result of an airstrike in Zaporozhye, 10 people were killed, 8 of whom were in cars. 24 people were injured, including three children aged 4 months, 4 and 11 years.

Society • December 6, 09:47 PM • 36506 views
Russia's strike on Zaporizhzhia has already claimed the lives of 10 people

The Russian military attacked Zaporozhye with guided aerial bombs at about 18:00. As a result of the attack, 10 people were killed, 20 were injured, an average 4-month-old child.

War in Ukraine • December 6, 07:59 PM • 28904 views
Already 20 people were injured by the Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia: among them a 4-month-old child

As a result of enemy shelling of Zaporozhye, 20 people were injured, 9 were killed. Among the wounded is a four - month-old girl.

Society • December 6, 07:21 PM • 23113 views
The number of victims of Russian strikes on Zaporizhia and Kryvyi Rih has increased: Zelensky showed the scale of destruction

As a result of Russian airstrikes on Zaporozhye, 9 people were killed and 4 wounded. In Kryvyi Rih, a missile strike claimed the lives of 2 people, 17 more were injured.

War in Ukraine • December 6, 06:23 PM • 31119 views
Russian attack on Zaporizhia region: death toll increased to 7 people

As a result of the Russian attack on the Zaporozhye Region, 7 people were killed. Four were injured, including two children with shrapnel wounds and head injuries.

Society • December 6, 05:36 PM • 21125 views
Thanks to you, Ukraine is holding up: Zelensky congratulated soldiers on the day of the Armed Forces

The president congratulated the military on the day of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and thanked them for protecting the state for more than a thousand days. Zelensky stressed that the Armed Forces of Ukraine are the most reliable guarantor of the country's security.

War in Ukraine • December 6, 09:13 AM • 19534 views
Invaders in Zaporizhia stole 1.4 million tons of Ukrainian grain - Andryushchenko

The occupation authorities announced the export of 1. 4 million tons of grain from Zaporizhia region to Russia in 2024. Grain is forcibly bought from farmers at low prices and resold at market prices in the Russian Federation.

War in Ukraine • December 6, 08:35 AM • 66130 views
Rada expands powers of heads of two city military administrations in Zaporizhia

The Verkhovna Rada has granted additional powers to the heads of the Pologovskaya and Vasilyevskaya military administrations. The decision was supported by 280 deputies and will be valid for the period of martial law and 30 days after its end.

Politics • December 4, 10:31 AM • 16216 views
The kidnapped mayor of Dniprorudne, Ivan Fedorov, died in Russian captivity

Yevhen Matvieiev, the mayor of Dniprorodnyi, died in Russian captivity after 2 years and 8 months of imprisonment. His body was returned to Ukraine during the latest prisoner exchange.

Society • December 4, 06:53 AM • 20378 views
Inhumane conditions in "boarding houses" for the elderly in the occupied territories-resistance

In the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, there is a critical situation in boarding houses for the elderly due to a lack of medicines and staff. Recently, a 73-year-old woman died in Crimea due to the replacement of necessary medicines with existing ones.

Society • December 4, 12:17 AM • 42901 views
Ukrainians declared almost 300 firearms – National Police

Since November 25, citizens have declared almost 300 firearms and 10 thousand ammunition. Most weapons are declared in Zaporizhia, Kharkiv and Kiev regions.

Society • December 3, 10:44 AM • 14882 views
Russia is preparing for certain actions in Zaporizhia region, but it does not have enough forces to attack Zaporizhia – NSDC GPA

The head of the GPA of the national security and Defense Council reported on the preparation of the Russian Federation for actions in the Zaporozhye region, but noted the lack of forces to attack the city of Zaporozhye. The enemy is accumulating and regrouping personnel and equipment.

War in Ukraine • December 3, 09:48 AM • 23847 views