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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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The enemy struck Zaporizhzhia and its suburbs with aerial bombs: seven people injured, including a childPhoto

Russian troops struck Zaporizhzhia and its suburbs with guided aerial bombs. As a result of the shelling, seven people were injured, including one child.

War in Ukraine • July 13, 04:05 PM • 3665 views
Russian night attack on Zaporizhzhia claimed lives of two people - their bodies recovered from the rubblePhoto

As a result of a night strike by a Russian drone on Zaporizhzhia, two people were killed. 11 people were injured, including a 15-year-old boy in serious condition.

War in Ukraine • July 13, 08:08 AM • 4030 views
Zelenskyy expects new meetings with partners to increase pressure on the russian federation and protect Ukraine

The President of Ukraine stated the need to increase pressure on Russia through new sanctions and projects, in particular the European anti-ballistic shield FREYJA. Meetings and negotiations are expected in the near future to strengthen the protection of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • July 13, 07:33 AM • 4662 views
In Zaporizhzhia, 12 multi-story buildings were damaged due to a Russian attack, utility workers are eliminating the consequencesPhoto

As a result of Russian attacks in Zaporizhzhia, 12 apartment buildings were damaged, one of which suffered significant destruction. Utility services have closed blown-out windows in six buildings, work is ongoing.

War in Ukraine • July 13, 04:35 AM • 25590 views
The number of wounded as a result of a Russian drone strike on Zaporizhzhia has increased to six, including a childPhoto

In Zaporizhzhia, the number of victims of a Russian drone strike on a residential building has increased to six people, including a 15-year-old boy. Houses, cars, and a hospital were damaged, and firefighting efforts are ongoing.

War in Ukraine • July 12, 10:44 PM • 4401 views
A Russian drone hit a high-rise building in Zaporizhzhia, a fire broke out in the building, there are woundedVideo

Russian troops attacked Zaporizhzhia with drones, damaging high-rise buildings. Two people were injured, a large-scale fire broke out in one of the buildings.

War in Ukraine • July 12, 08:24 PM • 4022 views
Russians have been attacking gas stations in Zaporizhzhia since morning, there are casualties

Russian troops attacked gas stations in Zaporizhzhia. Preliminary, three people were injured as a result of one of the strikes.

War in Ukraine • July 6, 06:34 AM • 3556 views
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Is Ukraine's energy system ready for abnormal heat and what threats to its operation exist

The Ukrainian energy system passed the first month of summer relatively stable, but remains vulnerable. Experts warn of a capacity deficit of up to 2.4 GW due to nuclear power plant repairs and possible new attacks.

Society • June 24, 06:39 PM • 101601 views
An enemy drone struck a logistics operator in Zaporizhzhia, three woundedPhoto

A Russian drone attacked the building of a logistics operator in Zaporizhzhia. At least three people were injured.

Society • June 19, 03:31 PM • 5140 views
Occupiers ordered to intensify FPV strikes on civilian targets in Zaporizhzhia - intelligence

The Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) reports an order given to the occupiers to strike civilian targets in Zaporizhzhia with FPV drones. To escalate the terror, the invaders are promised new supplies of UAVs.

War in Ukraine • June 18, 01:03 PM • 16941 views
General Staff refutes Russian fake about Ukrainian drone attack on bus carrying children's football team in Bryansk region

The General Staff of the AFU refuted Russia's claims regarding a strike on a bus with children in the Bryansk region. The Defense Forces did not deploy drones in this region.

War in Ukraine • June 17, 01:45 PM • 3854 views
Night attack on Zaporizhzhia — rescuers show the aftermathPhotoVideo

In Zaporizhzhia, a UAV attack damaged 9 houses and caused a fire. One person was killed, seven were injured, and psychological assistance was provided to 38 people.

War in Ukraine • June 17, 04:26 AM • 3954 views
Massive drone attack on Zaporizhzhia – number of wounded increasesPhoto

Occupiers attacked residential neighborhoods of Zaporizhzhia with dozens of drones. As a result of the strikes, a man in a car was killed, and seven other people were injured.

War in Ukraine • June 16, 11:38 PM • 16009 views
Five strikes on Zaporizhzhia result in one death and multiple firesPhotoVideo

As a result of five strikes on Zaporizhzhia, one person was killed and three others were injured. An educational institution, a shopping center, and residential buildings were damaged.

War in Ukraine • June 16, 09:09 PM • 4946 views
Demanded $150,000 for the return of seized millions - SBU employee served with notice of suspicionPhoto

NABU exposed an SBU official for inciting a $150,000 bribe. He promised to return 6 million hryvnias and close the case of an entrepreneur from Zaporizhzhia.

Society • June 16, 03:35 PM • 5079 views
Innovative Nova Poshta terminal destroyed in Kyiv following Russian attackPhoto

A Russian attack has destroyed an innovative Nova Poshta terminal in Kyiv. The company has activated backup routes and will pay compensation for lost parcels.

War in Ukraine • June 15, 10:10 AM • 9661 views
Due to enemy attacks and bad weather, parts of Kyiv and 5 regions are without power; a power engineer was wounded – Ministry of Energy

Due to shelling, parts of Kyiv and four regions are without electricity; a power engineer was wounded in the Dnipropetrovsk region. Bad weather has cut power to another 30 settlements in the Kyiv region.

Society • June 15, 09:43 AM • 5456 views
Massive Russian attack leads to delays of over three hours for several trains

Due to shelling of infrastructure, Ukrzaliznytsia trains are running with delays of up to four hours. Railway workers are using backup locomotives to maintain movement.

Society • June 15, 05:54 AM • 7295 views
Attack on Zaporizhzhia — Russian drone strikes VilnianskVideo

In Vilniansk, Zaporizhzhia district, a private house caught fire due to a strike by an enemy UAV. Information regarding casualties is currently being clarified.

Society • June 15, 03:22 AM • 7686 views
Details revealed regarding the operation to "cut off" temporarily occupied Crimea by the new AFU unit "Phalanx"

Details have emerged regarding the operation of the AFU's new multi-domain center "Phalanx," which carried out a series of strikes on bridges in temporarily occupied Crimea. Using middle-strike drones, the Ukrainian military is attempting to block the Russian army's logistics on the Zaporizhzhia front.

War in Ukraine • June 13, 07:56 PM • 123965 views
Russian attacks on Zaporizhzhia on June 13: fatalities and injuries reported, infrastructure damagedPhoto

Two people were killed and another person was wounded due to UAV and artillery attacks on Zaporizhzhia. Critical infrastructure and residential buildings were damaged.

Society • June 13, 07:56 AM • 8184 views
Zaporizhzhia Oblast under fire: 871 strikes in 24 hours cause casualties

One person was killed and eight others were wounded due to shelling in the Zaporizhzhia Oblast. The enemy launched 871 strikes on 49 settlements, damaging dozens of facilities.

War in Ukraine • June 13, 04:11 AM • 5206 views
Russians attacked a Nova Poshta terminal and a shopping center in Zaporizhzhia - a woman was injured

In Zaporizhzhia, a Nova Poshta terminal and a shopping center were damaged due to the attack. Postal employees were not injured, but one woman was wounded in the shopping center.

Society • June 12, 11:47 AM • 3646 views
In two districts of Zaporizhzhia, 50,000 consumers were left without electricity due to a Russian attack

Two districts of Zaporizhzhia have been de-energized due to a Russian attack. 50,000 consumers were left without power; specialists have already begun restoring supply.

Society • June 11, 06:43 PM • 6212 views
In Uzhhorod, an armed man barricaded himself in a house with his wife and child; KORD conducted a special operation

In Uzhhorod, a man with a weapon barricaded himself in a house with his wife and child. KORD special forces detained the perpetrator and rescued the hostages.

Crimes and emergencies • June 11, 04:05 PM • 4228 views
In Zaporizhzhia, a man attacked police with a knife during a search: three officers wounded, the attacker shot dead

In Zaporizhzhia, a man wounded three police officers with a knife during a search. Law enforcement officers used their weapons, resulting in the attacker's death at the scene.

Crimes and emergencies • June 11, 02:22 PM • 3070 views
Three people injured in airstrike on Zaporizhzhia district

Two men and a woman were wounded as a result of a guided aerial bomb strike on Novomykolaivka. Private houses and a vehicle in the community were damaged.

War in Ukraine • June 10, 08:07 PM • 4604 views
Shelling of energy facilities and bad weather have left eight regions partially without power - Ministry of Energy

Due to shelling and severe weather conditions, consumers in eight regions were left without electricity. Outage schedules have not been introduced, but the public is asked to conserve energy during evening hours.

Society • June 9, 07:14 AM • 5581 views
Two people killed and 38 others wounded as a result of Russian strikes on the Zaporizhzhia region over the past day

The enemy launched 884 strikes on Zaporizhzhia and the region, killing two people. Another 38 people were wounded, and 152 reports of destruction of housing and infrastructure were recorded.

War in Ukraine • June 9, 04:28 AM • 4157 views
The number of casualties from the shelling of Zaporizhzhia has risen to 24 people, including 5 children

As a result of the Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia, 24 people were injured, including five children. Currently, 12 of the victims remain in hospitals.

War in Ukraine • June 8, 05:34 PM • 4018 views