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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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Invaders shelled Zaporizhzhia region: 313 attacks and 6 wounded in 24 hours

Occupants attacked 16 settlements in Zaporizhzhia region using 173 drones, MLRS and artillery. As a result of the shelling, 6 civilians were injured, including a 12-year-old boy.

War in Ukraine • December 21, 05:25 AM • 34716 views
The number of victims of the attack in Zaporizhzhia has increased: a child is among them

Four people, including one child, were injured as a result of the hostile shelling of Zaporizhzhia. The blast wave damaged the windows of a nine-story building in a residential area of the city.

Society • December 20, 09:32 PM • 39952 views
Two injured in Zaporizhzhia as a result of an enemy attack: One of them is a child

A 12-year-old boy and a woman were injured in Zaporizhzhia as a result of enemy shelling. The blast wave damaged the windows of a nine-story building in a residential area of the city.

Society • December 20, 08:10 PM • 29886 views
"Shahid" strikes residential building in Kharkiv: what is known about the consequences of the attack

A Russian drone attacked a residential building in the Saltivskyi district of Kharkiv, hitting between the first and second floors. As a result of the strike, a fire broke out, but there were no casualties.

War in Ukraine • December 20, 08:04 PM • 24773 views
Enemy drones attack Zaporizhzhia, fire breaks out

A fire broke out in Zaporizhzhia as a result of an attack by enemy drones, an ambulance arrived at the scene. The Air Force reports several groups of drones in the Ukrainian sky.

War in Ukraine • December 20, 07:22 PM • 33812 views
Zelenskyy: We see Russians intensifying activity in the Kherson direction

The occupiers intensified their activities in the Kherson sector, firing about 1,000 shells at the city and trying to force the Dnipro River.

War in Ukraine • December 20, 06:23 PM • 30095 views
FPV drone attacks civilian car in Zaporizhzhia: woman injured

In Vasylivskyi district of Zaporizhzhia region, 4 hostile FPV drones attacked the village, one of them hit a car. A 61-year-old woman was injured and is in moderate condition in the hospital.

War in Ukraine • December 20, 08:55 AM • 17180 views
Intelligence reveals real losses of mobilized Russians

The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine released data on the losses of mobilized Russian military personnel from September 2022 to October 2024. The total number of dead mobilized persons reportedly amounted to 98,641, not including other categories of military.

War in Ukraine • December 19, 10:40 AM • 16033 views
Occupants struck 358 times in Zaporizhzhia region: which settlements were attacked

Over the past 24 hours, Russian troops attacked 10 settlements in Zaporizhzhia region using aircraft, UAVs, MLRS and artillery. Residential buildings and infrastructure were damaged, with no civilian casualties.

War in Ukraine • December 19, 06:10 AM • 15329 views
In 2024, about 255 thousand hectares of land were demined in Ukraine - expert

In 2024, 255,000 hectares of land were demined in Ukraine, but another 1-1. 5 million hectares need to be cleared. There are 59 demining teams working on demining, and another 60 are being accredited.

War in Ukraine • December 17, 01:02 PM • 42371 views
Occupants are agitating children from boarding schools to enter military schools - CNS

In the occupied territories, the invaders are agitating boarding school students to enter a military school in Mariupol. Collaborators from Zaporizhzhia region offer this to children from the Melitopol social rehabilitation center.

Society • December 17, 03:22 AM • 105172 views
Minus 40 more fuel tanks worth $4 million: SBU and Defense Forces blow up enemy train in Zaporizzhia region

Ukrainian special services conducted a multi-stage operation to blow up railroad tracks and fire on an enemy train. As a result, a locomotive and 40 fuel tanks were destroyed and an important logistics line was damaged.

War in Ukraine • December 15, 10:39 AM • 135589 views
Explosions in Kharkiv: preliminary reports of a hit in one of the city's districts

Explosions were heard in Kharkiv, hitting the Kyiv district. The Air Force announced a missile alert for six regions of Ukraine, including Kharkiv.

War in Ukraine • December 15, 09:14 AM • 23343 views
Zaporizhzhia region under fire: over 400 attacks by the enemy over the last day, there are wounded

The occupiers conducted 429 attacks on 19 settlements in Zaporizhzhia region, using aircraft, drones, artillery and multiple rocket launchers. Residential buildings and infrastructure facilities were damaged, and 16 destructions were recorded. Also, a 26-year-old woman and a 62-year-old man were wounded as a result of the attacks in Zaporizhzhia and Vasylivka districts.

Society • December 15, 05:21 AM • 35267 views
Russians strike with drones in Zaporizhzhia region: three wounded in two villages

In Bilenke village, two people were wounded in a drone attack, and a gas station and a car were damaged. In Prymorske, a 62-year-old man was wounded after a drone hit his car.

War in Ukraine • December 14, 10:44 AM • 21572 views
The aggressor struck 166 times in Zaporizhzhia region: what is known about the consequences

Over the past day, the occupants attacked 10 localities in Zaporizhzhia region using aircraft, drones, multiple rocket launchers and artillery. Five facilities were damaged, and there were no civilian casualties.

War in Ukraine • December 14, 05:13 AM • 21580 views
The 190th humanitarian mission of Valeriy Dubil's Charitable Foundation “Hope” to Zaporizhzhya and Donetsk regions

The team of the “Nadiya” Charity Foundation headed by Valeriy Dubil delivered the necessary equipment to the Ukrainian Armed Forces at the front line. Among the items delivered were electronic warfare devices with cooling systems, charging stations, jump starters and vitamin complexes.

Business News • December 13, 05:50 PM • 27480 views
Russians are close to Pokrovsk and are constantly shelling the city - military

Russian troops are near Pokrovsk and are constantly shelling the city. The enemy uses small group tactics to probe the defense, but suffers significant losses.

War in Ukraine • December 13, 08:30 AM • 16091 views
Terrorist attack on Zaporizhzhya region: there are wounded

Enemy troops conducted 205 attacks on 9 localities in Zaporizhzhia region, using aircraft, drones and artillery. The shelling damaged infrastructure and wounded three people.

Society • December 13, 05:11 AM • 18635 views
Zelenskyy visits site of missile attack in Zaporizhzhia: orders to find new premises for hospital

The President of Ukraine inspected the aftermath of the December 10 missile attack on Zaporizhzhia by Russia, which killed 11 people. Zelensky ordered to find new premises for the affected hospital and help with equipment.

War in Ukraine • December 12, 05:05 PM • 41545 views
Zelenskyy discusses supplying units with drones with battalion and company commanders in Zaporizhzhia

The President discussed with battalion and company commanders the training of mobilized soldiers and the provision of drones. Zelenskyy also visited the HIMARS division and inspected the equipment.

War in Ukraine • December 12, 03:58 PM • 29111 views
Zelenskyy held a meeting in Zaporizhzhia: they discussed air defense and stabilization of the front

The President chaired a meeting of the Staff on air defense and frontline stabilization in Zaporizhzhia region. Zelenskyy also inspected the equipment in the 27th Rocket Artillery Brigade.

War in Ukraine • December 12, 03:34 PM • 20637 views
Zaporizhzhia: enemy attacked Stepnohirsk, two rescuers were injured

Two rescuers were wounded during the enemy shelling of Stepnohirsk in Zaporizhzhia region. The commander and an employee of the fire and rescue unit were injured and are receiving medical care.

War in Ukraine • December 12, 02:34 PM • 16421 views
Zelenskyy visits HIMARS division in Zaporizhzhia sector

The President of Ukraine inspected the equipment of the 27th Rocket Artillery Brigade and listened to a report on the operations. The soldiers were awarded the Bohdan Khmelnytsky and “For Courage” orders.

War in Ukraine • December 12, 01:38 PM • 17305 views
Emergency rescue operation in Zaporizhzhia completed: work lasted almost two days

After 46 hours of rescue operations at the site of the strike on a medical facility in Zaporizhzhia, 11 people have been confirmed dead and 22 injured. A 5-year-old girl is among the victims, and 120 reports of property damage have been filed.

War in Ukraine • December 12, 01:27 PM • 15953 views
Russian missile strike on a clinic in Zaporizhzhia: death toll rises to 11

The body of a woman was pulled out of the rubble of a destroyed house in Zaporizhzhia after a missile attack on December 10. The total number of injured is 22 people, 11 were killed.

Society • December 12, 11:51 AM • 17087 views
Ukrainian children received gifts from the Vadym Stolar Foundation as part of the “Light of Childhood” project

Ukrainian children received gifts from the Vadym Stolar Foundation as part of the Light of Childhood project.

Society • December 12, 10:30 AM • 18413 views
Invaders transfer military equipment from occupied Crimea to Zaporizhzhia region - ATESH

The ATES guerrillas recorded the movement of a convoy of military equipment from the occupied Crimea. Tanks, infantry fighting vehicles, armored personnel carriers and military tractors were spotted moving in the direction of Zaporizhzhya region.

War in Ukraine • December 12, 05:11 AM • 23116 views
Russian missile attack on Zaporizhzhia: 74-year-old man dies in hospital

A 74-year-old man who suffered from a Russian missile strike dies in a Zaporizhzhia hospital. The total number of people killed in the attack has risen to 9.

War in Ukraine • December 11, 01:53 PM • 16154 views
Another victim of Russia's strike in Zaporizhzhia is pulled out of the rubble

In Zaporizhzhia, the body of the eighth victim of a Russian missile strike was recovered from the rubble of a private medical facility. The attack injured 22 people, damaged 20 residential buildings and 3 non-residential buildings.

War in Ukraine • December 11, 10:16 AM • 45783 views