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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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Rocket attack on clinic in Zaporizhzhia: 5-year-old girl among 29 injured

A Russian missile completely destroyed a private medical clinic in the center of Zaporizhzhia. The attack killed 7 people and wounded 22, including a 5-year-old girl.

War in Ukraine • December 11, 09:15 AM • 19264 views
Tragic consequences of the RF strike on Zaporizhzhia: the death toll continues to rise

As a result of a hostile strike on Zaporizhzhia, 7 people were killed and 22 were injured. The rescue operation has been ongoing for 19 hours, with 20 residential buildings and 3 non-residential buildings damaged.

War in Ukraine • December 11, 08:19 AM • 17637 views
Strike on Zaporozhye: 6 people were killed, 22 wounded and 4 under the rubble

As a result of the Russian strike on Zaporozhye, 6 people were killed and 22 injured, four are still under the rubble. During the day, the invaders launched 268 strikes on 10 settlements of the region.

Society • December 11, 05:50 AM • 101835 views
In Zaporizhzhia, rescuers pulled two women from the rubble who had called 101

In Zaporizhzhia, rescuers rescued two women from the rubble of a destroyed building after they called 101. The strike on the private clinic killed 5 people and injured 19, and rescue operations are ongoing.

Society • December 10, 09:40 PM • 40144 views
Zelensky on the strike on Zaporizhzhia: we reiterate that air defense should save lives, not gather dust in storage bases

After a missile attack on Zaporizhzhia that claimed three lives, the president called for additional air defense systems for Ukraine. Zelenskyy emphasized that 10-12 Patriot systems would be able to fully protect Ukraine's skies.

War in Ukraine • December 10, 08:17 PM • 37784 views
Death toll from enemy attack on Zaporizhzhia rises to four - RMA

As a result of an enemy attack on Zaporizhzhya, 4 people were killed and 20 others were wounded. 13 victims were hospitalized, among the wounded is a 5-year-old girl.

War in Ukraine • December 10, 07:07 PM • 26756 views
Body of another victim recovered from rubble in Zaporizhzhia - RMA

The attack on Zaporizhzhia killed 3 people, one of the victims was resuscitated. A number of people may still be under the rubble, bringing the total number of injured to 16.

War in Ukraine • December 10, 05:51 PM • 23477 views
Voloshyn: Occupants are preparing to intensify assault operations in Orikhivske direction

The occupants rotated and deployed new assault groups to the frontline positions in the Orikhiv sector. The enemy is planning attacks by small groups of infantry up to 10 people with the involvement of armored vehicles and aviation.

War in Ukraine • December 10, 05:37 PM • 19787 views
Zelensky offers partners to buy up to 12 additional Patriot systems for Russian frozen assets

The president said that 10-12 additional Patriot systems would be able to fully protect Ukraine's skies. He proposed to purchase them at the expense of frozen Russian assets worth 30 billion.

War in Ukraine • December 10, 05:28 PM • 32252 views
In Zaporizhzhia, doctors resuscitate a victim who was declared dead during a search operation

Doctors managed to resuscitate a victim of the strike in Zaporizhzhia, who was previously declared dead. The attack left 2 people dead, 16 hospitalized, and another 8 may be under the rubble.

War in Ukraine • December 10, 05:01 PM • 19731 views
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 • 19325 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 • 38205 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 • 19429 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 • 18836 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 • 18824 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 • 18531 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 • 18408 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 • 18111 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 • 17848 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 • 19107 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 • 25719 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 • 43572 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 • 39184 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 • 56254 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 • 24849 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 • 23532 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 • 49696 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 • 50947 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 • 36526 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 • 28919 views