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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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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 • 23129 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 • 31138 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 • 21162 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 • 19538 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 • 66148 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 • 16224 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 • 20398 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 • 42917 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 • 14886 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 • 23856 views
The terrorist country carried out almost 500 strikes on the Zaporozhye region

The occupation forces carried out 496 strikes on 11 settlements of the Zaporizhia region. The attacks included airstrikes, UAV, MLRS and artillery strikes, and damaged residential buildings and infrastructure.

Society • December 3, 05:14 AM • 71921 views
More than UAH 31.3 billion allocated for shelter during the war - YC

During the 1000 days of the war, UAH 31. 3 billion was allocated for the construction of shelters in Ukraine, of which Kiev and the region received UAH 11.4 billion. The largest tender of UAH 297.8 million was received by uvk No. 183 Fortuna.

Society • December 2, 12:10 PM • 17549 views
Invaders launched more than 340 strikes on Zaporizhia region: what is known about the attacks

Over the past day, terrorists attacked 11 settlements of the Zaporozhye region, using aircraft, drones, artillery and MLRS. Among the attacks - 195 drone strikes, 132 artillery attacks and 13 MLRS attacks.

Society • December 2, 05:15 AM • 20682 views
315 strikes on 8 settlements of Zaporizhia region: a 50-year-old man was injured

The invaders carried out 315 attacks on settlements in the Zaporizhia region, using drones and artillery. As a result of the shelling, infrastructure was damaged and a 50-year-old man was injured.

Society • December 1, 05:20 AM • 21919 views
As a result of another Russian drone strike in Kherson, two people were killed

In the Dnipro District of Kherson, two local residents were killed in a Russian drone attack. The victims were a 46-year-old man and a 48-year-old woman.

Society • November 30, 04:55 PM • 30660 views
Russian troops have launched more than 500 strikes on Zaporizhia region over the past day

Russian troops carried out 518 strikes on 9 settlements in the Zaporizhia region, including airstrikes and UAV attacks. Infrastructure destruction was recorded, but civilians were not injured.

Society • November 30, 05:26 AM • 47863 views
At night, explosions were heard in occupied Berdyansk, there were interruptions in electricity and internet

In the temporarily occupied Berdyansk, explosions were heard at night in the area of a transformer substation. After that, in several districts of the city, the lights went out and there were problems with the internet.

Society • November 30, 05:10 AM • 39561 views
Russians demand that children of Luhansk region achieve "ideological obedience"

In the Kruglikovskaya School of the Luhansk region, children are forced to join pro-Russian movements and participate in ideological events. The occupiers put pressure on students and their families through threats and discrimination.

Society • November 30, 01:52 AM • 14268 views
Large-scale exchange of bodies: only 52 dead were returned to Russia

The bodies of dead soldiers were exchanged between Ukraine and Russia. the Russian Federation returned only 52 dead.

War in Ukraine • November 29, 02:28 PM • 17894 views
Russian troops carried out 350 strikes on 8 settlements of the Zaporozhye region

Russian troops launched 350 strikes on 8 settlements in the Zaporizhia region, using UAVs, MLRS and artillery. Infrastructure destruction was recorded, but there were no civilian casualties.

Society • November 29, 05:18 AM • 35252 views
Russians shot five Ukrainian prisoners of war in Zaporizhia - Prosecutor General's Office

Law enforcement officers are investigating the shooting of five Ukrainian prisoners of war near Novodarovka in Zaporizhia. A unit of the Russian army involved in the crime was identified and video evidence of the incident was obtained.

War in Ukraine • November 28, 11:33 AM • 17188 views
Russian troops launched 349 strikes on 12 settlements of Zaporizhia region - RMA

Russian troops carried out 349 strikes on 12 settlements in the Zaporizhia region, including an airstrike, UAV attacks, MLRS and shelling. 6 reports of destruction of residential buildings and infrastructure were recorded.

Society • November 28, 05:24 AM • 18278 views
In Kryvyi Rih, a shooting probably occurred with the participation of employees of the shopping center: a video is being distributed online

A video of a shooting in Kryvyi Rih during mobilization activities by employees of the shopping center has appeared on the internet. There are no official comments from law enforcement officers and the shopping center yet.

Society • November 27, 07:36 PM • 27629 views
In Zaporozhye, the Russian army hit a car that was carrying bread to frontline villages

In Zaporizhia, Russian troops used an FPV drone to attack a car delivering bread to frontline villages. The driver was injured, and during the day the invaders inflicted 369 strikes on 12 settlements of the region.

War in Ukraine • November 27, 10:09 AM • 20081 views
At the front 224 military clashes in 24 hours: in which directions are most of them

Over the past day, 224 military clashes occurred at the front, most of them in the Pokrovsky and Kurakhovsky directions. The enemy carried out 45 airstrikes and more than 4,000 attacks.

War in Ukraine • November 27, 06:33 AM • 20433 views
The invaders inflicted almost 370 strikes on the Zaporozhye region: what settlements were attacked

During the day, enemy troops carried out 369 strikes on 12 settlements of the Zaporozhye region. The attacks included airstrikes, drone, MLRS and artillery strikes, and infrastructure was damaged.

War in Ukraine • November 27, 05:11 AM • 21096 views
Zelensky: "we need a new push for supply for the sake of defense, we need to ensure it in December”

President Zelensky stated the need for a new impetus in the supply of weapons from partners. Following Sirsky's report, the situation in the Pokrovsky, Kurakhovsky and Kursky directions was discussed.

War in Ukraine • November 26, 05:16 PM • 35823 views
More than 23 thousand male "students" aged 30+ expelled from Ukrainian universities - Ministry of education and science

From April to August 2024, 23,448 male students over the age of 30 were expelled from Ukrainian universities. According to the results of inspections of the State Administrative Service of Ukraine, 8 criminal proceedings were opened against university officials.

Society • November 26, 02:00 PM • 21293 views
Occupants strike almost 300 times in Zaporizhzhia region: one wounded

Russian troops carried out 285 attacks on 12 settlements in Zaporizhzhia region, using aircraft, drones and artillery. The attacks damaged infrastructure and wounded a 74-year-old man.

Society • November 26, 05:14 AM • 19071 views
ATES agent commits sabotage on the railway between Kherson region and temporarily occupied Crimea

A guerrilla of the ATES movement destroyed the electrical equipment of a relay cabinet in the village of Oleksiyivka in Kherson region. The sabotage is aimed at disrupting the logistics of enemy troops on the Novooleksiyivka-Melitopol railway line.

War in Ukraine • November 26, 03:51 AM • 20572 views