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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 attacked 9 settlements of Zaporizhzhia region more than 330 times during the day

The occupants attacked the settlements of Zaporizhzhia region using 198 UAVs of various types. There were also 5 attacks from multiple rocket launchers and 128 artillery strikes.

War in Ukraine • December 29, 07:47 AM • 25392 views
Occupants in Luhansk region ban local residents from using the Internet - RMA

In Sievierodonetsk and other occupied settlements of Luhansk region, Russians are cutting off the Internet. Russian security forces threaten owners of establishments that provide access to Wi-Fi.

War in Ukraine • December 29, 04:26 AM • 26949 views
Occupants plan to deport Zaporizhzhia residents without russian passports starting in 2025

Starting January 1, 2025, residents of the occupied territories of Zaporizhzhia region without russian passports will be treated as foreigners. They face forced eviction due to the 90-day visa-free stay limit.

War in Ukraine • December 28, 12:46 AM • 56804 views
Government allocates UAH 1.9 billion for fortifications in Zaporizhzhia in 2024 - Shmyhal

The Cabinet of Ministers allocated UAH 1. 9 billion for the construction of fortifications in Zaporizhzhia. 358 military strongholds and hundreds of kilometers of defense lines have been built.

War in Ukraine • December 27, 01:36 PM • 23047 views
Due to massive shelling by the Russian Federation in the Kherson region, 1,700 subscribers were left without electricity

Russians attacked 30 settlements in the Right Bank Kherson region, as a result of which 4 people were injured. 1700 subscribers were left without electricity due to damage to the infrastructure.

Society • December 27, 08:10 AM • 19243 views
Zaporizhzhia under fire: almost 300 attacks in the last day

Russian troops have conducted about 300 strikes in Zaporizhzhia region over the past day. Dozens of civilian infrastructure objects were damaged, including an industrial facility in the center of Zaporizhzhia.

Society • December 27, 07:39 AM • 17617 views
russian Federation hits Zaporizhzhia's industrial infrastructure

Late in the evening of December 26, the occupiers attacked the industrial infrastructure of Zaporizhzhia. According to preliminary reports, there were no casualties, and the extent of the damage is being established.

War in Ukraine • December 26, 11:53 PM • 19595 views
For my comrades-in-arms, I was an example: the story of a woman machine gunner who returned from the army to the rear

Mariia Voitenko, one of the few female machine gunners of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, successfully returned to civilian life. After service, she was employed at the Vinnytsia Poultry Factory, where she received support under the "MHP Poruch" program.

Society • December 26, 07:47 AM • 13942 views
After 9 years of dedicated service in the SES: Sapper dog Master retired in Zaporizhzhia

In Zaporizhzhia, a service dog, Master, who had been working as a sapper for 9 years at the State Emergency Service, was retired. The dog received a gift and will move to a new family.

Society • December 25, 05:03 PM • 103173 views
Power outage schedules: what is the situation in Kyiv and the regions

Due to the massive missile attack by Russia on energy facilities, blackout schedules have been introduced in the regions of Ukraine. Ukrenergo provided teams to implement the schedules in Kyiv, Kyiv, Dnipro, Odesa and other regions.

Society • December 25, 06:51 AM • 17617 views
Zaporizhzhia detains woman who ordered murder of ex-military husband for UAH 30 million

A woman who ordered the murder of her former military husband and his relatives to seize money was detained in Zaporizhzhia. The “killer” cooperated with law enforcement, so the crime was prevented.

Society • December 24, 12:09 PM • 13483 views
Enemy shelling in Zaporizhzhia region decreased amid fog - RMA

Due to the thick fog, the occupants shelled Zaporizhzhia region less than the previous night. Overnight, 9 civilian buildings in 13 settlements were damaged.

War in Ukraine • December 24, 06:45 AM • 16062 views
Occupants dropped two UAVs on Zaporizhzhia region: a woman was wounded and houses were damaged

A five-story and a one-story building in Stepnohirsk, Zaporizhzhia, were damaged by two subversive rocket launchers. A woman was wounded in the attack and received the necessary medical care.

War in Ukraine • December 23, 05:54 PM • 29124 views
"Any plans of the enemy are known" - the head of the NSDC Center for Strategic Communications on information about the preparation of the Russian Federation's offensive on Kherson

The Head of the Center for Countering Disinformation at the NSDC reported on readiness for the RF's plans to advance on Kherson. According to the head of the Kherson RMA, Russia has gathered 300 boats to cross the Dnieper.

War in Ukraine • December 23, 08:35 AM • 15071 views
Zelensky: Russia attacked Ukraine with more than 550 guided aerial bombs, almost 550 drones and more than 20 missiles in a week

During the week, Russia used more than 550 guided aerial bombs, almost 550 attack drones and more than 20 missiles. Facilities in Kherson, Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, Kyiv and other cities were damaged.

War in Ukraine • December 21, 11:09 AM • 38482 views
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 • 34727 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 • 39960 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 • 29894 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 • 24782 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 • 33829 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 • 30109 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 • 17197 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 • 16039 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 • 15343 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 • 42386 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 • 105178 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 • 135619 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 • 23363 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 • 35279 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 • 21589 views