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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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Within a day, the invaders struck almost 500 times in Zaporizhzhia region

The enemy forces carried out 466 attacks on the settlements of Zaporizhzhia region, using aviation, UAVs, MLRS and artillery. Infrastructure and residential buildings were destroyed, but there were no civilian casualties.

War in Ukraine • November 15, 05:12 AM • 19136 views
Russians attacked Zaporizhzhia region: what is known about the consequences of the strikes

The occupants struck three times at the settlements of Zaporizhzhia region. The attacks damaged the village council building and adjacent houses, but no casualties were reported.

War in Ukraine • November 14, 03:38 PM • 17190 views
Explosions occurred in Zaporizhzhia region - RMA

Explosions were reported in Zaporizhzhia region, as reported by RMA Chairman Ivan Fedorov. The Air Force warned of enemy use of tactical aircraft and guided bombs in the region.

War in Ukraine • November 14, 01:48 PM • 17537 views
More than 500 Ukrainians who suffered from sexual violence during the war have applied for reparations

538 Ukrainians applied for reparations for sexual violence during the war, including 303 men and 224 women. Most of the applications came from Kherson region - 147 cases.

Society • November 14, 11:13 AM • 50344 views
Russians are quite actively conducting assaults in the Vremivsk direction - spokesman for the Southern Defense Forces

Russians intensified assault operations in the Vremivsk sector, changing their offensive tactics. Instead of “meat assaults,” the enemy is using trained assault groups supported by armored vehicles.

War in Ukraine • November 14, 10:48 AM • 16399 views
The enemy fired on Zaporizhzhia region: 410 attacks in 10 settlements in a day

Enemy troops carried out 410 attacks on settlements in Zaporizhzhia region, using aircraft, artillery and UAVs. There were 251 drone attacks, 142 artillery attacks and 16 MLRS attacks, and infrastructure was damaged.

War in Ukraine • November 14, 05:04 AM • 43997 views
151 combat engagements per day: where occupants are most actively attacking Ukrainian positions - General Staff

Over the last day, 151 combat engagements took place, most of them in the Kurakhove sector - 40 attacks. The enemy was actively attacking Ukrainian positions in all directions, using aviation and anti-aircraft guns.

War in Ukraine • November 13, 09:35 PM • 36297 views
97 combat engagements in the frontline since the beginning of the day: the hottest spot is in the Kurakhove sector

Over 50% of all combat engagements took place in the Kurakhove and Pokrovske sectors over the last day. The most intense fighting continues in the areas of Antonivka and Novoselidivka.

War in Ukraine • November 13, 02:54 PM • 17220 views
Occupants inflicted 510 attacks on 16 settlements in Zaporizhzhia region

Enemy forces conducted 510 attacks in Zaporizhzhia region, using aircraft, drones, MLRS and artillery. The shelling damaged residential buildings and infrastructure, and wounded a 69-year-old woman.

Society • November 13, 05:30 AM • 21392 views
Night attack on Zaporizhzhia: infrastructure damaged, no casualties

At night, Russian troops attacked Zaporizhzhia, damaging the city's infrastructure. According to preliminary information, there were no casualties as a result of the attack.

Society • November 13, 04:33 AM • 22262 views
Explosions recorded in Zaporizhzhya region

Explosions have been heard in Zaporizhzhya region. This was reported by the head of Zaporizhzhya RMA Ivan Fedorov.

War in Ukraine • November 12, 11:09 PM • 20636 views
Blast wave destroys several floors of a high-rise building in Zaporizhzhia - Fedorov

An explosive wave destroyed several floors and the entrance of a multi-storey building in one of the settlements of Zaporizhzhya Oblast. Emergency services were sent to the scene to assess the situation and help the victims.

Society • November 12, 08:21 PM • 33502 views
Explosions occurred in two regions of Ukraine: what is known

Explosions were reported in Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions. The Air Force had previously reported the threat of using unexploded ordnance in Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia regions.

War in Ukraine • November 12, 07:15 PM • 28425 views
Government allocates UAH 7.5 billion to build shelters in schools in frontline and border areas

The Cabinet of Ministers has allocated UAH 7. 5 billion for the construction of shelters in schools in the frontline and border areas. Additional funds have been allocated for school buses, devices and meals for students.

Society • November 12, 03:16 PM • 16835 views
Most fighting in the Kurakhove sector: what's happening at the front

Since the beginning of the day, 110 combat engagements took place, most of them in the Kurakhove and Pokrovske sectors. The most intense fighting continues near Illinka and Novoselidivka.

War in Ukraine • November 12, 02:45 PM • 20306 views
More than 2.9 thousand Ukrainians are ready to work as civil servants in the de-occupied territories

2,935 Ukrainians have applied to the civil servants' personnel reserve to work in the liberated territories. Most of the candidates are men (56%) who want to work in Crimea and eastern Ukraine.

Society • November 12, 08:26 AM • 24075 views
589 children have already died as a result of Russia's armed aggression in Ukraine

589 children have been killed and over 1681 injured as a result of Russia's armed aggression in Ukraine. Most of the victims were in Donetsk region - 598 children, and 8 children were wounded in different regions over the past day.

War in Ukraine • November 12, 07:31 AM • 28377 views
432 enemy strikes in Zaporizhzhia region, two injured in Russian drone attack

A 30-year-old man and a 71-year-old woman were wounded in Vasylivka district as a result of a drone attack. Over the past day, the occupiers struck 432 times in 11 settlements of Zaporizhzhia region.

War in Ukraine • November 12, 06:40 AM • 20177 views
Russian troops carry out airstrikes in Zaporizhzhia region: there is destruction, people are blocked

Russian troops carried out air strikes on residential buildings in Vasylivsky and Zaporizhzhya districts. Two people are trapped in a high-rise building and a rescue operation is underway.

Society • November 12, 04:42 AM • 87890 views
Guerrillas reveal positions of Russian troops in Zaporizhzhya sector - “ATESH”

Ukrainian guerrillas have revealed the location of the rear position of the BARS unit of the Russian occupation forces in Donetsk region. They found camouflaged armored vehicles and field staff, and recorded the arrival of the command.

War in Ukraine • November 11, 08:46 PM • 19448 views
Deadly shooting in Zaporizhzhia: a man killed four people and then killed himself

In the Kommunarskyi district of Zaporizhzhia, a man shot four people in an apartment. The attacker then committed suicide by shooting himself in the head and falling from the 7th floor.

Crimes and emergencies • November 11, 01:57 PM • 17503 views
The number of victims of Russia's night attack on Zaporizhzhia has increased: four children are in hospital

As a result of the night attack on Zaporizhzhia by Russian troops, 23 people were injured and one was killed. Among the injured are five children, two of whom are in serious condition.

War in Ukraine • November 11, 11:54 AM • 16343 views
Number of victims of the night attack on Zaporizhzhia by Russian KABs has increased: the consequences have been shown

Russian troops carried out three air strikes in Zaporizhzhia, killing one person and injuring 21 others, including 5 children. The occupiers carried out 356 attacks on the region during the day.

War in Ukraine • November 11, 06:50 AM • 19405 views
Russian troops carry out three air strikes on Zaporizhzhia regional center: one killed, children among the wounded

Occupants conducted three air strikes on Zaporizhzhia, killing a man and injuring 9 people, including three children. A residential building, a dormitory and a car dealership were damaged, and evacuation of residents is underway.

War in Ukraine • November 11, 03:36 AM • 24619 views
DIU and “Tavria” strike at a cluster of Russian paratroopers in Zaporizhzhia region

The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine together with the Tavria airborne unit struck at a concentration of Russian troops in a forest plantation in Zaporizhzhia region. Two heavy trawlers and six armored vehicles with personnel were destroyed.

War in Ukraine • November 10, 02:49 PM • 31542 views
Ukraine's General Staff: 158 combat engagements took place in the frontline, more than half of them in the Kurakhove and Pokrovsk sectors

Over the last day, 158 combat engagements took place, most of them in the Kurakhove and Pokrovsk sectors. The enemy carried out 78 air strikes and fired over 5,000 times, using 1,600 kamikaze drones.

War in Ukraine • November 10, 06:39 AM • 34684 views
Russian troops strike 452 times in Zaporizhzhia region: woman wounded

Russian troops conducted 452 attacks on 14 settlements in Zaporizhzhia region, using aircraft, UAVs, MLRS and artillery. The attacks injured a woman and damaged 23 infrastructure facilities.

Society • November 10, 05:26 AM • 58463 views
Most attention was paid to the Kurakhove direction: Zelensky listens to reports of Syrsky and Umerov

The President of Ukraine held a meeting with the military leadership, focusing on the Kurakhove direction. He also emphasized the need to strengthen air defense due to Russia's constant attacks on Ukrainian cities.

War in Ukraine • November 9, 06:05 PM • 48975 views
Occupants strike over 400 times in Zaporizhzhia region

The enemy troops carried out 417 attacks on 14 localities in Zaporizhzhia region. The attacks included air strikes, drone strikes, MLRS and artillery, and 65 destructions of facilities were recorded.

War in Ukraine • November 9, 05:07 AM • 60346 views
Rescue operations completed in Zaporizhzhia after Russian air strikes: 10 people killed, 41 injured

Rescue operations have been completed in Zaporizhzhia after Russian air strikes on November 7. The attack killed 10 people, including 1 child, injured 41 people, and rescuers rescued 3 people.

War in Ukraine • November 8, 11:41 AM • 17333 views