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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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Search operations completed in Zaporizhzhia after Russian strikes: one killed, 18 wounded - SES

Russian air strikes in Zaporizhzhia killed one person and injured 18, including a 12-year-old child. The State Emergency Service has completed search and rescue operations and provided psychological assistance to 28 victims.

War in Ukraine • October 1, 01:23 PM • 14642 views
Russia's attack on Zaporizhzhia: 21 people sought medical care, a 12-year-old child among the wounded

A 12-year-old child was wounded in the Russian shelling of Zaporizhzhia, and 21 people sought medical assistance. One man died on the spot. The aftermath of the attack is being eliminated.

War in Ukraine • October 1, 11:02 AM • 12489 views
Russian strike in Zaporizhzhya: number of wounded increased to 9

One person was killed and nine were wounded in the hostile shelling of Zaporizhzhia. In Komunarsky district, high-rise buildings and private houses were damaged.

War in Ukraine • October 1, 10:28 AM • 12229 views
Russia's attack on Zaporizhzhia: one killed and 7 wounded

Russian troops conducted air strikes in Zaporizhzhia. A multi-storey building and private houses were damaged, and there are casualties. Rescue operations are underway, the number of victims is being clarified.

War in Ukraine • October 1, 10:21 AM • 13998 views
Russia's bombing strikes in Zaporizhzhia: the consequences are clear

Russian troops attacked Zaporizhzhia, having previously struck 6 times with anti-aircraft guns. The shelling killed one person and wounded six others. Infrastructure and residential areas were damaged.

War in Ukraine • October 1, 10:11 AM • 13759 views
KABs' hostile attack on Zaporizhzhia: the number of casualties has increased

Russians attacked Zaporizhzhia with KAB bombs. The number of casualties increased as a result of the enemy strike - six people were wounded and one person was killed.

War in Ukraine • October 1, 09:56 AM • 13292 views
Russia's strikes in Zaporizhzhia: one dead and damage to infrastructure

One person was killed and five were wounded in the hostile shelling of Zaporizhzhia. Multi-storey buildings, private houses and infrastructure facilities were damaged.

War in Ukraine • October 1, 09:44 AM • 12833 views
Russians have preliminarily struck 6 times in Zaporizhzhia: there are wounded

Russian troops attacked Zaporizhzhia, striking six times at residential areas and infrastructure. According to preliminary information, two people were wounded, and the damage is being verified.

War in Ukraine • October 1, 09:24 AM • 12794 views
Explosions occurred again in Zaporizhzhia

The head of Zaporizhzhya RMA Ivan Fedorov reported repeated explosions in Zaporizhzhya. Explosions were also heard in Zaporizhzhia region, details of the incident are being clarified.

War in Ukraine • October 1, 09:10 AM • 13435 views
Number of people willing to evacuate from Zaporizhzhia is not growing - RMA

The head of the Zaporizhzhia RMA said that the number of people wishing to evacuate from Zaporizhzhia is not increasing, despite the recent shelling. Evacuation trains carry an average of 15-17 people per day, as they have been doing for the past year.

Society • October 1, 06:35 AM • 16197 views
There were 159 combat engagements in the frontline: the situation was the most intense in the Pokrovsk sector - General Staff

There were 159 combat engagements in the frontline. The most intense fighting took place in the Pokrovske, Kupianske, Lyman and Kurakhove sectors, with the enemy launching missile and air strikes and using kamikaze drones.

War in Ukraine • September 30, 09:22 PM • 41868 views
“We will never accept it": G7 reaffirms it will never recognize Russia's annexation of part of Ukraine

On the anniversary of the illegal “referendums,” G7 ministers reaffirmed their non-recognition of Russia's annexation of Ukrainian regions. They called on Russia to withdraw its troops and promised to continue supporting Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • September 30, 06:04 PM • 47774 views
Voloshyn: Occupants are preparing for assault actions in Zaporizhzhia sector

In the vicinity of Pryiutne, the occupants are gathering personnel for assault operations. Offensive operations involving buggies and air strikes are conducted daily in the Orikhivsk sector.

War in Ukraine • September 30, 03:58 PM • 17051 views
Former head of Zaporizhzhia JCCC to be tried for involving military in repair of own real estate

The former head of the TCC of Zaporizhzhia region is accused of abuse of office. He engaged servicemen in repairing his own house instead of serving, illegally issuing orders for business trips.

War in Ukraine • September 30, 01:27 PM • 16056 views
Springboard for adaptation: where in Ukraine local authorities are actively helping IDPs living in modular towns

Where in Ukraine do local authorities actively help IDPs living in modular towns.

Society • September 30, 12:57 PM • 152127 views
Two women in serious condition after Russian strikes in Zaporizhzhia

Two women injured in yesterday's shelling of Zaporizhzhia are in the intensive care unit. In total, seven people remain in hospital after the shelling in September.

War in Ukraine • September 30, 11:58 AM • 14148 views
Some residents of Zaporizhzhia are considering leaving the city - RMA

The head of the Zaporizhzhia RMA said that many residents of Zaporizhzhia are thinking about evacuating because of the regular attacks. Over the past 24 hours, Russians have struck the region 393 times, wounding 16 people.

Society • September 30, 11:41 AM • 14190 views
Fedorov on the situation in Zaporizhzhia: seven people are still in hospitals after russian attacks

Seven people remain hospitalized after the shelling in Zaporizhzhia, two of them in serious condition.

War in Ukraine • September 30, 11:24 AM • 13846 views
To honor the memory of fallen soldiers: tomorrow, traffic will be temporarily stopped in the center of Kyiv

A nationwide minute of silence will be held on Khreshchatyk and Maidan Nezalezhnosti at 9:00 a. m. on Tuesday. Traffic in the center of Kyiv will be temporarily stopped for 10 minutes to honor the memory of the fallen heroes.

Society • September 30, 10:59 AM • 17889 views
Smoke is observed in Kyiv due to natural fires in the region - Ministry of Environment

Smoke is observed in Kyiv due to fires in the Kyiv region. A dust storm from the Caspian Sea lowlands is worsening air quality in Ukraine, and the situation will continue until Friday.

Society • September 30, 10:43 AM • 33420 views
Dust storm from the Caspian Sea moves to Ukraine, situation will remain preliminary until Friday - Ukrhydrometeorology Center

A dust storm from the Caspian lowland has reached eastern and central Ukraine. The deterioration in air quality will last until Friday, with less dust reaching Kyiv region on October 1-2.

Society • September 30, 08:28 AM • 17244 views
In Zaporizhzhia region 393 hostile attacks in 24 ours, 16 wounded

Occupants struck 393 times at 10 localities in Zaporizhzhia region over the last day. There were 26 air strikes, 170 UAV attacks, 18 MLRS attacks and 179 artillery attacks, and numerous objects were damaged.

War in Ukraine • September 30, 06:14 AM • 16552 views
President: Russia uses about a hundred guided aerial bombs against Ukraine every day

The President of Ukraine said that Russian terror using guided aerial bombs is a daily occurrence. Zelenskyy called on partners to provide Ukraine with more long-range weapons, air defense systems, and tougher sanctions against Russia.

War in Ukraine • September 29, 05:15 PM • 38959 views
General Staff: 68 combat engagements took place over the last day, occupants are actively attacking in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove sectors

Russian invaders continue to storm the positions of Ukrainian defenders. Today, about 20 localities were hit by artillery and mortar shelling.

War in Ukraine • September 29, 02:05 PM • 45955 views
Russians attacked a railway station in Sumy region with FPV drones: there are wounded

The enemy attacked a railway station in Sumy region with FPV drones. Two employees of Ukrzaliznytsia and a passenger were injured, an armored locomotive was damaged, and trains continue to run with a slight delay.

War in Ukraine • September 29, 01:11 PM • 24510 views
Train traffic resumed in Zaporizhzhia after enemy attacks

Ukrzaliznytsia has announced the resumption of train traffic to and from Zaporizhzhia-1 station after the enemy shelling. Trains are temporarily running under backup diesel locomotives, which may cause minor delays.

Society • September 29, 11:58 AM • 21700 views
Russia's attack on Zaporizhzhia: 16 people, including an 8-year-old girl, have already sought medical attention

As a result of an enemy attack on Zaporizhzhia, 16 people were injured, including an 8-year-old girl and a 17-year-old boy. Two women remain in hospital, and search and rescue operations at the site of the attack have been completed.

War in Ukraine • September 29, 10:42 AM • 20226 views
Search and rescue operations at the site of a Russian jet strike completed in Zaporizhzhia

Search and rescue operations have been completed in Zaporizhzhia. As a result of Russian air strikes, 14 people were injured.

Society • September 29, 10:31 AM • 20040 views
14 injured in Zaporizhzhia due to Russian attack

The number of people injured in Zaporizhzhia due to shelling has increased to 14. Two of the wounded remain in hospital, one woman is in serious condition, and two rescuers are also among the injured.

War in Ukraine • September 29, 09:50 AM • 19283 views
Zelenskyy: Russia attacked Ukraine with almost 900 air bombs, more than 300 “shaheds” and more than 40 missiles in a week

Zelenskyy reports large-scale attacks by Russia: almost 900 bombs, more than 300 drones and more than 40 missiles in a week. In Zaporizhzhia, an air strike injured 13 people and damaged residential buildings and infrastructure.

War in Ukraine • September 29, 09:28 AM • 19996 views