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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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Number of casualties due to Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia increases to 11

As a result of the enemy attack on Zaporizhzhia, 11 people were injured, including an 83-year-old woman. A high-rise building was destroyed, residential buildings were damaged, and cars and garages caught fire.

War in Ukraine • September 29, 07:07 AM • 16401 views
Russia fired at a railway station in Zaporizhzhia. Ukrzaliznytsia announces changes in train traffic

Russians shelled Zaporizhzhia-1 station, damaging the station and a train. Ukrzaliznytsia changed its routes, rerouting trains to Zaporizhzhia-2 station and organizing a passenger transfer.

Society • September 29, 06:59 AM • 17170 views
Strike in Zaporizhzhia: a woman is rescued from the rubble of a high-rise building

Rescuers pulled a woman out of the rubble of a multi-storey building destroyed by a Russian strike in Zaporizhzhia. Russia has conducted more than 10 strikes on the city.

War in Ukraine • September 29, 06:19 AM • 17409 views
Russians struck more than 10 times in Zaporizhzhia: 6 wounded

6 people wounded in night attacks on Zaporizhzhia and a multi-storey building and private houses were destroyed. During the day, the occupiers carried out 345 attacks on 9 settlements of Zaporizhzhia region.

War in Ukraine • September 29, 06:11 AM • 19795 views
Train traffic in Zaporizhzhia is affected due to massive attack

Due to the morning massive attack on Zaporizhzhia, train traffic at the stations has been changed.

Society • September 29, 05:47 AM • 16745 views
Over 165 combat engagements took place in the frontline over the last day: more than a quarter of them in the Pokrovsk sector - General Staff

There were 165 combat engagements in the frontline over the last day, 39 of them in the Pokrovsk sector.

War in Ukraine • September 29, 05:40 AM • 17133 views
Invaders massively attack Zaporizhzhia: at least 5 wounded

Russian troops launched a massive attack on Zaporizhzhia, hitting a residential area. Preliminary reports of five wounded, fires and a partially destroyed apartment building.

Society • September 29, 04:14 AM • 53384 views
Ukrainian air defense destroyed 69 UAVs and 2 missiles overnight

On the night of September 28, 2024, Ukraine's air defense repelled a large-scale attack. 69 Shahed attack UAVs and 2 X-59/69 guided missiles were destroyed, and 13 regions of Ukraine were attacked.

War in Ukraine • September 28, 05:42 AM • 32371 views
Zaporizhzhia suffered 429 attacks: infrastructure and buildings damaged

The occupiers conducted 429 attacks in Zaporizhzhia region, including air strikes and drone attacks. Infrastructure and residential buildings in several settlements were damaged, with no civilian casualties.

War in Ukraine • September 28, 04:34 AM • 31377 views
The number of inclusive groups in kindergartens has increased more than 10 times over the past 7 years - MES

In Ukraine, there are currently 7,000 inclusive groups in kindergartens with more than 14,000 children with special needs. In 2017, there were only 600 such groups, according to the Ministry of Education and Science.

Society • September 27, 01:19 PM • 12238 views
Fedorov: 40 people were injured in Zaporizhzhia as a result of recent Russian attacks

As a result of Russian attacks on Zaporizhzhia region, 40 people were injured and 1 was killed. Destruction was recorded at 5 locations, at least 100 residential buildings were damaged, and the authorities are providing assistance to the victims.

War in Ukraine • September 27, 10:12 AM • 12496 views
Explosions occurred in Zaporizhzhia region

Explosions have been heard in Zaporizhzhia region, as reported by RMA Chairman Ivan Fedorov. Earlier, the Ukrainian Air Force warned of the threat of ballistic missile use in the region.

War in Ukraine • September 26, 09:32 PM • 19055 views
Nuclear blackmail and anxiety: what is happening before the Zelenskyy-Biden meeting and the presentation of the Victory Plan

The President of Ukraine prepares to present the Victory Plan in the United States. Russia intensifies nuclear threats and attacks on Ukrainian cities, and Western allies call for Ukraine to be allowed to strike at Russian territory.

War in Ukraine • September 26, 11:23 AM • 142375 views
Russia's night strike on Zaporizhzhya: number of casualties increased to 10

A Russian air strike on Zaporizhzhia resulted in 10 people being injured. An apartment building was damaged, 11 private residential buildings and one three-story residential building were destroyed.

War in Ukraine • September 26, 08:41 AM • 16400 views
Two injured in Kyiv as UAV wreckage falls - Interior Ministry

People in several regions of Ukraine were injured as a result of Russia's night attack on Ukraine. In Kyiv, a man was wounded by falling UAV debris, in Zaporizhzhia, eight people were wounded by air bombs, and in Kherson region, 2 people were injured.

War in Ukraine • September 26, 06:30 AM • 23132 views
8 injured due to Russian air strike on Zaporizhzhia: consequences shown

As a result of the Russian air strike on Zaporizhzhia, 8 people were injured, including 1 child. 11 private houses and one three-story building were destroyed, an apartment building was damaged, and 18 people were evacuated.

War in Ukraine • September 26, 05:36 AM • 15766 views
Night shelling in Zaporizhzhia: seven people wounded, including a teenager

Seven people, including a 14-year-old boy, were wounded in the night shelling of Zaporizhzhia. Enemy troops struck at a residential area and an industrial enterprise, causing significant damage to private homes.

Society • September 26, 03:40 AM • 30217 views
Explosion in Zaporizhzhia region: Ivan Fedorov, head of OVA, reported

An explosion occurred in Zaporizhzhia region, as reported by RMA Chairman Ivan Fedorov. Earlier, the Ukrainian Air Force warned of possible launches of the CAB by enemy tactical aircraft at Zaporizhzhia.

War in Ukraine • September 25, 07:59 PM • 31814 views
In Kyiv region, 21 IDP families received housing in a special Hansen Town - RMA

In the Kyiv region, 21 IDP families received keys to their new homes in Hansen Town. The unique residential complex, built by an American philanthropist, is designed for 421 families and has all the necessary infrastructure.

Society • September 25, 04:25 PM • 32744 views
Transport will be stopped in Zaporizhzhia region during the daily minute of silence

Pedestrians and vehicles will stop every day at 9:00 a. m. in Zaporizhzhia and the region during the minute of silence. This decision was made by the Zaporizhzhia Regional Defense Council to honor the memory of the victims.

Society • September 25, 03:45 PM • 19062 views
There is still a risk of a nuclear incident and it could become the largest source of radiation in the world - Zelensky

The President of Ukraine said that the occupation of ZNPP by Russians poses a threat of a nuclear disaster. Zelensky called for the return of control over the plant to ensure nuclear safety.

War in Ukraine • September 25, 02:06 PM • 15609 views
Three victims of Russian attacks on Zaporizhzhia are still in hospitals

After the night attack on Zaporizhzhia, a 48-year-old woman with multiple injuries is in intensive care. Two children, who were injured earlier, remain in moderate condition in the surgery department.

War in Ukraine • September 25, 07:00 AM • 14554 views
In Zaporizhzhia region enemy inflicted 397 attacks, there is one killed and 7 wounded

The occupants struck 397 times at 8 localities in Zaporizhzhia region. A 55-year-old man was killed in Polohivskyi district, 7 people were wounded during the shelling of Zaporizhzhia.

War in Ukraine • September 25, 05:50 AM • 13699 views
The number of wounded due to the attack of Russian troops in Zaporizhzhia has increased to seven people

Russian troops strike Zaporizhzhia, allegedly with guided aerial bombs. Seven people were wounded, three of them in hospital, four refused hospitalization.

Society • September 24, 10:21 PM • 19501 views
Six people wounded in Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia

As a result of the Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia, six people were wounded and two hospitalized. In Komunarsky district, private houses were destroyed, and four of the injured refused hospitalization.

Society • September 24, 09:31 PM • 19270 views
Dnipro HPP traffic in Zaporizhzhia to be restricted on Wednesday due to repairs

On Wednesday, from 8:00 a. m. to 8:00 p.m., traffic on the Dnipro HPP will be temporarily restricted due to repair work. The detour will be carried out via the Khortytsia Arch Bridge, New Bridges and the Preobrazhenskyi Bridge.

Society • September 24, 07:17 PM • 27301 views
Explosions occurred in Zaporizhzhia region - RMA

The head of Zaporizhzhya RMA reported explosions in the region. An air alert has been issued due to the threat of ballistic missile attacks on Zaporizhzhia and other regions of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • September 24, 06:48 PM • 29848 views
Russians are hunting civilians: a man was killed in Mala Tokmachka due to a Russian attack

A civilian was killed in Zaporizhzhia region as a result of a Russian drone attack. The man was on the street in the village of Mala Tokmachka when an enemy FPV drone hit him.

Society • September 24, 04:16 PM • 19633 views
They organized the dispersal of Euromaidan: SBI submits case against FSB, Russian Guard and former SBU officials to court

The pre-trial investigation against the FSB director, 19 officers and former heads of the SBU for high treason and other crimes is completed. The indictment was sent to court.

Politics • September 24, 12:19 PM • 14482 views
Situation in Zaporizhzhia: the enemy has carried out at least 14 air strikes

At night, Russian troops carried out 14 air strikes on Zaporizhzhia and the surrounding area. The attacks killed 1 person and wounded 7, including a 15-year-old child. The strikes targeted Kommunarskyi and Shevchenkivskyi districts.

War in Ukraine • September 24, 06:49 AM • 16132 views