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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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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 • 15623 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 • 14564 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 • 13703 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 • 19526 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 • 19293 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 • 27321 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 • 29857 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 • 19651 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 • 14506 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 • 16140 views
One person killed, 6 wounded, including two teenagers, due to Russian attacks in Zaporizhzhia

As a result of Russian attacks in Zaporizhzhia, 1 person was killed and 6 wounded, including two teenagers. The occupiers launched 321 attacks on 10 settlements in the region, using missiles, aircraft, UAVs and artillery.

War in Ukraine • September 24, 06:05 AM • 16556 views
General Staff: 143 combat engagements in the frontline in 24 hours, most of them in the Pokrovsk and Kurakhove sectors

Over the last day, 143 combat engagements took place, most of them in the Pokrovsk sector. The enemy launched 3 missile attacks, 72 air strikes and made 5,097 attacks. The Ukrainian Armed Forces repelled the attacks in various sectors.

War in Ukraine • September 24, 05:39 AM • 17570 views
Occupants attack Zaporizhzhia for the second time in a day: one person killed

The occupiers attacked a critical infrastructure facility and a residential building in Zaporizhzhia. Preliminarily, one person was killed, two were wounded, and at least two private houses were destroyed.

Society • September 23, 09:16 PM • 21158 views
Russia-backed militants fired 89 times at Sumy region's border areas: four people wounded

Russian invaders fired 89 times at the border areas of Sumy region, 215 explosions were recorded. Four civilians in different communities were injured as a result of the attacks.

Society • September 23, 07:36 PM • 31961 views
Explosions occurred in Zaporizhzhia

Sounds of explosions were heard in Zaporizhzhia and the region. The head of the RMA reported an explosion, and an air alert was issued.

War in Ukraine • September 23, 06:28 PM • 31258 views
Number of victims of hostile shelling in Zaporizhzhya increases to 22

As a result of the Russian shelling of Zaporizhzhia, 22 people were injured, including two children. Rescuers rescued 27 residents, two women remain in hospital in moderate condition.

War in Ukraine • September 23, 05:20 PM • 20350 views
Russian troops attack Zaporizhzhia: at least two people wounded

Russian troops attacked Zaporizhzhia. At least 2 hits were recorded, one of them on a critical infrastructure facility. Preliminary, 2 people were wounded.

Society • September 23, 03:48 PM • 32217 views
Zelenskyy visits Pennsylvania plant that produces shells for Ukraine: production will be increased

The President of Ukraine visited a plant in Pennsylvania that produces artillery shells for the Ukrainian military. Zelenskyy announced plans to increase production and expand cooperation between Pennsylvania and Zaporizhzhia.

War in Ukraine • September 23, 03:02 PM • 29417 views
Explosions occurred in Zaporizhzhia

Explosions have been reported in Zaporizhzhia and the region. Local authorities urge residents to stay in safe places. The Air Force warned of enemy aircraft activity in the Sea of Azov.

War in Ukraine • September 23, 02:10 PM • 16366 views
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Brovarska hromada became second home for thousands of IDPs from Luhansk Oblast - head of Svativska AH

After the occupation of Svatove, Brovary became the administrative center for its residents. The city has a powerful humanitarian hub that provides assistance to IDPs from Luhansk and other regions.

Society • September 23, 01:20 PM • 122069 views
Number of injured in Russian night attack in Zaporizhzhya increased to 21

Twenty-one people were injured in a nighttime Russian attack in Zaporizhzhia. Two women with mine-blast injuries remain in hospital, their condition is assessed as moderate.

War in Ukraine • September 23, 10:00 AM • 15183 views
17 people injured in russian airstrikes on Zaporizhzhia and its suburbs: the aftermath

As a result of enemy air strikes on Zaporizhzhia and its suburbs, 17 people were injured, including a 15-year-old boy. Multi-storey buildings were destroyed, private houses and cars were damaged.

War in Ukraine • September 23, 07:57 AM • 45767 views
16 injured as a result of Russian night attack on Zaporizhzhia

As a result of the nighttime Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia, 16 people were injured, four were hospitalized. 13 high-rise buildings, educational institutions, private property and infrastructure were damaged.

War in Ukraine • September 23, 05:31 AM • 15544 views
In Zaporizhzhia, the number of victims of night attacks increased to 13 people

As a result of night attacks in Zaporizhzhia, 13 people were injured. During the day, the occupiers carried out 363 attacks on 12 settlements in Zaporizhzhia region, including air strikes, UAV attacks and artillery shelling.

Society • September 23, 04:29 AM • 68873 views
Zaporizhzhya: number of victims of Russian air strikes increased to 9, including one child

A Russian strike in Zaporizhzhia injured 9 people, including one child. Rescuers evacuated residents, extinguished the fire and carried out emergency work.

Society • September 23, 12:16 AM • 59628 views
Number of people injured by Russian shelling in Zaporizhzhya increases to 6

The Russian shelling of Zaporizhzhia has injured 6 people. Rescuers and other services are dealing with the aftermath of the attack, and tents have been set up to help residents and a round-the-clock emergency center.

Society • September 22, 11:03 PM • 46814 views
Russians attacked Zaporizhzhia: 5 people were wounded

In the evening of September 22, Russians struck Zaporizhzhia 6 times, wounding 5 people. Buildings were partially destroyed, neighboring houses were damaged, and a fire broke out.

Society • September 22, 09:56 PM • 21003 views
Explosions occurred in Zaporizhzhia

On the evening of September 22, explosions occurred in Zaporizhzhia, as reported by RMA Chairman Ivan Fedorov.

Society • September 22, 08:31 PM • 20494 views
The policy of Russification of Ukrainians: MFA reacts to Russia's new “strategy of cultural state policy”

Russia has adopted a new “cultural policy strategy,” defining the occupied Ukrainian territories as “priority. ” The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry views this as a policy of Russification and is preparing evidence for international courts.

War in Ukraine • September 22, 07:09 PM • 31840 views
Energy situation: thousands of subscribers in 7 regions of Ukraine without electricity due to enemy strikes

Due to enemy shelling in Donetsk, Zaporizhzhya, Poltava, Sumy, Kharkiv, Kherson and Chernihiv regions, thousands of subscribers were left without electricity. Power engineers are working to restore electricity.

Society • September 22, 09:08 AM • 23268 views