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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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A pavilion and two trucks burned down at a market in Zaporizhzhia

A fire broke out at a market in Zaporizhzhia, engulfing a metal pavilion and two trucks. Thanks to the quick actions of the rescuers, the fire was extinguished, and there were no casualties.

Society • July 30, 02:07 AM • 26535 views
An expert on the bite of the caracurta: first of all, people who do not seek medical help die

The bite of a caracurta can be fatal for people with allergies and chronic diseases. The expert advises to seek immediate medical attention and explains the problems with the availability of an antidote in Ukraine.

Health • July 29, 10:07 AM • 17646 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces record 129 combat engagements over the last day - General Staff

Over the past day, 129 combat engagements were registered. The enemy launched 2 missile and 74 air strikes, making 4,883 attacks. Ukrainian forces repelled numerous attacks in different directions.

War in Ukraine • July 28, 06:18 AM • 39397 views
Police extinguish burning Mercedes truck in Zaporizhzhia

Zaporizhzhia patrol police extinguished a Mercedes Benz Atego truck that was smoking. Using a fire extinguisher and water, they extinguished the fire without causing any injuries.

Society • July 28, 01:07 AM • 25812 views
Over the weekend in Ukraine it will be cloudy with rains, temperature up to +34°

Cloudy weather with possible rains is expected in Ukraine over the weekend. The temperature will range from +25° to +34°, with a gradual increase. Forecasters warn of a high fire hazard.

Agronomy news • July 27, 04:54 AM • 49490 views
Ukraine eases schedules of power outages by regions

Ukrenergo has reduced the scope of electricity consumption restrictions in different regions of Ukraine. We have shortened the outage schedules, reduced the number of queues and the duration of outages in many regions.

Society • July 26, 09:59 AM • 31408 views
In the frontline, 147 combat engagements took place over the last day, the most intense in the Pokrovsk sector

Over the last day, 147 combat engagements were registered, the most active in the Pokrovsk sector. The enemy carried out 90 air strikes and fired over 4,900 times.

War in Ukraine • July 26, 05:40 AM • 30838 views
Ukrainian defense forces continue to perform tasks in the positions they occupied near Krynky

Ukrainian troops are holding positions near Krynky on the left bank of the Dnipro River. Over the past day, there were 7 combat engagements, and enemy equipment was destroyed in the area of Kozachy Lager.

War in Ukraine • July 25, 09:24 AM • 28596 views
General Staff: the enemy tried to break through the defense 32 times in the areas of Krasnohorivka, Kostiantynivka and Paraskoviivka

In the last day, 149 combat engagements were registered. The most intense fighting was in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove sectors, where the enemy tried to break through the defense 32 times in the areas of Krasnohorivka, Kostiantynivka and Paraskoviivka.

War in Ukraine • July 25, 05:40 AM • 35029 views
After 16:00, one line will be cut off in a number of regions: where electricity schedules will be in effect

In 13 regions of Ukraine, one stage of power outages will be applied after 16:00. In other regions, the power will not be cut off until 18:00. Electricity imports from 5 countries are planned.

Society • July 24, 01:10 PM • 27503 views
6 bedrooms, a shelter and gas heating: keys to new housing handed over to family-type orphanage in Kyiv region

In Myronivka, the keys to a new home were handed over to a family raising 6 foster children. The 500-square-meter house has 6 bedrooms, a shelter and an inclusive design.

Society • July 24, 07:53 AM • 17283 views
Family-type orphanage built in Kyiv region with support of philanthropists - RMA

The Shevchenko family received a new 500-square-meter house and a Toyota Proace City car. The project was implemented with the support of the Olena Zelenska Foundation, Kyiv RMA, and the international company MHP.

Society • July 23, 04:27 PM • 44995 views
Ukraine's troops repelled 52 attacks in the Donetsk sector over the last day - General Staff

On the 879th day of the war, 172 combat engagements were recorded. The enemy launched 3 missile attacks, 66 air strikes and 715 kamikaze attacks, and fired 4,574 times at Ukrainian positions and settlements.

War in Ukraine • July 21, 06:36 AM • 37409 views
135 combat engagements registered in the frontline - General Staff

135 combat engagements were registered in the frontline. The enemy launched 4 missile attacks, 77 air strikes and over 4,500 shelling rounds, and Ukrainian forces repelled numerous attacks in different directions.

War in Ukraine • July 20, 05:30 AM • 107686 views
Explosion occurs in the suburbs of Dnipro

An explosion occurs in the suburbs of Dnipro. Air alert was announced in the eastern regions of Ukraine. The Air Force warned of a missile threat.

War in Ukraine • July 18, 07:40 AM • 112002 views
All of the 16 Shaheds and two of the three missiles were shot down in the sky over Ukraine at night

The Ukrainian Air Force repelled a large-scale night attack by Russian troops. All 16 launched kamikaze drones and two of three guided missiles in different regions of the country were shot down.

War in Ukraine • July 18, 05:52 AM • 36500 views
Enemy attacked a house in Zaporizhzhia with drones: two little girls and their mother were wounded

The Russian army attacked the community of Gulyaypol in Zaporizhzhia with drones, killing a woman and her two young daughters, aged 5 and 10, when their house was hit by drones.

War in Ukraine • July 17, 04:41 PM • 35082 views
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Ukraine managed to return 95 more defenders. How many of them may be in captivity and what conditions the prisoners are held in - the investigator told

Today, thanks to the mediation efforts of the United Arab Emirates, another 95 Ukrainian defenders, including military personnel, members of the National Guard and border guards, were released from Russian captivity, bringing the total number of Ukrainians released from Russian captivity since the beginning of the full-scale invasion to 3,405, although the exact number of those still in captivity remains unknown due to Russia's lack of transparency.

War in Ukraine • July 17, 02:56 PM • 286449 views
Prisoner exchange: 13 Azovstal defenders returned

Twenty-three Ukrainian soldiers who defended Mariupol were released from Russian captivity, thirteen of them were Azovstal defenders.

War in Ukraine • July 17, 01:05 PM • 34214 views
Restoration of DniproHES will take at least 3 years - Ukrhydroenergo

It will take at least three years to restore the Dnipro hydroelectric power plant to its pre-missile strike condition, and additional resources are needed to increase its resilience to potential future attacks by Russia.

War in Ukraine • July 16, 10:02 AM • 37155 views
Emergency blackouts in seven regions amid equipment failure at one of the energy facilities at night - Ukrenergo

Due to equipment failure at one of the energy facilities in several regions of Ukraine, an emergency power outage was caused, and power engineers are working to restore the equipment.

Society • July 16, 08:54 AM • 27117 views
Explosions in occupied Mariupol in the morning: what is known

Two explosions were heard in occupied Mariupol, Donetsk region, and helicopters and airplanes were seen flying over the city.

War in Ukraine • July 15, 11:25 AM • 33484 views
Bus with pilgrims gets into an accident in Ternopil region, two people injured - police

A bus carrying 41 pilgrims overturned in a ditch near the village of Rakovets in Ternopil region, two passengers were hospitalized with injuries.

Society • July 14, 09:32 AM • 26066 views
Occupants strike 373 times in Zaporizhzhia, there are wounded

Russian troops conducted 373 attacks on 11 localities in Zaporizhzhia region, wounding one person in Vasylivka district.

Society • July 14, 04:33 AM • 40532 views
In Zaporizhzhia, a man ran over a serviceman to death and fled: law enforcement is looking for him

The driver of a Toyota Hilux hit and killed a soldier walking on the side of the road in Komyshuvakha, Zaporizhzhia region, and fled the scene, and law enforcement is currently searching for the culprit.

Society • July 13, 07:03 AM • 20997 views
Residents of Zaporizhzhia received humanitarian aid from the Vadym Stolar Foundation

The Vadim Stolar Charitable Foundation organized a humanitarian mission to Zaporizhzhia, bringing food packages and distributing them to support Ukrainians affected by the war.

Society • July 12, 01:09 PM • 23005 views
Ukrzaliznytsia adds women's compartments in 4 more long-distance trains: list of flights

Starting August 1, Ukrzaliznytsia will add women's compartments to four long-distance trains to guarantee the privacy and safety of passengers traveling with children.

Society • July 12, 11:28 AM • 22453 views
UN General Assembly approves resolution on protection of Ukraine's nuclear facilities - Zelenskyy

The UN General Assembly approved a resolution initiated by Ukraine to ensure the safety and security of nuclear facilities in Ukraine, including the Zaporizhzhia NPP, calling for its demilitarization and de-occupation.

War in Ukraine • July 12, 03:19 AM • 101389 views
"Excursion on a grain truck": 23 more men tried to get to Moldova

23 men from different regions of Ukraine tried to illegally cross the state border with Moldova by paying an organizer and crossing in a grain truck, but were detained by border guards.

Society • July 10, 11:01 AM • 26163 views
Russian army hits a fire station in Zaporizhzhia

The Russian army hit the building of a fire station in Zaporizhzhia region, damaging the roof and a fire truck, but the rescuers managed to take cover and were not injured.

War in Ukraine • July 10, 10:25 AM • 26405 views