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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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SBU announces another suspicion of Putin's ally Matviyenko, who authorized the war in Ukraine

The Security Service of Ukraine has served a new suspicion notice to Valentina Matvienko, the chairwoman of the Council of the Federation of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation, for encroachment on the territorial integrity of Ukraine, justification of Russia's armed aggression against Ukraine and glorification of its participants.

Politics • May 24, 10:18 AM • 20420 views
In Zaporizhzhia, 28 more schools will start learning in a mixed format

Another 28 schools in Zaporizhzhia region will switch to a mixed online and offline learning format due to safety concerns amid frequent air danger warnings.

Society • May 23, 06:35 PM • 35559 views
Enemy missiles destroy monument to Nestor Makhno in the center of Huliaypol

Russian missiles have destroyed the monument to Nestor Makhno, the unofficial symbol of Gulyaypol, and 46 other cultural heritage sites in Zaporizhzhia region since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • May 23, 03:45 PM • 15703 views
Enemy strikes at Mala Tokmachka in Zaporizhzhia: an elderly man is killed

A 74-year-old man was killed by Russian artillery shelling while he was working in his yard in the village of Mala Tokmachka, Zaporizhzhia region.

War in Ukraine • May 23, 09:27 AM • 18219 views
Russia is attacking: threat of strike UAVs spotted in Zaporizhzhia and Dnipro regions

Ukraine's Air Force reported a threat to use attack UAVs in Zaporizhzhia and Dnipro regions.

War in Ukraine • May 22, 09:06 PM • 71613 views
54 IAEA delegations called for holding Russia accountable for threats to Nuclear Security - Ministry of energy

54 IAEA delegations called for holding Russia accountable for creating threats to nuclear security by seizing and militarizing the Zaporizhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • May 22, 01:09 PM • 21041 views
Pretended to be the prosecutor: the inhabitant of Nikolayevshchina deceived more than 70 taxi drivers throughout Ukraine

In Nikolayevshchina will judge the 32-year-old resident of Snigirevka who deceived 74 taxi drivers from all over Ukraine.

Society • May 22, 10:47 AM • 23496 views
Invaders hit Zaporizhia region 391 times

Russian forces carried out 391 strikes on 8 settlements in the Zaporizhia region, including missile strikes, airstrikes, drone attacks and artillery attacks that destroyed residential buildings, but there were no civilian casualties.

Society • May 22, 04:36 AM • 72144 views
Air Defense Forces destroyed 24 of the 24"Shahed "

The Ukrainian Air Defense Forces successfully shot down all 24 Shahed attack drones launched by Russia during a night attack on various regions of the country.

War in Ukraine • May 22, 04:26 AM • 63347 views
Transport weapons and personnel: scouts showed how they destroy trucks of the invaders

Intelligence officers from the Kabul-9 Special Forces destroyed Russian military trucks used to transport weapons, personnel and ammunition on the Zaporozhye front, as shown in a video published by Ukrainian intelligence.

War in Ukraine • May 21, 06:38 PM • 52831 views
Ran for the sake of victory: a charity race in support of the military was held in Ternopil

During the race in Ternopil, the organizers collected 260 thousand UAH, and MHP doubled this amount. For these funds, the necessary equipment has already been purchased and transferred from the Ternopil region for the 105th separate brigade of the TRO of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Society • May 21, 04:18 PM • 28113 views
Public Transport Police Check introduced in Zaporizhia

In Zaporizhia, starting from May 21, the police will check public transport at the final stops to ensure proper control over passenger transportation, prevent accidents and improve the quality of Service.

Society • May 21, 02:22 PM • 30871 views
NACP checked more than 500 TCC officials: the agency found only 8 violators

The National Agency for the Prevention of Corruption has found corruption offenses in 8 of the 541 officials of the Territorial Recruitment and Social Support Centers it has checked so far.

Crimes and emergencies • May 21, 12:07 PM • 23357 views
Health Ministry: 211 medical facilities destroyed in Ukraine since the beginning of Russian invasion due to enemy attacks

Since the beginning of the full-scale war in Ukraine, 1604 medical facilities have been damaged and 211 completely destroyed as a result of Russian attacks and shelling.

War in Ukraine • May 21, 09:59 AM • 90864 views
Enemy movements spotted in Luhansk region: about 600 occupants were moving in civilian vehicles

The enemy has intensified its activities in Donetsk and Luhansk regions: the number of combat clashes is significant. In addition, about 600 occupants were spotted traveling in civilian vehicles in Luhansk region, probably to replenish reserves for assault operations.

War in Ukraine • May 21, 09:37 AM • 32417 views
Wanted to disrupt the supply of heavy equipment to the southern front: FSB informant detained

An FSB informant was detained in Zaporizhzhia who was tracking the movement of Ukrainian military equipment and troops to help Russian troops plan attacks and air strikes.

War in Ukraine • May 21, 08:43 AM • 21939 views
Power and communication lost in occupied Berdiansk

In occupied Berdiansk, a sudden power outage occurred, followed by problems with water, electricity, and communication, which also affected other occupied districts of Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions, with the occupation authorities blaming the Armed Forces of Ukraine and promising to partially restore power only at night.

War in Ukraine • May 20, 04:32 PM • 29034 views
Rescuers in Zaporizhzhia come under repeated enemy attack

While extinguishing a fire caused by Russian shelling in Novoandriivka, Zaporizhzhia region, rescuers repeatedly came under enemy fire, and one firefighter was injured by a drone dropped ammunition on them.

War in Ukraine • May 20, 09:30 AM • 18362 views
Occupants shelled Zaporizhzhia 378 times, one wounded

Russian occupants shelled Zaporizhzhia region 378 times over the last day, wounding one person and damaging residential buildings in 8 settlements.

Society • May 20, 04:16 AM • 40876 views
The occupier is not achieving its goal: Zelensky on the situation at the front and actions of the Defense Forces

Ukrainian defenders have established strong positions in the Kharkiv region, while Russian forces are not achieving their goals, President Zelenskiy said.

War in Ukraine • May 19, 05:43 PM • 83682 views
Rescuers in Zaporizhzhia rescue a kitten trapped in a concrete pit

In Zaporizhzhia, rescuers rescued a kitten stuck in a ventilation shaft under concrete and handed it over to the apartment owners to help them find its owners.

UNN Lite • May 19, 10:08 AM • 108458 views
Russians shelled Zaporizhzhia 459 times during the day: there are wounded

Russians shelled 7 settlements in Zaporizhzhia region, wounding one woman, using UAVs, MLRS and artillery in 459 attacks.

War in Ukraine • May 19, 07:09 AM • 62844 views
Occupants do not give up intentions to capture Chasiv Yar - General Staff

Russian occupants do not abandon their intention to capture the town of Chasiv Yar, despite losses in manpower and military equipment.

War in Ukraine • May 18, 11:37 AM • 31762 views
Occupants inflicted 452 attacks in Zaporizhzhia region over the last day

Over the past day, enemy forces fired 452 times in Zaporizhzhia region, including 200 times from unmanned aerial vehicles, 18 times from multiple rocket launchers, and 234 times from artillery, resulting in 9 reports of residential destruction, but no casualties.

War in Ukraine • May 18, 06:01 AM • 71625 views
Two men and a woman wounded in an enemy attack in Zaporizhzhia

Two men and a woman were injured as a result of hostile shelling in Zaporizhzhia region, where the occupants fired 260 times at 7 settlements over the last day.

Society • May 16, 04:10 AM • 74141 views
Air raid alarm in Zaporizhzhia has sounded more than 400 times

Since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion, more than 400 air raid alarms have been sounded in Zaporizhzhia, which amounts to 160 days of announced missile threats.

War in Ukraine • May 15, 01:38 PM • 40078 views
Almost half a million hryvnias of IDPs embezzled: fraudsters from Zaporizhzhia will be tried

Three fraudsters from Zaporizhzhia defrauded 63 IDPs of almost UAH 400,000 by appropriating their financial data and withdrawing funds from their accounts under the guise of paying out financial aid.

Society • May 14, 12:22 PM • 17792 views
The Ministry of Health reminded that in case of a stray animal bite, it is necessary to consult a doctor

If you are bitten by a stray animal, you should immediately seek medical attention, as most rabies-related fatalities occur due to untimely medical attention or the belief that a healthy-looking animal is not a threat.

Society • May 14, 11:48 AM • 20951 views
Ukrainian Air Force destroys 18 of 18 Russian attack drones

The Ukrainian Air Force successfully shoots down all 18 Russian attack drones launched during a night attack on May 14.

War in Ukraine • May 14, 04:03 AM • 56393 views
The Air Force has warned about the movement of drones in a number of regions

Movement of enemy drones was spotted in four regions. The Air Force spotted them in Chernihiv, Kirovohrad, and Mykolaiv regions.

War in Ukraine • May 13, 07:06 PM • 80247 views