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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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Introduces a "ruble zone" in the occupation: SBU serves suspicion notice to head of Russian bank

The Security Service of Ukraine has served a notice of suspicion to the head of a Russian bank that introduces the Russian ruble in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine and finances Russian troops fighting against the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • May 28, 10:21 AM • 17612 views
Two "Shaheds" destroyed in Dnipropetrovs'k and Zaporizhzhia regions

The units of the “East” Air Command destroyed two more enemy UAVs of the “Shahed-136/131” type in Synelnyk district of Dnipropetrovs'k region and Zaporizhzhia region.

War in Ukraine • May 28, 08:32 AM • 21370 views
Ukrainian Air Force destroys three enemy drones in three regions overnight

Ukrainian air defense forces destroyed three enemy Shahed drones launched from the Primorsko-Akhtarsky district of Russia on the night of May 28.

War in Ukraine • May 28, 04:23 AM • 36116 views
Occupants attacked Zaporizhzhia region 303 times during the day

Over the past 24 hours, Russian troops attacked Zaporizhzhia region 303 times, striking 8 settlements with air, drones, MLRS and artillery, destroying residential buildings but causing no civilian casualties.

Society • May 28, 04:09 AM • 33007 views
The enemy advanced near Vilshany, Umanske and Netailove - Deep State

Russian troops have advanced near the villages of Vilshany, Umanske and Netaylove, reports the Deep State analytical channel.

War in Ukraine • May 28, 01:35 AM • 117240 views
Russia's strike on Zaporizhzhia airport: the prosecutor's office showed the consequences and opened proceedings

A pre-trial investigation has been launched after a Russian missile strike destroyed the terminal building of the Zaporizhzhia airport in violation of the laws and customs of war.

War in Ukraine • May 27, 04:25 PM • 22630 views
Enemy strikes at Zaporizhzhia airport - RMA

The Russian military strikes Zaporizhzhia International Airport with a cruise missile, damaging the terminal, but no one was injured.

War in Ukraine • May 27, 12:59 PM • 15851 views
Police: Fraudsters promising to “provide financial assistance” are active in Zaporizhzhia

In Zaporizhzhia region, fraudsters are stealing money from residents by posting fake ads about “financial assistance” and luring victims' bank card details and codes; one of the victims lost 111,000 UAH.

Society • May 27, 05:04 AM • 23554 views
Ukrainian Air Force shoots down 12 of 14 missiles and 31 attack UAVs

During a nighttime air strike, the Ukrainian Air Force shot down 12 of 14 Russian missiles and 31 attack UAVs in 9 regions of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • May 26, 04:57 AM • 42972 views
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 • 20432 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 • 35583 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 • 15713 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 • 18224 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 • 71635 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 • 21048 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 • 23512 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 • 72160 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 • 63355 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 • 52837 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 • 28139 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 • 30884 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 • 23369 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 • 90874 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 • 32420 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 • 21944 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 • 29037 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 • 18368 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 • 40894 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 • 83691 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 • 108476 views