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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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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 • 62850 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 • 31776 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 • 71631 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 • 74165 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 • 40092 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 • 17803 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 • 20968 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 • 56402 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 • 80260 views
Fire extinguished in Zaporizhzhia on an open area of 6 hectares

Rescuers extinguished three fires covering an area of 6 hectares in Zaporizhzhia, with strong winds and difficult terrain making firefighting difficult.

Society • May 13, 01:37 AM • 28571 views
Part of the occupied Berdiansk was left without water

A part of the temporarily occupied Berdiansk was left without water supply due to an accident on the water pipeline.

Society • May 12, 04:09 PM • 61366 views
Occupants attacked Zaporizhzhia region 542 times in 24 hours: 9 settlements were shelled, no casualties

In Zaporizhzhya region, the enemy made 542 attacks, shelling 9 localities, but there were no casualties.

War in Ukraine • May 12, 06:04 AM • 59082 views
Occupants are actively attacking along the entire front line, the situation is changing dynamically - Voloshyn

Russian occupants continue their attempts to reach the borders of Donetsk and Luhansk regions, intense fighting is taking place in the Avdiivka and Bakhmut directions, but the situation remains under control of Ukrainian troops.

War in Ukraine • May 11, 08:29 AM • 28668 views
Pletenchuk on the situation in the south: "remains stable"

In the south of Ukraine, the situation remains stable: 14 hostile attacks took place, mostly in Zaporizhzhia, while no enemy ships were spotted in the Black Sea.

War in Ukraine • May 11, 06:58 AM • 30434 views
Over the day, russia launched 7 missile strikes, 108 air attacks, and 120 attacks from multiple launch rocket systems

Over the past day, russia launched 7 missile strikes, 108 air strikes and 120 attacks from multiple launch rocket systems at Ukrainian positions and localities in various regions.

War in Ukraine • May 11, 05:24 AM • 32130 views
UN: 129 civilians killed, nearly 600 wounded in April as a result of Russian attacks in Ukraine

According to the UN, in April 2024, at least 129 civilians were killed and 574 injured as a result of intense fighting near the front line in Ukraine.

Society • May 10, 06:30 PM • 42625 views
Explosion occurs in Zaporizhzhia

At about 17:30, an explosion occurred in Zaporizhzhia, according to the head of the Zaporizhzhia regional military administration, Ivan Fedorov, after previous reports of a ballistic threat.

War in Ukraine • May 10, 02:43 PM • 27439 views
Electricity shortages persist: Ukraine accepts emergency aid from the EU, plans restrictions for industry and possible emergency blackouts

Ukraine is experiencing significant electricity shortages for most of the day due to widespread damage to power plants, necessitating emergency imports from neighboring countries and limiting consumption for industry from 6:00 p. m. to 7:00 a.m., with potential emergency blackouts if consumption increases.

War in Ukraine • May 10, 07:49 AM • 28152 views
ISW: Russian army has significantly increased the pace of attacks in the east over the past month

Over the past month, Russian troops have significantly increased the pace of ground attacks in eastern Ukraine, likely to consolidate their positions before Western military aid arrives to help Ukrainian forces.

War in Ukraine • May 10, 07:00 AM • 50930 views
A woman is wounded in Zaporizhzhia during an enemy MLRS attack

In Zaporizhzhia, a woman was wounded during an enemy attack with an MLRS, and in total, the occupiers shelled the region 547 times, hitting 8 settlements.

Society • May 10, 04:14 AM • 25275 views
Kyiv city authorities to limit street lighting to save electricity

Kyiv city authorities will limit evening street lighting to save electricity after Russian attacks knocked out Ukraine's power grid.

Society • May 10, 12:45 AM • 104805 views
SBU serves notice of suspicion to UOC (MP) cleric from Kherson region

The Security Service of Ukraine has served a notice of suspicion to a subdeacon of the UOC (MP) in Kherson, who campaigned for the region's accession to Russia, painted the entrance stele in Russian colors and agitated believers to support the pseudo-referendum.

War in Ukraine • May 9, 01:11 PM • 19826 views
Electricity shortage is significant: Ukrenergo warns of potential emergency power outages

Due to significant power shortages during the day caused by damage to Ukrainian power plants, Ukrenergo will limit industrial consumption from 18:00 to midnight, and may also introduce emergency power outages for household consumers if consumption continues to rise.

War in Ukraine • May 9, 10:14 AM • 25588 views
"Occupants struck insidiously at night": an elderly woman was wounded in Zaporizhzhia region

A 65-year-old woman was injured when Russian troops shelled the village of Magdalynivka in Zaporizhzhia district at night, damaging residential buildings.

War in Ukraine • May 9, 06:34 AM • 20149 views
Woman wounded in Zaporizhzhia as a result of enemy air strike

One woman was wounded during an enemy air strike on Zaporizhzhia district, where the occupiers made 360 attacks, hitting 10 settlements with various types of weapons.

Society • May 9, 04:14 AM • 117477 views
"Victory Day" has been celebrated for a week: Fedorov explains how Kremlin propaganda is being implemented in the occupied territories

The head of the Zaporizhzhia RMA said that the temporarily occupied territories have been celebrating "Victory Day" for a week, with the elderly and children being most exposed to Kremlin propaganda, which includes school events, propaganda boards and Colorado ribbons.

War in Ukraine • May 8, 05:42 PM • 25110 views
Occupants strike three times at village in Zaporizhzhia, one wounded

the Russian army shelled the village of Veselyanka in Zaporizhzhya district, wounding a woman and damaging residential buildings and outbuildings.

War in Ukraine • May 8, 04:59 PM • 21515 views
Russia's missile attack on Zaporizhzhia: facilities in 4 districts damaged, including educational and healthcare institutions

A Russian missile strike damaged facilities in 4 districts of Zaporizhzhia, including residential buildings, 3 educational institutions and a medical facility.

War in Ukraine • May 8, 09:42 AM • 16715 views
During the massive attack, the enemy used almost all types of weapons at its disposal - Yevlash

During the massive attack, Russia used a wide range of weapons against Ukraine, including cruise missiles, ballistic missiles, and unmanned aerial vehicles such as Kinzhal, Iskander-M, Kalibr, X-101, X-555, Shahid drones, and others.

War in Ukraine • May 8, 09:10 AM • 26010 views
Power outages are possible throughout Ukraine in the evening after a massive Russian attack - Ukrenergo

Due to the massive attack of Russian missiles and drones on energy facilities in several regions, power outages are possible across the country from 18:00 to 23:00.

Society • May 8, 08:37 AM • 33495 views