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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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Ukrainian border guards repel massive attack of enemy FPV drones in Zaporizhzhia sector

In the Zaporizhzhia sector, border guards successfully repelled a massive attack by 14 enemy drones, one of which landed without exploding.

War in Ukraine • April 18, 12:26 PM • 23532 views
Ukrainian reconnaissance men destroyed 10 enemy military facilities in the first half of the week

The Ukrainian reconnaissance unit Kabul 9 destroyed 10 enemy military targets in two days, including vehicles, a fuel truck and an ammunition depot in the Zaporizhzhia sector of the frontline.

War in Ukraine • April 18, 06:55 AM • 27031 views
Enemy fired 235 times at 7 localities in Zaporizhzhia region over the last day

russian troops attacked 7 settlements in Zaporizhzhia region 235 times. There were 2 air strikes, 20 unmanned aerial vehicles, 5 rocket and artillery attacks, and 208 artillery shellings that resulted in the destruction of residential buildings, but no casualties.

War in Ukraine • April 18, 05:06 AM • 24866 views
Over the day, russia launched 4 missile strikes, 57 air attacks, and 89 salvo attacks

Over the past day, 87 combat engagements took place, during which russia launched 4 missile strikes, 57 air strikes and 89 attacks from multiple launch rocket systems at Ukrainian positions and localities.

War in Ukraine • April 18, 04:39 AM • 27742 views
A new group of Iranian drones heading to Mykolaiv is detected

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine informs about the detection of a new group of Iranian-made Shahed drones from Zaporizhzhia region in the direction of Mykolaiv.

War in Ukraine • April 17, 08:03 PM • 25873 views
Zaporizzhia exposes clandestine arms factory producing ammunition for criminals

In Zaporizhzhia, police uncovered an underground armory, seizing more than 7,000 rounds of ammunition, ammunition blanks, weapons and equipment.

War in Ukraine • April 16, 08:10 PM • 78735 views
5-year-old boy taken out of occupation and returned to parents - Ministry of Reintegration

Maksym, a 5-year-old boy who was separated from his parents due to the Russian occupation in Zaporizhzhia region, was safely returned to his parents with the assistance of the Ministry of Reintegration and the Ukrainian Child Rights Network.

Society • April 16, 05:03 PM • 21861 views
Lviv received 10 new trams as part of a program to upgrade public transport with European funds

Lviv has received 10 new low-floor trams as part of a €200 million framework loan from the European Investment Bank to modernize urban public transport in 10 Ukrainian cities.

Economy • April 16, 03:47 PM • 28409 views
Unidentified men in military uniforms tried to push a man into a car in Zaporizhzhia: TCC denied any involvement in the incident

A number of Telegram channels posted a video, allegedly from Zaporizhzhia, where men in military uniforms are trying to push a civilian into a car. The local CCC and JV conducted an investigation and emphasized that the employees of the territorial center for recruitment and social support were not involved in the events in the video.

Society • April 16, 01:58 PM • 17793 views
Efforts to end the wars in the Middle East and Ukraine in focus at G7 meeting

The meeting of the G7 foreign ministers will focus on calls for a ceasefire in Gaza, reducing tensions between Israel and Iran, and reaffirming full support for Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression.

War in Ukraine • April 16, 07:35 AM • 22824 views
Reconnaissance men detected and neutralized Russian "Strela-10" SAM

The servicemen of the Active Action Unit of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine discovered and neutralized a Russian Strela-10 anti-aircraft missile system on the front line on April 14, 2024, when the Russian air defense forces were celebrating their professional holiday.

War in Ukraine • April 16, 06:36 AM • 18092 views
Trees fell on a residential building in Zaporizhzhia due to high winds

Strong winds in Zaporizhzhia caused tree branches to fall on a residential building, damaging 5 balconies and a window, but no one was injured.

Society • April 15, 08:05 PM • 22830 views
Wind and rain fell trees in Zaporizhzhia, fifty applications received

In Zaporizhzhia, 50 reports of fallen trees were received due to bad weather, and emergency services are working to eliminate the consequences.

Society • April 15, 06:13 PM • 20940 views
Halushchenko met with the European Commissioner for Energy: they discussed strengthening the resilience of the Ukrainian energy system

The Minister of Energy of Ukraine discussed with the EU Commissioner the consequences of Russian attacks on Ukraine's energy facilities, the need for equipment to restore and strengthen the resilience of the energy system, and the importance of Ukraine's underground gas storage facilities for European energy security.

War in Ukraine • April 15, 04:26 PM • 48429 views
Explosions in occupied Berdiansk: locals say russian base at Yuzhgidromash plant was hit

In the occupied city of Berdiansk, explosions occurred, allegedly as a result of a Ukrainian military strike on the deployment of russian troops near the Yuzhgidromash plant.

Society • April 15, 04:23 PM • 23107 views
In Ukraine, 300 thousand children cannot study properly because they do not have their own laptops - Fedorov

A total of 178,945 devices, including laptops and tablets, have been distributed to schools. Currently, 361,560 students and 68,881 teachers need digital devices.

Society • April 15, 10:28 AM • 21799 views
Woman killed in Zaporizhzhia as a result of Russian shelling

One woman was killed and one man was wounded as a result of Russian shelling of Zaporizhzhia region. This was reported by the head of Zaporizhzhya RMA Ivan Fedorov.

Society • April 15, 05:15 AM • 20703 views
Massive explosions in Dnipro - media

Explosions were heard in Dnipro, Ukraine, after the Ukrainian Armed Forces warned of a missile threat to the city.

War in Ukraine • April 14, 03:04 PM • 107735 views
Zaporizhzhia: Russians shell Gulyaypol with artillery, one wounded

As a result of enemy artillery shelling of the frontline town of Huliaipole, Zaporizhzhia region, a 73-year-old man was wounded and hospitalized.

War in Ukraine • April 14, 12:19 PM • 28533 views
Occupants attacked Zaporizhzhia region 319 times during the day

Over the past day, Russian occupants fired 319 times at Zaporizhzhia region, wounding two civilians in Gulyaypol.

War in Ukraine • April 14, 05:45 AM • 26164 views
Another 22 recruitment centers to open in Ukraine by the end of July

By the end of July, Ukraine plans to open 22 more recruitment centers, bringing the total number of such centers to 32 across the country, with the aim of increasing the number of contract soldiers to 4,000-5,000 per month.

Society • April 13, 06:14 PM • 37155 views
SBU uncovered 47 agent networks last year and 11 more since the beginning of this year

In 2023, the Security Service of Ukraine uncovered 47 agent networks, and since the beginning of 2024 - 11 more.

War in Ukraine • April 13, 11:58 AM • 26388 views
Over the day, russia launched 2 missile strikes, 91 air attacks, and 160 salvo attacks

Over the past day, 97 combat engagements took place, during which russia launched 2 missile and 91 air strikes, as well as 160 attacks with multiple launch rocket systems at Ukrainian positions and settlements in different regions.

War in Ukraine • April 13, 04:35 AM • 61218 views
EU allocates additional EUR 5 million to modernize hospitals in Ukraine

The European Investment Bank and the Ministry of Communities, Territories and Infrastructure of Ukraine have signed an agreement to provide an additional €5 million grant to modernize Ukrainian hospitals and repair war damage.

Economy • April 12, 01:26 PM • 20620 views
Russia tries to drive units out of the bridgehead on the left bank and presses towards Robotyne

Russian occupants are trying to drive Ukrainian units from the bridgehead on the left bank of the Dnipro River in Kherson region and are pressing towards Robotyno, using artillery, mortars and drones.

War in Ukraine • April 12, 10:41 AM • 20643 views
Embezzlement of budget funds in the occupied territories revealed: details of the case

kremlin collaborators are misusing budget funds in the occupied territories, including a former university employee who embezzled money through her daughter-in-law.

War in Ukraine • April 12, 02:35 AM • 31218 views
russia brings notebooks for children with portraits of murderers to the occupied lands

The enemy is bringing notebooks with portraits of murderers fighting against Ukraine to the temporarily occupied territories, manipulating the minds of children and imposing a murderous racist ideology on them, says Ivan Fedorov, head of the Zaporizhzhia RMA.

War in Ukraine • April 12, 02:08 AM • 116900 views
russian federation advances north of Berdychiv, but fighting continues in other towns - DeepState

The enemy has advanced north of Berdychiv, while fighting continues in several localities, including Robotyne, Krasnohorivka, Ivanivka, Novokalynove and Bohdanivka.

War in Ukraine • April 11, 09:47 PM • 27069 views
Amid a massive attack on the energy infrastructure: "Ukrenergo" urges Ukrainians to reduce electricity consumption

Due to the significant damage caused by the latest Russian attack on Ukrainian power plants, Ukrenergo urged Ukrainians to reduce evening electricity consumption from 19:00 to 22:00 to maintain a balance between electricity production and consumption.

Society • April 11, 03:53 PM • 44218 views
At the Trimore summit, Zelenskyi emphasized the urgent need to strengthen Ukrainian air defense

At the Three Seas summit, President Zelensky emphasized the urgent need to strengthen Ukraine's air defense with real actions, not words, as Russian threats span the entire space from Europe to Kazakhstan.

War in Ukraine • April 11, 03:24 PM • 24019 views