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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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Hrynchuk: Ukraine lost 8 GW of capacity due to shelling of energy infrastructure

Ukraine has lost more than 8 GW of energy capacity due to systematic Russian attacks on energy infrastructure since March.

War in Ukraine • May 8, 08:36 AM • 17679 views
Hrynchuk: russia is attacking Ukrainian gas storage facilities in an attempt to demonstrate the vulnerability of the Ukrainian GTS

russia attacks Ukrainian gas storage facilities to demonstrate the vulnerability of the Ukrainian gas transportation system as gas transit from Russia comes to an end.

War in Ukraine • May 8, 08:33 AM • 23466 views
Russians have once again attacked energy infrastructure facilities: which regions have suffered the most

Russian troops massively attacked the energy infrastructure in Ivano-Frankivsk, Lviv, Vinnytsia, Zaporizhzhia, Poltava regions and Kryvyi Rih, damaging power generation and transmission facilities.

Society • May 8, 08:16 AM • 24725 views
Decaf is already available at 112 WOG filling stations

The WOG filling station network is expanding the availability of the popular ZAVZHDYKAVA project. Decaffeinated coffee is already available at 112 major city and highway filling stations in 16 regions of Ukraine.

Business News • May 8, 08:09 AM • 55148 views
In Zaporizhzhia Russian troops struck at infrastructure and park, destroyed a fire station: rescuers showed the consequences

Russian missile strikes targeted critical infrastructure, civilian areas and a fire station in Zaporizhzhia, causing damage but no casualties. 32 rescuers were engaged to eliminate the consequences.

War in Ukraine • May 8, 07:51 AM • 20888 views
Massive Russian attack: enemy strikes in 7 regions of Ukraine, three wounded, including a child

Russia launched a massive attack on 7 regions of Ukraine, which resulted in 3 people being wounded, including a child. energy infrastructure, residential buildings, public transport and cars were targeted.

War in Ukraine • May 8, 06:14 AM • 22483 views
Zelenskyy: Russia fired more than 50 missiles and more than 20 "shaheds" at Ukraine on the Day of Remembrance and Victory over Nazism in World War II

On the Day of Remembrance and Victory over Nazism in World War II, Russia launched a massive missile attack on Ukraine, firing more than 50 missiles and more than 20 "shaheds" at infrastructure in several regions.

War in Ukraine • May 8, 05:32 AM • 29461 views
Russians launch missile strikes in Zaporizhzhia, man wounded in Zaporizhzhia district during Russian air strike

One person was wounded as a result of an enemy air strike on Zaporizhzhia district, and the occupants conducted 299 attacks in the region, hitting 11 settlements with missiles, UAVs, MLRS and artillery, causing the destruction of residential buildings.

War in Ukraine • May 8, 05:17 AM • 21357 views
Explosions are heard in Zaporizhzhia

A series of explosions occurred in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, amid widespread air raid alerts and warnings of Russian missile and drone attacks across the country.

Society • May 8, 01:45 AM • 161179 views
Preparation for the heating season: Shmyhal held a meeting on decentralization of the energy system

The Cabinet of Ministers held a meeting to prepare for the supply of generators to critical infrastructure facilities for the next heating season, which will help decentralize the energy system and make it less vulnerable to Russian attacks.

War in Ukraine • May 7, 03:37 PM • 38937 views
Participated in "meaty" assaults on Ukrainian Armed Forces positions near Robotyn: three traitors are served with a notice of suspicion

The Security Service of Ukraine served three traitors who voluntarily joined the Russian occupation groups and participated in the assaults on the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine near Robotyn a notice of suspicion.

War in Ukraine • May 7, 01:23 PM • 28003 views
russia launched 2 missile strikes, 83 air attacks, and 101 salvo attacks over the day

Over the past day, russia launched 2 missile attacks, 83 air strikes and 101 attacks from multiple launch rocket systems at Ukrainian positions and localities in different regions.

War in Ukraine • May 7, 04:20 AM • 34416 views
Weightlifter Peleshenko, 2-time European champion, died in the war with Russia

Oleksandr Peleshenko, a two-time European weightlifting champion and Honored Master of Sports of Ukraine, died at the front on May 5, defending Ukraine from a full-scale Russian invasion.

War in Ukraine • May 6, 12:16 PM • 18140 views
Occupants in Crimea intensify illegal mobilization activities, mobile mobilization brigades are operating

In the occupied Crimea, in particular in Sevastopol, the Russian occupiers are intensifying illegal mobilization activities, deploying mobile recruitment brigades in public places, such as near shopping centers, to agitate men to sign contracts with the Russian Ministry of Defense.

War in Ukraine • May 6, 10:59 AM • 25718 views
Resident of Kherson region is suspected of accounting for Russian occupants

A 53-year-old resident of the Kherson region was suspected of collaborating with the Russian occupiers, as she voluntarily took the position of "chief accountant" in the occupation administration and exercised financial control over institutions subordinated to the Russian occupiers.

Crimes and emergencies • May 6, 08:02 AM • 25186 views
Over the day, russia launched 2 missile strikes, 120 air attacks, and 89 attacks from multiple launch rocket systems

Over the past day, russia conducted 2 missile attacks, 120 air strikes and 89 attacks from multiple launch rocket systems on Ukrainian positions and localities in different regions.

War in Ukraine • May 6, 04:40 AM • 29486 views
Over the day, russia launched 5 missile strikes, 69 air attacks, and 74 volleyball attacks

Over the past day, russia carried out 5 missile attacks, 69 air strikes and 74 attacks from multiple launch rocket systems on Ukrainian positions and settlements in different regions.

War in Ukraine • May 5, 04:15 AM • 31622 views
Guided aerial bombs launched in Kherson region

Guided aerial bombs were launched in Kherson region.

War in Ukraine • May 4, 08:01 PM • 48379 views
32 Ukrainian journalists are in captivity in Russia - ICIP

32 Ukrainian journalists are being held captive in Russia, and negotiations are underway for their immediate release, the acting Minister of Culture and Information Policy said.

Society • May 4, 01:25 PM • 102169 views
Easter weather: mostly warm, with possible frosts in the east

On May 5, it will be mostly sunny and dry in most regions of Ukraine, with only 1-6° C in Dnipropetrovska, Zaporizka and Khersonska oblasts, and 0-3. s below zero on the soil surface

Society • May 4, 11:57 AM • 27256 views
Air defense forces destroy enemy reconnaissance UAV in Zaporizhzhia

Ukrainian air defense forces destroy a Russian reconnaissance drone in Zaporizhzhia region.

War in Ukraine • May 3, 01:23 PM • 19189 views
There are constant attempts by the occupiers to restore the situation: Pletenchuk on the situation in the south

The occupants are constantly trying to restore the situation in southern Ukraine through unsuccessful assault operations: 11 attacks took place yesterday and 3 more today at the Zaporizhzhia and Kherson directions, but Ukrainian troops repel these attempts.

War in Ukraine • May 3, 11:50 AM • 22125 views
Land Forces Commander confirms Russian plans to capture Kharkiv and Sumy

Russia has plans to capture Kharkiv or Sumy, but Ukraine is not sure about the seriousness of these plans and Russia's ability to implement them with its current forces.

War in Ukraine • May 3, 08:03 AM • 22092 views
Maidan cases: former commander of Sevastopol Berkut to be tried

Former commander of the Sevastopol Berkut, accused of encroaching on the territorial integrity of Ukraine and aiding Russia's annexation of Crimea.

Crimes and emergencies • May 3, 06:44 AM • 17930 views
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More than 218 thousand devices delivered to Ukrainian students and teachers for learning in war conditions

Since the start of the full-scale invasion, the Ministry of Education and Science, with the support of international partners, has provided 218,188 devices to Ukrainian students and teachers, most of them in Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, and Dnipro regions.

Society • May 2, 09:48 AM • 176263 views
Russian troops attacked the border of Chernihiv region eleven times with various types of weapons

Russian troops fired eleven times at the border of Chernihiv region with various types of weapons, recording 109 explosions.

War in Ukraine • May 2, 08:18 AM • 21093 views
Selling trophy machine guns and sniper rifles to criminals: gang of "black gunsmiths" detained

The Security Service of Ukraine and the National Police neutralized a criminal group that was selling sniper rifles, machine guns and grenades in different regions of Ukraine, detaining the organizers red-handed and seizing a large batch of illegal weapons.

Crimes and emergencies • May 1, 01:23 PM • 19235 views
Zaporizhzhia TCC official who unreasonably seized cars worth UAH 11 million from a company will be tried

An official of the Central United District Territorial Center for Manning and Social Support in Zaporizhzhia is suspected of unreasonably seizing cars worth UAH 11 million from the company. He will stand trial for abuse of power under martial law.

Crimes and emergencies • May 1, 10:55 AM • 16439 views
Gathering materials for Russian propagandists: Kharkiv detains collaborator who worked for Kremlin media

In Kharkiv, the SBU detained a collaborator who was collecting materials and preparing “information references” glorifying the Russian occupiers and denying their war crimes for Kremlin propagandists' talk shows on Russian TV channels.

Crimes and emergencies • May 1, 07:24 AM • 17699 views
A strange flash in the sky was spotted in several regions of Ukraine

The flash in the sky was seen by residents of Kharkiv, Sumy, Poltava, and Zaporizhzhia regions. The network speculates that it was a meteor, as it was last year.

Society • April 30, 11:13 PM • 23150 views