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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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Large-scale fire in Mykolaiv region: a spontaneous landfill has caught fire

A spontaneous fire broke out at a 1. 2-hectare landfill near the village of Halytsynove, Mykolaiv district.

Crimes and emergencies • April 8, 01:01 PM • 20119 views
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DOT may refuse services of another food supplier for the Armed Forces: details

The State Logistics Operator may refuse the services of one supplier to the Armed Forces due to unsatisfactory performance of its obligations by redistributing orders to other companies at the specified prices per set.

War in Ukraine • April 8, 12:53 PM • 138700 views
The Center for Public Advocacy says russia is spreading fakes about the attack on the ZNPP and the terrorist attack in the "Crocus" to accuse Ukraine of terrorism

The Center for Countering Disinformation said that russia is intensifying provocations and disinformation to falsely accuse Ukraine of terrorism, in particular, fabricating claims of drone strikes on the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.

War in Ukraine • April 8, 12:13 PM • 79128 views
Russian Federation strikes at a promotional facility in Zaporizhzhia: 6 victims reported - RMA

The Russian army strikes an industrial facility in Zaporizhzhia, injuring 6 people.

War in Ukraine • April 8, 11:57 AM • 31168 views
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"Russia is unlikely to open a northeastern front today": expert assesses the possibility of a Russian offensive on Kharkiv

The expert assessed the possibility of an enemy attack on Kharkiv.

War in Ukraine • April 8, 11:35 AM • 131182 views
Air alert across Ukraine. Air Force warns of MiG-31K takeoff in Russia

A MiG-31K fighter jet takes off in Russia, triggering an air alert in all regions of Ukraine due to a potential missile threat.

War in Ukraine • April 8, 10:31 AM • 26094 views
Helped Russians connect ZNPP to Rosatom: designers detained in Kharkiv

The Security Service of Ukraine detained six design engineers in Kharkiv who helped Russia connect Zaporizhzhya NPP to the Russian Rosatom network and developed documentation for the modernization of Russian nuclear power plants.

War in Ukraine • April 8, 09:37 AM • 30518 views
An explosion in Zaporizhzhia - RMA

An explosion has occurred in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, as reported by the head of the Zaporizhzhia regional military administration, Ivan Fedorov, after an air alert was declared in the region due to the threat of a ballistic missile attack.

War in Ukraine • April 8, 09:23 AM • 110828 views
Russian army attacked a high-voltage substation in Zaporizhzhia at night, electricity restrictions are applied in Kharkiv region and in Kryvyi Rih district - Energy Ministry

The Russian army attacked a high-voltage substation in Zaporizhzhia at night, damaging equipment. Electricity consumption is restricted in Kharkiv region and Kryvyi Rih district.

War in Ukraine • April 8, 07:31 AM • 30932 views
Russians in the occupied territories exploit the labor of people with disabilities - The Resistance Center

Russians in the occupied territories of Ukraine are exploiting people with disabilities by forcing them to work overtime without consent and proper compensation, violating their fundamental rights.

War in Ukraine • April 8, 06:31 AM • 30656 views
Ukrainian air defense forces shot down 17 of 24 attack drones and an X-59 missile overnight

Ukrainian air defense forces shot down 17 of 24 Russian attack drones and an X-59 missile overnight.

War in Ukraine • April 8, 04:25 AM • 35850 views
ZNPP reactor received three direct hits - IAEA

The main structure of the reactor containment vessel at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant was hit at least three times during shelling on Sunday.

War in Ukraine • April 7, 08:22 PM • 111190 views
DIU comments on drone explosion at ZNPP

Russia jeopardized the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant by simulating strikes and deploying troops and weapons there, while Ukraine denied any involvement in any armed provocations at the Russian-occupied facility.

War in Ukraine • April 7, 06:21 PM • 102423 views
Ukraine lacks air defense systems to protect cities: Zelenskyy instructs diplomats to convince partners

Ukraine lacks air defense systems to protect its cities, especially Kharkiv, which is subjected to daily terror from russia, so President Zelenskyy instructed diplomats to convince partners to provide more air defense capabilities.

War in Ukraine • April 7, 05:49 PM • 65595 views
A drone detonated at the russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant

On April 7, a drone exploded on the territory of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant occupied by russia, as reported by the IAEA.

War in Ukraine • April 7, 03:46 PM • 92543 views
Kyiv region hands over another batch of 600 FPV drones to 72nd Brigade named after Black Zaporizhzhia - Ruslan Kravchenko

Kyiv region has purchased and shipped another batch of 600 FPV drones, including 100 with night vision, to the 72nd Zaporizhzhia Separate Brigade named after the Black Zaporizhzhia, which is defending Ukraine in the East.

War in Ukraine • April 7, 10:38 AM • 32855 views
In Kharkiv region, 410 thousand subscribers are cut off due to network restrictions - Ministry of Energy

In Kharkiv region, 410,000 subscribers were disconnected due to network restrictions imposed by the transmission system operator.

Society • April 7, 08:41 AM • 74526 views
Gumenyuk on the situation near Robotyno: Russia has reduced its pressure on land, but switched to aviation

Russian occupants reduced ground pressure near Robotyno in Zaporizhzhia region, but intensified air strikes, using guided bombs and unguided missiles to impede the advance of Ukrainian troops.

War in Ukraine • April 7, 06:38 AM • 42399 views
Occupants launched 483 attacks in Zaporizhzhia region: 54-year-old man injured in attack on enterprise

Over the past day, russian occupants opened fire 483 times in 8 localities of Zaporizhzhia region, a 54-year-old man was wounded during the shelling of a company in Zaporizhzhia.

War in Ukraine • April 7, 05:58 AM • 47673 views
Ukraine completes construction of defense facilities in the hottest areas - Zelenskyy

In some frontline areas, the construction of fortifications with three lines of defense, including anti-tank ditches and "dragon's teeth," is 92-98% complete, as President Zelensky announced during a telethon.

War in Ukraine • April 6, 04:38 PM • 40429 views
The Air Force told what tonight's Russian attack was aimed at

On the night of April 6, the Russian army launched large-scale attacks on infrastructure. The enemy used "Shahids" and also used Tu-95 strategic bombers to attack with X-101 missiles. In addition, it fired one Kalibr missile.

War in Ukraine • April 6, 10:05 AM • 36229 views
The sound of an explosion was heard in Zaporizhzhia

An explosion was heard in Zaporizhzhia. The Air Force reported enemy tactical aircraft activity in the northeast.

War in Ukraine • April 6, 09:33 AM • 31364 views
The DOT explained why it was forced to refuse the services of one of the food suppliers to the Armed Forces: the supplier did not fulfill its contractual obligations

"The State Logistics Operator refused to provide services to one of the food suppliers to the Armed Forces, as the latter delivered only 25% of the required volume of products in the first week, failing to fulfill its contractual obligations.

War in Ukraine • April 6, 09:11 AM • 38037 views
Yesterday's Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia: 23 people wounded, two children in hospital

As a result of yesterday's Russian missile attack on Zaporizhzhia, 23 people were wounded, including two children hospitalized, and four civilians were killed.

War in Ukraine • April 6, 07:17 AM • 29381 views
During the day, russia launched 14 missile strikes, 107 air attacks, and 137 salvo attacks

Over the past day, 80 combat engagements took place, during which russia launched 14 missile strikes, 107 air strikes and 137 attacks from multiple launch rocket systems at Ukrainian positions and localities in various regions.

War in Ukraine • April 6, 04:41 AM • 61474 views
russian troops massively attack Zaporizhzhia: 4 killed, 25 wounded and large-scale destruction

Over the past 24 hours, russian occupants conducted 260 attacks on 8 settlements in Zaporizhzhia region, including missile attacks, air strikes, drone strikes, attacks from multiple launch rocket systems and artillery shelling. In addition, 4 people were killed and 25 wounded as a result of enemy rocket attacks on Zaporizhzhia.

War in Ukraine • April 6, 04:14 AM • 60637 views
Explosion occurs in Zaporizhzhia

The explosion in Zaporizhzhya was reported by the head of the Zaporizhzhya regional military administration Ivan Fedorov.

War in Ukraine • April 6, 02:53 AM • 118098 views
The enemy is attacking: increased UAV activity in different regions of Ukraine

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) were actively moving in various regions of Ukraine, including Kharkiv, Poltava, Cherkasy, Kherson, Mykolaiv, Dnipro, Donetsk, and Zaporizhzhia regions, with reports of different directions of movement.

War in Ukraine • April 5, 10:44 PM • 36880 views
The number of victims of the missile attack on Zaporizhzhia has increased: 4 killed, 20 injured

20 people were wounded, 6 in serious condition and 3 killed as a result of a Russian missile attack on civilian and industrial infrastructure in Zaporizhzhia.

War in Ukraine • April 5, 05:48 PM • 61182 views
"Russia must be held accountable for these crimes against the civilian population of Ukraine": Brink reacts to Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia

US Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink reacts to the Russian missile attack on Zaporizhzhia with three dead and dozens injured.

War in Ukraine • April 5, 05:27 PM • 48724 views