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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 attack Zaporizhzhia's industrial infrastructure with missiles

Russian troops launched a missile attack on Zaporizhzhia's industrial infrastructure during a nighttime rocket attack, damaging one of the infrastructure facilities, but causing no casualties.

War in Ukraine • April 20, 04:55 AM • 32579 views
A series of explosions occurred in Zaporizhzhia

According to correspondents, a series of explosions occurred in Zaporizhzhia, while the Air Force command warned of possible air strikes in the region.

War in Ukraine • April 20, 02:08 AM • 112987 views
The enemy targeted Ukrzaliznytsia's infrastructure facilities in Dnipro and the region: there are wounded among the railway workers

Russian troops massively attacked Ukrzaliznytsia's civilian infrastructure in Dnipro and the region, injuring railroad workers and suspending the operation of the Dnipro station.

Society • April 19, 05:37 AM • 26369 views
Occupants are terrorizing Zaporizhzhia region: 8 settlements were shelled 442 times

Over the past day, enemy forces fired 442 times at 8 localities in Zaporizhzhia region, including rocket attacks, drone attacks, attacks from multiple rocket launchers and artillery, which resulted in the destruction of residential buildings, but no civilian casualties.

War in Ukraine • April 19, 05:06 AM • 24800 views
Ukraine's Armed Forces: there is a threat of attack drones in Dnipro and Zaporizhzhia regions

The Ukrainian Air Force informs of possible drone strikes in Dnipropetrovs'k and Zaporizhzhia regions.

War in Ukraine • April 18, 08:31 PM • 23085 views
IAEA: Another drone attack on the seized ZNPP took place

The International Atomic Energy Agency has reported another drone attack on the training center of the temporarily occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, the third such incident in recent times.

War in Ukraine • April 18, 08:28 PM • 22579 views
Former law enforcement officer-collaborator blown up on Zaporizhzhia TOT, head of Zaporizhzhia RMA Ivan Fedorov tells details of the incident

A former collaborator law enforcement officer who joined the Russian occupation council in the temporarily occupied Yakymivka, Zaporizhzhia region, was injured but survived an explosion targeting him in his home.

War in Ukraine • April 18, 03:44 PM • 48171 views
Invaders bring doctors from Karelia and Yakutia to the occupied territories of Ukraine - The Resistance Center

Due to the lack of doctors in the occupied territories of Ukraine, the Russian invaders bring medical teams from remote regions such as Yakutia and Karelia to provide medical services.

War in Ukraine • April 18, 03:01 PM • 24242 views
Former ZNPP deputy chief engineer who sided with Russians sentenced to 10 years in prison

The former deputy chief engineer of the Zaporizhzhia NPP, who collaborated with the Russian occupiers, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for aiding the occupiers.

War in Ukraine • April 18, 02:08 PM • 19784 views
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 • 23535 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 • 27035 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 • 24876 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 • 27757 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 • 25877 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 • 78743 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 • 21880 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 • 28425 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 • 17811 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 • 22834 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 • 18098 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 • 22843 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 • 20951 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 • 48438 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 • 23123 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 • 21810 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 • 20716 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 • 107750 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 • 28541 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 • 26167 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 • 37175 views