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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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Night attack by "Shahed" in Zaporizhzhia: 2 women wounded

Two women were wounded in a nighttime attack by Iranian Shahed drones in Zaporizhzhia, which caused fires in residential buildings.

Society • March 28, 05:00 AM • 27979 views
Air defense shoots down about 15 drones during night attack in the south - Humeniuk

About 15 drones were shot down by Ukrainian air defense during a nighttime Russian attack in the south of the country targeting energy and industrial facilities.

Society • March 28, 04:44 AM • 120953 views
Two people wounded in Zaporizhzhia due to shelling by "Shahed"

Two people were lightly wounded and more than 40 buildings were damaged in Zaporizhzhia as a result of nighttime attacks by enemy drones.

Society • March 28, 04:20 AM • 33102 views
Russians shell civilian houses in Zaporizhzhia

Russian troops attacked civilian buildings in Zaporizhzhia using drones, causing casualties, the head of the Zaporizhzhia regional military administration said.

Society • March 28, 12:47 AM • 34141 views
Explosions were heard in Zaporizhzhia

Explosions have been heard in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, triggering an air raid in the city and region, according to the head of the Zaporizhzhia regional military administration.

War in Ukraine • March 28, 12:25 AM • 33121 views
An explosion occurred in Zaporizhzhia - media

An explosion occurred in Zaporizhzhia.

Society • March 27, 03:14 PM • 25242 views
Russian "Dnipro River Flotilla" will be vulnerable to Ukrainian drones - british intelligence

Russia is planning to create a "Dnipro River Flotilla" and a brigade of boats to protect the waterways and islands separating Russian-occupied territories from Ukrainian-controlled Kherson, but it is likely to be vulnerable to Ukrainian drones.

War in Ukraine • March 27, 03:08 PM • 24581 views
SNRIU: attempts to resume electricity production at ZNPP are another blackmail by the occupiers

Attempts by the Russian occupiers to resume electricity production at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant pose a serious risk of accidents with radiation consequences due to the lack of proper maintenance.

War in Ukraine • March 27, 12:59 PM • 25593 views
Zaporizhzhia plans to resume mixed format education for schoolchildren - RMA

Zaporizhzhia plans to resume mixed education in 24 educational institutions at the request of parents and in consultation with teachers and law enforcement agencies, with a priority on ensuring the safety of students.

Society • March 27, 09:26 AM • 25190 views
After Russian attack debris removal and consequences assessment continue at Dnipro HPP - Ministry of Energy

At the Dnipro hydroelectric power plant, debris is being removed and equipment is being assessed after the Russian attack on March 22.

War in Ukraine • March 27, 08:30 AM • 30649 views
Tightening control over the information field: occupants in the TOT call on residents to inform on each other

In the temporarily occupied territories, the Russian occupiers are tightening their control over the information field and encouraging residents to inform on each other through chatbots, where they offer to report "signs of extremist activity" as a pretext to intimidate Ukrainians and suppress resistance.

War in Ukraine • March 26, 03:43 PM • 22254 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces destroy enemy's BUK surface-to-air missile system in Zaporizhzhia sector

Ukrainian Special Operations Forces in Zaporizhzhia sector discover and destroy a Russian BUK SAM using HIMARS.

War in Ukraine • March 26, 03:40 PM • 22441 views
Enemy has recently started using more wheeled vehicles at the frontline - National Guard spokesman

In the southern areas, the Russian occupiers are increasingly using wheeled vehicles - buggies and ATVs - for greater maneuverability and faster movement to positions and ammunition delivery due to favorable ground conditions.

War in Ukraine • March 26, 01:58 PM • 23916 views
Law enforcers block international drug supply channel to Europe: group of criminals detained

Law enforcers shut down an international drug supply channel to Europe, detaining a group of seven criminals in Kyiv and Zaporizzhia who were smuggling methadone from Ukraine to the EU.

Crimes and emergencies • March 26, 01:32 PM • 30457 views
Military depot with occupants' ammunition liquidated near Melitopol - Fedorov

A military depot with ammunition of the Russian occupiers was destroyed near Melitopol.

War in Ukraine • March 26, 12:17 PM • 21812 views
Traffic through DniproHES fully restored - Fedorov

Traffic on the road crossing over the Dnipro hydroelectric power plant dam, which was restricted as a result of the Russian attack, has been fully restored.

Society • March 26, 12:01 PM • 25294 views
Explosions occurred in Sumy - media

Explosions were heard in Sumy. The city and the region are on air alert.

War in Ukraine • March 26, 10:49 AM • 117980 views
Due to Russian actions, one of the districts of occupied Mariupol was left without water supply - Andriushchenko

Due to a power surge, equipment at a pumping station burned down, leaving the Kalmius district of occupied Mariupol without water supply.

Society • March 26, 08:20 AM • 43912 views
Personnel reserve for work in the de-occupied territories: 2423 applications have already been registered

2,423 applications were registered to the civil service personnel reserve for work in the de-occupied territories of Ukraine, with most applicants preferring to work in Crimea, Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia regions.

Society • March 25, 04:11 PM • 35901 views
Debris removal at Dnipro HPP will take about a week - Syrota

According to Ukrhydroenergo CEO Ihor Syrota, the debris removal at the Dnipro hydroelectric power plant will take about a week. After that, it will be possible to assess the consequences of the shelling. It will take years to fully restore the damaged Dnipro hydroelectric power plant after the Russian missile attack, as the engine room needs to be completely rebuilt and many units need to be manufactured from scratch.

War in Ukraine • March 25, 03:42 PM • 57421 views
Unreasonably accrued one million hryvnias of "combat" to subordinates: ex-military commander from Zaporizhzhia faces 12 years in prison

The former head of the Zaporizhzhia regional territorial center for recruitment and social support organized a corruption scheme by sending his subordinates to a military unit without legal grounds, which allowed them to receive more than UAH 1 million in combat payments, despite the fact that they did not participate in hostilities.

War in Ukraine • March 25, 02:58 PM • 23898 views
The Ministry of Justice has filed a lawsuit to impose sanctions on the former Minister of Education Tabachnyk

The Ministry of Justice has filed a lawsuit with the High Anti-Corruption Court to impose sanctions on former Minister of Education and Science Dmytro Tabachnyk for conducting subversive activities against Ukraine, supporting Russian propaganda and participating in the creation of occupation administrations in Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions.

Politics • March 25, 01:24 PM • 25239 views
Various options for traffic through bridge crossings are being worked out to speed up travel across the Dnipro in Zaporizhzhia - Fedorov

Various options are being considered to speed up traffic flow across the Dnipro River in Zaporizhzhia, including changing traffic algorithms, introducing one-way traffic, and increasing the capacity of bridge crossings.

Society • March 25, 01:06 PM • 66120 views
PIN-UP and Forbes Ukraine launch a grant program for frontline businesses

A grant program from PIN-UP and Forbes Ukraine is launched for frontline businesses.

Economy • March 25, 12:32 PM • 31756 views
Power engineers have done the incredible: subway traffic has been launched in Kharkiv

The subway, which was suspended after massive enemy shelling cut off the city's power supply, is back in operation in Kharkiv.

Society • March 25, 06:41 AM • 30197 views
A missile threat in Zaporizhzhia region has been warned

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine informs about a missile threat in Zaporizhzhia region.

War in Ukraine • March 25, 03:31 AM • 52193 views
russian troops twice unsuccessfully stormed the bridgehead of Ukrainian troops in Krynky - Southern Defense Forces

In the area of responsibility of the "South" operational and tactical group, the enemy made unsuccessful assaults on Ukrainian positions near Krynky and Robotyne, suffered losses and retreated.

War in Ukraine • March 24, 01:00 PM • 51410 views
Discussed the defense situation: Head of Kherson Regional Military Administration spent a day with a terrorist defense brigade

Head of the Kherson Regional Military Administration Oleksandr Prokudin spent a day at the 126th separate territorial defense brigade to discuss the defense situation and basic needs.

War in Ukraine • March 24, 12:26 PM • 48251 views
Strike on Zaporizhzhia on March 22: rescuers continue search and rescue operations

Rescuers continue rescue operations at the sites of Russian missile attacks on Zaporizhzhia on March 22, which resulted in 29 people being injured, including 2 children, and 3 killed, including 1 child.

War in Ukraine • March 23, 04:07 PM • 36433 views
OC South: Ukrainian Armed Forces repel 10 attacks in Orikhivsk sector

The Russian occupiers made 10 unsuccessful attacks in the Orikhiv sector and two more in the Kherson sector, suffering losses and retreating to their original positions, while Ukrainian soldiers continue to strengthen their positions and prevent the enemy from reaching new frontiers.

War in Ukraine • March 23, 02:42 PM • 72490 views