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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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An attack on the Dnipro hydroelectric power plant resulted in the leakage of oil products into the Dnipro River

The russian missile attack on the Dnipro hydroelectric power plant resulted in the leakage of oil products into the Dnipro River, and soil contamination and construction debris were recorded in the surrounding areas.

War in Ukraine • March 22, 11:50 AM • 25900 views
Representative of the Prosecutor General's Office: 8 missiles hit Dniprovska HPP, damage is very significant

According to Yuriy Belousov, head of the Department for Combating Crimes in the Context of Armed Conflict of the Prosecutor General's Office, eight rockets hit the Dnipro HPP.

War in Ukraine • March 22, 11:21 AM • 63337 views
Russia's attack on Zaporizhzhia: the number of victims increased to 3

Three people were killed and 10 injured as a result of a Russian missile attack on Zaporizhzhya region.

Society • March 22, 10:41 AM • 24681 views
Fake documents for $3000: Lviv region detains fraudster who offered "forwarding driver" license

In the Lviv region, border guards and police detained a fraudster who offered fake "freight forwarder" IDs for $3000 to cross the border.

Crimes and emergencies • March 22, 10:19 AM • 24762 views
Massive Russian attack kills 3 people, wounds at least 15 others - Prosecutor General

Russia's massive attack on Ukraine resulted in at least 3 deaths, more than 15 injuries in 2 regions and damage to infrastructure.

War in Ukraine • March 22, 09:59 AM • 33775 views
Due to the Russian attack, part of the mines in Donetsk and Dnipropetrovs'k regions is without power: more than 1000 miners are underground

More than 1,000 miners have been trapped underground in Donetsk and Dnipropetrovs'k regions after Russian attacks damaged energy facilities, causing widespread power outages in many parts of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • March 22, 09:19 AM • 57225 views
ZNPP power supply line damaged by Russian missile attack restored, two lines are in operation again - Energoatom

Ukrainian power engineers restored the damaged 750 kV power line to the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, connecting it to the Ukrainian grid via two power lines after a Russian missile attack.

War in Ukraine • March 22, 08:59 AM • 25093 views
Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia and Dnipro HPP: 20 missile strikes reported, Prosecutor General's Office shows the consequences

Russian troops carried out at least 20 missile attacks on Zaporizhzhia, damaging infrastructure, including the Dnipro hydroelectric power plant, and one person was reported dead as a result of the enemy shelling of the Dnipro hydroelectric power plant.

War in Ukraine • March 22, 08:52 AM • 23191 views
Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia: SES reports 10 wounded, 3 more missing

As a result of Russian missile attacks on Zaporizhzhia, 10 people were wounded and 3 more went missing, and the State Emergency Service is conducting search and rescue operations and providing assistance to citizens.

War in Ukraine • March 22, 08:45 AM • 21607 views
In Zaporizhzhia, there were two direct hits to the DniproHES, and one of the substations was seriously damaged - Ukrhydroenergo

During the Russian missile attack, Ukraine's largest hydroelectric power plant, the Dnipro HPP in Zaporizhzhia, suffered two direct hits, leaving one of its substations in critical condition.

War in Ukraine • March 22, 08:27 AM • 26709 views
At least two people went missing in Zaporizhzhia due to Russian attack, 4 houses destroyed on one of the streets - OVO

At least 2 people went missing, 4 houses were completely destroyed and more than 40 damaged in Zaporizhzhia as a result of Russian missile attacks on the night of March 22.

Society • March 22, 08:02 AM • 28161 views
More than 110 thousand consumers in Poltava region are without power supply, restoration works are underway - OVA

More than 110,000 consumers in Poltava region are without power due to a massive Russian attack, and restoration work is underway to balance the power grid.

War in Ukraine • March 22, 07:41 AM • 25898 views
The enemy fired about 20 missiles at Zaporizhzhia at night: one person was killed and eight wounded

One person was killed and eight injured as a result of a Russian missile strike on Zaporizhzhia, damaging infrastructure and residential buildings.

War in Ukraine • March 22, 07:32 AM • 26994 views
Power facilities damaged in Odesa region due to Russian attack, partial stabilization blackouts - Kiper

Energy facilities in Odesa region were damaged as a result of the Russian attack. Stabilization blackouts are partially underway in the region.

War in Ukraine • March 22, 07:01 AM • 65633 views
Zelensky: Russian army fired more than 60 "Shaheds" and almost 90 missiles at Ukraine at night

During a massive attack on Ukraine on the night of March 22, Russian troops fired more than 60 "shaheds" and nearly 90 missiles of various types, targeting power plants, power lines, a hydroelectric dam, residential buildings, and even a trolleybus.

War in Ukraine • March 22, 06:50 AM • 71496 views
12 Russian missile strikes in Zaporizhzhia and the region - RMA

Russian troops fired 327 times at 12 localities in Zaporizhzhya region.

War in Ukraine • March 22, 06:45 AM • 35804 views
Russia attacks Dnipro HPP in Zaporizhzhia - Ukrhydroenergo

Russian missiles attacked Ukraine's largest hydroelectric power plant, the Dnipro hydroelectric power plant in Zaporizhzhia, causing a fire, but there is no threat of a dam breach.

War in Ukraine • March 22, 06:09 AM • 33414 views
7 houses destroyed in Zaporizhzhia, 35 more damaged

During a massive rocket attack on Zaporizhzhya, 7 houses were destroyed, 35 more damaged, and there were casualties, the head of the Zaporizhzhya regional military administration said.

Society • March 22, 05:04 AM • 114436 views
Zaporizhzhya NPP is on the verge of blackout again

The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant is once again on the verge of blackout after a Russian missile attack cut off the external overhead line connecting it to Ukraine's power grid.

War in Ukraine • March 22, 05:00 AM • 102706 views
Zaporizhzhia has injured as a result of the Russian attack

Russian shelling of Zaporizhzhia destroyed two houses and damaged seven more, causing injuries.

Society • March 22, 04:34 AM • 48782 views
The sound of an explosion was heard in Dnipro and Sumy

Explosions were heard in the Dnipropetrovs'k and Sumy regions of Ukraine, triggering an air raid, with reports of cruise missiles heading toward the Kyiv region and infrastructure being targeted.

Society • March 22, 03:48 AM • 118263 views
Russians launch 8 missile strikes in Zaporizhzhia

Russians launched 8 missile strikes on Zaporizhzhia, damaging infrastructure and civilian buildings, no casualties have been confirmed.

Society • March 22, 03:35 AM • 41922 views
Sounds of explosions heard in Zaporizhzhia

Explosions were heard in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, as the city came under enemy fire: Russian troops fired several groups of shahids and cruise missiles toward the country.

War in Ukraine • March 22, 02:15 AM • 122646 views
Ukraine and UNESCO outline a plan to preserve cultural heritage in times of war

Representatives of the ICIP and UNESCO discussed plans for the preservation and restoration of cultural heritage sites and infrastructure in Ukraine affected by the Russian invasion, including monitoring of damage, training of military and judicial personnel, and organization of international conferences on the protection of cultural property.

War in Ukraine • March 21, 08:09 PM • 33891 views
Corruption scheme exposed in Zaporizhzhia: MSEC officials issued fake disability certificates to evaders for $3.5 thousand

In Zaporizhzhia, police uncovered a corruption scheme to issue fake disability certificates to military personnel worth $3,500, seizing more than $1 million, 103,000 euros, 3. 2 million hryvnias and 2 kg of drugs during searches.

Crimes and emergencies • March 21, 04:10 PM • 27550 views
He was spying on the Defense Forces: in Zaporizhzhia, a university professor who worked for the FSB was sentenced to 9 years in prison

A Russian FSB informant who spied on the Ukrainian Armed Forces, observing their positions from his dacha near the front line, was sentenced to 9 years in prison for cooperating with the investigation.

War in Ukraine • March 21, 02:59 PM • 25368 views
The odious ex-minister of Education tabachnik was sentenced in absentia to 15 years in prison and confiscated property

Ex-Minister dmitry tabachnik received 15 years in prison in absentia. Another yanukovych-era official, dmytro vorona, received 12 years. Both were convicted of high treason, complicity with the aggressor state and violation of wartime laws, while their assets worth more than UAH 200 million were confiscated.

Crimes and emergencies • March 21, 12:52 PM • 24325 views
The Rada transferred the powers of the Zaporozhye Regional Council to the head of the Zaporozhye ОВА Fedorov

The Rada adopted a draft resolution that provides for the transfer of powers of the Zaporozhye Regional Council to the Zaporozhye regional military administration, the head of the Zov - Ivan Fedorov.

War in Ukraine • March 21, 12:10 PM • 26124 views
Defense Forces of the South: the enemy launched 10 assaults on the left bank and near Robotyne and Verbove, but suffered losses and retreated

Over the past day, Russian troops made several unsuccessful attempts to storm positions in southern Ukraine, suffering losses and retreating to their original positions, the Defense Forces of the south of Ukraine report.

War in Ukraine • March 21, 10:17 AM • 25701 views
Gathering intelligence for the occupiers: Zaporizhzhia university student detained

A student of Zaporizhzhia University was detained for collecting intelligence on Ukrainian military units and critical infrastructure for Russian curators, passing the information through her godmother.

War in Ukraine • March 21, 08:36 AM • 26717 views