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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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Russian army intensified shelling in Zaporizhzhya over the day: 328 attacks made

Russian troops intensified shelling in Zaporizhzhia region, conducting 328 attacks and destroying residential buildings and infrastructure.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 06:37 AM • 36402 views
russia launched 4 missile strikes, 106 air attacks, 154 salvo attacks over the day

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 86 combat engagements, 4 missile attacks, 106 air strikes and 154 attacks from multiple launch rocket systems by russian troops over the past day.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 05:19 AM • 34806 views
russian aggression: 945 cultural heritage sites in Ukraine damaged

As a result of the russian aggression, 945 objects of Ukraine's cultural heritage were damaged, including 128 of national importance.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 02:15 AM • 38958 views
russia spreads medvedev's statement on the recognition of annexed ukrainian regions by other countries

russian media outlets have been spreading the false claim that countries that recognize the sovereignty of the russian federation will also approve of its annexation of the occupied Ukrainian territories. This violates international law, which recognizes the sovereignty and territorial integrity of every state.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 01:53 AM • 40403 views
FAO to provide spring wheat seeds to Ukrainian farmers affected by war

FAO will provide free spring wheat seeds to small and medium-sized Ukrainian farms with an area of 10 to 500 hectares from 9 regions located near the conflict zones.

War in Ukraine • March 5, 10:11 PM • 86588 views
Over 150 violations recorded at Zaporizhzhia NPP occupied by Russians - Shmyhal

According to the Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal, more than 150 safety violations have been recorded at the occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, each of which could have been fatal.

Society • March 5, 04:41 PM • 29888 views
Russian army suffers losses in attempts to strengthen the offensive on the Robotinsky ledge - Likhoviy

The Russian army suffered significant losses in its attempts to strengthen the offensive on the Robotic Arc in the Zaporizhzhya region of Ukraine: three MLRS were destroyed, dozens of other units of the occupier's equipment. In addition, more than 400 soldiers of the Russian army were killed and wounded.

War in Ukraine • March 5, 12:10 PM • 26527 views
Energoatom CEO assesses threat level at Zaporizhzhya NPP

The head of Energoatom estimated the threat level at the occupied Zaporizhzhia NPP at 7-8 points on a 10-point scale due to increased risks from equipment degradation and lack of qualified personnel under Russian control.

War in Ukraine • March 5, 09:50 AM • 21585 views
US Air Force serviceman may have disclosed "secret" Ukrainian documents on dating site

A US Air Force employee was arrested for allegedly disclosing classified information about Ukrainian military targets to a dating site from February to April 2022.

War in Ukraine • March 5, 09:22 AM • 23920 views
Russian agent attempted to blow up a post office in Zaporizhzhia: detained

An agent of Russian military intelligence tried to detonate explosives in a post office in Zaporizhzhia, but was detained during a special operation by law enforcement.

War in Ukraine • March 5, 08:37 AM • 25227 views
Cluster munitions were used: occupants attacked Zaporizhzhia region almost 300 times, one killed and one wounded

The Russian army struck 8 settlements in Zaporizhzhia region 295 times, killing one person and wounding another.

War in Ukraine • March 5, 06:36 AM • 25166 views
74 combat engagements took place in the frontline over the last day - General Staff

According to the General Staff's report, 74 combat engagements took place on the frontline over the past day.

War in Ukraine • March 5, 05:12 AM • 36537 views
Russians hit a village in Zaporizhzhya district twice with cluster munitions: a civilian was killed

A civilian was killed as a result of the second Russian cluster shelling of a village in Zaporizhzhya district.

War in Ukraine • March 4, 03:56 PM • 26572 views
IAEA chief plans to meet with Putin this week to discuss WNPP

IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi is to discuss with Russian President Vladimir Putin Russia's plans for the Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant.

War in Ukraine • March 4, 02:44 PM • 20999 views
Halushchenko on the situation at the occupied ZNPP: "It is getting worse every day"

The situation at the occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant is deteriorating every day as nuclear fuel is reaching the end of its useful life and qualified Ukrainian specialists are not allowed to visit the plant.

War in Ukraine • March 4, 02:09 PM • 22630 views
Andriushchenko: Russian aviation activation spotted near Mariupol

It was observed that Russian planes became more active in the Mariupol area and moved northeast toward the Volnovakha district, after which they attacked in the Zaporizhzhia direction and returned.

War in Ukraine • March 4, 10:00 AM • 20036 views
Haitian government declares state of emergency and curfew in Port-au-Prince

The Haitian government has declared a state of emergency and a curfew in Port-au-Prince after thousands of prisoners escaped from the national prison after it was stormed by armed gangs.

News of the World • March 4, 08:55 AM • 23408 views
The enemy struck 177 times at 6 localities in Zaporizhzhia over the last day

Over the past day, the enemy conducted 177 attacks on 6 localities in Zaporizhzhia, hitting Robotyne with aircraft and drones, and fired at other localities with MLRS and artillery.

War in Ukraine • March 4, 05:30 AM • 47598 views
Ukrainian General Staff: 78 combat engagements took place in the frontline over the last day

Over the past day, Ukrainian troops repelled over 70 attacks by Russian troops along the contact line.

War in Ukraine • March 4, 05:26 AM • 34686 views
Two underground schools to be built in Zaporizhzhia by September 1 - Fedorov

By September 1, two underground schools will be built in Zaporizhzhia to ensure safe education for children in the war.

Society • March 3, 03:28 PM • 32928 views
In the Tavriya sector, the intensity of enemy assaults and air strikes slightly decreased in Likhovoye

Following the downing of another Russian aircraft, the intensity of Russian assaults and air strikes decreased somewhat in the Tauride sector of southern Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • March 3, 11:08 AM • 29136 views
Occupants' army strikes 221 times in 10 settlements of Zaporizhzhia region: one killed

Over the past day, Russian troops fired 221 times at 10 localities in Zaporizhzhia region, killing one person.

War in Ukraine • March 3, 06:21 AM • 103310 views
Main water pipeline from Zaporizhzhia to Marhanets built in Ukraine

The construction of a 77. 9 km water main from Zaporizhzhia to Marhanets in Ukraine has been completed and is ready to supply water to residents after being connected to a permanent power supply.

Society • March 3, 05:54 AM • 113522 views
71 combat engagements took place over the last day - General Staff

Over the past day, Ukrainian troops repelled 71 enemy attacks in various parts of the frontline as Russia continued to advance.

War in Ukraine • March 3, 05:00 AM • 38587 views
russians attacked a village in Zaporizhzhia with artillery: one person was killed

The russian occupation forces shelled the village of Prymorske in Zaporizhzhia with artillery. One person was killed in the attack.

War in Ukraine • March 2, 02:23 PM • 29656 views
Russians intensified shelling of Zaporizhzhia region over the last day - RMA

Russian troops intensified shelling of Zaporizhzhia region, launching 306 attacks on 6 settlements, using aircraft, drones and MLRS against the targets.

War in Ukraine • March 2, 11:41 AM • 26049 views
Air defense shoots down 14 Iranian Shahed drones and a Su-34 fighter-bomber

The Ukrainian Air Force reported that it shot down 14 Shahed and Su-34 drones on the night of March 2.

War in Ukraine • March 2, 06:19 AM • 35338 views
Over the day, russia launched 9 missile strikes, 100 air attacks, and 161 salvo attacks

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that 82 combat engagements took place over the day, in which russia launched 9 missile strikes, 100 air strikes and fired 161 times at Ukrainian troops and settlements from multiple launch rocket systems.

War in Ukraine • March 2, 06:05 AM • 35096 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces reinforce defensive structures in Kherson region, occupants try to seize foothold in Krynok area - Humeniuk

Ukrainian troops are reinforcing defenses in the Kherson region, while Russian troops continue to try to seize the bridgehead in the village of Krynky through "meat assaults.

War in Ukraine • March 1, 09:27 AM • 26067 views
Man killed, woman wounded in Zaporizhzhia region as a result of Russian missile attack, 200 hostile attacks in total

A 71-year-old man was killed and a 68-year-old woman was injured as a result of a rocket attack by Russians on the town of Yulivka, Zaporizhzhia region, and in total, the occupiers fired more than 200 times at 11 settlements in the area.

War in Ukraine • March 1, 06:27 AM • 32441 views