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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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Two traitors who stormed Avdiivka are sentenced to 15 years in prison

Two traitors who fought against Ukrainian troops near Avdiivka were sentenced to 15 years in prison for high treason, participation in a terrorist group and assistance to the Russian armed forces.

War in Ukraine • March 20, 04:12 PM • 24022 views
Occupants plan to create a new center for militarization of youth in Sevastopol - CNS

Russians are planning to create an additional youth militarization center "Avangard" in occupied Sevastopol to train new personnel for the occupation army, in violation of international law, which prohibits the recruitment of the occupied population.

Society • March 20, 03:09 PM • 22546 views
Spring flood: for the first time since the destruction of the Kakhovka HPP, the water level in the Dnipro River has risen in Zaporizhzhia

For the first time since russia destroyed the Kakhovka hydroelectric power plant, the water level in the Dnipro River in Zaporizhzhia has almost returned to its "normal" level due to spring flooding that filled small rivers and floodplains in Khortytsia.

Society • March 20, 12:12 PM • 29537 views
Enemy has almost everything ready for mobilization in the temporarily occupied territory - Fedorov

Russia is planning to forcibly mobilize up to 60,000 Ukrainian citizens from the occupied territories of Zaporizhzhia region after the sham elections to strengthen its armed forces.

War in Ukraine • March 18, 03:11 PM • 34384 views
Ukraine exposes fraudsters who set up an underground call center and cheated EU citizens out of their money

Ukrainian law enforcement officers, in cooperation with Latvian authorities, dismantled an international scheme to extort money from investors in electronic exchanges, arresting three key organizers and seizing evidence.

Crimes and emergencies • March 18, 01:06 PM • 23469 views
France will not recognize russia's "elections" in the occupied territories of Ukraine - statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

France condemns russia's illegal organization of the presidential elections in the occupied Ukrainian territories and separatist regions, which violates Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity.

War in Ukraine • March 18, 11:43 AM • 29017 views
Throughout the day, the Russian Armed Forces attempted to storm the southern direction: Ukrainian Armed Forces repelled 12 enemy attacks

Ukraine's armed forces repelled 12 Russian attacks in the south, while Russian forces applied pressure using numerous attack drones and fired at least 14 bombs and missiles in Zaporizhzhia.

War in Ukraine • March 18, 11:31 AM • 27142 views
Rain, sleet and fog: forecast for the beginning of the week

Over the next three days, wet weather is expected in Ukraine, with ice on the roads and fog in the western regions, with temperatures ranging from 4°C to 12°C.

Society • March 18, 09:59 AM • 26954 views
Polish Foreign Ministry: "Elections in Russia cannot be considered legal, free and fair"

The Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs has condemned the so-called "presidential elections" in Russia. The ministry said that they cannot be considered legal, free and fair.

War in Ukraine • March 18, 08:15 AM • 31531 views
Russians shelled Kupyansk district of Kharkiv region in the morning: one person injured

Russians shelled a village in Kupyansk district of Kharkiv region this morning, wounding one person. Over the past day, 5 people were wounded in the region as a result of Russian attacks.

War in Ukraine • March 18, 06:59 AM • 29346 views
During night attacks, air defense destroyed 17 of 22 russian "Shahed" drones

Air defense destroyed 17 out of 22 russian Shahed strike drones during nighttime attacks by russia.

War in Ukraine • March 18, 06:05 AM • 49804 views
russians shelled 10 settlements in Zaporizhzhia region 458 times in 24 hours

Over the past 24 hours, russian troops conducted 458 attacks on 10 localities in Zaporizhzhia region, including air strikes, rocket attacks and artillery strikes, which resulted in the destruction of residential buildings and infrastructure, but without civilian casualties.

War in Ukraine • March 18, 05:47 AM • 31439 views
Over the day, russia launched 14 missile strikes, 75 air attacks, and 95 volleyball attacks

Over the past day, russia launched 14 missile strikes, 75 air strikes and 95 attacks from multiple launch rocket systems at Ukrainian positions and localities in various regions.

War in Ukraine • March 18, 05:17 AM • 37401 views
Russian invaders are building a network of youth militarisation institutions in the occupied territories

The Kremlin plans to build a network of youth militarization institutions in the temporarily occupied Crimea, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions to indoctrinate young people and recruit them into the occupation forces.

War in Ukraine • March 17, 04:28 PM • 55023 views
Zaporizhzhia promises to create a rehabilitation center for more than 2500 people a year

Zaporizhzhia promises to create a rehabilitation center for more than 2,500 military and civilians a year.

Health • March 17, 03:25 PM • 38469 views
Enemy attempts 2 assaults on Dnipro left bank and 4 in Robotyne and Verbove areas - Southern Defense Forces

Over the past day, the enemy made 2 offensive attempts on the left bank of the Dnipro River and 4 in the areas of Robotyno and Verbove in Zaporizhzhia region, but suffered significant losses and retreated to their original positions.

War in Ukraine • March 17, 10:35 AM • 36788 views
In Zaporizhzhia, 415 attacks were recorded per day

In Zaporizhzhia, 415 attacks were recorded over the day, with Russian troops shelling 10 localities, including air strikes, MLRS, unmanned aerial vehicles, and artillery attacks on residential areas and infrastructure.

War in Ukraine • March 17, 06:22 AM • 38229 views
A 76-year-old woman died in Zaporizhzhia as a result of an enemy attack

A 76-year-old woman was killed in the village of Dolynka, Zaporizhzhia region, as a result of an attack by the Russian army.

War in Ukraine • March 16, 06:00 AM • 49638 views
Over the last day 78 combat engagements took place - General Staff

There were 78 combat engagements on the frontline, and Ukrainian troops repelled numerous Russian attacks in various parts of the frontline.

War in Ukraine • March 16, 05:45 AM • 101280 views
Putin's illegal elections: buses were brought to the "sleeping" districts of Simferopol, where one could "vote"

In the occupied Crimea, buses were used as mobile "polling stations" and delivered to residential areas of Simferopol to hold illegal presidential elections in Russia, which is a violation of international law.

War in Ukraine • March 15, 07:12 PM • 55580 views
DOT names companies that will supply food to the Armed Forces from April 1

The five companies will supply food to the Armed Forces of Ukraine in 13 areas covering the entire country starting from April 1 under contracts signed with the State Logistics Operator (SOE).

War in Ukraine • March 15, 02:38 PM • 51358 views
Russians shelled a village in Zaporizhzhia in the morning: an elderly woman was killed

A 76-year-old woman died as a result of Russian artillery shelling of the village of Dolyna, Zaporizhzhia region.

War in Ukraine • March 15, 09:36 AM • 25166 views
Ministry of Energy: Mine in Donetsk region de-energized due to shelling, no electricity shortage

A mine in Donetsk Oblast was cut off from power due to shelling, forcing 5 workers underground. There is no electricity shortage, the situation is under control and necessary repairs are underway.

Society • March 15, 08:59 AM • 36545 views
Russian agent spied on Ukrainian Armed Forces ships near Odesa port: detained

A Russian military intelligence agent was detained in Zaporizhzhia, spying on the location and movement of Ukrainian warships near the port of Odesa.

War in Ukraine • March 15, 08:45 AM • 43365 views
The number of children injured because of the war has increased: a minor was injured in Vinnytsia region

535 children were killed and more than 1257 were injured of varying severity in Ukraine as a result of Russia's armed aggression.

War in Ukraine • March 15, 06:49 AM • 35284 views
Occupants struck 274 times in 8 settlements of Zaporizhzhia over the last day

Over the past 24 hours, Russian troops conducted 274 attacks on 8 settlements in Zaporizhzhia region, including air strikes, shelling from multiple launch rocket systems and drones, which resulted in the destruction of residential buildings and infrastructure, but without civilian casualties.

War in Ukraine • March 15, 05:28 AM • 29891 views
General Staff: 76 combat engagements took place in the frontline

Over the last day, 76 combat engagements took place on the frontline, Ukrainian troops repelled numerous enemy attacks in various sectors, including in the Kupyansk, Lyman, Bakhmut, Avdiivka, Novopavlivka, Orikhivsk and Kherson sectors.

War in Ukraine • March 15, 05:16 AM • 34504 views
State Department says the U.S. will not recognize the results of Russia's sham elections in the occupied territories

The United States condemns the fake elections held by Russia in the occupied Ukrainian territories and will never recognize their legitimacy or results, reaffirming its position that Luhansk, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, Kherson regions and Crimea are part of sovereign Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • March 14, 07:20 PM • 67828 views
Russians are trying to break through the defense of the Ukrainian Armed Forces at the Avdiivka and Novopavlivka directions - General Staff

On March 14, 68 combat engagements were registered over the last day, and the enemy launched 14 missile and 103 air strikes. Ukrainian Defense Forces repelled most of the attacks in the Avdiivka, Novopavlivka and Lyman sectors.

War in Ukraine • March 14, 06:10 PM • 105821 views
Power engineers connect occupied ZNPP to second power line - Ministry of Energy

Ukrainian power engineers have restored the second power line at the russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, ensuring a more stable and secure power supply to the facility.

War in Ukraine • March 14, 05:00 PM • 32500 views