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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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The war of the Russian Federation against Ukraine has completely or partially destroyed 1946 cultural sites - MCIP

1946 cultural infrastructure facilities, 317 of which were destroyed, were damaged or destroyed as a result of Russian aggression in Ukraine as of February 25, 2024, according to the Ministry of Culture and Information Policy.

War in Ukraine • March 7, 10:05 PM • 38691 views
Enemy fires cluster munitions at Zaporizhzhia village: one wounded

One person was wounded when the enemy shelled Bilenke village in Zaporizhzhya region with cluster munitions.

War in Ukraine • March 7, 11:13 AM • 26616 views
Russians conducted 253 strikes in Zaporizhzhia, including 16 drone attacks - OVA

Russian troops fired 253 times at 12 settlements in Zaporizhzhia region using artillery, multiple launch rocket systems and unmanned aerial vehicles, destroying residential buildings and infrastructure.

War in Ukraine • March 7, 06:24 AM • 26430 views
Ukraine and the UK discuss nuclear threat at Zaporizhzhia NPP amid russian occupation

The Minister of Energy of Ukraine discussed the threat of a nuclear incident at the russian-occupied Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant with a representative of the United Kingdom at a meeting of the IAEA Board of Governors.

War in Ukraine • March 7, 01:01 AM • 39395 views
General Staff: Ukrainian Defense Forces withstood 76 attacks on the eastern front

Russian troops continue to advance in six areas of the eastern front, with 76 combat engagements taking place on the Ukrainian front over the past day. In particular, the occupants carried out 18 attacks under the cover of aviation in the Novopavlivka sector and another 20 in the Avdiivka sector.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 05:29 PM • 29861 views
IAEA Director General meets with Putin to discuss situation at ZNPP

IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi met with russian president vladimir putin in sochi to discuss the situation at the russian-occupied Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant and other global non-proliferation challenges.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 04:45 PM • 35002 views
"All six reactors are loaded": Kotin tells how much nuclear material remains at occupied ZNPP

The head of Energoatom said that an incredible amount of nuclear materials and fuel is stored at the occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, which poses significant risks, as ZNPP is under the full control of the occupiers.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 02:27 PM • 25793 views
IAEA chief warns Russia against restarting occupied Zaporizhzhia NPP

The IAEA Director General has warned Russia against hastily resuming work at the occupied Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant in Ukraine without conducting a safety assessment, as it is located in the area of active hostilities.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 01:39 PM • 26266 views
Fortifications constructed in Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia sectors stretch for a considerable distance - Tavria Brigade spokesman

The General Staff demonstrated an extensive system of new engineering fortifications stretching for hundreds of meters along the second line of defense in the Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia sectors and consisting of dozens of strongholds connected by zigzag trenches.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 01:04 PM • 28249 views
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 • 36408 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 • 34824 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 • 38966 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 • 40416 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 • 86601 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 • 29903 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 • 26532 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 • 21592 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 • 23934 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 • 25231 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 • 25170 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 • 36547 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 • 26577 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 • 21006 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 • 22641 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 • 20038 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 • 23416 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 • 47606 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 • 34695 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 • 32990 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