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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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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 • 103336 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 • 113537 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 • 38592 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 • 29662 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 • 26056 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 • 35343 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 • 35106 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 • 26073 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 • 32445 views
Over the day, russia launched 3 missile strikes, 91 air attacks, and 142 salvo attacks

According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, 83 combat engagements took place over the past day: russia launched 3 missile strikes, 91 air strikes and 142 attacks from multiple launch rocket systems.

War in Ukraine • March 1, 05:58 AM • 32630 views
Missile threat reported over Dnipro and Zaporizhzhia regions

The Ukrainian Air Force reports a missile threat in Dnipropetrovs'k and Zaporizhzhia regions.

War in Ukraine • February 29, 09:15 PM • 30197 views
General Staff: Defense Forces withstood 73 Russian attacks, 22 in Avdiivka and Novopavlivka sectors

Ukrainian troops repelled numerous Russian attacks in various parts of the frontline and launched air strikes that destroyed Russian aircraft.

War in Ukraine • February 29, 06:14 PM • 111436 views
The EU says it will never recognize the Russian presidential election in the occupied territories of Ukraine

The European Union will never recognize the Russian presidential elections held in the occupied regions of Ukraine, as they violate international law.

War in Ukraine • February 29, 03:53 PM • 27339 views
The pilot project "Ukrposhta. Pharmacy" pilot project is expanding to six more frontline regions

The pilot project "Ukrposhta. Pharmacy" pilot project is expanding to provide access to affordable medicines by delivering orders to six more war-affected regions of Ukraine: Zaporizhzhia, Mykolaiv, Kharkiv, Kherson, Chernihiv and Sumy regions.

Health • February 29, 02:31 PM • 24110 views
Russian army strikes village in Zaporizhzhia with bombs: one killed

One person was killed in the village of Yulivka, Zaporizhzhia region, after Russian troops struck the community with guided bombs.

War in Ukraine • February 29, 12:22 PM • 26068 views
Curfew reduced for Zaporizhzhia and the region: what is known

The curfew in Zaporizhzhia and the region will last from midnight to 5 a. m. on March 1.

War in Ukraine • February 29, 12:03 PM • 105149 views
Russian Federation spreads fake news that allegedly Ukrainian soldiers shot Russians who tried to surrender

Russian Telegram channels spread a fake video of Ukrainian soldiers allegedly shooting Russians who are trying to surrender.

War in Ukraine • February 29, 11:22 AM • 24626 views
Russian Federation deploys larger troops in some places in Avdiivka sector, situation remains difficult - spokesman

Over the past day, Russian troops increased the number of attacks in the Avdiivka sector to 25, and the situation remains difficult.

War in Ukraine • February 29, 10:40 AM • 23978 views
Crimean guerrillas discover two enemy radars in Sevastopol

Crimean guerrillas have discovered two Russian 5H87 radar stations controlling the airspace over the Belbek airfield.

War in Ukraine • February 29, 10:09 AM • 25526 views
Russian Army Strikes 27 Times in Sumy and Chernihiv Regions: More Than 160 Explosions Recorded

The Russian army carried out 27 strikes in Sumy and Chernihiv regions over the past day, 167 explosions were heard.

War in Ukraine • February 29, 08:33 AM • 23351 views
Russians shelled localities in Donetsk region yesterday: two people were killed and four wounded

Two people were killed and four were injured as a result of Russian shelling of Siversk and Pereizne, Donetsk region, on February 28.

War in Ukraine • February 29, 07:20 AM • 28351 views
We live here: Kyivstar and "Come Back Alive" hand over demining equipment

We live here: Kyivstar and "Come Back Alive" hand over demining equipment.

Society • February 29, 07:15 AM • 28942 views
Plus 1150 occupants and 23 tanks: General Staff updates data on enemy losses

Ukraine's General Staff has clarified Russia's losses since the start of the invasion on February 24: more than 413,760 soldiers were killed, 6,593 tanks were destroyed, and hundreds of pieces of other military equipment were destroyed.

War in Ukraine • February 29, 06:39 AM • 26869 views
The situation is particularly tense in the Avdiivka and Zaporizhzhia sectors: Syrskyi visited the combat zone and made a number of decisions

The situation remains complicated in many parts of the frontline, with particularly intense fighting in the Avdiivka and Zaporizhzhia sectors, where Russian troops are trying to capture such localities as Tonenke and Orlivka.

War in Ukraine • February 29, 06:30 AM • 26541 views
russians fired 250 times at 9 settlements in Zaporizhzhya region

The occupants fired 250 times at 9 settlements in Zaporizhzhia region, damaging infrastructure and residential buildings.

War in Ukraine • February 29, 06:02 AM • 26745 views
russia conducted 10 missile strikes, 105 air attacks, and 163 salvo attacks over the day

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that 99 combat engagements took place over the past day, during which russia launched 10 missile strikes, 105 air strikes and fired 163 missiles from multiple launch rocket systems at Ukrainian troops and localities.

War in Ukraine • February 29, 05:19 AM • 29624 views
General Staff: Russians stormed Ukrainian positions 25 times in Novopavlivka sector

The operational situation in the east and south of Ukraine remains difficult: 79 combat engagements took place, the enemy launched 5 missile and 91 air strikes against both Ukrainian military positions and civilian settlements. According to published reports, Avdiivka and Novopavlivka remain the hottest areas.

War in Ukraine • February 28, 07:40 PM • 121829 views
Electricity consumption in Ukraine is declining: surplus is being sold to Poland as an emergency measure

Ukraine exported excess electricity to Poland on an emergency basis due to lower-than-expected consumption despite cooler temperatures.

War in Ukraine • February 28, 02:30 PM • 26845 views
Russians hit Pokrovsk with missiles at night: university and school destroyed

At night, Russians launched a rocket attack on Pokrovsk, destroying a university, a school, 10 apartment buildings, 4 private houses, a post office, 2 administrative buildings and a house of culture.

War in Ukraine • February 28, 08:42 AM • 23248 views
The enemy struck 234 times at 11 localities in Zaporizhzhia: one person was killed and one wounded

The enemy fired 234 times at 11 localities in Zaporizhzhia region, killing one person and wounding another.

War in Ukraine • February 28, 06:00 AM • 42920 views