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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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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 • 37416 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 • 55035 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 • 38477 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 • 36803 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 • 38242 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 • 49647 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 • 101320 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 • 55594 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 • 51390 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 • 25179 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 • 36560 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 • 43372 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 • 35318 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 • 29898 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 • 34548 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 • 67847 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 • 105836 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 • 32516 views
russian FSB agent searched for Ukrainian Armed Forces positions in Dnipropetrovs'k region: sentenced to 15 years in prison

A russian FSB agent who was monitoring the artillery positions of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in Dnipropetrovs'k region was sentenced to 15 years in prison for high treason committed under martial law.

War in Ukraine • March 14, 03:12 PM • 27238 views
He was observing the Armed Forces of Ukraine, establishing the number and samples - an informant of the occupiers was detained in Mykolaiv

A Russian informant in Mykolaiv was monitoring Ukrainian Armed Forces convoys from his apartment, trying to establish their number and types of heavy weapons for Russian intelligence.

Crimes and emergencies • March 14, 01:02 PM • 25681 views
"Conservation of the Putin regime is an unprecedented challenge": MFA makes statement on Russian presidential "elections" and their holding in the occupied territories

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine condemns the "elections" of the Russian president in the occupied Ukrainian territories as illegal, urges citizens not to participate in them and calls on the international community not to recognize the results of this Kremlin farce that violates democratic principles and Ukraine's sovereignty.

War in Ukraine • March 14, 12:38 PM • 28895 views
Syrskyi says rotations of units from the front line have begun in the Defense Forces

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi held meetings with brigades in the Zaporizhzhia sector, where the situation remains under control despite enemy shelling, and initiated the rotation of units to improve morale and combat capability.

War in Ukraine • March 14, 12:20 PM • 29403 views
Russian Federation attacked 8 settlements in Donetsk region in 24 hours: they used Grad rocket launchers and artillery, and dropped bombs

Yesterday, the Russian military shelled 8 localities in Donetsk region, attacking residential areas 15 times and wounding 2 civilians.

War in Ukraine • March 14, 09:01 AM • 36124 views
russian troops fired 290 times at 7 settlements in Zaporizhzhia region

The russian federation fired 290 times at 7 settlements in Zaporizhzhia region, destroying residential buildings and infrastructure.

War in Ukraine • March 14, 05:37 AM • 28922 views
russia launched 2 missile strikes, 64 air attacks, 93 salvo attacks over the day

Over the past day, 79 combat engagements took place, during which russia launched 2 missile and 64 air strikes, and fired 93 times from multiple launch rocket systems at Ukrainian positions and localities.

War in Ukraine • March 14, 05:23 AM • 31840 views
Ministries agree on fire prevention measures for the year: promise to intensify public outreach

The government has agreed on measures to prevent forest fires, protect peatlands and farmland by 2024, and strengthen public awareness of fire safety rules.

Society • March 13, 04:30 PM • 30294 views
Electricity consumption in Ukraine increased significantly during the heating season - Ministry of Energy

Ukrainian industry increased its electricity consumption during the heating season by 23% year-on-year, reflecting a successful repair campaign and stable energy supply.

War in Ukraine • March 13, 03:58 PM • 31999 views
In Ukraine was recommended to prepare places of mass recreation on the water, with the ban in 7 regions

The Commission on Technogenic and Ecological Safety and Emergency Situations extended the ban on visiting places of mass recreation on water bodies in several regions of Ukraine due to martial law.

Society • March 13, 03:49 PM • 36055 views
Ukrainian schoolchildren from the occupied territories are being taken to russia for drone training - National Resistance Center

russia forcibly deports Ukrainian teenagers from the occupied territories to the Krasnodar Territory for training in drone operations and indoctrination into the "youth army.

Society • March 13, 03:03 PM • 29602 views
Russians attack Zaporizhzhya region over 400 times in 24 hours: two wounded

During the day, Russians fired 405 times at 11 settlements in Zaporizhzhia region, wounding two elderly women in Gulyaypol.

War in Ukraine • March 13, 06:37 AM • 24957 views