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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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In the occupied Zaporizhzhia region, collaborators collect data and campaign for participation in illegal Russian elections

Collaborators in occupied Zaporizhzhia are collecting information from door to door and campaigning for participation in the Russian elections to artificially increase turnout and create an impression of legitimacy.

War in Ukraine • February 18, 06:48 PM • 39939 views
Over 1800 shells destroyed by Ukrainian sappers in the de-occupied territories over the week

This week, Ukrainian sappers found and destroyed more than 1,800 explosive devices left by Russians in Kharkiv, Kherson and Mykolaiv regions, clearing more than 1,478 hectares of land from munitions.

War in Ukraine • February 18, 03:52 PM • 41221 views
No losses in Zaporizhzhia sector - Likhoviy

The head of the public relations department of the Tavria unit said that the situation in the Zaporizhzhia sector has stabilized, with no losses of Ukrainian positions, as the Russian army made 13 unsuccessful attempts to attack but was repelled.

War in Ukraine • February 18, 02:03 PM • 36013 views
Occupants lost more than 550 people and 4 tanks in the operational area of the Tavria Joint Forces Operation Center over the last day

Over the past day, Ukrainian troops repelled numerous Russian attacks in the Tavriya sector, inflicting over 550 casualties and destroying 4 tanks.

War in Ukraine • February 18, 11:09 AM • 34163 views
Russians attacked Zaporizhzhya region 660 times in 24 hours, 56 UAVs attacked: there are destructions

Russian troops conducted 660 strikes in the Zaporizhzhia region of Ukraine in 24 hours, including 56 drone strikes, which damaged residential buildings.

War in Ukraine • February 18, 09:00 AM • 33999 views
Defense Forces defeat Russian offensive in Zaporizhzhia sector - OK "Zakhid"

Ukrainian troops repelled a Russian offensive in the Zaporizhzhya sector, destroying 18 pieces of equipment, including 3 tanks, killing about 70 soldiers and wounding another 80.

War in Ukraine • February 18, 08:43 AM • 30776 views
Over the past day, russia launched 13 missile strikes, 104 air attacks, and 169 salvo attacks

The russian federation launched more than 100 air and missile strikes against Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 18, 06:19 AM • 36511 views
Threat of ballistic missile use in Dnipropetrovs'k and Zaporizhzhia regions recorded

Ukraine's Air Force reported a threat of ballistic missile use in Dnipropetrovs'k and Zaporizhzhia regions.

War in Ukraine • February 17, 11:07 PM • 29986 views
Russia's attack on Zaporizhzhia: heating network disrupted, 39 high-rise buildings without heating - mayor's office

Due to damage caused by a Russian attack on an infrastructure facility in Zaporizhzhia, 39 apartment buildings housing 4,000 people were left without heating.

Society • February 17, 12:56 PM • 53839 views
Infrastructure facility hit on the outskirts of Zaporizhzhia - RMA

According to the head of the Zaporizhzhia regional military administration, Ivan Fedorov, there was a preliminary hit on an infrastructure facility on the outskirts of Zaporizhzhia.

War in Ukraine • February 17, 10:27 AM • 102274 views
An explosion in Zaporizhzhia district - RMA

An explosion was reported in Zaporizhzhya district, and an air alert was declared in the region.

War in Ukraine • February 17, 10:13 AM • 60592 views
Russians launched 408 attacks in Zaporizhzhia, more than 100 of them from drones

Russian troops conducted 408 attacks on 15 localities in Zaporizhzhia region, carrying out 108 drone strikes and firing 281 artillery shells.

War in Ukraine • February 17, 07:19 AM • 29357 views
Over the past day, russia launched 8 missile strikes, 55 air attacks, and 137 salvo attacks

russia launched numerous missile and air strikes across Ukraine, while Ukrainian troops repelled numerous attacks in several regions.

War in Ukraine • February 17, 05:36 AM • 32736 views
Enemy aircraft activity spotted in eastern Ukraine

Enemy tactical aircraft were spotted in the east of the country, posing a threat to the frontline regions.

War in Ukraine • February 16, 10:52 PM • 73918 views
russians are conducting experiments on children, creating an "innovation and educational territory" - Fedorov

The russian federation is setting up military camps in the occupied Zaporizhzhia region to turn children into tools of military potential through experimental educational programs.

Society • February 16, 10:27 PM • 58282 views
Enemy missiles are moving towards Zaporizhzhia - Air Force

The Armed Forces of Ukraine warned that enemy missiles are heading toward Zaporizhzhia region.

War in Ukraine • February 16, 06:34 PM • 112046 views
On the Day of Military Journalist: Syrskyi presents a correspondent wounded at the front with a crown of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine visited wounded journalist Dmytro Yevchyn in hospital and thanked him for his important work covering the war, wishing him a speedy recovery.

War in Ukraine • February 16, 04:27 PM • 22865 views
Missile strike on Zaporizhzhia: four people are in medical facilities

Four people were hospitalized in Zaporizhzhia: one woman in serious condition and three others in moderate condition due to injuries sustained as a result of russian rocket fire on the city.

War in Ukraine • February 16, 12:10 PM • 30585 views
The enemy is "smeared" along the entire front line: the Armed Forces of Ukraine denied information about the russian offensive in Zaporizhzhia

The Armed Forces emphasize that the situation in the Zaporizhzhia sector remains stable, and russian troops are distributed along the entire front line.

War in Ukraine • February 16, 09:59 AM • 22869 views
Enemy shelling damages transport and port infrastructure in Ochakiv, Mykolaiv region

Russian shelling damaged a transport and port infrastructure facility in Ochakiv, Mykolaiv region.

War in Ukraine • February 16, 08:37 AM • 30740 views
Despite the remoteness of the front: Andriushchenko reports on new line of occupants' fortifications

According to an advisor to the mayor of Mariupol, Russians are building new fortifications from Nikolske in Mariupol district to Berdiansk in Zaporizhzhia region.

War in Ukraine • February 16, 06:49 AM • 32435 views
One killed, three wounded: consequences of hostile attacks in Donetsk region over the last day

As a result of Russian shelling in Donetsk region over the past day, 1 civilian was killed in Zorya and 3 others were wounded.

War in Ukraine • February 16, 06:45 AM • 30911 views
Six people were wounded in a rocket attack on Zaporizhzhia, the enemy shelled the region more than 170 times in one day

Six people were injured in Zaporizhzhia as a result of three rocket attacks by Russian troops, who fired over 170 times in Zaporizhzhia region over the past day.

War in Ukraine • February 16, 06:38 AM • 30301 views
Amassing forces near Orikhove: the enemy is likely preparing a new offensive in the Zaporizhzhia sector

Russian troops have deployed a larger group in the direction of Orikhivske in Zaporizhzhia region than in Avdiivka, and are likely trying to achieve success through assault operations.

War in Ukraine • February 15, 04:23 PM • 23656 views
Power engineers restore electricity to more than 42 thousand consumers, restoration of grids and equipment continues - Ministry of Energy

Power engineers have restored electricity supply to over 42,000 consumers, while repairs to damaged networks and equipment continue in many regions of Ukraine affected by rocket attacks.

War in Ukraine • February 15, 09:33 AM • 24836 views
World Bank: Ukraine's recovery needs are estimated at $486 billion

A World Bank report estimates the total cost of reconstruction and recovery in Ukraine over the next ten years as a result of a full-scale Russian invasion at $486 billion.

War in Ukraine • February 15, 08:58 AM • 25623 views
13 out of 26 enemy missiles destroyed in the sky over Ukraine

Ukrainian air defense destroyed 13 of the 26 missiles launched by Russian forces overnight.

War in Ukraine • February 15, 07:18 AM • 25762 views
Russians fired 192 shells in Kherson region, one killed, five wounded

Over the past 24 hours, Kherson region was shelled by Russian troops 18 times, killing 1 person and wounding 5 others, including a child, according to the head of the regional military administration.

War in Ukraine • February 15, 07:00 AM • 29386 views
Occupants attacked Zaporizhzhia region 110 times in 24 hours: 31 UAVs attacked, fired from MLRS and artillery

Over the past day, the Russian military shelled Zaporizhzhia region 110 times, conducting 31 UAV attacks, 3 MLRS attacks and 76 artillery attacks on 19 localities.

War in Ukraine • February 15, 06:42 AM • 24492 views
Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia resulted in four people being wounded - mayor's office

Four people were wounded when Russian forces attacked infrastructure in Zaporizhzhia, damaging apartment buildings, an educational institution, and a commercial building.

War in Ukraine • February 15, 05:59 AM • 31574 views