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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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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 • 30311 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 • 23658 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 • 24847 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 • 25637 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 • 25769 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 • 29390 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 • 24498 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 • 31575 views
Poltava region undergoes enemy attack at night, warehouse hit - OVA

A warehouse in the Myrhorod district of Poltava region in Ukraine came under enemy attack and caught fire on the night of February 15. There were no casualties or injuries.

War in Ukraine • February 15, 05:53 AM • 29035 views
Lviv suffered an enemy attack: the mayor reports a hit

Lviv suffered from a Russian attack, windows were smashed on Naukova Street, but no casualties have been reported so far.

War in Ukraine • February 15, 05:42 AM • 34576 views
Preliminary report of a hit on an infrastructure facility in Zaporizhzhya, one wounded - OVA

An infrastructure facility in Zaporizhzhia has been hit by enemy fire, resulting in one person being wounded, the head of the Zaporizhzhia regional military administration said.

War in Ukraine • February 15, 05:39 AM • 31683 views
Explosions are heard in Dnipro, Zaporizhzhia

The explosions occurred in Dnipro and Zaporizhzhia after an air raid alert was issued across Ukraine due to a reported missile threat.

War in Ukraine • February 15, 04:21 AM • 63696 views
Occupants sent another FSB group to the occupied territories on the eve of Putin's "elections"

Before Putin's election, Russia's FSB sent more officers to the occupied Ukrainian territories to identify members of the resistance movement and search the homes of local residents, abducting some of them to sign confessions.

War in Ukraine • February 14, 03:09 PM • 19442 views
In Cherkasy, a driver drove onto the sidewalk and hit two passers-by, including a young child

In Cherkasy, a driver lost control and drove onto the sidewalk, hitting a woman and a small child; the injured pedestrians were taken to the hospital.

Crimes and emergencies • February 14, 02:17 PM • 23453 views
Calling for the seizure of Kyiv and justifying Russian aggression: 5 pro-Russian agitators detained

Five pro-Russian agitators were detained for justifying Russian aggression and calling for the seizure of Kyiv.

Crimes and emergencies • February 14, 10:26 AM • 24252 views
Enemy attacked Zaporizhzhia region over 180 times in 24 hours: an elderly man was killed

During the day, the enemy shelled Zaporizhzhia region more than 180 times, killing an elderly man.

War in Ukraine • February 14, 07:08 AM • 37443 views
Defense forces in the Zaporizhzhya sector captured 11 Russians, including Dagestanis and former prisoners - Fedorov

The 128th Separate Mountain Assault Transcarpathian Brigade captured 11 Russian soldiers in the Zaporizhzhia sector, including Dagestanis and former prisoners of war.

War in Ukraine • February 14, 06:46 AM • 28715 views
russians shell a village in Zaporizhzhia: 66-year-old man killed

During the shelling of Mala Tokmachka village in Zaporizhzhia region by russian troops, a 66-year-old man was killed and several houses were damaged.

War in Ukraine • February 13, 05:36 PM • 24656 views
Russia builds new defense structures on the temporarily occupied territory of Zaporizhzhia region

Russia is building new fortifications between Tokmak and Melitopol and between Tokmak and Berdiansk in the temporarily occupied Zaporizhzhia region of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 13, 03:58 PM • 26340 views
Over the last day, russia conducted 5 missile attacks, 113 air attacks, and 135 shelling. There are victims

Over the past day, there were 84 clashes. russia launched 5 missile attacks and 113 air attacks, as well as 135 volleyball attacks on Ukrainian troops' positions and populated areas, which resulted in casualties.

War in Ukraine • February 13, 05:22 AM • 43404 views
Ukrainian Air Force destroys 16 russian attack drones

Overnight, the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed 16 russian attack drones out of 23 launched at Ukraine from russia and Crimea.

War in Ukraine • February 13, 04:34 AM • 42460 views
A new group of Iranian drones is reported to be heading to Dnipropetrovs'k region.

Ukraine's Air Force reported that a new group of Iranian-made Shahed drones was spotted en route from Zaporizhzhia region to Dnipro region amid ongoing attacks by such drones in eastern Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 12, 09:29 PM • 27287 views
Preparing for the "elections": russian federation in TOT to inspect homes of potential voters

Starting from February 17, russian security forces will conduct door-to-door visits in the temporarily occupied Ukrainian territories to intimidate residents and identify voters for fake elections.

War in Ukraine • February 12, 08:56 PM • 33113 views
Ukrainian Air Force reports enemy attack drones heading for Dnipro

The Air Force of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reported that several groups of enemy attack drones were heading toward Dnipro.

War in Ukraine • February 12, 08:43 PM • 25771 views
UAVs were spotted moving in the direction of Dnipro and Zaporizhzhia regions

The Ukrainian Air Force warned about the movement of Russian attack UAVs in the direction of Dnepropetrovsk and Zaporozhye regions.

War in Ukraine • February 12, 08:24 PM • 27422 views
Zelenskyy on Stavka: There was a separate report on our actions in the south, in particular in Kherson region

President Zelenskyy heard reports from the new military commanders on the situation on the frontlines, including Kupiansk, Lyman, Bakhmut, Avdiivka, Maryinka and Zaporizhzhia, as well as on actions in Kherson region and the protection of critical infrastructure from attacks.

War in Ukraine • February 12, 06:30 PM • 32357 views
russians betrayed local patriots: a businessman-collaborator was killed in occupied Berdiansk

In occupied Berdiansk, a local collaborator businessman was killed who helped russians seize local businesses and denounced Ukrainian patriots.

War in Ukraine • February 12, 10:31 AM • 57636 views
Ukrainian Defense Forces Capture Over Two Dozen Occupants in Tavria Area Over the Week - Tarnavskyi

According to Oleksandr Tarnavsky, commander of the Tavria special forces unit, Ukrainian troops captured nearly two dozen Russian soldiers over the past week.

War in Ukraine • February 12, 10:18 AM • 25963 views
Another Russian informant detained in his own garage as he set up an "observation post" for the echelons of the Ukrainian Armed Forces

The Security Service of Ukraine detained a Russian informant in Kirovohrad region who set up an observation post in his garage to monitor the movement of Ukrainian military echelons to the front line.

War in Ukraine • February 12, 09:06 AM • 47999 views
Russian army carried out 199 strikes in Zaporizhzhia region, including 72 drone attacks

Over the past 24 hours, Russian troops fired 199 times at 22 localities in the Zaporizhzhia region of Ukraine, including 72 unmanned aerial vehicle attacks and 117 artillery strikes.

War in Ukraine • February 12, 06:59 AM • 26475 views