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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Ukraine's Air Force warns of missile headed in direction of Zaporizhzhia

The Ukrainian Air Force warned of a missile headed in the direction of Zaporizhzhia, and before that in the direction of Kryvyi Rih, calling for immediate shelter.

War in Ukraine • November 24, 01:31 PM • 24605 views

Ukraine to launch new train schedule with 14 new routes

The new train schedule in Ukraine from December 10 includes 14 new routes - 11 domestic and 3 international - and changes to 19 existing ones, improving connections and reducing travel time.

Society • November 23, 01:49 PM • 42857 views

Ukrainian Armed Forces hold their positions on the left bank of Dnipro river - General Staff

The Ukrainian defense forces repelled attacks in five directions and countered offensive actions along the entire frontline, with 74 combat engagements taking place over the past day. The enemy's attempts to encircle Avdiivka and regain its positions have failed, while Ukrainian troops are conducting counteroffensives in the Donetsk and Zaporizhzhya sectors.

War in Ukraine • November 23, 05:35 AM • 31984 views

Russians launched a missile attack on Zaporizhzhia, the region was shelled 150 times

Russian troops launched a missile attack on Zaporizhzhia, striking the region 150 times in total on November 21. There were no civilian casualties

War in Ukraine • November 22, 07:15 AM • 31051 views

Electricity consumption increased, no reasons for power outages schedules - state energy offices

There are no grounds for scheduling power outages in Ukraine, and the electricity generated is sufficient to cover the needs. However, hundreds of settlements remain without power due to the fighting and other reasons

Society • November 20, 01:13 PM • 22291 views

Drone attack causes fire at infrastructure facilities in Zaporizhzhia

On November 17, Russian troops launched an attack on Zaporizhzhia using drones, causing a fire at infrastructure facilities. The occupiers also shelled civilian infrastructure in several settlements in the region

War in Ukraine • November 18, 06:50 AM • 7467 views