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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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IAEA Director General assesses level of personnel and safety during fourth visit to Zaporizhzhya NPP

IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi confirmed his fourth visit to Zaporizhzhia NPP, where he assessed compliance with IAEA safety principles, as well as the state of power supply and cooling systems and the level of personnel at the plant.

War in Ukraine • February 7, 02:26 PM • 22207 views
IAEA Director General Grossi visits Zaporizhzhya NPP - rosmedia

IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi visits the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant occupied by Russian troops and meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv.

War in Ukraine • February 7, 12:53 PM • 23754 views
Yermak and Scholz's advisor discussed the progress of preparation of the bilateral security agreement

Yermak and the German Chancellor's advisor discussed progress in the preparation of a bilateral security agreement between Ukraine and Germany.

War in Ukraine • February 7, 07:50 AM • 29827 views
Russians attacked Zaporizhzhia region almost 180 times in 24 hours: an elderly woman was killed

An elderly woman died after Russian troops attacked Zaporizhzhia region nearly 180 times.

War in Ukraine • February 7, 06:41 AM • 27021 views
Zelenskyy and IAEA Director General discuss risks of occupation of Zaporizhzhia NPP ahead of Grossi's visit to the plant

Zelenskyy emphasized to the IAEA Director General that the only way to prevent a nuclear incident at the Zaporizhzhia NPP is its complete demilitarization and de-occupation by Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 6, 05:47 PM • 30002 views
SBU is behind liquidation of such traitors of Ukraine as Kiva and Tatarsky - source

The SBU eliminated several traitors and war criminals on the occupied Ukrainian territories and in Russia, including Ilya Kiva and Vladlen Tatarsky.

War in Ukraine • February 6, 04:05 PM • 23835 views
IAEA head plans to visit Zaporizhzhia NPP occupied by russians tomorrow

The head of the IAEA will visit the russian-occupied Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant in Ukraine to assess its safety and staffing.

War in Ukraine • February 6, 03:53 PM • 25463 views
In occupied Zaporizhzhia, russians buy Ukrainian grain for nothing

russian occupants in Zaporizhzhia region are forcing farmers to sell grain and agricultural products to a state-owned operator at below-market prices and delaying payments for up to six months.

War in Ukraine • February 6, 02:48 PM • 21645 views
Despite the shelling of the Ukrenergo substation: no electricity shortage is expected in Ukraine

Russians shelled one of Ukrenergo's substations in eastern Ukraine, damaging equipment. At the same time, the company emphasizes that no shortage of electricity is expected.

War in Ukraine • February 6, 10:01 AM • 30112 views
Russian army carried out 81 attacks in Zaporizhzhia region: MLRS, artillery and aviation, 16 drone attacks

According to local authorities, the Russian military struck 16 localities in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region 81 times over the past 24 hours using multiple launch rocket systems, artillery, aircraft and drones.

War in Ukraine • February 6, 06:38 AM • 28600 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces repelled 114 enemy attacks in 126 combat engagements over the last day - Ukrainian Armed Forces General Staff

According to the General Staff of Ukraine, 126 combat engagements took place over the past day: russian troops launched 7 missile strikes, 35 air strikes and 90 attacks from multiple launch rocket systems.

War in Ukraine • February 6, 05:43 AM • 27249 views
Zelenskyy visits three regions to discuss air defense and electronic warfare strengthening

President Zelenskyy visited Dnipro, Cherkasy, and Kropyvnytskyi regions to discuss strengthening electronic warfare and air defense as key issues and to give instructions to support critical infrastructure and the economy.

War in Ukraine • February 5, 06:51 PM • 32449 views
Russians increased the intensity of shelling by almost a quarter: they attacked Ukraine more than 1500 times in a week - Ministry of Internal Affairs

Ukraine's Ministry of Internal Affairs reported that last week the Russian military shelled Ukraine more than 1,500 times, attacking more than 570 localities, with the intensity of the attacks increasing by almost a quarter compared to the previous week.

War in Ukraine • February 5, 10:53 AM • 25334 views
Russian army struck Zaporizhzhia region over 140 times, attacked with 27 drones

The Russian military shelled 20 localities in Zaporizhzhia region using 27 drones and artillery, firing 144 times but causing no casualties.

War in Ukraine • February 5, 07:33 AM • 25392 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces repel 21 occupants' attacks near Avdiivka: situation at the front

Ukrainian troops repelled 21 attacks near Avdiivka, while the enemy unsuccessfully tried to improve their tactical positions in many areas of the frontline.

War in Ukraine • February 4, 05:07 PM • 41487 views
Due to hostilities and technical reasons, there are problems with electricity in six regions - Ministry of Energy

According to the Ministry of Energy, consumers in six regions of Ukraine have lost power due to enemy shelling and technical problems.

Society • February 4, 02:53 PM • 53141 views
President signs decree on appointment of new head of Zaporizhzhia region

President Zelensky appointed Melitopol Mayor Ivan Fedorov as the new head of Zaporizhzhia Oblast, replacing Yuriy Malashko, who passed on his achievements to the new team.

Politics • February 4, 01:41 PM • 106045 views
Zelenskyy introduces newly appointed head of Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration Fedorov

President Zelensky introduced Ivan Fedorov, the newly appointed head of the Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration, during a meeting to discuss security and the return of the occupied territories.

War in Ukraine • February 4, 01:27 PM • 112103 views
"You are very courageous and strong in spirit": Zelensky visits children with cancer undergoing treatment at the National Cancer Institute

President Zelenskyy visited children undergoing cancer treatment at the National Institute in Kyiv, wishing them courage and a speedy recovery from the disease.

Politics • February 4, 01:06 PM • 40519 views
Zelensky visits positions of Ukrainian soldiers near Robotyno

President Zelenskyy visited the Ukrainian military defending Robotyno in Zaporizhzhia region, thanked them for their service and presented them with state awards.

War in Ukraine • February 4, 12:36 PM • 36592 views
Zaporizhzhia region: occupants attacked 22 settlements, there are destructions

Russia-backed militants shelled 22 settlements in Pologivskyi and Vasylivskyi districts of Zaporizhzhia region with artillery, damaging residential buildings.

War in Ukraine • February 4, 07:39 AM • 35283 views
Occupants shelled 22 settlements in Zaporizhzhia region - 104 attacks recorded

Russians shelled 22 settlements in Zaporizhzhia region, recording 104 attacks, including artillery, rockets and drones, destroying some residential buildings and infrastructure, but causing no casualties.

War in Ukraine • February 4, 06:52 AM • 32240 views
Ukrainian General Staff: 66 combat engagements took place in the frontline over the last day

Over the past day, Ukrainian troops repelled 66 combat engagements and missile and air strikes by Russian troops in various parts of the frontline.

War in Ukraine • February 4, 05:34 AM • 31518 views
Russians are preparing the "Zaporizhzhya Virgin" program to settle the occupied Ukrainian territories

The mayor of Melitopol said that the Russian occupiers are preparing to implement a Soviet-era plan called "Zaporizhzhia Virgin Lands" to transport residents from Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan to settle in the occupied areas of Zaporizhzhia region in order to change the ethnic composition of the population and suppress Ukrainian resistance.

War in Ukraine • February 3, 06:34 PM • 35263 views
Occupants set up drone production at one of Berdiansk's factories - partisans

The occupiers have organized the production of drones and the repair of armored vehicles at the Berdiansk plant. At the same time, the guerrillas note that the production of drones is small and unlikely to cover the needs of even one line unit.

War in Ukraine • February 3, 06:20 PM • 34609 views
Berdiansk reported explosions outside the city - CMA

Residents of the temporarily occupied city of Berdiansk, Zaporizhzhia region of Ukraine, reported hearing dull explosions outside the city for half an hour.

War in Ukraine • February 3, 10:26 AM • 32157 views
The enemy struck 131 times at 19 localities in Zaporizhzhia over the last day

Over the past day, the enemy fired 131 times at 19 localities in Zaporizhzhia region, with no Ukrainian troops suffering any casualties.

War in Ukraine • February 3, 07:00 AM • 31063 views
Ukrainian Defense Ministry: 77 combat engagements took place in the frontline over the last day

According to the General Staff, Ukrainian troops repelled 77 combat engagements in various parts of the frontline over the past day.

War in Ukraine • February 3, 05:39 AM • 32729 views
The occupiers created an operator in Zaporizhzhia to manage the captured enterprises: they will share the loot

the Russians in the occupied territories of the Zaporizhzhia region transfer captured Ukrainian enterprises to the so-called "development corporation", but in fact, this is just a way to loot the region's assets and profitably sell goods in Russia. A similar scheme is already successfully used in the region for grain crops.

War in Ukraine • February 2, 02:37 PM • 26648 views
Civilians were tortured during the occupation of Kyiv region: four russians are suspected

Four russian servicemen were served suspicion notices in absentia for torturing civilians in the occupied districts of Kyiv region in violation of the laws and customs of war.

War in Ukraine • February 2, 12:23 PM • 22658 views