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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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"The Road of Kindness: WOG and the Masha Foundation donated equipment to three hospitals that save wounded children

WOG and the Masha Foundation donate equipment for children's hospitals in Ukraine.

Business News • December 18, 11:06 AM • 28964 views
Law enforcers expose adjusters of enemy attack on high-rise building in Zaporizzhya

The SBU dismantled an FSB agent network in Zaporizhzhia, arresting the leader who was coordinating missile strikes on civilian targets. The group, which included relatives, collected and transmitted intelligence to Russian troops.

Crimes and emergencies • December 18, 08:44 AM • 27772 views
Occupants shelled Sumy region more than 80 times in 24 hours: one killed and one injured

Over the past day, Russian troops fired 81 times at Sumy region, killing one civilian and damaging residential buildings, a multi-storey building, and cars.

War in Ukraine • December 18, 08:23 AM • 33641 views
No vessel traffic is recorded in the port of Mariupol: Andriushchenko explains why this is good news

Councillor Petro Andriushchenko reported on the lack of shipping in the port of Mariupol in December.

War in Ukraine • December 18, 07:18 AM • 36333 views
Occupants attacked Zaporizhzhia region more than 110 times in one day: infrastructure facilities are destroyed

Russian troops carried out 118 attacks in Zaporizhzhia region, destroying infrastructure, with no casualties reported.

War in Ukraine • December 18, 06:39 AM • 105460 views
Enemy tried to break through Ukrainian troops' defense near Kupiansk with the help of aviation - General Staff

The General Staff of Ukraine reports that the ongoing russian aggression has resulted in 54 battles, missile and air strikes, and civilian casualties; Ukrainian troops have repelled numerous enemy attacks and continue to hold defensive positions.

War in Ukraine • December 17, 05:43 PM • 115577 views
A powerful explosion occurred in Crimea: Russians raised a helicopter into the sky

A powerful explosion was heard in the Krasnogvardeisky district of the occupied Crimea, followed by a Russian helicopter in the air.

War in Ukraine • December 14, 11:24 AM • 33514 views
Russians strike 78 times at 20 localities in Zaporizhzhia overnight

Overnight, Russian troops fired 78 times at 20 localities in Zaporizhzhia region, damaging one building and a car, with no casualties reported.

War in Ukraine • December 10, 07:00 AM • 52743 views
60 combat engagements took place in the frontline over the last day - General Staff

Ukrainian troops repelled more than 60 enemy attacks in various directions, held their positions and inflicted losses in equipment and manpower on Russian-terrorist forces. The General Staff reported successful strikes on two enemy directions, which led to the disorganization of their forces and means.

War in Ukraine • December 10, 06:31 AM • 46155 views
How many museums and theaters have suffered losses due to Russia's invasion - the Ministry of Culture's response

As of November 25, 2023, 1750 cultural facilities were damaged in Ukraine, with clubs, libraries and art institutions suffering the most, especially in Donetsk and Kharkiv regions.

War in Ukraine • December 5, 02:47 PM • 36429 views
Russian troops launched 100 strikes on the Zaporizhia region, there is damaged infrastructure

Russian troops launched 100 strikes on the Zaporizhia region, causing damage to cities and infrastructure without civilian casualties.

War in Ukraine • November 30, 06:59 AM • 29376 views
The IAEA is concerned about the growth of attacks near the Khmelnitsky nuclear power plant

IAEA experts in Ukraine report military activity near the Khmelnitsky NPP, highlighting its vulnerability along with other nuclear facilities due to ongoing military operations. There was no direct damage to the station, but the incidents highlight the nuclear threat in the context of the conflict.

War in Ukraine • November 29, 09:20 PM • 38501 views
Overnight, Ukrainian air defense destroyed 21 drones and 2 missiles launched by Russia

Overnight, Ukrainian air defense successfully shot down 21 drones and 2 of 3 Russian X-59 missiles targeting Khmelnytsky region.

War in Ukraine • November 29, 05:16 AM • 39365 views
In Tokmak, a "hit" on a building used by the occupiers - Fedorov

In Tokmak, a building used by the occupiers was hit, leading to evacuation and possible casualties; the exact number of victims is being clarified.

War in Ukraine • November 28, 01:09 PM • 35255 views
Russian missile strike in Zaporizhzhia damaged multi-storey buildings and educational institutions - city council

Three multi-storey buildings and three educational institutions in Zaporizhzhia are damaged as a result of an enemy missile attack.

War in Ukraine • November 28, 08:14 AM • 32851 views
Ukraine establishes emergency response centers in nine regions to deal with snowfall consequences

The emergency response centers are working in nine regions of Ukraine to eliminate the consequences of bad weather and snowfall, involving more than 1,000 rescuers and more than 300 units of equipment. We have provided assistance to 2.1 thousand people with about 900 pieces of equipment, and are restoring power supply to 1.8 thousand settlements

Society • November 27, 11:33 AM • 39012 views
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 • 24624 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 • 42914 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 • 32012 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 • 31055 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 • 22332 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 • 7497 views