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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 death toll after the Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia has risen to two, including a teenagerPhoto

Two people, including a 17-year-old boy, were killed in the attack on Zaporizhzhia. Another 21 people were injured, and rescue operations at the scene have been completed.

War in Ukraine • March 15, 12:26 PM • 4884 views
The number of injured in Zaporizhzhia has risen to 19, including a four-year-old boy

As a result of the Russian attack on residential areas of Zaporizhzhia, 19 people were injured, including a 4-year-old child. The enemy launched four guided aerial bomb strikes on the city.

War in Ukraine • March 14, 07:55 PM • 7142 views
Enemy launched four KAB strikes on Zaporizhzhia, number of wounded increased to 13 - OVAPhoto

Russians attacked residential areas of Zaporizhzhia, killing one man and injuring 13 people. 24 buildings and infrastructure were damaged.

War in Ukraine • March 14, 04:24 PM • 5682 views
After the Russian attack, two people were rescued from under the rubble in Zaporizhzhia, the number of injured increased to 10 - OVAVideo

Rescuers unblocked two people after the Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia. The number of injured increased to 10 people, including a teenager in serious condition.

War in Ukraine • March 14, 03:09 PM • 5097 views
Russian army attacked Zaporizhzhia: one person killed, seven more injuredPhoto

As a result of the strike, a house was damaged, one person was killed, and seven were injured. A woman may be under the rubble; a rescue operation is underway.

War in Ukraine • March 14, 02:44 PM • 4379 views
Russia attacked railways in two regions and injured a train driver and his assistant

The enemy attacked trains and stations in Kharkiv and Dnipropetrovsk regions with drones. Two railway workers were injured, and locomotives and infrastructure were damaged.

War in Ukraine • March 14, 06:59 AM • 8538 views
Russian drone attacked a patrol car in Zaporizhzhia, a police officer was injuredVideo

An enemy UAV hit a service vehicle, as a result of which a patrol officer sustained shrapnel wounds. The injured person is in the hospital, his condition is currently stable.

Society • March 13, 12:54 PM • 4251 views
Zaporizhzhia is again under enemy attack, social media reports power outages

The occupiers struck Zaporizhzhia, causing smoke to rise over the city. The attack resulted in power problems, and there are currently no casualties.

Society • March 12, 03:14 PM • 4282 views
12 injured from Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia, including four childrenPhotoVideo

As a result of the air strike on March 11, 12 people were injured, including four children. 15 houses were damaged, psychologists and rescuers worked on the scene.

War in Ukraine • March 12, 07:30 AM • 4270 views
Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia and the region on March 11 - the number of casualties and destruction increasedPhoto

Six people were injured and 15 houses were damaged in Zaporizhzhia due to the Russian attack. The occupiers dropped guided aerial bombs on the city and Zaporizhzhia district.

Society • March 11, 03:49 PM • 6536 views
Night attack on Zaporizhzhia: private house damaged, fire broke out

Russian troops attacked Zaporizhzhia on the night of March 9. As a result of the shelling, a residential building was damaged; according to preliminary data, there were no casualties.

Society • March 9, 01:29 AM • 7741 views
In Volyn, a group of individuals attacked a TCC car and forcibly released a conscript

A group of individuals in seven cars blocked a TCC vehicle, injured two servicemen, and abducted a conscript. Police are searching for the attackers in connection with a serious crime.

Society • March 8, 07:46 PM • 51464 views
The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine, in cooperation with the Defence Forces, thwarted a Russian offensive in Zaporizhzhia – over 300 occupiers eliminatedVideo

Over three months, DIU intelligence officers eliminated more than 300 Russians and captured 39. The defense was stabilized by destroying enemy logistics with drones.

War in Ukraine • March 7, 10:57 AM • 4197 views
Russia attacked Ukraine's railway and ports, an infant among the woundedPhoto

The enemy damaged four railway substations and ports in Odesa region. As a result of the massive attack on the regions, there are dead, and an infant was among the wounded.

War in Ukraine • March 7, 06:46 AM • 4798 views
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Preparing for spring battles - how the situation on the front will change with the arrival of warm weather

On most fronts, the situation remains stable, but on the eastern flank of the Sloviansk-Kramatorsk direction, Russian troops are advancing. In total, 48 aggressor attacks were recorded during the day, mainly in the Huliaipole and Pokrovsk directions.

War in Ukraine • March 4, 03:27 PM • 104108 views
Palisa: Russia seeks to seize four regional centers of Ukraine and create buffer zones in the north

The leadership of the Russian Federation has not abandoned its intentions to seize four regional centers of Ukraine and create "buffer zones" in the north, although it currently lacks the resources to do so. Moscow is counting on the complete capture of the Donetsk region and advancement deep into the Dnipropetrovsk and Zaporizhzhia regions.

War in Ukraine • March 1, 09:51 PM • 23790 views
Delays up to an hour and buses instead of trains - UZ changed traffic on March 1

Due to the security situation on March 1, Ukrzaliznytsia changed train traffic in Kherson, Sumy, Chernihiv, Kharkiv, Donetsk, and Zaporizhzhia regions. Passengers are asked to follow the instructions of railway workers and enable push notifications.

Society • March 1, 08:00 AM • 10101 views
Russian infantry refuses to attack, commanders threaten reprisals - GUR interceptionVideo

The GUR released an intercepted conversation that indicates a critical moral and psychological state in Russian army units. The commander threatens subordinates with reprisals for refusing to attack.

War in Ukraine • February 27, 02:27 PM • 3188 views
Russians threw 20,000 troops at the assault on Stepnohirsk to reach Zaporizhzhia - Media

The Russians are trying to break through in the Zaporizhzhia direction, having thrown about 20,000 troops at the assault on Stepnohirsk. The loss of the city will allow them to shell Zaporizhzhia around the clock.

Society • February 27, 01:19 PM • 4802 views
IAEA secured local ceasefire for repair of ZNPP line

The IAEA has negotiated a local ceasefire to restore the 330 kV backup power supply to the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant. Demining operations are underway to allow access for repair crews.

War in Ukraine • February 27, 12:53 PM • 3906 views
In Zaporizhzhia, the number of victims of the Russian shelling has risen to 10, including a childPhoto

The number of victims of the massive Russian shelling of Zaporizhzhia has increased to 10 people, including an 8-year-old child. All victims received medical assistance, most are being treated on an outpatient basis.

War in Ukraine • February 26, 01:14 PM • 3342 views
Russia attacked railway infrastructure in 3 regions, including a children's railway in Kharkiv region

Russia launched a massive drone and missile attack on Ukrainian cities, once again striking railway infrastructure. Kharkiv, Mykolaiv, Vinnytsia, Zaporizhzhia, Kyiv and the region, Kryvyi Rih, Poltava, and Donetsk regions were targeted.

Society • February 26, 11:34 AM • 6810 views
Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia on February 26 - educational institution damaged, 41 children were in shelter

On February 26, Russians attacked Zaporizhzhia, damaging an educational institution. 41 children were in the shelter, no one was injured.

Society • February 26, 08:28 AM • 4831 views
Already 9 injured in Russia's night attack on ZaporizhzhiaVideo

The number of victims of Russia's night attack in Zaporizhzhia has risen to 9 people; the State Emergency Service has completed rescue operations. 19 apartment buildings and 4 private houses were damaged.

War in Ukraine • February 26, 06:49 AM • 3809 views
Attack on Zaporizhzhia: apartment building and shopping centers on fireVideo

As a result of the attack on Zaporizhzhia, several floors of an apartment building are on fire, with a person trapped inside. In total, the city suffered 12 enemy strikes, and two shopping centers also caught fire.

Society • February 26, 03:37 AM • 6331 views
Russian forces launched 643 strikes on Zaporizhzhia Oblast - four dead

During the day, the occupiers attacked 32 settlements in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, resulting in four deaths and two injuries. 12 airstrikes, 401 UAV attacks, 7 MLRS shellings, and 223 artillery strikes were recorded.

Society • February 25, 07:35 AM • 4450 views
Biletsky: If we abandon Donbas, what guarantees are there that we won't then abandon Ukrainian Kharkiv, Odesa, Zaporizhzhia, Kherson?

Andriy Biletsky stated that Ukraine stood strong thanks to the decision of hundreds of thousands of people to fight. Ceding territories to the enemy will lead to moral breakdown and a false peace.

War in Ukraine • February 24, 02:34 PM • 3457 views
Train schedule changes affected six regions, some routes replaced by buses

Ukrzaliznytsia provided operational information on train movements on February 23. In Kherson, Sumy, Chernihiv, Kharkiv, Donetsk, and Zaporizhzhia regions, traffic is organized taking into account the security situation, and some routes have been replaced by buses.

Society • February 23, 07:45 AM • 58131 views
Zaporizhzhia suffered a drone attack from Russia, with one fatality and damage to industrial infrastructure

Russians attacked Zaporizhzhia with UAVs, damaging an industrial infrastructure facility. As a result of the strike, a 33-year-old man was killed, and a 45-year-old man was injured.

War in Ukraine • February 23, 06:54 AM • 4997 views
Ukrzaliznytsia changed train routes after the Russian attack on Kyiv region on February 22

Due to the night Russian attack on the Kyiv region, a number of trains are running on altered routes, which may cause deviations from the schedule. Ukrzaliznytsia has published the train schedule for Sunday.

Society • February 22, 07:37 AM • 16739 views