Zaporizhzhia, [1] [note 1] formerly known as Aleksandrovsk or Oleksandrivsk until 1921, [note 2] is a city in southeast Ukraine, situated on the banks of the Dnieper River. It is the administrative centre of Zaporizhzhia Oblast. [2] Zaporizhzhia has a population of 710,052 (2022 estimate). [3]

Jan 9, 2025 · Zaporizhzhya, city, southeastern Ukraine, on the Dnieper River just below its former rapids. It is the administrative centre of Zaporizhzhya oblast (province). In 1770 the fortress of Oleksandrivsk was established to ensure government control over the Zaporozhian Cossacks, whose headquarters were.

1 day ago · With increased attacks on the city, Russian forces are edging westward towards Zaporizhzhia as they try to bypass Pokrovsk in neighbouring Donetsk region, which Ukraine’s military command says ...

Zaporizhzhia (Ukrainian: Запоріжжя, pronounced [zɐpoˈrʲiʒʲːɐ] ⓘ) or Zaporozhzhia (Ukrainian: Запорожжя) is a historical region in central east Ukraine below the Dnieper rapids (Ukrainian: пороги, romanized: porohy), hence the name, literally "(territory) beyond the rapids".

It is one of the largest administrative, industrial and cultural centers of southern Ukraine. It has advanced engineering, ferrous and nonferrous metallurgy, chemical and construction industries. It has a river port and an important transit railway junction.

Feb 26, 2022 · Zaporizhzhia, or Zaporizhia, or even Zaporozhye, is a city in Eastern Ukraine. It is the administrative center of the Zaporizhia Oblast region. Zaporizhzhia is a key river port for the country, a longstanding industrial center and energy supplier, and a cultural hub.

Mar 11, 2024 · Zaporizhzhia: A Land of Industrial Capacity, Outstanding People, and the Island that Changed History. The Zaporizhzhia region (Ukr. oblast) is located between the center and the south of Ukraine. This land has been at the center of significant historical events.

At the beginning of 20th century, Zaporizhzhia was a small unremarkable rural town of the Russian Empire, which acquired industrial importance during the industrialization carried out by the Soviet government in the 1920s and 1930s.

Jan 8, 2025 · Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration via Reuters. Ukrainian officials described the attack as "cruel" and "cynical" At least 13 people have been killed and another 32 injured in Russian ...

Jan 23, 2025 · One person has been killed and at least 24 wounded in a drone and missile attack on the southeastern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia, regional officials said while blaming Russia for the attack.