Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine
News from Zaporizhzhia
Russian glide bomb attack on Zaporizhzhia kills at least 15 people
Children are among the victims, authorities say, and more victims could still be buried in the rubble of a large apartment block that was destroyed.
October 10, 2026Zelensky condemns 'vile' large-scale Russian attacks that killed 15
Rescue workers are continuing a search for residents after an apartment building in Pryluky was destroyed.
October 7, 2026Ukraine's prized steel industry left in ruins by Russian missile campaign
Ukraine's remaining steelworks, a vital part of its economy, have all but ground to a halt because of relentless attacks.
September 29, 2026Ukraine's postal workers deliver lifeline under Russian fire
The state post service delivers pensions, medicine and letters to people just miles from the front.
September 15, 2026Russian nuclear head says Ukraine attacked fuel trucks, endangered Zaporizhzhia plant - reuters.com
Russian nuclear head says Ukraine attacked fuel trucks, endangered Zaporizhzhia plant reuters.com
September 13, 2026Ukraine faces 'toughest winter' since Russia's full-scale invasion, UN official tells BBC
A senior UN official tells the BBC there is a race against the clock to ensure access to power and water through winter.
September 12, 2026Five killed and 67 injured in Russian strike on shopping centre, Ukraine says
The attack in Pavlohrad city centre was the third Russian strike on a mall within days, local media report.
September 10, 2026Brokered ceasefire takes effect for repairs at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant - Reuters
Brokered ceasefire takes effect for repairs at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant Reuters
September 5, 2026Ukraine escalates protest over FIA lifting Russia ban
Ukraine escalates its complaint against the FIA decision to lift the ban on Russian competitors taking part in international events.
August 31, 2026At least 37 dead and hundreds evacuated after strike on Kyiv weapons depot
An investigation has begun into the storage of weapons for Ukraine's military near a residential area.
August 29, 2026Russian double-tap drone strike kills 15 in Ukrainian mall, officials say
Another 130 people, including 23 children, were injured when the shopping centre was hit, according to the regional head.
August 21, 2026Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant loses external power supply - Reuters
Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant loses external power supply Reuters
August 20, 2026Russia says UK 'will pay' for supplying drones to Ukraine
An MoD spokesperson responds by saying Britain stands "shoulder to shoulder" with Ukraine.
August 18, 2026Ukrainian strikes kill six in Russia, acting governor says
A 14-year-old child was among four others injured, the acting governor of Russia's Belgorod region says.
August 17, 2026Five killed as Russia launches fresh aerial attacks across Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accuses Russia of targeting civilian infrastructure, while Moscow reports that a warehouse was hit.
August 16, 2026Major Russian grain export terminals hit in Ukraine Black Sea port attack
Grain exports from both Russia and Ukraine are falling as both countries attack each other's shipping facilities and ports.
August 12, 2026Russia using North Korean missiles to strike Ukraine, Zelensky says
Ukraine's president says strikes in Zaporizhzhia - which killed at least six and injured 19 - involved ballistic missiles from Russia's ally.
August 11, 2026Russian attacks kill six as Ukraine targets Black Sea oil tankers
Overnight Russia attacked sites in Odesa and Sumy, while Ukraine attacked 20 Russian vessels in the Black Sea.
July 15, 2026Russian strikes kill nine in Ukraine and damage historic cathedral, officials say
A Ukrainian drone attack in the Russian city of Tula, south of Moscow, killed three people and wounded three others.
June 15, 2026Zelensky criticises 'vile' Chornobyl drone strike ahead of London talks
Ukrainian officials say a Russian drone hit a storage facility for spent nuclear fuel near the Chornobyl nuclear plant.
June 7, 2026Russian drone hits nuclear-fuel storage facility near Chornobyl, Ukraine says - Reuters
Russian drone hits nuclear-fuel storage facility near Chornobyl, Ukraine says Reuters
June 7, 2026Russia says Ukrainian drone struck Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, Kyiv denies - Reuters
Russia says Ukrainian drone struck Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, Kyiv denies Reuters
May 30, 2026Indian shares join Asian slump as US-Iran stalemate continues - Reuters
Indian shares join Asian slump as US-Iran stalemate continues Reuters
May 18, 2026Ukraine, Russia trade accusations of violating US-backed ceasefire - Reuters
Ukraine, Russia trade accusations of violating US-backed ceasefire Reuters
May 10, 2026Putin says he thinks Russia-Ukraine war is coming to an end - Reuters
Putin says he thinks Russia-Ukraine war is coming to an end Reuters
May 9, 2026Russia ignores Ukraine's unilateral ceasefire and attacks kindergarten
Ukraine's president says Russia has "spurned the ceasefire" and Kyiv is deciding on further action to take.
May 6, 2026Ukraine says Russia violated ceasefire initiated by Kyiv - Reuters
Ukraine says Russia violated ceasefire initiated by Kyiv Reuters
May 6, 2026Russia and Ukraine announce rival ceasefires as deadly strikes continue
Russia demanded a ceasefire on 8 and 9 May but Ukraine said it would pause the fighting sooner, meaning any violations would be pinned on Moscow.
May 5, 2026Putin declares May 8-9 ceasefire for war commemoration, Zelenskiy announces his own ceasefire - Reuters
Putin declares May 8-9 ceasefire for war commemoration, Zelenskiy announces his own ceasefire Reuters
May 4, 2026Russian strikes kill 10 as Zelensky says Ukraine hits oil tankers and terminal
Fatalities have been reported around Ukraine as Kyiv says Russian "shadow fleet" tankers were hit by drones.
May 3, 2026IAEA says a drone targeted Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant's external radiation control laboratory - Reuters
IAEA says a drone targeted Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant's external radiation control laboratory Reuters
May 3, 2026Russia, Ukraine trade accusations of Orthodox Easter ceasefire violations - Reuters
Russia, Ukraine trade accusations of Orthodox Easter ceasefire violations Reuters
April 12, 2026Russian regional officials say Ukraine attacked Kursk, Belgorod regions - Reuters
Russian regional officials say Ukraine attacked Kursk, Belgorod regions Reuters
April 11, 2026Ukraine regains control of frontline areas in southeast and east, army chief says - Reuters
Ukraine regains control of frontline areas in southeast and east, army chief says Reuters
April 6, 2026At least five killed in massive wave of Russian strikes across Ukraine, officials say
Officials said the attacks were among the worst in ten days, with damage reported in eleven regions across the country.
March 24, 2026Ukraine says talks to resolve war will continue in US on Sunday - Reuters
Ukraine says talks to resolve war will continue in US on Sunday Reuters
March 21, 2026Russian drone attack kills two in Ukraine ahead of talks in US, officials say
Two children, aged 11 and 15 were also injured in the attack which took place in Zaporizhzhia.
March 21, 2026Zelensky accuses EU allies of 'blackmail' in oil pipeline row
Volodymyr Zelensky says restoring the flow of Russian oil via Ukraine into the EU would be like lifting sanctions on Russia.
March 15, 2026Russia exploiting Iran war, Zelensky says after fresh bombardment
Volodymyr Zelensky cast concern over the supply of air-defence missiles after a heavy overnight attack kills at least five.
March 14, 2026Russian attacks cause casualties, injuries in Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhzhia regions, local officials say - Reuters
Russian attacks cause casualties, injuries in Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhzhia regions, local officials say Reuters
March 13, 2026US, Russian teams met in Florida and discussed 'variety of topics,' Witkoff says - Reuters
US, Russian teams met in Florida and discussed 'variety of topics,' Witkoff says Reuters
March 12, 2026Russian strike on Kharkiv apartment block kills seven
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky says ten other people - including children - are injured as rescuers continue to search through rubble.
March 7, 2026Russia hits Ukraine with drones, missiles, kills at least seven in Kharkiv - Reuters
Russia hits Ukraine with drones, missiles, kills at least seven in Kharkiv Reuters
March 7, 2026Russia says local truce established to enable repairs at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant - Reuters
Russia says local truce established to enable repairs at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant Reuters
February 27, 2026Russia and Ukraine exchange more than 1,000 soldiers' bodies
Russia's announcement comes as Ukraine's top negotiator met US peace envoys in Geneva.
February 26, 2026Bowen: Why Ukraine remains defiant and does not feel close to defeat
This month marks four gruelling years since the full‑scale invasion began and a genuine ceasefire still feels far from assured
February 24, 2026Power restored to most households in Ukraine's Russia-controlled Zaporizhzhia region - Reuters
Power restored to most households in Ukraine's Russia-controlled Zaporizhzhia region Reuters
February 22, 2026Russian missile strikes Oreo factory in Ukraine, foreign minister says - Reuters
Russian missile strikes Oreo factory in Ukraine, foreign minister says Reuters
February 22, 2026Repairs start near Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia plant after IAEA-brokered local ceasefire - Reuters
Repairs start near Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia plant after IAEA-brokered local ceasefire Reuters
December 28, 2025