Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article Zaporizhzhya, city, southeastern Ukraine, on the Dnieper River just below its former rapids It is the administrative centre of Zaporizhzhya oblast (province) During the Russian invasion of Ukraine (2023– ) Zaporizhzhya was subjected to missile strikes on numerous occasions, but the Russian advance was checked far south of the city’s outskirts. Russian forces did capture the Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant raising international concerns about radiation leaks due to accidents or intentional sabotage Zaporizhzhia (previously known as Zaporozhye Aleksandrovsk and Oleksandrivsk) is known internationally as home to the largest nuclear power plant in Europe The city has been a focus during the Ukraine-Russia War with Russian forces engaging in ongoing attacks on the city bombing both government and civilian locations Our evening digest recaps the day's most popular and important stories Newsletters in your inbox See all