Extreme Activity
47.866667°N 35.124633°E
Total Events
12,560
Artillery
2,645
UAV Attacks
938
Active Period
Feb 24, 2022 — Apr 11, 2026
Zaporizhzhya (Zaporizhzhya) has documented 12,560 conflict events from Feb 24, 2022 to Apr 11, 2026, with artillery as the primary form of warfare at 21% of incidents. The area is currently classified as Ukraine Controlled by ISW and DeepStateMap composite assessment.
Conflict Profile Analysis
Military activity at Zaporizhzhya shows a mixed combat profile with no single dominant type — artillery at 52%, aerial/UAV at 36%, and ground operations at 12%. This diversified pattern suggests a multifaceted operational environment.
Despite remaining under Ukrainian control throughout the conflict, Zaporizhzhya has endured sustained targeting — the 12,560 recorded events indicate persistent threat from Russian forces without territorial seizure.
Civilian casualties have been recorded in 1,533 incidents (12.2% of all events), reflecting the toll on non-combatants in the area.
Conflict Event Overview
| Event Type | Count | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| explosion Artillery Shelling | 2,645 | 21.1% |
| home Property Damage | 1,896 | 15.1% |
| group Civilian Casualties | 1,533 | 12.2% |
| flight_takeoff UAV/Drone Attacks | 938 | 7.5% |
| flight Airstrikes | 894 | 7.1% |
| warning IED/Mine Events | 794 | 6.3% |
| undo Retreats/Withdrawals | 433 | 3.4% |
| radar Air Defense Actions | 419 | 3.3% |
| person_off Military Casualties | 390 | 3.1% |
| bolt Raids | 270 | 2.1% |
| domain Occupation Events | 256 | 2% |
| local_fire_department Firefights | 204 | 1.6% |
| shield Armored Engagements | 109 | 0.9% |
| local_hospital Hospital/Medical | 47 | 0.4% |
| computer Cyber Operations | 27 | 0.2% |
Event Type Distribution
Activity Timeline
Monthly Events in Zaporizhzhya
Territorial Control History
Current Status: Ukraine Controlled
Zaporizhzhya has been under Russian control for approximately 0 recorded days since February 2022.
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Contested
Comparative Analysis
vs Zaporizhzhya Average
| Metric | Zaporizhzhya | Oblast Avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Events | 12,560 | 698 | +11,862 |
| Artillery Events | 2,645 | 147 | +2,498 |
| Airstrike Events | 894 | 51 | +843 |
| UAV Events | 938 | 36 | +902 |
| Civilian Casualties | 1,533 | 57 | +1,476 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many conflict events have been recorded in Zaporizhzhya?
Zaporizhzhya has recorded 12,560 conflict events between Feb 24, 2022 and Apr 11, 2026. This places it in the extreme activity category among Ukraine's 0 conflict zones within Zaporizhzhya.
Has Zaporizhzhya been targeted despite remaining under Ukrainian control?
Yes. Although Zaporizhzhya has remained under Ukrainian sovereignty throughout the conflict, it has been targeted with 12,560 recorded incidents. The area has never been under Russian territorial control, but has experienced sustained attack activity.
What type of military activity is most common in Zaporizhzhya?
Artillery Shelling is the dominant event type in Zaporizhzhya, accounting for 21.1% of all incidents with 2,645 recorded events followed by UAV/Drone Attacks at 938 incidents. The distribution across multiple event types indicates a complex operational environment.
How have civilians been affected by the conflict in Zaporizhzhya?
There have been 1,533 recorded civilian casualty incidents in Zaporizhzhya, representing 12.2% of all events. While any civilian harm is significant, this rate is within the range observed across actively targeted locations.
Why does Zaporizhzhya have such a high concentration of conflict events?
Zaporizhzhya's 12,560 events reflect its significance as a key target in {$oblast}. The volume of reporting also correlates with media access and infrastructure — larger cities with more news correspondents tend to have more granular event documentation in the VIINA dataset.
Data Source
Location Conflict Data: VIINA Dataset (Georgetown University) — Violent Incident Information from News Articles. Territorial control: ISW + DeepStateMap composite.
Last updated: April 11, 2026