Zaporizhzhia Oblast

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Total Events

12,453

Casualties

2,156

Capital

Zaporizhzhia

Area

27,180 km²

Overview

Since the full-scale Russian invasion began on February 24, 2022, Zaporizhzhia Oblast has been the 5th most affected region in Ukraine. A total of 19,760 conflict events have been documented in the oblast, with 137,442 reported casualties (7 per event on average). Violence against civilians accounts for the largest share of activity at 25% (5,006 incidents). All data is sourced from ACLED (Armed Conflict Location & Event Data) and covers verified incidents from February 2022 to the present.

  • 19,760 total documented conflict events
  • 137,442 reported casualties
  • Ranked 5th most affected oblast in Ukraine
  • Predominant event type: Violence against civilians (25%)
  • Event breakdown: Violence against civilians: 5,006; Battles: 4,970; Explosions/Remote violence: 4,955; Strategic developments: 4,829
  • Average 7 casualties per incident

Pre-war Population (2021)

1,687,401

Coordinates

47.8388°N, 35.1396°E

Monthly Timeline

Frequently Asked Questions

How has Zaporizhzhia Oblast been affected by the Russia-Ukraine war?
Since the full-scale Russian invasion began on February 24, 2022, Zaporizhzhia Oblast has been the 5th most affected region in Ukraine. A total of 19,760 conflict events have been documented in the oblast, with 137,442 reported casualties (7 per event on average). Violence against civilians accounts for the largest share of activity at 25% (5,006 incidents). All data is sourced from ACLED (Armed Conflict Location & Event Data) and covers verified incidents from February 2022 to the present.
How many conflict events have been documented in Zaporizhzhia Oblast?
According to ACLED data, 12,453 conflict events have been documented in Zaporizhzhia Oblast since the start of the full-scale war in February 2022.
What is the capital of Zaporizhzhia Oblast?
The administrative capital of Zaporizhzhia Oblast is Zaporizhzhia. The oblast covers 27,180 km² and had a pre-war population of approximately 1,687,401.
What types of conflict events occur most often in Zaporizhzhia Oblast?
The ACLED dataset records multiple categories of conflict events in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, including shelling, airstrikes, ground engagements, and explosions. The full breakdown is available in the events timeline charts on this page.
Where can I find daily conflict reports for Zaporizhzhia Oblast?
Daily conflict data for Zaporizhzhia Oblast is available in the monthly and weekly timeline breakdowns on this page. Each event includes date, type, location, and casualty information sourced from ACLED and cross-referenced with multiple open-source data providers.