Zaporozhye Oblast (Russia)

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Zaporozhye Oblast (Russia)

Name

Zaporozhye Oblast (Russia)

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Region / Subdivision

Summary

The Zaporizhzhia Oblast is a region within Ukraine, currently under Russian occupation since 2022. Russia unilaterally declared its annexation in September 2022 following a disputed referendum, a move not internationally recognized. Melitopol serves as the proclaimed capital of the Russian-controlled territory.

Statistics

Area

27,180.00 km²

Population

1,638,462

Location