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Why is Zaporizhzhia a target?

Zaporizhzhia is a strategically important city in southeastern Ukraine, home to a large nuclear power plant and a significant industrial base. Its location on the Dnipro River makes it crucial for controlling access to southern Ukraine and the Black Sea. Russian forces have repeatedly targeted the region, aiming to disrupt Ukrainian logistics and exert control over key infrastructure.

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