But it was destroyed in 1941 by retreating Soviet forces during World War II .
A major hydroelectric powerplant was constructed in 1932 on the Dnieper River , at a high latitude in Zaporozhe .
It was destroyed in 1941 by retreating Soviet forces during World War II .
A major hydroelectric powerplant was constructed in 1932 on the Dnieper River , at a high latitude in Zaporozhe .