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Izmail

Danube port city
Izmail is a city in Odesa Oblast, Ukraine, and the administrative center of Izmail Raion. It is located in the south of the region, on the left bank of the Danube River, in the Kiliya branch, approximately 80 kilometers from the Black Sea coast. With an area of 53.5 km² and a population of about 69,932 people as of 2022, Izmail is the second-largest city in Odesa Oblast by population. The history of Izmail dates back to the 9th–10th centuries when it was part of Kyivan Rus, and later was under the influence of the Principality of Galicia-Volhynia. In the late 15th century, the settlement, then called Smil, was captured by the Turks and transformed into the Izmail fortress, which had important strategic significance. The city repeatedly changed hands between various empires, in particular, it became a significant seaport after joining the Russian Empire in 1812, and since 1991, it has been part of independent Ukraine.
1812
Izmail became a district town and began to develop as a significant sea and river port
1813
A quarantine office was established, marking the beginning of the history of the Izmail port
1828
The port of Izmail received the right to free trade, contributing to its active development
1830
Izmail officially received city status
1892
The first stone embankment was built in the port, improving its infrastructure
1945
The city port was extensively restored and reconstructed after the war, significantly increasing its capacity
1954
Izmail became a district center, confirming its administrative importance in the region
1994
The Izmail Sea Commercial Port was registered as an independent state enterprise of Ukraine
2023
The Izmail port prematurely fulfilled its annual cargo handling plan, demonstrating economic efficiency
2024
The Izmail Sea Commercial Port celebrated its 210th anniversary since its establishment
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Russian attack affected infrastructure and production facilities in Izmail - RMAPhotoVideo

Russian troops attacked Izmail with drones, damaging infrastructure and production facilities. One person was injured, fires have been extinguished.

War in Ukraine • August 20, 05:26 AM • 4758 views
Patrol officer from Odesa region fled abroad: police reacted

A patrol police officer from Odesa region illegally crossed the state border. He has been dismissed from service and is promised to be brought to justice.

Crimes and emergencies • August 9, 05:48 PM • 10883 views
In Odesa region, a man shot a police officer during a document check: he faces life imprisonment

In Izmail, a moped driver opened fire on police officers during a document check, fatally wounding one. The assailant has been detained and faces life imprisonment.

Society • August 5, 05:03 PM • 16225 views
Odesa suffered a massive attack by strike UAVs, residential buildings damaged - Odesa Regional Military Administration

On the night of July 19, Russia carried out a massive drone attack on Odesa, damaging apartment buildings. All services are working to eliminate the consequences, information about casualties is being clarified.

War in Ukraine • July 18, 10:14 PM • 6402 views
Russian drones attacked Odesa region: enemy struck Izmail, infrastructure damaged

During the night, the enemy attacked Izmail district with attack drones, damaging infrastructure and blowing out windows in administrative buildings in Izmail. Romanian media reported that the attack was recorded from Tulcea, with 13 calls to the emergency number.

War in Ukraine • July 16, 08:00 AM • 5946 views
In Romania, an alert was declared in the border area due to the Russian drone attack on Ukraine, planes were not raised

An alert was declared in Romania in the border area due to a drone attack on Odesa region. No border crossing was recorded, but a search for debris will be conducted.

War in Ukraine • May 30, 07:49 AM • 4587 views
Russia attacked Odesa region with drones, there is destruction of the "Nova Poshta" branch: consequences shown

At night, Russian drones attacked the Odesa region, in Izmail the "Nova Poshta" branch was destroyed and cargo vehicles were damaged. There are no dead or injured, the fire has been extinguished.

War in Ukraine • May 30, 05:58 AM • 3429 views
In Odesa region, police detained a man who was "saving" his comrades from the TCC with a rifle

In the Odesa region, a man with a carbine threatened the military to take his friends from the checkpoint. Police detained the attacker and seized the weapon.

Society • April 14, 02:35 PM • 12038 views
In Odesa region due to attack by Russian drone port infrastructure damaged, one injured: the consequences were shown

As a result of a night drone attack on the Izmail district, port infrastructure and an educational institution were damaged. One woman received shrapnel wounds and was hospitalized.

War in Ukraine • February 13, 07:27 AM • 29675 views
Seafarers will be able to receive documents from Diya in Izmail, the third location in Ukraine

Izmail has joined the system of issuing qualification documents for seafarers through the Diia portal. Now seafarers can pick up documents in three cities: Odesa, Kyiv and Izmail.

Society • January 31, 03:02 PM • 26691 views
Russian drones attack Odesa region: grain warehouse and hospital damaged

In the morning, Russian drones attacked Izmail district of Odesa region. Residential buildings, a grain warehouse, cars, and the district hospital were damaged, with no casualties.

War in Ukraine • January 30, 07:08 AM • 30431 views
At night, Russian troops attacked Odesa region, targeting port infrastructure - RMA

Russian troops attacked port infrastructure in Izmail district of Odesa region with attack drones. The attack damaged the facades of the buildings, with no casualties.

Society • January 17, 05:59 AM • 117111 views
Repair of the “road of life” in Odesa region is nearing completion: photos

The T-16-07 road between Izmail and Kiliya is in its final stage of repair. The renovated road will shorten the route from 130 to 45 km and improve logistics in the region.

Society • November 7, 09:23 AM • 18193 views
Kiper tells about another russian attack on peaceful Odesa region: customs and food logistics are in the crosshairs

On the night of October 2, russia attacked Izmail district of Odesa region with drones. A customs checkpoint and trucks with food were damaged.

War in Ukraine • October 2, 11:34 AM • 17066 views
Russia's attack on Odesa region: rescuers show the consequences

A fire broke out in Izmail district of Odesa region as a result of an enemy attack. Rescuers promptly extinguished the fire, and two victims were taken to the hospital.

War in Ukraine • October 2, 06:46 AM • 49068 views
Explosions in Izmail: Ukrainian Armed Forces warned about enemy UAVs

Explosions were heard in Izmail, Odesa region. Earlier, the Ukrainian Air Force warned of enemy drones headed for Izmail.

War in Ukraine • October 2, 12:43 AM • 21793 views
A 24-year-old girl who was injured during the Russian attack on Izmail on September 27 dies in hospital

A 24-year-old girl wounded during the Russian attack on Izmail on September 27 has died in hospital. The total number of casualties increased to 4, with 3 dead and 11 wounded reported earlier.

War in Ukraine • October 1, 11:24 AM • 14293 views
Morning strike in Odesa region: eight injured in hospital, one in serious condition

In the Odesa region, the aftermath of an enemy attack on Izmail is being eliminated. 8 wounded are in hospital, one is in serious condition, and utility companies are clearing the destruction and removing debris.

Society • September 27, 01:12 PM • 15018 views
Number of injured in morning Russian attack in Odesa region rises to 16

The enemy attacked Izmail district of Odesa region. Three people were killed, 16 people were wounded, including a 3-year-old child, and buildings and cars were damaged.

War in Ukraine • September 27, 07:09 AM • 16078 views
In Odesa region, Russians attacked Izmail in the morning: 3 killed, 11 wounded

Russia has attacked Izmail in Odesa region. The drone attack killed 3 people, injured 11, damaged buildings and started fires.

War in Ukraine • September 27, 05:27 AM • 16163 views
Explosions in Izmail: Air Force warned of drone attack

Explosions occurred in the city of Izmail, Odesa region. Earlier, the Ukrainian Air Force warned of a possible drone attack on Odesa region.

War in Ukraine • September 26, 11:38 PM • 19461 views
13-year-old girl found dead in Danube after disappearing in Izmail

In Odesa region, the body of a 13-year-old girl who disappeared while swimming was found in the Danube River. The preliminary cause of death is drowning.

Society • August 3, 08:14 PM • 22302 views
NATO comments on the downing of Russian Shahed drones in Romania

Fragments of Russian drones are found in Romania after a night attack on Ukraine. NATO announces that there are no signs of a deliberate attack on the alliance's territory.

War in Ukraine • July 25, 07:37 PM • 100669 views
Russian army attacks Odesa region with drones again at night: administrative building destroyed, two injured

At night, Russian drones attacked Izmail district of Odesa region. An administrative building and a private house were damaged, two people were injured and one hospitalized.

War in Ukraine • July 25, 05:35 AM • 27976 views
An employee was fatally hit by a truck at Izmail company - police

A 56-year-old employee was hit by a DAF truck while reversing on the territory of a plant in Izmail. The man died on the spot, the driver was sober, and the police are investigating the case under Article 286 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.

Crimes and emergencies • July 23, 09:12 AM • 15820 views
First beach area opened in southern Odesa region

The first beach recreation area was opened in the village of Prymorske, Izmail district, Odesa region, and the town of Vilkovo, known as "Ukrainian Venice," is also open to tourists this summer.

Society • July 11, 06:24 PM • 15977 views
Monument to Russian General Tuchkov dismantled in Odessa region

On June 11, a monument to Russian General Sergei Tuchkov was dismantled in Izmail, Odessa region, in accordance with the law of Ukraine "on condemnation and Prohibition of propaganda of Russian imperial policy in Ukraine and decolonization of toponymy".

Society • June 11, 08:48 AM • 19584 views
Turkey may transfer floating power plants to Odessa region: keeper tells details

The leadership of the Odessa region is negotiating with Turkey on the transfer of floating power plants to cover the electricity shortage. It is planned to place one vessel each in Izmail, Odessa and Yuzhny.

Economy • June 7, 02:12 PM • 19928 views
Odessa region prepares for the beach season - Kiper

Odessa region is preparing for the beach season, said RMA chairman Oleg Kiper.

Society • June 7, 08:10 AM • 23533 views
A quarter of a million IDPs chose to live in Odessa region-keeper

More than 240 thousand internally displaced Ukrainians decided to live in the Odessa region, increasing its population to more than 2. 5 million people.

Society • June 7, 07:03 AM • 25042 views