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Odesa

City of Ukraine
Odesa is a large city, the administrative, economic, and cultural center of the Odesa Oblast, located on the northwestern coast of the Black Sea, near the mouth of the Dniester River and several estuaries. It is the third-largest city in Ukraine, known for its unique geographical location and multicultural population, numbering about 1 million people. The modern founding of Odesa as a port city dates back to 1794, which spurred rapid development of trade and economy. The city gained the status of a free port in 1819, contributing to its rapid growth and transforming it into a significant trade, industrial, and scientific hub of the Black Sea region.
1794
Construction of the port and city began
1810
The first city theater opened
1819
The city received free port status
1865
The Imperial Novorossiysk University was founded
1887
A new building of the Odesa Opera House opened, becoming an architectural masterpiece
1919
The Odesa Film Studio was established
1965
The city was awarded the honorary title of Hero City
2017
A new passenger terminal of the international airport opened
2019
Odesa joined the UNESCO Creative Cities Network as a City of Literature
2023
The historic city center was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List
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The enemy attacked an administrative building in the center of Odesa: the fire engulfed several floors, with 5 people reported injured

The Russian army struck the center of Odesa, injuring five people. An administrative building was damaged, and the fire engulfed several floors.

War in Ukraine • 02:42 PM • 1048 views
Due to Russian shelling, a number of trains are delayed, with some services running almost 12 hours behind schedulePhoto

Due to Russian attacks on the railway, trains are running with delays. The longest delay is 11 hours and 39 minutes.

Society • September 18, 06:54 AM • 4608 views
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Another postponement in the case of Odrex doctors’ medical negligence

The court hearing in the case of the Odrex doctors accused of medical negligence has been postponed again. This time, due to the participation of attorney Maryna Bielotserkovska in another proceeding. The next hearing is scheduled for September 18.

Society • September 17, 12:59 PM • 13115 views
Russian strike on the railway: the Berestyn railway station was damaged, and the Kyiv urban ring railway service has been restrictedVideo

Russian strikes damaged the Berestyn railway station and infrastructure in Kyiv. Some trains are delayed by up to eight hours or are being rerouted.

Society • September 17, 07:37 AM • 26827 views
This is a tool that can stop the terrorist war — Zelenskyy on the significance of Graham's adopted bill

Zelenskyy thanked the U. S. Congress for Lindsey Graham's bill on sanctions against Russia. He called pressure a condition for ending the war.

War in Ukraine • September 17, 07:16 AM • 8890 views
In Odesa, 6 people, including 2 children, were injured as a result of Russia's overnight attack

In Odesa, six people, including two children, were injured in Russia's overnight attack. Residential buildings, outbuildings, and infrastructure were damaged.

War in Ukraine • September 17, 05:00 AM • 4632 views
In Odesa, three people, including a three-year-old child, were injured in a Russian occupier strike on a high-rise building

Russian forces struck a nine-story building in Odesa. Three civilians, including a three-year-old child, were injured.

War in Ukraine • September 16, 11:06 PM • 4858 views
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Will the delay in the Odrex case have consequences for the lawyers?

In the case involving Odrex doctors, the court deemed the reasons for the absence of one of the defendants’ lawyers unjustified. Experts explained whether the lawyer faces disciplinary liability.

Society • September 16, 06:01 AM • 35896 views
In Odesa, a Russian attack destroyed an EVA sorting center that supplied goods to three regionsPhoto

The Russian missile attack on September 13 destroyed an EVA sorting center in Odesa. It supplied stores in the Mykolaiv, Odesa, and Kherson regions.

War in Ukraine • September 14, 02:09 PM • 4297 views
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Assignment left unfulfilled: why the Health Department of the Odesa Regional Military Administration refused to review the treatment of a patient who died at the Odrex clinicPhoto

Widow Olha Melai demands that a clinical expert commission be convened to assess her husband's treatment and points out that the Department ignored the existence of records in the Electronic Healthcare System.

Health • September 14, 10:10 AM • 92651 views
A Russian missile destroyed the apartment of Ukrainian tennis player Dayana Yastremska in Odesa

A Russian “Kalibr” missile destroyed a tennis player’s apartment in Odesa. Two people were killed and 26 injured in the strike, including a child.

War in Ukraine • September 13, 06:53 AM • 9179 views
Zelenskyy spoke of virtually continuous Russian strikes and criticized the world's responsePhoto

Since the beginning of the day, Russia has attacked cities and communities; strikes have been recorded in 10 regions. Zelenskyy called on partners to strengthen their response.

War in Ukraine • September 12, 12:18 PM • 22218 views
In Odesa, the number of people injured after the Russian attack has risen; among the 17 injured is a 5-month-old childVideo

In Odesa, the number of people injured after the Russian attack has risen to 17, including a 5-month-old child. A high-rise building was damaged.

War in Ukraine • September 12, 05:50 AM • 13439 views
Attack on Odesa: Number of injured rises to 12Photo

The number of people injured in a building in Odesa damaged by a Russian attack has risen to 12. Efforts to deal with the aftermath are ongoing at the site, and aid centers are operating.

War in Ukraine • September 12, 05:01 AM • 25929 views
Night attack on Odesa: three injured, high-rise building hit

During the night of September 12, the enemy attacked Odesa and damaged a residential high-rise building. Three people were injured.

War in Ukraine • September 12, 03:44 AM • 4440 views
Two districts in Odesa were left without water due to an emergency power outage

The Kyivskyi and Khadzhibeyskyi districts of Odesa are temporarily without water. A drop in pressure is possible in the Prymorskyi district.

Society • September 11, 05:43 PM • 6978 views
A woman was stabbed to death in the entrance of a building in Odesa

In Odesa, the body of a 49-year-old woman was found in the entrance of a multi-story building. Police are establishing the circumstances of her death and the legal classification.

Crimes and emergencies • September 11, 05:01 PM • 14355 views
Delays once again: how the next court hearings in the Odrex doctors’ case did (not) take place 

The court deemed the reasons for Rusakov’s lawyers’ absence unjustified and plans to обратиться to the disciplinary commission.

Crimes and emergencies • September 11, 10:43 AM • 17646 views
逃避司法:Odrex 医生案件的审理如何被拖延,以及是否正在准备新的陷阱

Odrex 诊所医生案件正处于关键阶段。但审判距离结束还很遥远,并可能再次被拖延。.

Health • September 10, 10:12 AM • 107991 views
In the Odrex doctors’ case, the court heard the defense’s objections concerning one of those accused of medical negligence

The case of the Odrex doctors accused of negligence resulting in a patient’s death is ongoing in the Kyivskyi District Court of Odesa.

Crimes and emergencies • September 9, 03:33 PM • 19881 views
Major traffic accident near Odesa: two women killed, 25 more people injuredPhoto

One of the scheduled buses veered into the oncoming lane. Two women were killed; among the 25 injured are five children.

Crimes and emergencies • September 8, 03:54 PM • 7247 views
Memes, advertising, and medical confidentiality: how an Odrex doctor accused of medical negligence uses social media to apply pressurePhoto

Doctor Vitalii Rusakov, accused in a case involving a patient's death, publishes memes about the court proceedings and discloses medical secrets. He has launched a large-scale campaign on his social media pages not merely to defend himself, but also to apply pressure

Health • September 8, 02:22 PM • 63336 views
The number of people affected by the attacks in the Odesa region has risen to three; there is also a casualty in the Dnipropetrovsk region

Three people were affected at a market in the outskirts of Odesa; two sought medical assistance without hospitalization. A woman was wounded in the Dnipropetrovsk region.

Society • September 8, 07:33 AM • 4420 views
How the war changed Ukrainian cinema - key takeaways from 2026 Odesa International Film FestivalPhoto

The 17th Odesa International Film Festival has concluded in Kyiv. Over the course of nine days, audiences were shown more than 80 films across ten programs, including 13 Ukrainian films in the National Competition. Professional discussions about how to develop Ukrainian cinema during the war and where to find resources for new projects were an important part of the festival.

Society • September 4, 02:28 PM • 106259 views
He asked for intimate photos and then threatened to kill them — in Odesa, a man is suspected of the sexual exploitation of young girlsPhoto

Investigators suspect a resident of Odesa of recruiting and blackmailing seven girls aged 10–11. The man is also charged with creating and distributing child pornography.

Society • September 4, 12:35 PM • 5558 views
Russia attacked Odesa, Zaporizhzhia and Kropyvnytskyi – one person was killed and others were injuredPhoto

As a result of Russia's morning attacks, one person was killed and three injured in Odesa. In the Zaporizhzhia region, a drone wounded a 63-year-old man.

War in Ukraine • September 4, 04:30 AM • 34075 views
Russia is building a maritime drone port in Crimea; Odesa and Mykolaiv could be at risk

Twenty-one shelters for maritime drones have been discovered near Lake Donuzlav in occupied Crimea. The facility could intensify attacks on Odesa and Mykolaiv.

War in Ukraine • September 3, 11:58 PM • 18144 views
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The court examines evidence in the case of medical negligence by Odrex doctors

The court continued hearing the case against Odrex doctors Vitalii Rusakov and Maryna Bielotserkovska, who are accused of medical negligence.

Society • September 3, 02:33 PM • 25605 views
A warehouse containing medicines is on fire in the Kyiv region following a Russian attack, Koretskyi saysPhoto

Russian strikes damaged homes, warehouses, municipal and energy infrastructure in 13 regions. People were injured in Odesa, including children.

Society • September 3, 09:31 AM • 13489 views
Russia attacked with 163 drones, up to half of them jet-powered: how air defense performed and the situation across the regions

As a result of Russia’s nighttime attack, Odesa, the Kyiv region, and the Khmelnytskyi region were among those affected. The number of injured is approaching two dozen, including three children.

War in Ukraine • September 3, 05:49 AM • 29186 views