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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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Russians struck residential buildings in Odesa, there are casualties and destructionPhoto

In Odesa, three residential buildings and a non-residential building were damaged due to an enemy attack. One woman was hospitalized, and two other victims received assistance on the spot.

War in Ukraine • April 23, 11:48 PM • 4850 views
Ukrainian Navy destroys enemy uncrewed surface vessel near OdesaVideo

Ukrainian sailors detected and eliminated an enemy uncrewed surface vessel near the Odesa port. The military prevented the apparatus from approaching the coast.

War in Ukraine • April 23, 04:11 PM • 3753 views
Most popular train routes connected Kyiv with five cities - where tickets are most frequently purchased

Over 5. 3 million passengers used affordable fares in the first quarter of 2026. The most popular routes included those from Kyiv to Lviv and Kharkiv.

Society • April 23, 02:50 PM • 10534 views
The court remanded in custody four military personnel of the TCC and a police officer who kidnapped a man in Odesa and demanded $30,000Video

The court remanded in custody three military personnel of the Peresypsky RTCC and a law enforcement officer without the right to bail. They are suspected of assault and extortion of 30 thousand dollars.

Crimes and emergencies • April 23, 02:04 PM • 2681 views
Prepared the murder of an SSO officer - SBU detained a woman in Odesa, recruited through Medvedchuk's projectPhotoVideo

A woman was detained in Odesa who installed a GPS tracker on a Ukrainian Armed Forces officer's car for his elimination. The suspect was recruited through Viktor Medvedchuk's "Another Ukraine" project.

Society • April 22, 07:46 AM • 4132 views
Russia attacked railway and portPhoto

In Zaporizhzhia, an assistant train driver was killed in an attack on a train. In Odesa, berths and warehouses were damaged, and fires broke out at the impact sites.

War in Ukraine • April 22, 05:19 AM • 3556 views
In Odesa, four TCR employees detained in a case of kidnapping a man and extorting $30,000; a notice of suspicion is being prepared - prosecutor's officePhoto

In Odesa, five people were detained, including four TCR employees, in a case involving the abduction of a man and the extortion of 30 thousand dollars.

Crimes and emergencies • April 21, 01:37 PM • 2764 views
Syrskyi removed heads of regional and district TCC in Odesa - investigation appointed

In Odesa, TCC employees were detained for extorting $30,000 from a man with a deferment. The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine appointed an official investigation into the case.

Society • April 21, 12:46 PM • 3174 views
Odesa TCC confirmed the detention of servicemen from one of its units

In Odesa, law enforcement officers detained employees of a district TCC on suspicion of extorting 30,000 dollars. Weapons and foreign currency were seized from the suspects.

Society • April 21, 12:03 PM • 2937 views
Shooting and chase in Odesa - SBU confirmed detention, likely employees of local TCCVideo

The SBU detained, presumably, employees of the Peresyp TCC for extorting 30 thousand dollars from a man. During the operation on Balkivska, shots were fired and a chase ensued.

Society • April 21, 11:27 AM • 3783 views
The deceased Odesa city council deputy was identified as Oleksandr Ivanytskyi

Ivanytskyi, a three-term deputy, was found dead in his car with a gunshot wound. The investigation is considering suicide due to debts.

Crimes and emergencies • April 20, 05:45 PM • 7059 views
Deserter detained in Odesa for knife attack on passers-by and a childVideo

A drunk man injured a child and threatened people with a knife in Odesa. The assailant turned out to be a deserter and was handed over to the military law enforcement service.

Crimes and emergencies • April 20, 01:50 PM • 3159 views
“Remembered” the patient, or how the statements of Odrex surgeon Rusakov, accused of medical negligence, diverge from the facts announced in court

Surgeon Vitaliy Rusakov, accused of fatal medical negligence, continues to justify himself in his video blogs. But his arguments raise more and more questions.

Society • April 20, 01:25 PM • 61617 views
Odesa city council deputy found dead in car

The body of the deputy with a gunshot wound was discovered in the morning in the Primorsky district. The police are considering the version of suicide and are establishing all the circumstances of the incident.

Crimes and emergencies • April 20, 06:29 AM • 4294 views
Russian Federation attacked Odesa region with drones at night, port infrastructure damaged, one person injured

Russian drones damaged port infrastructure, warehouses, and administrative buildings in Odesa district. One person was injured as a result of the enemy shelling.

War in Ukraine • April 18, 05:12 AM • 3763 views
Prepared missile strikes on Odesa region's air defense - SBU detained Russian special services agentPhoto

A local resident collected coordinates of mobile fire groups and anti-aircraft complexes for the enemy. The traitor was caught red-handed and faces life imprisonment.

War in Ukraine • April 17, 07:37 AM • 3985 views
Zelenskyy received the "Four Freedoms" award in the Netherlands

The President of Ukraine accepted the prestigious Four Freedoms Awards for his courage in the struggle. He called on the world to create a tribunal and punish Russia.

Society • April 16, 03:49 PM • 5169 views
Head of the European Council condemned Russian strikes on civilian targets in Ukraine

The Head of the European Council stated that civilians in Kyiv, Dnipro, Odesa, and Kharkiv are being deliberately terrorized. The EU promises to increase pressure on Russia and support for Ukraine.

Politics • April 16, 02:09 PM • 3382 views
In Kyiv, DTEK's production site was damaged as a result of a massive Russian attack

Due to the shelling, DTEK's workshops and administrative buildings were destroyed, 15 vehicles were damaged, and an employee was injured. The aftermath of the enemy strike is currently being cleared.

Society • April 16, 11:39 AM • 6538 views
After a massive night attack, Russia continues strikes, the number of victims is growing - what is knownPhotoVideo

In Kyiv, Dnipro, and Odesa, the number of victims increased after the night shelling. The enemy continues to attack Kharkiv, Kherson, Mykolaiv, Sumy, Donetsk region and Zaporizhzhia, there are new casualties.

War in Ukraine • April 16, 10:59 AM • 19066 views
Ukraine will bring discussion of Russian attack to UN Security Council meeting - Foreign Minister

Minister Sybiha announced the discussion of Russian terror at the April 20 meeting. The attack claimed 15 lives and injured over 100 people.

War in Ukraine • April 16, 10:17 AM • 51655 views
Adjusted Russian missile strikes on the city - SBU detained a taxi driver in OdesaPhoto

The SBU exposed a taxi driver who collected coordinates of power substations and Ukrainian Armed Forces positions during his rides. The traitor faces life imprisonment for treason.

Society • April 16, 08:31 AM • 4452 views
"There can be no normalization of such a Russia": Zelenskyy sent a message to partners after Russia's attack with almost 700 drones and ballistic missilesPhoto

Russia attacked Ukraine with hundreds of drones and ballistic missiles, causing deaths and injuring 100 people. The President demands the fulfillment of promises regarding air defense.

War in Ukraine • April 16, 08:04 AM • 4384 views
Number of dead and wounded after Russian shelling of Kyiv, Dnipro, and Odesa has increased again

In Odesa, 9 dead and 23 wounded have been confirmed. In Kyiv, the number of injured has risen to 56 people, and in Dnipro, a missing person is being searched for after the Russian attack.

War in Ukraine • April 16, 07:36 AM • 4532 views
Massive Russian attack on Ukraine - at least 15 dead and over 100 wounded overnightPhoto

As a result of a combined strike on Kyiv, Odesa, Dnipro, and Kharkiv, 15 people were killed. Residential buildings, ports, and civilian infrastructure were damaged.

War in Ukraine • April 16, 07:10 AM • 10670 views
Russian attack on Ukraine on April 15 - Sybiha calls on the world for immediate actionPhoto

Russia attacked Ukraine with hundreds of drones and missiles, killing 16 people. Foreign Minister Sybiha demands immediate sanctions and increased support.

War in Ukraine • April 16, 06:53 AM • 6444 views
Russia struck ports and logistics in Odesa

As a result of the enemy attack, port infrastructure and logistics facilities were damaged. Administrative buildings and railway cars in Odesa were affected.

War in Ukraine • April 16, 06:50 AM • 3226 views
Russian attack on Odesa claims 8 livesPhotoVideo

Eight people were killed and sixteen injured in the night shelling of Odesa. Residential buildings, port and critical infrastructure of the city were damaged.

War in Ukraine • April 16, 06:10 AM • 4467 views
The number of victims from Russia's attack on Kyiv, Dnipro, and Odesa has approached one hundred.PhotoVideo

As a result of massive Russian attacks, 13 people died and dozens were injured in three cities. Residential buildings, hotels, and infrastructure facilities were damaged.

War in Ukraine • April 16, 05:37 AM • 3687 views
The death toll has risen to seven after Russia's night attack on Odesa

Seven people were killed and eleven were injured in a massive Russian attack on Odesa. A residential building, infrastructure, and over 300 windows were damaged.

War in Ukraine • April 16, 04:48 AM • 4759 views