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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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Praising racism: 4 agitators detained, including an associate of Montyan's collaborator

The SBU neutralized a network of pro-Kremlin agitators operating in different regions of Ukraine, including the collaborator Tetyana Montyan. The defendants justified Russia's armed aggression, called for the seizure of Ukrainian territory and discredited the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • March 7, 01:45 PM • 22271 views
Greek Prime Minister after seeing Russia's strike on Odesa: "We all have a message for the Kremlin"

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, having witnessed Russia's missile attack on Odesa, reaffirmed Europe's unwavering support for Ukraine.

Politics • March 7, 01:28 PM • 29304 views
Lawyer: There will be no consideration of the appeal against Roman Hrynkevych's preventive measure on March 11

The hearing of the appeal against Roman Hrynkevych's preventive measure in the case of supplying the Armed Forces with low-quality clothing worth 1 billion hryvnias will not take place on March 11, as the judge has again taken a sick leave.

Crimes and emergencies • March 7, 01:10 PM • 27144 views
Kipper expresses condolences to the families and victims of the missile attack on Odesa

Russian missile attack on Odesa leaves dead and wounded, Odesa governor expresses condolences to the families of the victims.

Society • March 7, 12:38 PM • 41676 views
Russian Federation attacked Odesa region from the air in the morning, missile lost its combat effectiveness on approach - Southern Defense Forces

In the morning, the enemy attacked Odesa region from tactical aircraft from the Black Sea, the missile lost its combat capability on approach.

War in Ukraine • March 7, 11:49 AM • 22692 views
Odesa region needs specific air defense systems to shoot down ballistic missiles

Odesa region needs special air defense systems to shoot down ballistic missiles because of its significant impact on the Ukrainian economy.

War in Ukraine • March 7, 09:58 AM • 30310 views
Russian agent was preparing a new missile strike on Odesa: detained

A Russian agent is detained for preparing a new missile strike on Odesa by locating air defense systems to help bypass them.

War in Ukraine • March 7, 08:54 AM • 25588 views
Air Force warns of an enemy missile fired in the direction of Zatoka in Odesa region

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has warned of an enemy missile heading for Zatoka in Odesa region.

War in Ukraine • March 7, 06:27 AM • 27304 views
Yermak meets with Marin: they discussed Ukraine's Euro-Atlantic integration and the situation at the front

Head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak met with former Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin to discuss Ukraine's security, Euro-Atlantic integration, the situation at the front, Russian attacks, the importance of further support from partners, Ukraine's invitation to NATO, preparations for the Global Peace Summit, nuclear security and Ukraine's integration into the EU.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 09:52 PM • 31364 views
Spravdi denies fake news that Zelensky's motorcade came under rocket fire in Odesa

A Russian missile strike targeted the infrastructure of the Odesa port during Zelenskyy's official visit with the Greek Prime Minister, but did not hit the presidential motorcade, as falsely reported by Russian media.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 07:53 PM • 50374 views
In the port of Odesa, Zelenskyy and the Greek Prime Minister got acquainted with the functioning of the "grain corridor"

During a visit to the port of Odesa, President Zelenskiy and Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis saw how the Black Sea 'grain corridor' is working, exporting nearly 28 million tons of grain to 38 countries since russia withdrew from the grain deal despite ongoing russian attacks on port infrastructure.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 07:07 PM • 64142 views
"An attempt at terror that will not intimidate anyone": European Commission President condemns shelling of Odesa during Zelenskyy's visit with Greek PM

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen condemns the russian missile strike on Odesa during Zelenskyy's visit with Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis, which killed 5 people.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 06:52 PM • 29820 views
Western allies support plan to purchase ammunition for Ukraine, including from outside the EU

Western allies, including Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Denmark, Canada, and France, have expressed support for the Czech Republic's initiative to purchase hundreds of thousands of artillery shells for Ukraine from non-EU countries, with almost all of the necessary funding already secured.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 06:21 PM • 33252 views
Pletenchuk: 5 people killed in morning missile attack on Odesa

On March 6, five people were killed in a morning attack on Odesa's port infrastructure by Russians. In addition, there is information about the wounded.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 06:17 PM • 28146 views
President's visit to Odesa: focus on grain corridor, security situation, assistance to victims of Russian aggression

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis paid an official visit to Odesa.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 06:01 PM • 31534 views
Zelenskyy on Czech initiative on ammunition: there is positive progress

The Czech Republic's initiative to purchase ammunition for Ukraine from third countries has made positive progress, but a positive result can only be assessed when the appropriate number of shells are delivered to Ukraine, according to President Zelenskyy.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 05:31 PM • 30417 views
Zelenskyy: Those who are very "tired" should pray that there is no war in their countries

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged everyone to keep supporting Ukraine in its defense against Russian aggression and invasion, saying that if Ukraine does not stand, the war could spread further into Europe.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 04:59 PM • 62333 views
Zelenskyy: We are gradually strengthening air defense, but slower than we would like

Zelenskyy said that while Ukraine is gradually strengthening its air defense, it is doing so more slowly than it would like and hopes to receive more systems from partners.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 04:48 PM • 39492 views
"Air defense is an absolute priority": Zelensky discusses strengthening Ukraine's defense with Greek PM

President Zelenskyy met with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis in Odesa to discuss strengthening Ukraine's air defense capabilities, as air defense is an absolute priority for Kyiv.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 04:29 PM • 29993 views
Greece to attend global peace summit in Switzerland

Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis expressed support for Ukraine's 10-point peace formula and said that Greece would participate in the upcoming global peace summit in Switzerland to support peace in Ukraine and Europe.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 04:10 PM • 30523 views
Ukraine and Greece start preparing an agreement on security guarantees

Ukraine and Greece are preparing a bilateral agreement on long-term security cooperation to reduce Russia's ability to finance aggression.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 03:59 PM • 57612 views
Zelenskyy and Greek PM pay tribute to those killed on March 2 in Odesa

President Zelenskyy and Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis honored the memory of 12 people, including 5 children, killed in a russian "shahids" attack on a house in Odesa on March 2.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 03:31 PM • 27986 views
Greek Prime Minister says Athens will continue to stand by Ukraine

Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis reaffirms support for Ukraine during a meeting with President Zelenskyy in Odesa.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 03:27 PM • 28208 views
"Proof of russia's cowardly tactics": President of the European Council on the shelling of Odesa during Zelenskyy's visit and the Greek Prime Minister's visit

The President of the European Council Charles Michel believes that the shelling of Odesa during the visit of the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyi and the Prime Minister of Greece Kyriakos Mitsotakis demonstrates the cowardly tactics of the russian federation.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 03:21 PM • 24897 views
"We saw this attack": Zelensky comments on Russian attack on Odesa when he and Greek PM were there

Zelenskyy and Greek Prime Minister witness Russian missile attack on Odesa during visit.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 02:57 PM • 23966 views
In Cherkasy region, a cleric of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church-Moscow Patriarchate, who glorified the occupiers, was served a notice of suspicion

A cleric of the UOC-MP in Cherkasy region was notified of suspicion for justifying and glorifying Russia's armed aggression against Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 10:34 AM • 28101 views
After Russia's night attack on Khmelnytsky region 2,500 homes are without electricity, no shortage of electricity - Ministry of Energy

An attack by enemy Shahed drones in Khmelnytsky region resulted in the disconnection of power to more than 14,000 consumers in 30 settlements, and later 2,500 homes were left without electricity.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 08:52 AM • 32656 views
Explosion occurs in Odesa

The explosion occurred in Odesa after the Ukrainian Air Force warned of a ballistic missile attack in areas under air alert.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 08:50 AM • 101630 views
Last night Russia again insidiously directed attack drones at civilians in Odesa - Kiper

Air defense forces in Odesa region destroyed 18 enemy drones launched by Russia during a night attack.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 08:15 AM • 26470 views
Ukrainian air defense shoots down 38 of 42 enemy Shahed drones

Ukrainian air defense shot down 38 of 42 russian Shahed drones during a night attack by russia on March 6, 2024.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 05:32 AM • 35563 views