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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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Massive Russian attack kills 3 people, wounds at least 15 others - Prosecutor General

Russia's massive attack on Ukraine resulted in at least 3 deaths, more than 15 injuries in 2 regions and damage to infrastructure.

War in Ukraine • March 22, 09:59 AM • 33775 views
Possible problems with water supply: residents of Dnipro are asked to stock up on water

Due to the massive shelling and lack of electricity in some areas of Dnipro, there may be temporary problems with water supply, but the city water utility should resolve the issue by the evening.

Society • March 22, 09:31 AM • 28949 views
Due to the Russian attack, part of the mines in Donetsk and Dnipropetrovs'k regions is without power: more than 1000 miners are underground

More than 1,000 miners have been trapped underground in Donetsk and Dnipropetrovs'k regions after Russian attacks damaged energy facilities, causing widespread power outages in many parts of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • March 22, 09:19 AM • 57225 views
Large-scale attack of the Russian Federation: dozens of power system facilities damaged, emergency blackouts in 7 regions - Ukrenergo

Dozens of Ukrainian power system facilities were damaged as a result of a large-scale Russian attack, leading to emergency power outages in 7 regions.

Society • March 22, 09:01 AM • 47268 views
At least 11 drones shot down during Russian attack on Odesa region - Humeniuk

At least 11 drones were destroyed by Ukrainian air defense forces during an attack by Russian drones on Odesa region that damaged energy infrastructure.

War in Ukraine • March 22, 07:54 AM • 26194 views
Russian attack in Khmelnytsky region: 2 killed and at least 8 wounded - Ministry of Internal Affairs

As a result of Russia's attack on the Khmelnytsky region, 2 people were killed and at least 8 others were injured.

Society • March 22, 07:53 AM • 40297 views
Kharkiv region attacked by over 15 enemy missiles, regional center temporarily without electricity - OVA

More than 15 Russian missiles attacked energy infrastructure facilities in the Kharkiv region, temporarily leaving Kharkiv without electricity.

Society • March 22, 07:22 AM • 40362 views
Power facilities damaged in Odesa region due to Russian attack, partial stabilization blackouts - Kiper

Energy facilities in Odesa region were damaged as a result of the Russian attack. Stabilization blackouts are partially underway in the region.

War in Ukraine • March 22, 07:01 AM • 65633 views
Zelensky: Russian army fired more than 60 "Shaheds" and almost 90 missiles at Ukraine at night

During a massive attack on Ukraine on the night of March 22, Russian troops fired more than 60 "shaheds" and nearly 90 missiles of various types, targeting power plants, power lines, a hydroelectric dam, residential buildings, and even a trolleybus.

War in Ukraine • March 22, 06:50 AM • 71496 views
Zelensky calls on EU leaders to provide more air defense systems and ammunition to Ukraine

Zelenskyy called on EU leaders to provide Ukraine with more air defense systems and ammunition to protect its cities from Russian terror and defeat Putin in the battle for Ukrainian skies.

War in Ukraine • March 22, 01:45 AM • 42878 views
Zelensky: Patriot and other air defense systems are needed in Ukraine now

Zelenskyy emphasized the urgent need to receive Patriot and other air defense systems from partners to protect Ukrainian cities and communities from Russian missile terror.

War in Ukraine • March 21, 08:18 PM • 100758 views
Ukraine and UNESCO outline a plan to preserve cultural heritage in times of war

Representatives of the ICIP and UNESCO discussed plans for the preservation and restoration of cultural heritage sites and infrastructure in Ukraine affected by the Russian invasion, including monitoring of damage, training of military and judicial personnel, and organization of international conferences on the protection of cultural property.

War in Ukraine • March 21, 08:09 PM • 33891 views
To Moldova for $6000: another scheme of illegal border crossing exposed in Odesa region

Border guards exposed a criminal group that smuggled illegal immigrants to Moldova for $6000 per person with a $1000 advance payment via Telegram chatbot.

Crimes and emergencies • March 21, 05:41 PM • 29092 views
Zelensky discussed with Mitsotakis agreements on strengthening air defense: "The prime minister was convinced of the need in Odessa on March 6"

Zelensky discussed with Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis strengthening Ukraine's air defense and speeding up work on a bilateral security agreement within the framework of the Vilnius G7 declaration.

War in Ukraine • March 21, 01:17 PM • 24437 views
During the full-scale invasion, he enriched himself by UAH 58 million: SBI detains ex-Armed Forces official

A former official of the Armed Forces of Ukraine illegally enriched himself by UAH 58 million during the full-scale Russian invasion by acquiring unjustified assets - a car, an apartment, land plots and other property.

War in Ukraine • March 21, 09:26 AM • 24878 views
Children need to get to school, ambulances need to get to hospitals: Odesa Regional State Administration is asked to find a way to repair roads in the region

Odesa Regional State Administration is asked to find a way to repair roads in the region.

Society • March 21, 08:08 AM • 26258 views
Two enemy reconnaissance drones destroyed in Odesa region

Two Russian reconnaissance drones were shot down by Ukrainian air defense forces in Odesa region on March 20, 2023.

War in Ukraine • March 20, 03:48 PM • 22188 views
Kiper: 30 wounded in Odesa hospitalized as a result of Russian attack of March 15, 4 in serious condition

The head of the Odesa Regional State Administration visited the wounded police officers, rescuers and medics who suffered from the rocket attack on Odesa on March 15, wishing them a speedy recovery as 30 victims, including 4 in serious condition, continue to be treated.

War in Ukraine • March 20, 03:07 PM • 20725 views
Over 670 mortgage loans worth UAH 1.1 billion were issued by Ukrainian banks in January

In January 2024, Ukrainian banks issued 676 mortgages worth UAH 1. 1 billion, most of which were granted under the Affordable Housing program and concentrated in Kyiv, Odesa, Lviv, and Vinnytsia regions.

Society • March 20, 10:31 AM • 34437 views
Over 670 mortgage loans worth UAH 1.1 billion were issued by Ukrainian banks in January

In January 2024, Ukrainian banks issued 676 mortgage loans worth UAH 1. 1 billion, most of which were issued under the eHouse affordable housing program and concentrated in Kyiv, Odesa, Lviv, and Vinnytsia regions.

Economy • March 20, 09:22 AM • 13049 views
Over 670 mortgage loans worth UAH 1.1 billion were issued by Ukrainian banks in January

In January 2024, Ukrainian banks issued 676 mortgage loans worth UAH 1. 1 billion, most of which were issued under the eHouse affordable housing program and concentrated in Kyiv, Odesa, Lviv, and Vinnytsia regions.

Economy • March 20, 09:22 AM • 9744 views
eHousing: in 2 months, Ukrainians took out 1821 loans worth about UAH 3 billion to buy a house

Since the launch of the eHouse program in Ukraine, Ukrainians have taken out 1,821 loans worth about UAH 3 billion to buy apartments and private houses.

Economy • March 18, 02:59 PM • 27114 views
Since the beginning of the year, more than 4,000 entrepreneurs have received UAH 18 billion under the "Affordable Loans" program

Entrepreneurs used affordable loans to replenish working capital, for which banks allocated UAH 8. 7 billion.

Economy • March 18, 12:46 PM • 27991 views
russian federation terrorizes the "news" about Zelensky's accusations of threatening the security of a secret base with foreigners in Odesa

russian federation is spreading misinformation that Zelenskyi endangered a secret base with foreigners in Odesa during his visit.

War in Ukraine • March 18, 03:38 AM • 100150 views
Strengthening defense capabilities: Kiper shows new fortifications

In the Odesa region, they are restoring, strengthening and creating new defensive fortifications to prevent the enemy from seizing new territories and driving out the occupiers.

War in Ukraine • March 17, 04:34 PM • 77640 views
OVA: 38 people are currently in hospital as a result of the strike on Odesa on Friday

As a result of the Russian missile strike on Odesa on March 15, 38 people have been hospitalized, 11 of them in serious condition, including 4 emergency workers.

War in Ukraine • March 17, 02:23 PM • 39525 views
The enemy attacked Mykolaiv, two "arrivals" were recorded - Kim

Two hostile attacks were registered in Mykolaiv from the direction of Odesa.

War in Ukraine • March 17, 12:26 PM • 40378 views
Over 8.6 thousand consumers left without electricity due to massive shelling in Sumy and Kharkiv regions - Ministry of Energy

As a result of massive shelling in Sumy and Kharkiv regions, more than 8. 6 thousand consumers lost power, and more than 130 were left without gas.

War in Ukraine • March 17, 11:58 AM • 103427 views
British Defense Secretary cancels visit to Odesa due to missile threat - The Sunday Times

British Defense Secretary Grant Shapps has canceled his planned visit to Odesa, Ukraine, due to the threat of a Russian missile attack after British intelligence warned that the Russians had learned of his trip plan.

War in Ukraine • March 17, 07:05 AM • 61510 views
Ukrainian Defense Forces destroy 14 out of 16 enemy UAVs overnight

Overnight, the Ukrainian Armed Forces shot down 14 of 16 enemy drones in Odesa region.

War in Ukraine • March 17, 05:23 AM • 86145 views