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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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russian aggression: 945 cultural heritage sites in Ukraine damaged

As a result of the russian aggression, 945 objects of Ukraine's cultural heritage were damaged, including 128 of national importance.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 02:15 AM • 38958 views
Drones spotted over Odesa again

According to the head of the Odesa regional military administration, attack drones have been spotted in Odesa again.

War in Ukraine • March 5, 11:38 PM • 123460 views
FAO to provide spring wheat seeds to Ukrainian farmers affected by war

FAO will provide free spring wheat seeds to small and medium-sized Ukrainian farms with an area of 10 to 500 hectares from 9 regions located near the conflict zones.

War in Ukraine • March 5, 10:11 PM • 86588 views
Explosions occurred in Odesa

Explosions are heard in Odesa. The head of the Odesa military administration warns residents to stay in shelters.

War in Ukraine • March 5, 10:06 PM • 45971 views
Oleksandr Katsuba: The second winter of war. How did the Ukrainian energy sector get through it and what's next?

How did the Ukrainian energy sector fare during the second winter of the war and what's next?.

Economy • March 5, 02:54 PM • 198076 views
eHousing: 7800 Ukrainian families took out loans during the war, 204 of them in the last week

Since the launch of the Affordable Housing program, 7,800 Ukrainian families have received loans totaling UAH 12 billion to purchase housing, of which 204 loans were issued last week.

Society • March 5, 02:32 PM • 28701 views
He tried to illegally cross the border: the body of a dead man was retrieved from the Tisa River

Border guards found the body of a man in the Tisa River who probably died trying to illegally cross the border.

Society • March 5, 12:57 PM • 24363 views
"It is caused by the geographical location": Ihnat explains why it is not always possible to intercept all enemy drones on the approach to Odesa

Due to Odesa's location on the Black Sea coast, it is not always possible to intercept all enemy drones on approach to the city.

War in Ukraine • March 5, 09:16 AM • 24377 views
Russian agent attempted to blow up a post office in Zaporizhzhia: detained

An agent of Russian military intelligence tried to detonate explosives in a post office in Zaporizhzhia, but was detained during a special operation by law enforcement.

War in Ukraine • March 5, 08:37 AM • 25227 views
Russia attacked 159 settlements and 94 infrastructure facilities in Ukraine - report

Russian troops shelled 159 settlements and 94 infrastructure facilities in 10 regions of Ukraine, killing and injuring civilians.

War in Ukraine • March 5, 08:00 AM • 55828 views
The enemy attacked Odesa region with "shaheds" at night: Keeper reports on the consequences

The buildings of a recreational facility in Odesa district were damaged by a Russian attack last night, and a fire broke out, but was quickly extinguished.

War in Ukraine • March 5, 06:18 AM • 31001 views
Air Force confirms downing of 18 out of 22 "Shahed" in Odesa region

Ukraine's Air Force confirms that it shot down 18 of 22 Iranian Shaheed drones launched by Russia over Odesa region overnight.

War in Ukraine • March 5, 05:21 AM • 38235 views
At night over Odesa, 18 "Shaheds" were shot down, there are hits

During the nighttime attack, Odesa's air defense shot down 18 Iranian Shahed drones, damaging a recreational facility and private property, but without causing any injuries.

War in Ukraine • March 5, 04:50 AM • 33611 views
Repeated explosions occurred in Odesa

Air defense systems in Odesa repeatedly exploded while intercepting five waves of attack drones moving toward the city from the Black Sea.

War in Ukraine • March 5, 12:03 AM • 37610 views
A series of explosions occurred in Odesa

The explosions occurred in Odesa after enemy drones were spotted approaching the city from several directions.

War in Ukraine • March 4, 10:52 PM • 34507 views
Air defense forces are working in Odesa region

Air defense forces in Odesa region are on high alert to protect themselves from potential air threats.

War in Ukraine • March 4, 10:01 PM • 30167 views
"For the children of Odesa. Burn in hell, orcs": Air Force shows a guided bomb strike on an occupier's facility

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed a Russian military facility in the occupied Kherson region, using a guided bomb with the inscription "For the children of Odesa. Burn in hell, orcs!" in response to a Russian drone strike on Odesa that killed 12 people, including 5 children.

War in Ukraine • March 4, 09:29 PM • 133153 views
Odesa nightclubs closed on Day of mourning for victims of March 2 attack - police

Videos circulating on the Internet of people having fun in an Odesa nightclub allegedly on the declared Day of Mourning were actually filmed earlier, as confirmed by police who found the club closed.

Society • March 4, 05:16 PM • 32097 views
Soon exports by sea will reach 30 million tons - Shmyhal

According to Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, Ukraine will soon reach 30 million tons of grain exports through the Black Sea shipping corridor.

War in Ukraine • March 4, 02:39 PM • 24191 views
Zelenskyi held a conference call: he heard from Syrskyi about the audit of the Armed Forces and the rotation of brigades

President Zelenskyi held a daily conference call to hear from the Chief of the Armed Forces about the audit of the Armed Forces and the rotation of brigades, grain exports, and rescue operations after the attacks.

War in Ukraine • March 4, 12:52 PM • 23893 views
An anchor mine brought to the Black Sea coast destroyed in Odesa

Pyrotechnics destroyed an anchor mine found on the Black Sea coast in Odesa.

Society • March 4, 10:02 AM • 24734 views
In Odesa a baby died in the maternity ward, another child died in the hospital: police launched an investigation

One child died in a maternity hospital, and the other in a children's hospital, where a 9-year-old boy died after being diagnosed with a respiratory infection and released for outpatient treatment.

Health • March 4, 09:03 AM • 24989 views
Russia's attack on Odesa on March 2: three injured remain in hospital, two in intensive care

Three people injured in a Russian drone attack on a high-rise building in Odesa on March 2 remain in hospital, two of them in intensive care in serious condition.

War in Ukraine • March 4, 07:35 AM • 24894 views
Pediatrician killed in Russian attack on Odesa

A pediatrician was killed during the Russian attack on Odesa on March 2.

War in Ukraine • March 4, 12:45 AM • 106108 views
Rescuers complete search operations in Odesa: 12 people killed in Russian strike

Rescuers have completed search operations in Odesa, where 12 people, including 5 children, the youngest of whom was a 4-month-old boy, were killed by a Russian strike.

War in Ukraine • March 3, 06:50 PM • 36259 views
Russian strike on Odesa: another dead child found under the rubble

Another child, an 8-year-old girl named Zlata, was found dead under the rubble in Odesa after a Russian attack on March 2.

War in Ukraine • March 3, 05:23 PM • 38145 views
Deadly attacks on Ukraine and allies' delay in helping: a crisis without days off

Russia's deadly attacks on Ukraine have underscored Ukraine's need for immediate air defense support from its allies to protect civilians.

War in Ukraine • March 3, 05:04 PM • 37192 views
A 10-year-old boy was found under the rubble in Odesa - Kiper

Rescuers found the body of a 10-year-old boy under the rubble in Odesa.

Society • March 3, 04:56 PM • 42387 views
Yesterday's Russian attack on Odesa: former deputy brigade commander of the 56th Separate Mechanized Brigade killed

The former deputy commander of the 56th Separate Mariupol Infantry Brigade, his wife and their 7-month-old daughter were killed during the Russian attack on Odesa.

War in Ukraine • March 3, 03:11 PM • 32223 views
Russian attack on Odesa on February 23: one of the victims died in hospital

A 61-year-old woman who was wounded during the Russian attack on Odesa on February 23 died in hospital.

Society • March 3, 02:42 PM • 108587 views