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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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Halushchenko: Situation at Dniprovska HPP is complicated, occupants may repeat attacks on the dam

The Russian strike on March 22 was the largest attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure since the beginning of the war: more than 150 weapons were used simultaneously, causing significant damage to the Dnipro hydroelectric power plant, leading to power outages in 12 regions, with Kharkiv, Odesa, and Khmelnytsky regions suffering the most.

War in Ukraine • March 23, 02:52 PM • 38713 views
Russians again used ballistic missiles in Odesa region: no casualties or damage - Southern Defense Forces

Russians fired a ballistic missile, probably an Iskander-M, from occupied Crimea, which landed in an open area in Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi district of Odesa region, causing no casualties or damage.

War in Ukraine • March 23, 01:29 PM • 48574 views
Odesa region switches to stabilization power outages - DTEK

Odesa region is switching from emergency to stabilization blackouts. Power engineers improved the situation with power supply overnight.

War in Ukraine • March 23, 10:10 AM • 36451 views
Ukrenergo explains how it will eliminate the consequences of the attack on Kharkiv's power grid

In Kharkiv, power engineers have developed a two-stage plan to restore power supply, which first involves the priority disconnection of critical facilities and then restoration of the standard power supply scheme within a few days, with possible restrictions on weekends and beyond due to damage caused by an enemy attack on the energy facilities that supply the city.

Society • March 22, 08:30 PM • 101398 views
Power engineers restored electricity supply to more than a million consumers - Ministry of Energy

Overnight, power companies restored electricity supply to more than 1 million consumers who were cut off due to enemy shelling and network restrictions.

War in Ukraine • March 22, 07:52 PM • 34337 views
This is terror by definition, even without any cover: Zelensky on Russia's massive attacks

Russia launched massive strikes on many Ukrainian cities, causing casualties and damaging energy infrastructure, which President Zelenskyy condemned as "terror by definition".

War in Ukraine • March 22, 06:54 PM • 104754 views
Another Russian attack on Odesa region: Keeper urges residents of the region not to ignore air raid alarms

Russia strikes Odesa region with an Iskander-M missile from Crimea, causing a fire but no casualties, and residents were urged to take cover during the air raids.

War in Ukraine • March 22, 06:04 PM • 37503 views
CSCI: Fake about "Ukrainian Armed Forces withdrawal from Dnipro and Kharkiv" spread by enemy, situation on the frontlines controlled - CSCI

The Center for Strategic Communications and Information Security refutes the enemy's lies that the Ukrainian Armed Forces are allegedly preparing to retreat from Dnipro and Kharkiv, stating that the situation on the frontlines is under control.

War in Ukraine • March 22, 04:52 PM • 33906 views
Due to significant damage to the energy infrastructure: emergency power outages in Odesa

Due to significant damage to the power grid caused by Russian shelling, emergency power outages are being introduced in Odesa, DTEK Group reports.

Society • March 22, 04:05 PM • 28819 views
Zelenskyy held a meeting on the state of the power system after the Russian strikes: several closed decisions were made

President Zelenskyy held a meeting dedicated exclusively to resolving the energy crisis caused by Russia's attacks on Ukraine's energy system, making closed-door decisions to restore electricity, water, and heat supply, and prioritizing air defense systems from partners.

War in Ukraine • March 22, 03:54 PM • 38321 views
The Ministry of Energy: DniproHES launches equipment shutdown, consumers in Vinnytsia and Lviv regions are supplied with electricity

After a massive Russian attack on the Dnipro hydroelectric power plant, power engineers managed to restart some of the equipment. They managed to restore electricity supply to consumers in Vinnytsia and Lviv regions.

War in Ukraine • March 22, 02:31 PM • 25491 views
Emergency power outages after Russian attacks are still in effect in 4 regions

Emergency power outages continue in Kharkiv, Odesa, Khmelnytsky and Dnipropetrovs'k regions of Ukraine after a massive attack by the Russian army, while power supply has been restored in Donetsk, Sumy and Poltava regions.

Society • March 22, 01:37 PM • 27984 views
Rescuers extinguish fire in Odesa region due to Russian attack: SES shows the consequences

Rescuers extinguished a fire that started as a result of a massive Russian attack in Odesa region on the night of March 22. A tactical robot was used to remotely extinguish fires at one of the facilities.

War in Ukraine • March 22, 01:03 PM • 23251 views
250 thousand subscribers are without electricity in Odesa region: Keeper on the consequences of the night attack by Russia

250,000 subscribers are left without electricity in Odesa region due to extensive damage to energy facilities caused by a nighttime Russian attack.

War in Ukraine • March 22, 11:24 AM • 25928 views
PACE President on Russia's massive attack: "This only strengthens our resolve to support Ukraine"

Russia's massive missile attack on Ukrainian cities strengthens PACE's resolve to support Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • March 22, 10:26 AM • 26614 views
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 • 33795 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 • 28959 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 • 57240 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 • 47281 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 • 26200 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 • 40314 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 • 40372 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 • 65642 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 • 71509 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 • 42887 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 • 100763 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 • 33908 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 • 29096 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 • 24444 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 • 24883 views