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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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The Russian Armed Forces launch anti-missile systems in Donetsk region: Ukrainian Air Force warns of danger

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported the launch of guided aerial bombs by enemy tactical aircraft in Donetsk region and warned of the danger from enemy aircraft activity along the border in Sumy region.

War in Ukraine • March 9, 08:20 AM • 54878 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces warn of missile approaching Odesa region

Ukraine's Armed Forces warned of a missile approaching Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi district of Odesa region, announcing an air alert in southern Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • March 9, 07:10 AM • 63077 views
Half of Ukraine's regions have started sowing

Around half of Ukraine's regions have started sowing wheat, barley, peas and oats, with the largest areas already planted in Odesa, Mykolaiv, Ternopil, Khmelnytsky and Vinnytsia regions.

Economy • March 8, 01:00 PM • 58173 views
Police investigate death of serviceman in Odesa region

In Odesa region, the body of a soldier was found in the street, and police are investigating the circumstances of his death as a possible premeditated murder.

Crimes and emergencies • March 8, 11:02 AM • 26704 views
A man in uniform found dead on the street in Odesa region

A dead man in a military uniform was found on the street in Podilsk, Odesa region, and an investigation is underway to determine the circumstances of the incident.

Crimes and emergencies • March 8, 09:21 AM • 26258 views
Fires occurred in a mine in Donetsk region and at a substation in Odesa region, a nuclear power plant unit is under repair - Ministry of Energy

A fire broke out at a mine in Donetsk region due to shelling, and a transformer caught fire at a substation in Odesa region, causing a blackout, but Ukraine's electricity production is sufficient to meet consumer needs without scheduled outages.

War in Ukraine • March 8, 08:55 AM • 29091 views
Media: France may send troops to Ukraine if front advances 'towards Odesa or Kyiv'

French President Emmanuel Macron is considering sending troops to Ukraine if the front advances to Odesa or Kyiv, according to a party leader who reported meeting with Macron.

War in Ukraine • March 8, 08:33 AM • 24136 views
UK to transfer demining equipment to Ukraine: largest convoy expected in April

UK to transfer demining equipment to Ukraine: largest convoy expected in April.

Politics • March 8, 07:00 AM • 22988 views
Mothballed infrastructure facility damaged in Odesa region due to Russian attack - Kiper

A Russian drone strike damaged a mothballed infrastructure facility in Odesa region and started a fire, which was quickly extinguished with no casualties.

War in Ukraine • March 8, 07:00 AM • 23624 views
Massive night attack by Russian drones damages infrastructure in Odesa region, 30 "Shaheds" shot down in the south

Another massive nighttime attack by Russian drones in southern Ukraine resulted in damage to an infrastructure facility and a fire in Odesa region, and air defense units shot down 30 Shahed drones in several regions.

War in Ukraine • March 8, 06:25 AM • 26868 views
Air defense destroyed 33 of 37 Shahed UAVs at night

On the night of March 8, the Ukrainian military shot down 33 of the 37 Shahed drones launched by russia during the attack on the southern and eastern regions.

War in Ukraine • March 8, 05:40 AM • 71839 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces inform about russian "Shahed" activity in several regions

Ukraine's Air Force reports activity of Iranian Shahed drones in northeastern Mykolaiv region moving north, and another group moving northwest along the border of Mykolaiv and Odesa regions. Also, a group of Shahed in Kirovohrad region is moving in the direction of Uman.

War in Ukraine • March 7, 10:14 PM • 45320 views
The war of the Russian Federation against Ukraine has completely or partially destroyed 1946 cultural sites - MCIP

1946 cultural infrastructure facilities, 317 of which were destroyed, were damaged or destroyed as a result of Russian aggression in Ukraine as of February 25, 2024, according to the Ministry of Culture and Information Policy.

War in Ukraine • March 7, 10:05 PM • 38691 views
russian drones approach Odesa region from the Black Sea

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine informs about the detection of a group of enemy drones approaching Odesa region from the Black Sea.

War in Ukraine • March 7, 08:35 PM • 26643 views
"I don't know who they wanted to hit": Zelensky about the shelling of Odesa during his visit to the city with the Prime Minister of Greece

Commenting on the shelling of Odesa, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that he could not say who or what was the target of the Rrussian missile attack.

War in Ukraine • March 7, 04:19 PM • 24167 views
Ukraine announces large-scale air alert due to the takeoff of a Russian MiG-31K

A Russian MiG-31K aircraft takes off from an airfield in Russia as an air alert is declared across Ukraine due to a potential missile threat.

War in Ukraine • March 7, 04:09 PM • 31952 views
We cannot exclude that yesterday's Russian attack on Odesa was aimed at the delegation of Zelensky and Mitsotakis - Zhovkva

The Russian missile strike on Odesa may have targeted the delegations of Ukrainian President Zelensky and Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis, exploding just 500 meters away.

War in Ukraine • March 7, 01:58 PM • 25166 views
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 • 22291 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 • 29308 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 • 27146 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 • 41688 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 • 22694 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 • 30313 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 • 25594 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 • 27313 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 • 31378 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 • 50382 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 • 64153 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 • 29830 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 • 33262 views