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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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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 • 26266 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 • 22198 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 • 20730 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 • 34451 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 • 13057 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 • 9750 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 • 27124 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 • 28003 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 • 100161 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 • 77647 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 • 39533 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 • 40383 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 • 103458 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 • 61516 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 • 86154 views
In Odesa region, 13 shaheeds were shot down at night, there are hits

13 Shaheed drones were shot down in Odesa region and 1 in Mykolaiv region during a 3-hour battle, which resulted in damage to agricultural enterprises but no casualties.

War in Ukraine • March 17, 05:00 AM • 37044 views
Combat work is underway in Odesa region - Southern Defense Forces

Combat operations are underway in Odesa region with air defense systems involving drones from the Black Sea, the Southern Defense Command reports.

War in Ukraine • March 16, 10:00 PM • 37579 views
Elimination of the consequences of rocket attack in Odesa is still ongoing - Kiper

Russian troops attack Odesa with Iskander-M ballistic missiles from occupied Crimea, prompting the arrival of Ukraine's Interior Minister and the head of the National Police to oversee the response.

War in Ukraine • March 16, 04:47 PM • 104271 views
Russia's strike on Odesa, the situation on the battlefield and the aid package for Ukraine: Yermak talks to Biden's advisor

Andriy Yermak discussed with Jake Sullivan Russia's missile attack on Odesa, Ukraine's urgent needs on the battlefield, and the importance of the U. S. House of Representatives approving an aid package for Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • March 16, 02:45 PM • 37486 views
Discussed the situation with shelling: Interior Minister held an operational meeting in Odesa

Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko held an operational meeting in Odesa to discuss the situation with shelling in Ukraine, where the enemy has fired 400 times in 10 regions over the past 24 hours.

War in Ukraine • March 16, 02:22 PM • 32857 views
Consequences of yesterday's Russian attack on Odesa: Figel gives details

The Russian missile attack on Odesa killed 21 people, including a rescuer, and injured 38 others, 11 of them in serious condition.

Society • March 16, 01:08 PM • 34378 views
Another victim of Russia's missile attack on Odesa is a rescue worker

A rescuer died in hospital from injuries sustained during a Russian missile attack on Odesa on March 15, bringing the death toll to 21, with more than 70 others injured.

War in Ukraine • March 16, 09:49 AM • 33100 views
Death toll from Russian missile attack on Odesa rises to 21

The death toll from the Russian missile attack on Odesa on March 15 has risen to 21, with more than 50 people injured, many of them in serious condition in hospitals.

War in Ukraine • March 16, 09:39 AM • 32310 views
40 injured still in hospitals due to Russian missile attack on Odesa, 9 of them in serious condition

On March 15, a Russian missile attack on Odesa killed 20 people, injured 75, and left 40 still in hospital, 9 of them in serious condition.

War in Ukraine • March 16, 07:39 AM • 49002 views
Mourning for 20 victims of Russian missile attack in Odesa and region today

20 people were killed as a result of Russian missile attack on Odesa yesterday, and the city and region are in mourning.

Society • March 16, 07:34 AM • 61942 views
Power restored to houses in Odesa that were cut off after shelling

As of 22:00, power engineers in Odesa have restored electricity supply to 531 subscribers after the enemy shelling on Friday afternoon, while 4 subscribers remain without electricity and 800 without gas.

Society • March 15, 08:29 PM • 56913 views
The Defense Forces will do everything to make sure that the Russian murderers feel a fair reaction: Zelensky on Russia's strike on Odesa

A Russian missile strike on Odesa killed 20 people, including rescuers and paramedics, prompting Ukrainian President Zelensky to vow retaliation against "Russian killers.

War in Ukraine • March 15, 05:29 PM • 75359 views
Morning attack on Odesa: death toll rises to 20

As a result of the morning attack on Odesa, 20 people were killed and 75 wounded, the head of the Odesa regional state administration said.

War in Ukraine • March 15, 05:20 PM • 73328 views
Firefighter Denis Kolesnikov dies as a result of Russian missile attack on Odesa

Denys Kolesnikov, a 29-year-old firefighter, was killed during a rocket attack on civilian infrastructure in Odesa region while performing his official duties.

War in Ukraine • March 15, 05:14 PM • 69903 views
Number of casualties as a result of enemy missile attack on Odesa increased to 19 - Kostin

An enemy rocket attack on Odesa resulted in 19 deaths and 73 injuries, including local residents, medics and emergency workers.

War in Ukraine • March 15, 04:59 PM • 35501 views