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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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Pletenchuk: 5 people killed in morning missile attack on Odesa

On March 6, five people were killed in a morning attack on Odesa's port infrastructure by Russians. In addition, there is information about the wounded.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 06:17 PM • 28151 views
President's visit to Odesa: focus on grain corridor, security situation, assistance to victims of Russian aggression

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis paid an official visit to Odesa.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 06:01 PM • 31541 views
Zelenskyy on Czech initiative on ammunition: there is positive progress

The Czech Republic's initiative to purchase ammunition for Ukraine from third countries has made positive progress, but a positive result can only be assessed when the appropriate number of shells are delivered to Ukraine, according to President Zelenskyy.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 05:31 PM • 30428 views
Zelenskyy: Those who are very "tired" should pray that there is no war in their countries

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged everyone to keep supporting Ukraine in its defense against Russian aggression and invasion, saying that if Ukraine does not stand, the war could spread further into Europe.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 04:59 PM • 62347 views
Zelenskyy: We are gradually strengthening air defense, but slower than we would like

Zelenskyy said that while Ukraine is gradually strengthening its air defense, it is doing so more slowly than it would like and hopes to receive more systems from partners.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 04:48 PM • 39497 views
"Air defense is an absolute priority": Zelensky discusses strengthening Ukraine's defense with Greek PM

President Zelenskyy met with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis in Odesa to discuss strengthening Ukraine's air defense capabilities, as air defense is an absolute priority for Kyiv.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 04:29 PM • 29996 views
Greece to attend global peace summit in Switzerland

Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis expressed support for Ukraine's 10-point peace formula and said that Greece would participate in the upcoming global peace summit in Switzerland to support peace in Ukraine and Europe.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 04:10 PM • 30533 views
Ukraine and Greece start preparing an agreement on security guarantees

Ukraine and Greece are preparing a bilateral agreement on long-term security cooperation to reduce Russia's ability to finance aggression.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 03:59 PM • 57619 views
Zelenskyy and Greek PM pay tribute to those killed on March 2 in Odesa

President Zelenskyy and Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis honored the memory of 12 people, including 5 children, killed in a russian "shahids" attack on a house in Odesa on March 2.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 03:31 PM • 27991 views
Greek Prime Minister says Athens will continue to stand by Ukraine

Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis reaffirms support for Ukraine during a meeting with President Zelenskyy in Odesa.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 03:27 PM • 28218 views
"Proof of russia's cowardly tactics": President of the European Council on the shelling of Odesa during Zelenskyy's visit and the Greek Prime Minister's visit

The President of the European Council Charles Michel believes that the shelling of Odesa during the visit of the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyi and the Prime Minister of Greece Kyriakos Mitsotakis demonstrates the cowardly tactics of the russian federation.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 03:21 PM • 24903 views
"We saw this attack": Zelensky comments on Russian attack on Odesa when he and Greek PM were there

Zelenskyy and Greek Prime Minister witness Russian missile attack on Odesa during visit.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 02:57 PM • 23979 views
In Cherkasy region, a cleric of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church-Moscow Patriarchate, who glorified the occupiers, was served a notice of suspicion

A cleric of the UOC-MP in Cherkasy region was notified of suspicion for justifying and glorifying Russia's armed aggression against Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 10:34 AM • 28116 views
After Russia's night attack on Khmelnytsky region 2,500 homes are without electricity, no shortage of electricity - Ministry of Energy

An attack by enemy Shahed drones in Khmelnytsky region resulted in the disconnection of power to more than 14,000 consumers in 30 settlements, and later 2,500 homes were left without electricity.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 08:52 AM • 32662 views
Explosion occurs in Odesa

The explosion occurred in Odesa after the Ukrainian Air Force warned of a ballistic missile attack in areas under air alert.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 08:50 AM • 101638 views
Last night Russia again insidiously directed attack drones at civilians in Odesa - Kiper

Air defense forces in Odesa region destroyed 18 enemy drones launched by Russia during a night attack.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 08:15 AM • 26472 views
Ukrainian air defense shoots down 38 of 42 enemy Shahed drones

Ukrainian air defense shot down 38 of 42 russian Shahed drones during a night attack by russia on March 6, 2024.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 05:32 AM • 35573 views
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 • 38966 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 • 123470 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 • 86601 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 • 45979 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 • 198093 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 • 28717 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 • 24376 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 • 24405 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 • 25231 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 • 55833 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 • 31006 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 • 38247 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 • 33613 views