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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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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 • 37636 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 • 34514 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 • 30176 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 • 133161 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 • 32107 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 • 24207 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 • 23909 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 • 24749 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 • 24992 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 • 24896 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 • 106112 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 • 36276 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 • 38151 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 • 37196 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 • 42404 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 • 32227 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 • 108598 views
Consequences of yesterday's Russian attack on Odesa: rescuers are looking for two more small children under the rubble

Rescuers are searching for two more small children under the rubble after the Russian attack on Odesa, which has already claimed the lives of 10 people, including 3 children.

Society • March 3, 01:49 PM • 34893 views
Media: Russian attack kills military couple with child in Odesa, two more children are being searched for under rubble

A military couple and their seven-month-old daughter were killed in a Russian attack in Odesa. Rescuers are searching for the woman's two other children under the rubble.

War in Ukraine • March 3, 01:25 PM • 30764 views
"This is also the heroism of our people, all those people who are just doing their job." Zelenskyy shows footage of rubble removal in Odesa

President Zelenskiy thanked Ukrainian rescuers who are helping communities survive Russian attacks, posting footage of the rubble in Odesa after a drone strike killed 10 people, including two children.

Society • March 3, 11:34 AM • 33258 views
Strike on a high-rise building in Odesa: it is possible that the "Shahed" could have had a reinforced combat unit - Humeniuk

The Shahid drone that hit a high-rise building in Odesa on March 2 could have had a reinforced warhead, according to the head of the Joint Coordination Press Center of the Southern Operational Command of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

War in Ukraine • March 3, 10:11 AM • 30006 views
Three people who were reported missing have been contacted: Kiper on yesterday's Russian attack on Odesa

Three people who were reported missing after the Russian attack on Odesa have been contacted after leaving the area before the incident.

Society • March 3, 09:59 AM • 29514 views
Luhansk region: occupants shelled Nevske with incendiary ammunition, part of the forest burned down

Russian occupants shelled the village of Nevske in Luhansk region with incendiary ammunition, which caused a fire that partially burned down forest plantations and dry vegetation.

War in Ukraine • March 3, 08:27 AM • 29334 views
"A mother tried to cover her 8-month-old child with herself": SES shows how bodies are unblocked in Odesa

Rescuers have found the bodies of a mother who tried to protect her 8-month-old child in a tight embrace after a Russian drone struck a residential building in Odesa, killing 10 people.

War in Ukraine • March 3, 08:21 AM • 30211 views
Strike on Odesa: the death toll has risen to 10, a baby has been pulled out of the rubble

The death toll from a Russian drone attack on a residential building in Odesa has risen to 10 people: another dead baby was pulled from the rubble.

War in Ukraine • March 3, 07:58 AM • 30627 views
Body of ninth victim of enemy shelling found in Odesa

A ninth victim was found dead under the rubble after a Russian strike on a high-rise building in Odesa.

Society • March 3, 06:45 AM • 104854 views
Russia killed a 4-month-old baby with his mother in Odesa

A Russian drone strike killed a 4-month-old Ukrainian baby along with his mother when it hit their apartment building in Odesa.

War in Ukraine • March 3, 04:39 AM • 38058 views
Delay in additional aid to Ukraine puts more lives at risk - Sandu

Moldovan President Maia Sandu criticized the delay in providing additional aid to Ukraine after a Russian drone attack in Odesa killed civilians, saying that every day without help puts more lives at risk.

War in Ukraine • March 2, 11:45 PM • 83870 views
US Ambassador to Ukraine reacts to Russia's night attack on Odesa

U. S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink deplored Russia's overnight attack on Odesa and called for increased support for Ukraine after civilians were targeted in many regions.

War in Ukraine • March 2, 11:09 PM • 39974 views
Body of eighth victim of night attack found under rubble in Odesa

Rescuers in Odesa have found the body of the eighth victim killed by a Russian drone strike on a residential building.

Society • March 2, 07:00 PM • 39088 views