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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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Invaders attacked the train station in Sumy with two drones

Russian troops attacked the train station in Sumy with two drones. The windows of train No. 45 Kharkiv – Uzhhorod were damaged, and passengers were promptly transferred to other carriages.

Society • August 1, 04:46 PM • 5233 views
730 new stores opened in Ukraine over six months

From January to June 2025, 730 new retail outlets were opened in Ukraine. The largest number of stores is concentrated in Kyiv and the region.

Society • August 1, 02:45 PM • 3812 views
In Kyiv region, a man sustained bodily injuries after being hit by a trainPhoto

In Vyshneve, a 73-year-old man was hit by the passenger train "Kyiv - Odesa" at an unauthorized crossing. He sustained back and leg injuries, and medics provided assistance.

Society • August 1, 01:01 PM • 3188 views
Former Ministry of Defense official suspected of embezzling over UAH 1 billion

The former acting director of the Department of State Procurement of the Ministry of Defense has been notified of suspicion of embezzling over UAH 1 billion. He concluded contracts for catering for the Armed Forces of Ukraine, significantly overstating the cost of services.

Politics • August 1, 06:31 AM • 3260 views
Diia.Signature will only be needed when buying tickets for three trains: Ukrzaliznytsia revealed details

Ukrzaliznytsia is introducing verification via Diia. Signature for purchasing tickets for three domestic routes starting August 1. This will help prevent speculation, but tickets are also available at separate ticket offices for passengers without new passports.

Society • July 31, 07:35 PM • 4650 views
Residential building caught fire in Odesa: firefighters rescued three people, a cat, and a dogPhoto

In Odesa, State Emergency Service rescuers saved three people, a cat, and a dog during a fire in a three-story residential building. The fire engulfed several apartments but was quickly extinguished, with no casualties.

Society • July 30, 05:30 PM • 4120 views
Three teenagers on a mattress were carried out to sea in Odesa: they were rescued

On the "Zoloty Bereh" beach in Odesa, three teenagers on a mattress were carried out to sea; they were rescued. A similar incident occurred on the "Vidrada" beach with three men, who were also rescued.

Society • July 30, 08:06 AM • 4206 views
Ukrzaliznytsia strengthened document control: how many passengers were not allowed on flights

Ukrzaliznytsia strengthened document control during boarding, checking over 300 trains and 41,600 documents since July 25. This led to 38 passengers without tickets and several individuals without documents being denied boarding.

Society • July 29, 12:52 PM • 3861 views
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Primary vs. secondary market: how the real estate market in Ukraine changed in 2025Photo

The real estate market in Ukraine is gradually recovering after the shock of the first years of the war, demonstrating stable price growth. The primary market is outpacing the secondary in terms of growth rate, and Ukrainians are considering real estate as a tool for capital preservation.

Publications • July 29, 11:49 AM • 185722 views
Compartment cars with seats: Ukrzaliznytsia announced additional routes on popular directions

Ukrzaliznytsia will continue operating additional trains between Kyiv, Odesa, Vinnytsia, and Kryvyi Rih in August. Compartment cars without bedding will be used on these routes.

Announcements • July 26, 06:59 PM • 21451 views
Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, more than 13.5 civilians have died in Ukraine, including 716 children - UN

Since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the UN has confirmed the death of at least 13,580 civilians, including 716 children. More than 34,000 civilians have been injured as Russia continues shelling, having fired 5,183 long-range munitions.

War in Ukraine • July 25, 04:57 PM • 2582 views
Ombudsman appeals to UNESCO over damage to seven cultural heritage sites in Odesa

Dmytro Lubinets, the Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights, appealed to UNESCO after a massive missile attack on Odesa, which damaged seven cultural heritage sites in the city's historic center. Among the damaged sites are four architectural monuments of national significance, including the Vorontsov Palace and the Londonska Hotel.

War in Ukraine • July 25, 04:22 PM • 5570 views
"It burned brightly, just as I love to live": an Odesa resident reacted with humor to the loss of her car after the arrivalVideo

An Odesa resident, whose car burned down during the night attack by the Russian Federation on July 24, joked that the car "burned brightly, just as she herself loves to live. "

Society • July 25, 01:51 PM • 3865 views
To buy a ticket for popular trains, verification is introduced from August: what you need to know

From August 1, "Ukrzaliznytsia" introduces verification through "Diia. Signature" for buying and returning tickets for a number of popular domestic trains. This is intended to reduce abuse, and purchasing tickets for these routes through ticket offices will be unavailable.

Society • July 25, 08:19 AM • 4974 views
Massive Russian strike on Odesa: body of deceased man unblocked from under rubble

In Odesa, a 32-year-old man died as a result of the night Russian drone attack on July 24. His body was unblocked by rescuers from under the rubble of a residential high-rise building.

Society • July 24, 05:04 PM • 5544 views
Russian attack on Odesa: seven UNESCO-protected sites in the historic center damaged

In Odesa, as a result of a massive missile attack by the Russian Federation, 7 cultural heritage sites were damaged, 4 of which are monuments of national significance. These sites are located in the historic city center, which is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

War in Ukraine • July 24, 02:52 PM • 5933 views
Large-scale network of fraudulent call centers exposed in Ukraine: dozens of searches in various regions

In Ukraine, the activities of organized groups engaged in fraud in the field of financial services under the guise of call centers have been stopped. Networks that extorted funds from citizens of Ukraine and other countries have been liquidated in Kyiv, Lviv region, Lutsk, and Odesa region.

Society • July 24, 02:28 PM • 11839 views
11 injured due to Russian attack on Odesa and Cherkasy, UNESCO-protected monuments damagedPhoto

As a result of night drone and missile attacks on Odesa and Cherkasy, 11 people were injured, including a child. In Odesa, residential buildings, the Pryvoz market, and UNESCO-protected architectural sites were damaged, while in Cherkasy, residential infrastructure and cars were affected.

War in Ukraine • July 24, 08:55 AM • 3301 views
Russia attacked Ukraine with 103 drones and 4 missiles after talks in Istanbul - ZelenskyyPhotoVideo

President Zelenskyy reported on Russia's night attack with 103 attack drones and 4 missiles after talks in Istanbul. The strikes hit Odesa, Cherkasy, Kharkiv region, Zaporizhzhia, Donetsk region, Sumy region, and Mykolaiv region, killing three people in Kharkiv region.

War in Ukraine • July 24, 07:40 AM • 31924 views
During the Russian attack on Odesa, seaports were hit - Kuleba

Russian troops attacked civilian infrastructure in the Odesa region, including seaports, transport hubs, and residential areas. Logistics facilities, railway rolling stock, buildings, and structures in the historical center were damaged, and there are wounded.

War in Ukraine • July 24, 07:21 AM • 4623 views
CCD NSDC: an oil depot exploded in Sochi at nightVideo

An oil depot exploded in Sochi, as reported by Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation at the National Security and Defense Council.

War in Ukraine • July 24, 06:54 AM • 4161 views
Fire at Odesa's "Pryvoz" after Russia's night attack has been extinguished: new footage of the aftermathPhoto

Rescuers of the State Emergency Service extinguished the fire in a two-story building and trade pavilions at the "Pryvoz" market in Odesa. The fire broke out as a result of a massive attack by Russian drones on the city.

War in Ukraine • July 24, 05:59 AM • 4802 views
Enemy attack destroyed a 9-story building in Odesa, there is a threat of collapsePhotoVideo

As a result of the enemy attack on Odesa on July 24, a residential 9-story building was destroyed, leaving residents from the 5th to 8th floors homeless. Rescuers evacuated 33 people and saved 5, three people were injured.

Events • July 24, 04:30 AM • 77084 views
Odesa's Pryvoz engulfed in flames after enemy attackPhotoVideo

Pryvoz market in Odesa is on fire due to an enemy attack on the city. Rescuers are eliminating the consequences of Russian terror, trying to save a place iconic for Odesans.

Events • July 24, 02:54 AM • 57409 views
Night attack on Odesa: first consequences revealed

Odesa suffered a massive attack by ударними drones, which led to damage to civilian infrastructure, including residential buildings, shopping pavilions, gas stations, and architectural monuments in the historic city center, which is protected by UNESCO. Information regarding casualties is being clarified, and emergency services are eliminating the consequences.

Society • July 24, 12:15 AM • 4104 views
Odesa under massive drone attack: loud explosions heard in the city

On the night of July 24, Odesa was subjected to a massive attack by enemy drones. The mayor of the city and the head of the Odesa Regional Military Administration confirmed the explosions, local public pages report a possible hit on a high-rise building and a fire at "Pryvoz".

War in Ukraine • July 23, 11:48 PM • 5654 views
Night attack on Odesa: State Emergency Service showed consequences of enemy drone strikesVideo

On the night of July 22, Odesa was attacked by ударних drones, which caused a fire in a parking lot, damaged cars, shattered windows, and destroyed a store. One person was injured, and 62 rescuers and 17 units of State Emergency Service equipment worked at the scene.

War in Ukraine • July 22, 04:13 AM • 5841 views
Attack on Odesa: city mayor spoke about the consequences of enemy drone strikesPhoto

On the night of July 22, the enemy attacked Odesa region with attack UAVs, some of the drones flew towards the regional center. As a result of the attack, windows were blown out in multi-story buildings, cars burned, and a fire was recorded in an administrative building.

War in Ukraine • July 22, 01:47 AM • 45490 views
Odesa suffered significant damage as a result of the night attack: details.

As a result of the enemy attack on Odesa on the night of July 22, civilian infrastructure was damaged, buildings and cars are on fire. Information regarding the injured is being clarified, relevant services are working.

War in Ukraine • July 22, 12:10 AM • 4289 views
Odesa under attack: the enemy is attacking with drones, explosions heard in the city

In Odesa, explosions were heard on the night of July 22, Mayor Gennadiy Trukhanov and head of the Odesa Oblast Military Administration Oleh Kiper reported on the danger. The Air Force warned of a group of attack UAVs in the Black Sea waters near the city.

War in Ukraine • July 21, 11:36 PM • 4494 views