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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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Body of dead child found under rubble in Odesa - SES

A child is found dead under the rubble of a house destroyed by a Russian attack in Odesa; 3 people are killed and 8 others are injured.

War in Ukraine • March 2, 09:21 AM • 29928 views
Number of victims of Russian attack on Odesa increased to three - Kiper

Number of victims of Russian attack on Odesa increased to three - Kiper.

War in Ukraine • March 2, 08:54 AM • 103668 views
Two people killed in night attack in Odesa by Russian Federation, rubble clearing continues - Kiper

Two people killed in night attack in Odesa by Russian Federation, rubble clearing continues, Kiper said.

War in Ukraine • March 2, 08:46 AM • 102225 views
"Russia acts every time the West fails to act": Kuleba addresses partners after devastating night attack by Russia

Russia's nightly attacks on Ukrainian cities forced the foreign minister to appeal to Western partners for weapons.

War in Ukraine • March 2, 08:29 AM • 100026 views
"We need more air defense from our partners": Zelensky shows footage of the aftermath of Russia's night attack

Zelenskiy responded to the overnight Russian drone attack on Ukrainian cities, showing video of the damage and calling on partners to provide more air defense systems to protect civilians from further terror.

War in Ukraine • March 2, 07:25 AM • 33278 views
A man rescued from the rubble of a house destroyed by a russian drone in Odesa

Rescuers have pulled a conscious man out of the rubble in Odesa. Doctors are examining him, and the search and dismantling of the rubble continues.

War in Ukraine • March 2, 06:45 AM • 33090 views
Air defense shoots down 14 Iranian Shahed drones and a Su-34 fighter-bomber

The Ukrainian Air Force reported that it shot down 14 Shahed and Su-34 drones on the night of March 2.

War in Ukraine • March 2, 06:19 AM • 35357 views
Attack in Odesa: 2 people killed, 7 injured, 7 residents are not in touch

A 9-story building in Odesa was destroyed by russian shelling, killing 2 people and injuring 7. Also, 7 residents of the building are not in touch.

Society • March 2, 05:36 AM • 35008 views
Air defense forces destroy 7 out of 8 kamikaze drones over Odesa

Air defense forces in southern Ukraine shot down 7 Iranian kamikaze drones over Odesa region. The 8th hit a part of a 9-story residential building. As a result, 1 person was killed and 7 were injured, including a pregnant woman and a child.

War in Ukraine • March 2, 04:53 AM • 32049 views
One person killed in russian attack on Odesa

One person was killed as a result of russia's attack on Odesa, the head of the Odesa regional military administration said.

War in Ukraine • March 2, 12:43 AM • 31365 views
Attack in Odesa: 7 injured, including a three-year-old boy

Seven civilians were injured as a result of a russian drone attack on Odesa, including a 3-year-old boy who sustained a leg injury.

War in Ukraine • March 2, 12:32 AM • 32355 views
Consequences of the russian strike on Odesa: 4 civilians, including a child, were injured; residential buildings were damaged

According to preliminary reports, russian drone strikes in Odesa, Ukraine, resulted in civilian casualties, including one child, and damage to residential buildings.

Society • March 2, 12:05 AM • 32243 views
"Shahed" approaching: threat detected in Mykolaiv and Odesa regions

The Ukrainian Air Force reports that several groups of Iranian-made Shahed drones are moving toward Mykolaiv and Odesa regions.

War in Ukraine • March 1, 11:04 PM • 34345 views
Lukashevich on the latest modernization of "Sea Babies": range of over 950 km and new powerful warheads

Ukrainian naval drones that sink Russian warships have become more lethal because they are armed with larger warheads and have a longer range to hit targets.

War in Ukraine • March 1, 10:21 PM • 31180 views
Guns, grenades and bombs: arms dealer detained in Odesa region

In Odesa region, law enforcement officers uncovered an illegal firearms and ammunition sales channel by detaining a trader who was selling a suitcase with weapons, explosives and ammunition.

Crimes and emergencies • March 1, 06:15 PM • 25228 views
We need help now, not after the war: Odesa Oblast Head Kiper on meetings with international partners

Odesa Oblast Governor Kiper called on international partners to provide assistance now, not after the war, as Ukraine is now acting as a shield to prevent further Russian aggression in Europe.

War in Ukraine • March 1, 05:10 PM • 26650 views
A record volume of cargo was exported through the Ukrainian corridor in the Black Sea in February: 8 million tons

In February, a record 8 million tons of cargo were exported through the humanitarian corridor in the Black Sea, of which 5. 2 million tons were products of Ukrainian farmers.

Economy • March 1, 12:13 PM • 22726 views
A river mine was found on the Odesa coast, bomb squad defused it

An anchor river mine was found on a beach in Odesa, pyrotechnics destroyed it.

Society • March 1, 11:14 AM • 24772 views
Keeper on possible "threats of spring": Odesa region is ready for all scenarios, construction of defensive fortifications is in active phase

Odesa region is actively building defensive fortifications to prepare for any scenario, said the head of the RMA.

Society • March 1, 08:38 AM • 54074 views
The number of appeals on violations of the language law is almost equal to the pre-war level: where is the highest

In 2023, the Commissioner for the Protection of the State Language received 3,692 appeals regarding violations of Ukrainian language legislation, most of them from Kyiv and three regions.

Society • March 1, 07:59 AM • 26417 views
"Brilliant plan": border guards detain fugitives in isothermal blankets in Odesa region

Border guards in Odesa region detained four men who tried to illegally cross the border by wrapping themselves in isothermal blankets, hoping to avoid thermal detection, but were caught.

War in Ukraine • February 29, 04:39 PM • 28028 views
The sowing season has started in Ukraine

As of the end of February, farmers in four regions of Ukraine started sowing 22. 3 thou hectares of spring wheat, barley and peas.

Economy • February 29, 03:35 PM • 60012 views
Three regions suffer most from russian attacks on cultural heritage - Shmyhal

Kharkiv, Donetsk, and Odesa regions suffered the most from russian attacks on cultural heritage sites.

Culture • February 29, 02:05 PM • 22806 views
Restoration of an apartment building damaged by a Russian attack in 2022 continues in Odesa region

Restoration of an apartment building damaged by a Russian attack in 2022 continues in Odesa region.

War in Ukraine • February 29, 11:46 AM • 32297 views
The Air Alert app has been updated, but ballistics fly very fast, so it's important to look at all sources, - Ihnat

Ukraine's Air Force has updated its air raid alert app with a new secure algorithm, but warns that due to the threat of ballistic missiles, people must rely on multiple sources of alerts to protect themselves.

War in Ukraine • February 29, 09:59 AM • 25850 views
MPs from Groysman's party demand to improve assistance to servicemen: details

Deputies in Vinnytsia are demanding additional payments from the city budget for Vinnytsia residents who have joined the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 29, 09:52 AM • 362430 views
He terrorized Odesa residents under the guise of a law enforcement officer: SBU detains repeat offender

The Security Service of Ukraine detained in Odesa a repeat offender who committed robberies against city residents under the guise of an SBU officer.

Crimes and emergencies • February 28, 10:45 AM • 22185 views
Ukrainian Air Defense Forces shoot down 10 "Shahed" militants in the south

Overnight, Ukrainian air defense forces shot down 10 Iranian Shaheed drones sent from the Black Sea to attack Mykolaiv and Odesa regions, most of them over the sea.

War in Ukraine • February 28, 05:24 AM • 111593 views
Fire starts in Odesa due to wreckage of downed Shahed

A fire at a critical infrastructure facility in Odesa broke out after the wreckage of a downed Iranian Shahed drone caused a short circuit in the power grid.

War in Ukraine • February 28, 01:39 AM • 28448 views
Bratchuk: SBU to investigate cases of girls who filmed explosions in Odesa - Bratchuk

The SBU will visit girls in Odesa who filmed and published videos of explosions in the city during air defense.

War in Ukraine • February 27, 09:38 PM • 71790 views