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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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Ukrzaliznytsia changes routes and delays trains due to accident in Kharkiv region

Due to restoration work near Kolomak, trains from Kholm and Odesa are taking an alternative route. Delays for services to Kharkiv will be approximately two hours.

Society • April 3, 04:01 AM • 6454 views
Dreamed-of blogging career and hype over the death of his patient: how the scandalous doctor Rusakov turns the trial into a public show

The trial in the case of the death of businessman Adnan Kivan in the private Odesa clinic Odrex continues. On the eve of the next hearing, the accused doctor Vitaliy Rusakov intensified public communication or raised a number of questions.

Society • April 2, 11:14 AM • 80640 views
SBU prevented a terrorist attack in Odesa - a Russian agent who was preparing to blow up a truck was detainedPhoto

The SBU detained a woman who planted explosives under a truck carrying equipment for power grids. The perpetrator planned a remote detonation using phones.

Society • April 1, 08:23 AM • 5277 views
In Odesa, a drone hit a building's balcony, damaging several floors and injuring one personPhoto

As a result of the drone hitting the balcony, three floors of the building were damaged. A 50-year-old Odesa resident sustained a forearm injury, and the fire has already been extinguished.

War in Ukraine • March 31, 05:00 AM • 5316 views
Knife attack and shooting during mobilization in Odesa - police report two wounded, details being clarified

In Odesa, a man wounded a serviceman with a knife during a document check. A TCC employee used a traumatic weapon against passers-by who were interfering with the group.

Crimes and emergencies • March 30, 07:20 PM • 5450 views
Renowned Ukrainian film director Vilen Novak passed away

People's Artist of Ukraine Vilen Novak died at the age of 88. The classic of the Odesa Film Studio created the famous films "Hu-ha" and "Why Am I Alive?".

Society • March 30, 12:01 PM • 5446 views
Odesa University dismissed professor for exams in Russian

The lecturer used Russian in exam tickets and during lectures. After a student's complaint and an investigation, the professor was dismissed from his position.

Society • March 29, 09:51 AM • 3476 views
In Ukraine, trains with passengers stopped due to a massive drone attack by the Russian FederationPhotoVideo

Due to the threat of shelling on March 29, trains were stopped in fields to evacuate passengers. A number of flights are arriving late after an attack by 442 drones.

Society • March 29, 08:55 AM • 14866 views
The number of injured in the Russian attack on Odesa on March 28 has risen to 16 people

Due to the night drone attack on Odesa region, 16 people were injured, two of whom are in serious condition. Russians damaged about 70 houses in the region.

Society • March 28, 06:15 PM • 7968 views
Shooting with an explosion in the middle of the street in Odesa - police initiated criminal proceedingsPhotoVideo

A 22-year-old soldier on leave fired into the air and detonated a grenade fuse near a residence. Police detained the man; he faces up to seven years in prison.

Society • March 28, 03:24 PM • 5754 views
Russian drone attack on Odesa region - 70 houses damaged, 12 people injured

Russians attacked Odesa region with over 100 drones, damaging dozens of residential buildings. Five injured people were hospitalized, one patient is in serious condition.

War in Ukraine • March 28, 01:18 PM • 5380 views
Man opened fire with an explosion in the middle of a street in Odesa, he was detained - policePhoto

On Arkhitektorska Street, a man fired into the air, there was an explosion. Special forces detained the perpetrator, no one was injured in the incident.

Crimes and emergencies • March 28, 10:26 AM • 4385 views
"Proves that Russia does not want to end the war": Zelenskyy reacted to Russia's attack on Odesa with over 60 drones, including a maternity hospitalPhoto

Russia attacked Odesa with over 60 drones, damaging a maternity hospital and residential areas. One person was killed, and more than ten were injured, including a child.

War in Ukraine • March 28, 08:00 AM • 4360 views
Massive Russian attack on Odesa claims lives of two peoplePhoto

As a result of the night shelling of Odesa, a man and a woman were killed, and 11 more people were injured. A maternity hospital, three educational institutions, and residential buildings were damaged.

War in Ukraine • March 28, 07:21 AM • 4505 views
One person killed, 11 injured in Russian attack on OdesaPhotoVideo

Due to enemy shelling, one person died in the hospital; among the 11 injured is a child. A maternity hospital, apartment buildings, and private homes were damaged.

War in Ukraine • March 28, 06:19 AM • 4398 views
Attack on Odesa: number of injured increases, including a childPhoto

Seven people, including a child, were injured as a result of the shelling. Educational institutions, a high-rise building, and the maternity hospital building were damaged.

War in Ukraine • March 28, 02:39 AM • 32049 views
Occupiers struck a maternity hospital and private sector in Odesa: many wounded

As a result of the Russian attack, the roof of a maternity hospital and a high-rise building in the Primorsky district were damaged. Preliminarily, four people sustained injuries of varying degrees.

War in Ukraine • March 28, 01:29 AM • 13485 views
In Odesa, TCC employees used gas against a family with an infant - Lubinets reacted to the incident

The military used force and a gas canister against a man, woman, and child. The one-year-old baby was diagnosed with a concussion, Lubinets sent inquiries.

Society • March 27, 04:01 PM • 4921 views
The SBI exposed a scheme for the illegal removal of military personnel from a training center in Rivne regionPhoto

A civilian organized the removal of deserters from Rivne region for a monetary reward. The organizer and two servicemen face up to 12 years in prison.

Society • March 27, 01:10 PM • 4151 views
Power outages and one injured person in Odesa region due to Russian night attackPhoto

As a result of a night drone attack in Odesa region, port infrastructure was damaged and one person was injured. Some settlements were left without electricity.

War in Ukraine • March 26, 06:33 AM • 4278 views
Gunman who shot at patrol officers in Odesa died during detention - policePhoto

A 45-year-old Odesa resident opened fire on police during a document check and fled. The assailant was shot dead in an unfinished building after attacking KORD special forces.

Crimes and emergencies • March 26, 06:13 AM • 6622 views
In Odesa, a man opened fire on police officers during a document check; a special operation has been announced

A wanted driver wounded two patrol officers with a firearm. A special operation has been launched in the city to apprehend the perpetrator; medics are saving the wounded.

Crimes and emergencies • March 25, 08:59 PM • 7182 views
Additional train services to the Carpathians launched in Ukraine

The carrier has scheduled additional services from Kyiv to Dnipro and Lviv, as well as between Lviv and Odesa. The route from Kyiv has been extended to Yaremche and Vorokhta.

Society • March 25, 02:16 PM • 4171 views
Ukrzaliznytsia launches additional trains and extends route to Yaremche

Due to increased passenger traffic, four additional services have been scheduled to Dnipro, Lviv, and Odesa. The route from Kyiv has been extended to Yaremche with transfers to the mountains.

Society • March 25, 02:12 PM • 3901 views
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Who should control the use of urban land and why violations can go unnoticed for yearsPhoto

Land control is carried out by local authorities and Derzhheokadastr, but blurred powers and new laws complicate the response to violations. Due to an ineffective system, communities lose money. The possible "land scheme" under the Odrex clinic in Odesa clearly demonstrates the problem.

Society • March 25, 01:06 PM • 100190 views
The Rada ratified an agreement with the EIB for 230 million euros for road reconstruction

The Rada ratified an agreement on attracting funds for the repair of routes to checkpoints and the TEN-T network. The money will go to routes in Lviv and Odesa regions.

Economy • March 25, 10:52 AM • 6960 views
Weekend trip - interesting places in OdesaPhoto

A guide to key locations in Odesa, from the Potemkin Stairs to the Opera House. Learn the tour schedule and history of the city's main attractions in one day.

Society • March 25, 10:45 AM • 70119 views
TCR car involved in an accident with a pedestrian in Odesa - woman hospitalized

In Odesa, on Lyp Street, a road accident occurred involving a TCR car and a pedestrian. The injured person has been hospitalized, an official investigation has been launched, and the investigation is ongoing.

Society • March 25, 10:15 AM • 5301 views
Russia attacked the south of Odesa region, there is a dead and an injured personPhoto

Due to a drone attack on Izmail district, an 87-year-old woman was killed and a 59-year-old woman was injured. The enemy attack destroyed a private house and damaged six more.

War in Ukraine • March 25, 07:23 AM • 4010 views
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Ukraine under the longest air attack: expert commented on the new enemy strategy and what to expect next

Air defense forces neutralized hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles during the massive shelling. Experts warn of a change in enemy tactics and the threat of new strikes.

War in Ukraine • March 24, 06:45 PM • 47525 views