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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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The light of "Pharmacies" in the darkness of war: stories of pharmacists who hold their own frontPhoto

Ukrainian pharmacists, despite shelling and danger, continued to work, turning pharmacies into shelters and aid stations. They provided medicines, supported people, and saved lives in the most difficult conditions.

Society • September 18, 08:58 AM • 62879 views
Trains with the longest delays due to substation attack are approaching their final stations - UZ

Some passenger services that were rerouted around the damaged section are already arriving at their final stations. Power restoration is ongoing, and trains are passing through the section with backup diesel locomotives.

Society • September 17, 07:36 PM • 5779 views
Due to the morning attack on the railway, dozens of trains are delayed for a period ranging from several minutes to several hours.

As a result of the Russian strike on railway infrastructure, a number of Ukrzaliznytsia passenger services are delayed. Some trains are delayed by more than eight hours.

Society • September 17, 02:56 PM • 6934 views
SBU and National Police exposed a fund that stole donations for the Armed Forces: the organizer turned out to be a recidivistPhotoVideo

Law enforcement officers exposed a large-scale fraudulent scheme in the south and east of Ukraine, where fraudsters, under the guise of helping the Armed Forces, embezzled charitable contributions. In one episode, the embezzlement of UAH 556,000 was documented, and the organizer and five accomplices face up to 7 years in prison.

Crimes and emergencies • September 17, 12:22 PM • 2666 views
Ukrainian Football Cup: schedule of 1/16 final matches

The 1/16 final of the Ukrainian Cup begins on September 17, with 4 participants of European cups joining. UNN publishes the match schedule and information about broadcasts.

Sports • September 17, 12:21 PM • 45577 views
In Odesa, a man with a knife attacked a TCC serviceman during a document check

In Odesa, a man attacked a TCC serviceman with a knife while on duty, inflicting a penetrating wound. The incident was recorded on a body camera, and the materials will be handed over to law enforcement.

Society • September 17, 09:58 AM • 6568 views
Poroshenko's security caused a serious rollover accident in OdesaPhoto

Petro Poroshenko's security caused a traffic accident on September 13 in Odesa by running a red light. The woman's car overturned, and the head of security removed the license plates from the car.

Society • September 15, 10:18 AM • 12623 views
Stubb and Johnson exchanged sharp remarks at a conference in Kyiv

Finnish President Alexander Stubb and former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson exchanged sharp remarks at the Yalta European Strategy conference. They discussed frozen Russian assets and Ukraine's prospects for EU membership.

Politics • September 14, 12:59 PM • 24593 views
Ukrainian Cinema Day: interesting facts and popular filmsPhotoVideo

On September 13, Ukraine celebrates Ukrainian Cinema Day. The holiday was established in 1996, and the history of Ukrainian cinematography began in 1893 with the invention of Joseph Timchenko.

Society • September 13, 07:00 AM • 120909 views
Boris Johnson visited Odesa for the first time with Lord Ashcroft

Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson arrived in Odesa with Lord Ashcroft. People's Deputy Oleksiy Honcharenko said that Johnson liked the city.

Society • September 13, 05:39 AM • 16312 views
Murder of activist Demyan Hanul: investigation completed, case sent to court

The investigation has been completed and an indictment has been sent to court against a serviceman who committed the premeditated murder of public activist Demyan Hanul. The crime was committed at the behest of unidentified individuals acting in the interests of the Russian Federation.

Crimes and emergencies • September 12, 02:12 PM • 5337 views
Prepare for all of Ukraine to fight drones - sources in the General Staff

A comprehensive system for combating UAVs, including electronic warfare, has been deployed in Ukraine. Local communities are also involved in countering drones.

War in Ukraine • September 12, 01:02 PM • 20554 views
Ukraine launched the largest Eastern European energy storage system

DTEK and American Fluence completed the construction of the largest energy storage system (BESS) in Eastern Europe. The project will ensure stable electricity supply to Ukrainians, despite Russian attacks.

Society • September 12, 03:30 AM • 18094 views
Autumn comes into its own: weather forecast for September 11Photo

On September 11, rain, thunderstorms, and a cold snap down to +23°C are expected in western Ukraine. In other regions of the country, warm weather up to +26°C without precipitation will persist.

Weather and environment • September 11, 03:28 AM • 10441 views
In Kyiv, FSB agents planned to carry out terrorist attacks and sabotage: the court delivered a verdict (video)PhotoVideo

Two FSB agents received prison sentences for terrorist attacks in Kyiv. One of them tried to blow up police officers, the other set fire to a Ukrainian Armed Forces car and a Ukrposhta branch.

Crimes and emergencies • September 10, 11:55 PM • 5258 views
Travelers in Ukraine paid a record UAH 142.6 million in tourist taxPhoto

In the first half of 2025, the tourist tax brought UAH 142. 6 million to local budgets, which is 33% more than last year. Kyiv, Lviv region, and Ivano-Frankivsk region provided 58% of all revenues.

Society • September 10, 07:25 AM • 4845 views
It will take 2-3 years to create decentralized gas distribution capacities - expert

Decentralized gas distribution capacities are being actively implemented in Ukraine, with 152 megawatts already connected. However, real results are not expected earlier than in 2-3 years due to the need for funds and equipment.

Society • September 9, 10:51 AM • 3993 views
Heating season 2025: expert said which cities are at risk of disruption

Five Ukrainian cities, including Kryvyi Rih, Sumy, Kharkiv, Mykolaiv, and Odesa, remain at risk of heating season disruption due to the consequences of missile attacks. In Kryvyi Rih, over 450 buildings may remain without heating for the second year in a row.

Society • September 9, 09:00 AM • 4116 views
Odesa police detained a 39-year-old woman who threw a newborn baby out of a dormitory windowPhotoVideo

The child died, the mother was detained under an article on the intentional murder of a newborn child.

Society • September 9, 08:53 AM • 4693 views
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Should you buy an apartment in autumn: expert spoke about prices and risks in the real estate marketPhoto

The expert spoke about the current state of the real estate market in Ukraine. The most affordable apartments are now in large cities of the East and Center, Lviv remains the most expensive.

Economy • September 9, 07:01 AM • 72948 views
Russia threatened Ukraine with retaliation for alleged AFU strike on occupied Donetsk

Maria Zakharova stated that the AFU allegedly launched a drone strike on a children's playground in occupied Donetsk. Moscow promises retaliation, without mentioning its own daily shelling of Ukrainian cities.

War in Ukraine • September 8, 02:27 PM • 4169 views
Ukraine showed world diplomats the consequences of the Russian strike on the Government buildingPhoto

Representatives of 60 diplomatic missions visited the damaged building of the Government of Ukraine after the Russian shelling. Diplomats were shown the consequences of the attacks and informed about the work of rescue services.

War in Ukraine • September 8, 01:17 PM • 13646 views
Dead infant found under dormitory windows in Odesa

In Odesa, a 39-year-old woman threw an infant from the fifth floor of a dormitory; the child died. Police are investigating the circumstances of the tragedy, working with the mother.

Society • September 8, 11:37 AM • 3931 views
In Frankivsk region, a group that terrorized businesses in Ukraine was exposed: among those detained is the "overseer" of KolomyiaPhoto

Law enforcement officers in Ivano-Frankivsk region exposed 12 members of an organized criminal group that extorted money from entrepreneurs in several regions of Ukraine. The total amount of demands amounted to over 828 thousand US dollars.

Society • September 8, 11:23 AM • 5081 views
In Odesa, a man who damaged almost 30 monuments in a cemetery was detainedPhoto

The detainee faces up to seven years in prison for desecrating graves.

Society • September 8, 11:02 AM • 3475 views
Manufactured improvised explosive devices and prepared terrorist attacks in Odesa: FSB agent detainedPhoto

The SBU counterintelligence prevented terrorist attacks in Odesa by detaining an FSB agent. The 60-year-old Odesa resident manufactured improvised explosive devices and hid them in caches.

Crimes and emergencies • September 8, 09:49 AM • 3563 views
Sybiha discussed with EU and Canada the intensification of attacks from Russia

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha discussed with representatives of the EU and Canada the strengthening of sanctions against Russia. He informed about the escalation of attacks and emphasized the need to strengthen air defense and energy resilience.

War in Ukraine • September 7, 09:28 PM • 5520 views
During the night attack, almost half of the drones were decoys - Zelenskyy

On September 7, Russia attacked Ukraine using over 800 drones, including 400 "Shaheds," as well as missiles and ballistic weapons. Ukrainian air defense forces shot down over 150 targets, but hits and destruction were recorded in Kyiv, Zaporizhzhia, Kryvyi Rih, Kremenchuk, and Odesa.

War in Ukraine • September 7, 06:16 PM • 3854 views
"Ukrzaliznytsia" confirmed the invaders' strike on infrastructure in Poltava region, but added that restoration has already begun.Photo

Railway infrastructure in Kremenchuk suffered from the actions of the occupiers, which led to changes in the routes of a number of trains. Ukrzaliznytsia specialists are continuously working to restore traffic, and some passengers will be transported by buses.

Society • September 7, 09:40 AM • 8995 views
Over 800 drones and 13 missiles: consequences of massive Russian attack being eliminated in Kyiv and regions - Zelenskyy

The elimination of the consequences of Russian strikes continues in Ukraine, with over 800 drones and 13 missiles recorded. In Kyiv, two people died, including a child, and the Cabinet of Ministers building was damaged.

Society • September 7, 07:37 AM • 6143 views