Odesa

In Odessa, five members of an organized crime group were convicted of kidnapping a person and demanding $1 million. They were found guilty of kidnapping the son of entrepreneurs and holding him for ransom.

More and more Ukrainians prefer housing outside the city. Now every third person is considering buying a private house.

In 2024, 71 cases related to electric scooters were recorded, which is 42% more than last year. The largest fine is UAH 34,000 for drunk driving, but there are still no separate rules.

Border guards discovered equipment for the production of cigarettes, disguised as mineral water, and tobacco hidden under pulp. Goods worth over 10 million hryvnias were seized.

At night, Russian troops attacked Odesa with ударними drones, using more than 20 UAVs. There is damage to civilian infrastructure and one wounded, nine people needed psychological support.

On the night of June 3, Russian forces attacked Odesa with drones, injuring five civilians. Civilian infrastructure, residential buildings and a food warehouse were damaged.

As a result of the night attack by the Russians in Odesa, residential buildings and civilian infrastructure were damaged, and cars burned down. Information about dead or injured has not been received yet.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy met for the first time with the new President of Romania, Nicușor Dan, and invited him to participate in the Ukraine – South-Eastern Europe summit, which will take place in Odesa. Romania assured of its support for Ukraine's membership in the EU and NATO.

The Ukrainian Fencing Championship-2025 with the support of FAVBET took place in Kyiv. The competition determined the composition of the national team for international starts, as well as discovered new names of champions.

At night, Russian invaders attacked Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi district with strike drones, damaging a recreation center and private houses. The fire was quickly extinguished, no casualties.

A 39-year-old woman created a fake account and extorted money from a 21-year-old soldier. First she asked for treatment, then she took possession of the card.

Russia has practically stopped taking ships out to the open sea due to fear of attacks by sea drones. The occupiers are actively developing infrastructure in the occupied territories.

Investigators conducted 49 searches in Kyiv, Kharkiv, Odesa, and Dnipro. The searches were conducted in the case of embezzlement of funds from one of the largest oil refineries in Ukraine.

In Odesa, a 31-year-old driver shot a 39-year-old pedestrian who made a remark. The shooter was detained and faces up to 7 years in prison.

NACP discovered violations of UAH 36. 8 million in the declarations of 18 TCC officials for 2024-2025. Criminal proceedings and pre-trial investigations have been initiated regarding unreliable data.

Most beaches are planned to be opened in Odesa and the region. There is also high demand for recreation in the Carpathians, Zakarpattia, and Bukovel.

Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities are becoming more intense, Ukrainian air defense is barely holding up. Missiles for SAMP/T have run out, a year and a half without shells for Crotale.

In the Odesa region, a parking lot caught fire due to an enemy attack, the fire engulfed 20 cars. Rescuers quickly extinguished the fire, there were no casualties.

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported a threat of the use of ballistic weapons from the northeast. Tonight, the enemy launched a combined attack on Ukraine, using missiles and UAVs.

Ukrzaliznytsia announced changes in train routes due to repair works near the track in the Carpathians. Some trains will run to the Vorokhta station, and passengers will be transported by buses.

Yesterday, Russians attacked Odesa with ballistic missiles. A 41-year-old man died in the hospital, bringing the death toll to 3.

An explosion was heard in Odesa. Prior to that, the Air Force warned of a threat of ballistic weapons from the south.

As a result of a missile strike on the Odesa port, the number of dead has increased to two. A 71-year-old Odesa resident died in the hospital, and eight people are also known to have been injured.

On May 23, Russia attacked the Odesa port with two ballistic missiles. A port worker was killed, and eight more civilians were injured. Infrastructure and equipment were damaged.

Ukrzaliznytsia is actively restoring infrastructure on the Yasinya - Voronenko section after a ground failure. Part of the equipment was received from the Howard Buffett Foundation and the UK government.

According to monitoring channels, the enemy used two Iskander-M ballistic missiles, targeting port infrastructure.

In the morning, the enemy attacked the Odesa district with drones, a private house was damaged in the suburbs. The injured man was provided with the necessary medical assistance.

In Poltava, the monument to Peter I, located at the corner of Spaska and Pylyp Orlyk streets, has been finally dismantled. The monument will be moved to the Museum of the Battle of Poltava.

In a year, Prozorro online auctions brought the state over UAH 2 billion from the sale of confiscated property. The funds went to the Fund for the Liquidation of the Consequences of Armed Aggression, the value of assets almost doubled.

EBRD and IFC will conduct a study on attracting private investment in Ukrainian airports, including Boryspil, Odesa, and Lviv. The results are planned to be published in August.