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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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In the Odesa region, an Opel driver exceeded the speed limit and drove off the road into a ditch: two dead

A fatal accident occurred in the Izmail district: the driver and a passenger died. The Opel car flew into a ditch near the village of Novosilske, the driver was speeding.

Crimes and emergencies • May 20, 08:21 AM • 2476 views
Seven people were injured, one of them died: an ambulance collided with a car in Izmail.

In Izmail, an ambulance and a car collided. The driver of the car did not give way to the ambulance with its siren on. Seven people were injured, and one woman, born in 1948, died in the hospital.

Crimes and emergencies • May 19, 01:27 PM • 2363 views
Last bell of 2025: when summer vacations will begin in schools

The 2024/2025 academic year will last until June 30, but the last bell in most schools will ring on May 30 or 31. However, some schools may continue classes until the end of June.

Publications • May 19, 12:24 PM • 268806 views
A memorial plaque was torn down in the Heroes of Border Guards Square in Odesa: what is known about the incident

In Odesa, police are investigating an incident in the Heroes of Border Guards Square, where activists tried to dismantle a memorial plaque. Criminal proceedings have been opened on the facts of fighting, theft and infliction of bodily harm.

Society • May 19, 10:59 AM • 4043 views
Odesa region under drone attack: three injured, infrastructure destroyed

At night, the enemy attacked the Odesa region with drones, the Odesa and Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi districts were the most affected. Three people were injured, houses and cars were damaged.

War in Ukraine • May 16, 06:51 AM • 4472 views
Russia attacked Ukraine with 112 drones overnight: 73 of them were shot down

On the night of May 16, russia attacked Ukraine with 112 Shahed-type drones and others. Air defense forces shot down 73 strike UAVs, 36 simulators were lost locationally. Odesa, Zhytomyr, Chernihiv, Mykolaiv, and Kyiv regions were affected by the russian attack.

War in Ukraine • May 16, 06:44 AM • 3493 views
A hostile drone hit the house of the director of the Odesa Zoo: property burned down

During the attack on Odesa, a Russian drone hit the house of Ihor Beliakov, the director of the zoo. He was not injured, but the house was completely destroyed.

War in Ukraine • May 16, 05:58 AM • 6609 views
How many people have died in Ukraine in road accidents since the beginning of 2025: statistics

In the first three months of 2025, Ukraine recorded 9,574 traffic accidents, resulting in 1,252 deaths and 11,751 injuries. The highest number of accidents was recorded in March.

Society • May 15, 06:41 AM • 7800 views
An explosion occurred in one of the districts of Odesa, there is an injured person

An explosion occurred in the Khadzhibeyskyi district of Odesa. Police report one injured man in the yard of a private house, the circumstances of the incident are being clarified.

Crimes and emergencies • May 13, 03:40 PM • 4198 views
More than 70 oil depots in Ukraine have been attacked by Russians since the beginning of the full-scale invasion - expert

Expert Serhiy Kuyun said that Russian shelling is causing significant damage to the fuel infrastructure. Companies are forced to abandon oil depots due to the risk of losses.

War in Ukraine • May 13, 01:37 PM • 2397 views
9 Ukrainian military universities joined the network of the European Security College: full list

The Ministry of Defense received confirmation from ESDC about the inclusion of 9 Ukrainian universities in the educational network. This will contribute to the integration of Euro-Atlantic standards into military education.

War in Ukraine • May 12, 02:01 PM • 3524 views
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71st anniversary of Ukraine's membership in UNESCO: how many Ukrainian sites are under the organization's enhanced protection

Ukraine celebrates 71 years of membership in UNESCO. Currently, 27 Ukrainian sites are under the organization's enhanced protection, and 7 sites are included in the World Heritage List.

Culture • May 12, 06:38 AM • 39953 views
After a month of living together, the guy stole 300,000 hryvnias from the girl and took a taxi to Odesa

In Kyiv, a man was detained for robbing a woman he met on a dating site. He stole 300,000 hryvnias and took a taxi to Odesa.

Kyiv • May 10, 07:44 AM • 15907 views
In Odessa, a man shot at his wife's apartment out of jealousy

In Odessa, a man, out of jealousy, shot at the window of the apartment where his wife lived. He faces up to 7 years of imprisonment for hooliganism with the use of weapons.

Crimes and emergencies • May 9, 12:34 PM • 4946 views
The weekend in Ukraine will be rainy and cool, the temperature will be up to +17 - Didenko

According to weather forecaster Natalka Didenko, on May 10-11, rainy and cool weather is expected throughout Ukraine, except for Luhansk, Donetsk and the south. Air temperature will range from +7 to +17 degrees.

Weather and environment • May 9, 08:49 AM • 3544 views
UN: April was the month with the highest number of civilian casualties in Ukraine since September 2024

April 2025 recorded the highest number of civilian casualties in Ukraine since September 2024. At least 209 people were killed and another 1,146 were injured.

Society • May 8, 01:00 PM • 166789 views
Cherkasy and Kaniv schools will study remotely on May 8 and 9

Due to the deteriorating security situation, schools in Cherkasy and Kaniv will switch to distance learning on May 8 and 9. In Odesa, classes will be held according to the usual schedule.

Society • May 7, 02:41 PM • 8048 views
Traffic is difficult on the Odesa-Reni highway due to a fatal accident.

On the Odesa-Reni highway, near Pidhirne and Monashi, a truck collided with a car. As a result of the accident, one person died, traffic is difficult, and an investigative team is working at the scene.

Society • May 7, 11:28 AM • 7611 views
54 out of 136 enemy drones were shot down over Ukraine

At night, Russia attacked Ukraine with 136 UAVs. 54 Shahed-type drones were shot down, 70 were locationally lost. Kharkiv, Odesa and Dnipropetrovsk regions were affected.

War in Ukraine • May 6, 07:52 AM • 9829 views
Russian night attack with drones on Kharkiv and Odesa region: new footage of the consequences has been shown

As a result of the night drone attack on Kharkiv and Odesa district, there is destruction. A man died in Odesa district, and another was injured. In Kharkiv, a market, a hotel and residential buildings were damaged, and there are wounded.

War in Ukraine • May 6, 06:54 AM • 6115 views
In the Odesa region, one person died and houses were damaged in a drone attack.

As a result of a Russian strike on the Odesa district, civilian infrastructure and private houses were damaged. During the extinguishing of the fire, the body of a deceased person was found.

War in Ukraine • May 5, 09:13 PM • 3681 views
Explosions heard in Odesa: enemy attacking the city center and Peresyp district

Explosions were heard in Odesa on the evening of May 5. Mayor Gennadiy Trukhanov warned of the threat of strike UAVs and reported an enemy attack on the center and Peresyp district.

War in Ukraine • May 5, 07:26 PM • 11071 views
In Odesa region, a mother killed her 9-month-old child: she strangled her because of crying, she faces life imprisonment

A woman was detained in Odesa region on suspicion of killing her 9-month-old daughter. The mother, angered by the child's crying, caused her injuries that led to death by suffocation.

Crimes and emergencies • May 3, 10:27 PM • 3783 views
May 3 - International Confectioner's Day: the most delicious records of Ukraine and the world

May 3 is International Confectioner's Day. To celebrate the holiday, let's recall the biggest culinary records of Ukraine and the world: the longest cake, the giant stollen and the huge croissant.

Society • May 3, 04:30 AM • 109138 views
In Odesa, on Kulikovo field, a man with knives attacked police officers, there are wounded

In Odesa, on Kulikovo field, a man with two knives attacked police officers who were guarding the order. Both police officers and the attacker were hospitalized with injuries.

Crimes and emergencies • May 2, 03:39 PM • 10215 views
They made over 1 million hryvnias per month from methadone: a drug gang was liquidated in Cherkasy region In the Cherkasy region, the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) neutralized a criminal group that was selling methadone on a large scale. The monthly "income" of the criminals was over one million hryvnias. This was reported by the SBU press service. According to the investigation, the criminal business was organized by several residents of Uman. They set up a drug distribution network in the city and the surrounding area. The dealers were selling methadone "from hand to hand" during personal meetings, as well as through a network of dealers. Law enforcement officers documented more than 20 episodes of the criminals selling drugs. During searches at the residences of the perpetrators and in their cars, law enforcement officers found: * packaged methadone; * cash obtained from the sale of drugs; * mobile phones with evidence of illegal activity. Based on the collected evidence, the organizers and members of the criminal group were served notices of suspicion under Part 3 of Art. 307 (illegal production, manufacture, acquisition, storage, transportation, shipment or sale of narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances or their analogues) of the Criminal Code of Ukraine. The perpetrators face up to 12 years in prison with confiscation of property. The operation to expose and neutralize the criminals was carried out by officers of the SBU in the Cherkasy region together with the National Police under the procedural supervision of the regional prosecutor's office.

In the Cherkasy region, a criminal organization of 17 people, which distributed methadone in large cities, has been exposed. The perpetrators ordered drugs in large quantities and sold them via Telegram.

Crimes and emergencies • May 2, 12:09 PM • 3825 views
Russians are spreading fakes on the anniversary of the tragedy in Odesa on May 2, 2014 - CCD

Russian propaganda is spreading fakes about the tragedy in Odesa on May 2, blaming Ukraine. The CCD notes that the tragedy occurred due to Russian interference.

Society • May 2, 10:18 AM • 4481 views
A 65-year-old loader's body was found in the elevator shaft of a supermarket in Odesa

In the morning in Odesa, the body of a 65-year-old man was found in the elevator shaft of a supermarket. The police have opened a case on violation of safety rules at work to clarify the circumstances of the tragedy.

Crimes and emergencies • May 1, 02:15 PM • 7401 views
Russia ignores the ceasefire proposal, attacking Ukraine with 170 drones – Zelenskyy

Zelenskyy stated that Russia is ignoring the US ceasefire proposal and attacking Ukraine. In just one night, the Russians used 170 drones, including in the Odesa, Kyiv, and Kharkiv regions.

War in Ukraine • May 1, 09:53 AM • 10850 views
Russian strike on Odesa: a couple died, six injured in hospitals

As a result of a massive attack on Odesa, a couple died and 15 people were injured. Houses, a post office and cars were damaged. Most targets were shot down by air defense.

War in Ukraine • May 1, 09:12 AM • 9787 views