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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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Russian attack on a farm in the Kharkiv region claims the lives of seven people, many injuredPhoto

A Russian drone struck an agricultural enterprise in Stara Hnylytsia: 7 people were killed and at least 10 others were injured. Attacks also continued in Kyiv and Odesa.

War in Ukraine • September 24, 07:11 AM • 4541 views
The enemy attacked Odesa — a hospital, a school and residential buildings were damaged

During the night of September 24, the enemy attacked Odesa. Medical and educational facilities and residential buildings were damaged; emergency services are working at the sites.

War in Ukraine • September 24, 01:28 AM • 24595 views
Putin seeks to seize Odesa, Kharkiv and Dnipro — Zelenskyy at the UN General Assembly

At the UN debate, Zelenskyy stated that Putin seeks to seize more Ukrainian cities, not just Donetsk Oblast.

War in Ukraine • September 23, 07:59 PM • 5716 views
Another strike after the July attack: Russians destroyed the "Snow Panda" warehouse

A repeated Russian strike completely destroyed the warehouse complex of the "Snow Panda" manufacturer in Odesa region. No people were injured.

War in Ukraine • September 22, 06:03 PM • 3776 views
Up to 11 hours delayed: which trains are running furthest behind schedule

The Zaporizhzhia–Przemyśl and Dnipro–Uzhhorod services are experiencing the longest delays—up to 11 hours. Ukrzaliznytsia warns that the timing is subject to change.

Society • September 22, 09:10 AM • 23383 views
Odesa hit by bad weather: streets flooded, yellow alert level declaredVideo

A thunderstorm with wind gusts of up to 20 m/s and possible hail is raging in Odesa and the region. Residents were urged to remain in safe places.

Society • September 21, 03:35 PM • 20345 views
Up to 16 hours of waiting: dozens of trains are running with delays amid Russian attacks

Ukrzaliznytsia reported delays of dozens of trains ranging from 20 minutes to 16 hours and 33 minutes amid Russian attacks. The Mykolaiv–Kyiv service is the most delayed.

Society • September 21, 09:00 AM • 29254 views
Three postponements in a week: who is delaying the hearing of the medical negligence case involving Odrex doctors?

Last week, the Kyivskyi District Court of Odesa was supposed to continue hearing the case involving Odrex doctors; however, all three scheduled hearings were postponed. Two of them were postponed at the request of the defense.

Society • September 21, 08:52 AM • 47076 views
Russian attacks caused train delays of up to 14 hours

Russian shelling caused significant train delays, particularly in southern Ukraine. The Dnipro–Uzhhorod service is delayed by 13 hours and 40 minutes.

Society • September 20, 11:14 AM • 7822 views
The number of people injured in the Russian attack on Odesa has risen to 10PhotoVideo

As a result of the Russian attack on an administrative building in central Odesa, 10 people were injured, including two rescuers. More than 70 firefighters worked to deal with the aftermath.

Society • September 18, 05:22 PM • 6050 views
From antihero to hero – Obolon goalkeeper Fedorivskyi became the second goalkeeper in UPL history to score a goal from open playVideo

Obolon goalkeeper Nazarii Fedorivskyi scored a header against Chornomorets and salvaged a 1–1 draw. He became the second goalkeeper to score from open play in the UPL.

Sports • September 18, 04:55 PM • 33614 views
The enemy attacked an administrative building in the center of Odesa: the fire engulfed several floors, with 5 people reported injured

The Russian army struck the center of Odesa, injuring five people. An administrative building was damaged, and the fire engulfed several floors.

War in Ukraine • September 18, 02:42 PM • 5076 views
Due to Russian shelling, a number of trains are delayed, with some services running almost 12 hours behind schedulePhoto

Due to Russian attacks on the railway, trains are running with delays. The longest delay is 11 hours and 39 minutes.

Society • September 18, 06:54 AM • 10895 views
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Another postponement in the case of Odrex doctors’ medical negligence

The court hearing in the case of the Odrex doctors accused of medical negligence has been postponed again. This time, due to the participation of attorney Maryna Bielotserkovska in another proceeding. The next hearing is scheduled for September 18.

Society • September 17, 12:59 PM • 14016 views
Russian strike on the railway: the Berestyn railway station was damaged, and the Kyiv urban ring railway service has been restrictedVideo

Russian strikes damaged the Berestyn railway station and infrastructure in Kyiv. Some trains are delayed by up to eight hours or are being rerouted.

Society • September 17, 07:37 AM • 28997 views
This is a tool that can stop the terrorist war — Zelenskyy on the significance of Graham's adopted bill

Zelenskyy thanked the U. S. Congress for Lindsey Graham's bill on sanctions against Russia. He called pressure a condition for ending the war.

War in Ukraine • September 17, 07:16 AM • 9495 views
In Odesa, 6 people, including 2 children, were injured as a result of Russia's overnight attack

In Odesa, six people, including two children, were injured in Russia's overnight attack. Residential buildings, outbuildings, and infrastructure were damaged.

War in Ukraine • September 17, 05:00 AM • 5134 views
In Odesa, three people, including a three-year-old child, were injured in a Russian occupier strike on a high-rise building

Russian forces struck a nine-story building in Odesa. Three civilians, including a three-year-old child, were injured.

War in Ukraine • September 16, 11:06 PM • 5255 views
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Will the delay in the Odrex case have consequences for the lawyers?

In the case involving Odrex doctors, the court deemed the reasons for the absence of one of the defendants’ lawyers unjustified. Experts explained whether the lawyer faces disciplinary liability.

Society • September 16, 06:01 AM • 37152 views
In Odesa, a Russian attack destroyed an EVA sorting center that supplied goods to three regionsPhoto

The Russian missile attack on September 13 destroyed an EVA sorting center in Odesa. It supplied stores in the Mykolaiv, Odesa, and Kherson regions.

War in Ukraine • September 14, 02:09 PM • 4695 views
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Assignment left unfulfilled: why the Health Department of the Odesa Regional Military Administration refused to review the treatment of a patient who died at the Odrex clinicPhoto

Widow Olha Melai demands that a clinical expert commission be convened to assess her husband's treatment and points out that the Department ignored the existence of records in the Electronic Healthcare System.

Health • September 14, 10:10 AM • 94013 views
A Russian missile destroyed the apartment of Ukrainian tennis player Dayana Yastremska in Odesa

A Russian “Kalibr” missile destroyed a tennis player’s apartment in Odesa. Two people were killed and 26 injured in the strike, including a child.

War in Ukraine • September 13, 06:53 AM • 9703 views
Zelenskyy spoke of virtually continuous Russian strikes and criticized the world's responsePhoto

Since the beginning of the day, Russia has attacked cities and communities; strikes have been recorded in 10 regions. Zelenskyy called on partners to strengthen their response.

War in Ukraine • September 12, 12:18 PM • 22750 views
In Odesa, the number of people injured after the Russian attack has risen; among the 17 injured is a 5-month-old childVideo

In Odesa, the number of people injured after the Russian attack has risen to 17, including a 5-month-old child. A high-rise building was damaged.

War in Ukraine • September 12, 05:50 AM • 13655 views
Attack on Odesa: Number of injured rises to 12Photo

The number of people injured in a building in Odesa damaged by a Russian attack has risen to 12. Efforts to deal with the aftermath are ongoing at the site, and aid centers are operating.

War in Ukraine • September 12, 05:01 AM • 26381 views
Night attack on Odesa: three injured, high-rise building hit

During the night of September 12, the enemy attacked Odesa and damaged a residential high-rise building. Three people were injured.

War in Ukraine • September 12, 03:44 AM • 4767 views
Two districts in Odesa were left without water due to an emergency power outage

The Kyivskyi and Khadzhibeyskyi districts of Odesa are temporarily without water. A drop in pressure is possible in the Prymorskyi district.

Society • September 11, 05:43 PM • 7224 views
A woman was stabbed to death in the entrance of a building in Odesa

In Odesa, the body of a 49-year-old woman was found in the entrance of a multi-story building. Police are establishing the circumstances of her death and the legal classification.

Crimes and emergencies • September 11, 05:01 PM • 14552 views
Delays once again: how the next court hearings in the Odrex doctors’ case did (not) take place 

The court deemed the reasons for Rusakov’s lawyers’ absence unjustified and plans to обратиться to the disciplinary commission.

Crimes and emergencies • September 11, 10:43 AM • 17932 views
逃避司法:Odrex 医生案件的审理如何被拖延,以及是否正在准备新的陷阱

Odrex 诊所医生案件正处于关键阶段。但审判距离结束还很遥远,并可能再次被拖延。.

Health • September 10, 10:12 AM • 110348 views