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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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Terms for restoring electricity and water supply in Odesa are currently unknown — Lysak, head of the Military Administration

Odesa utility workers have eliminated the consequences of the enemy attack; damaged facilities are being inspected to determine the terms for restoring heat, water, and electricity. 428 invincibility points have been deployed in the city, 16 pump rooms and 16 water distribution points are operating, and another 32 are planned to be deployed by evening.

War in Ukraine • December 13, 02:29 PM • 8738 views
Up to over 5 hours: train delays in Odesa due to Russian attack

Despite infrastructure shelling, reserve diesel locomotives are operating on de-energized sections in Odesa region. Some trains are delayed, and suburban routes No. 6401 and No. 6341 have been temporarily canceled.

Society • December 13, 09:47 AM • 4951 views
Power outages: schedules not in effect in three regions after Russian night attack

After a massive night attack by Russia on energy infrastructure, power outage schedules are not in effect in Odesa, Mykolaiv, and Kherson regions due to a significant number of disconnected consumers. In other regions of Ukraine, hourly schedules and restrictions for industrial consumers remain in effect.

Society • December 13, 09:31 AM • 5480 views
Russia attacked energy facilities in 5 regions, grain storage facilities caught fire in Odesa port - Deputy Prime Minister

Throughout the night, Russia attacked Odesa region with drones and missiles, damaging port and energy facilities, including grain storage facilities of the Odesa seaport. This led to a lack of electricity, water, and heat supply in parts of Odesa and other regions.

War in Ukraine • December 13, 08:31 AM • 5229 views
Power outages, most of Odesa without heat and water: consequences of one of the most massive Russian attacks on Odesa region shownPhoto

As a result of a massive enemy attack on Odesa, energy infrastructure facilities were de-energized, and most of the city is without heat and water supply. Two casualties have been reported, and information is being clarified.

War in Ukraine • December 13, 07:30 AM • 4672 views
Strike on civilian vessel in Chornomorsk: Turkish Foreign Ministry reacted

The Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs reacted to the damage to a Turkish company's vessel in the port of Chornomorsk, emphasizing the importance of ending the war. The ship's crew has been evacuated, and no Turkish citizens were harmed.

War in Ukraine • December 12, 07:20 PM • 14643 views
As a result of the Russian strike in Chornomorsk, a civilian vessel is on fire: Zelenskyy showed the consequences of the attackVideo

The Russian army launched a missile strike on Odesa region, damaging a civilian vessel in the port of Chornomorsk. President Zelenskyy emphasized that this proves the Russians' unwillingness to engage in diplomacy and their goal to destroy normal life in Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • December 12, 04:23 PM • 5264 views
Occupiers attacked Donetsk region: there are casualties and wounded in Druzhkivka and Kostiantynivka

As a result of shelling of Donetsk region by Russian occupiers, 2 people were killed and 7 were wounded. The strikes hit Druzhkivka and Kostiantynivka.

Society • December 12, 03:06 PM • 5262 views
Were going to a match, but ended up in service: two players of the futsal club "Liubart" were mobilized in Odesa

In Odesa, two players of the futsal club "Liubart", Dmytro Romaniuk and Nazar Senyk, who were on their way to a match, were mobilized. They are subject to mobilization by age and are preparing for service in the National Guard of Ukraine.

Sports • December 12, 02:48 PM • 4324 views
Explosions heard in Odesa amid ballistic missile threat

A series of explosions occurred in Odesa after the Air Force warned of a ballistic missile threat. Local Telegram channels report loud sounds in the city.

War in Ukraine • December 12, 02:04 PM • 3631 views
In the residential complex "Gardens of Riviera" by KUB Corporation, the handover of keys to investors of section No. 13 has begun.Photo

The international corporation KUB has started handing over keys to investors of the 13th section of the "Gardens of Riviera" residential complex in Odesa. The completion of sections 11 and 12 is planned for 2026.

Business News • December 12, 08:00 AM • 14012 views
"People are drawn to the village": Libanova explained the migration sentiments of Ukrainians

Ella Libanova stated that active shelling of cities encourages Ukrainians to temporarily move to villages for safety. She predicts that after the war, people will return to large cities.

Society • December 12, 07:45 AM • 4878 views
90,000 families still without electricity in Odesa region, Russia attacked substation and more - DTEK

During the night, Russia attacked a DTEK substation and another energy company's facility in Odesa region. 90,000 families remain without electricity, and specialists are working to eliminate the consequences.

Society • December 12, 07:38 AM • 5331 views
174 combat engagements on the front line in 24 hours: Ukrainian Armed Forces destroyed one aircraft and 253 UAVs - General StaffPhoto

Over the past day, 174 combat engagements took place on the front line. The enemy launched 1 missile and 38 air strikes, carried out 4524 shellings, involving 4485 kamikaze drones.

War in Ukraine • December 12, 06:53 AM • 3167 views
Not only Odesa, but also other settlements without electricity: consequences of the Russian attack shownPhoto

Russian troops massively attacked Odesa district with kamikaze drones, damaging an energy infrastructure facility, warehouses, an administrative building, and a garage. Due to the attack, Odesa and a number of settlements were temporarily left without electricity; restoration work is already underway.

War in Ukraine • December 12, 06:35 AM • 3494 views
Odesa under enemy attack: infrastructure damaged, part of the city without electricity and water

On the night of December 12, Odesa was subjected to an enemy attack, as a result of which infrastructure was damaged. Part of the city was left without electricity and water supply, there is no information about casualties.

War in Ukraine • December 12, 01:35 AM • 12493 views
TCC employees in Odesa beat and wanted to mobilize a defender of Mariupol who had recently been released from captivity

In Odesa, TCC military personnel detained and beat Roman Pokydko, a marine of the 36th brigade, who had been released from captivity six months ago and was undergoing rehabilitation. A service investigation has been launched into the incident and criminal proceedings have been initiated.

Crimes and emergencies • December 11, 07:20 PM • 12313 views
Ministry of Health revoked one of the licenses of the scandalous Odrex clinic in Odesa – order

The Ministry of Health has suspended one of the licenses of the Odesa clinic "Odrex" due to the failure to provide documents during an inspection. The license was revoked from "Dim Medytsyny" LLC, but the clinic has several others.

Society • December 11, 01:06 PM • 4505 views
Stole a flag from a soldier's grave: a man sentenced to three years in Kharkiv

The Industrial District Court of Kharkiv sentenced a man who stole the flag of Ukraine from the grave of a fallen soldier on June 20, 2025. The accused pleaded guilty and was already in prison for robbery.

Society • December 11, 08:36 AM • 3315 views
Court leaves Trukhanov under round-the-clock house arrest

The Kyiv Court of Appeal upheld the pre-trial detention measure for former Odesa mayor Hennadiy Trukhanov. He is suspected of official negligence that led to the death of nine people.

Crimes and emergencies • December 10, 03:07 PM • 11109 views
Ukraine seizes Russian vessel that exported Ukrainian grain through Crimea and evaded sanctions

A Russian vessel that illegally exported Ukrainian agricultural products through occupied Crimea has been detained and seized in the Odesa port. The dry cargo ship systematically entered closed Crimean ports, and in 2021, it exported over 6.9 thousand tons of wheat to Africa.

Crimes and emergencies • December 10, 09:09 AM • 5310 views
Shooting in Odesa, one dead - police

A shooting occurred on Fontanska Road in Odesa, resulting in the death of a man. Police are establishing the circumstances of the incident and the person involved.

Crimes and emergencies • December 9, 05:42 PM • 4270 views
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The investigation has every reason to initiate a large-scale inspection of the Ministry of Health in the scandalous Odrex clinic - lawyer

The Ministry of Health revoked one of Odrex clinic's licenses due to its refusal to provide documents, but the medical facility will continue to operate thanks to other licenses. Former Deputy Prosecutor General Oleksiy Bahanets believes that there are sufficient grounds for a full inspection of all companies associated with Odrex within the framework of criminal proceedings.

Health • December 9, 10:26 AM • 33542 views
Russia plans to destabilize Ukraine with "peaceful protests" in major cities: ombudsman reveals details

Russian special services plan to organize protest actions in Odesa, Dnipro, Kharkiv, Mykolaiv, and Kyiv. Their goal is to destabilize the situation and put pressure on the Ukrainian leadership.

Society • December 8, 01:58 PM • 3616 views
In Zaporizhzhia, a group of individuals who systematically stole natural gas from the main pipeline system has been exposedPhoto

In Zaporizhzhia, a group of four individuals, including the owner and director of a limited liability company, who systematically stole natural gas from the main pipeline system, has been exposed. The suspects connected to the system bypassing metering devices, selling the gas through a mobile refueling station.

Crimes and emergencies • December 8, 01:28 PM • 3143 views
In Odesa, a scheme of illegal beach rental was operating, it was successfully liquidated - prosecutor's office

The prosecutor's office succeeded in revoking outdated rules in Odesa that allowed the illegal transfer of sandy coastal areas for rent without tenders. The Odesa City Council canceled these Rules on November 19, 2025.

Crimes and emergencies • December 5, 01:23 PM • 3133 views
Kremlin sets conditions for non-aggression against Odesa and Mykolaiv, unable to capture them - ISW

The Kremlin is offering a non-aggression pact on Odesa and Mykolaiv as a "concession" in negotiations, even though Russian forces are unable to capture them. Statements by the deputy chairman of the Russian State Duma's defense committee indicate attempts to influence peace talks.

War in Ukraine • December 5, 05:44 AM • 5395 views
Low-cost airlines plan return to Ukraine: FT learned when

European low-cost airlines, including Wizz Air and Ryanair, plan to resume flights to Ukraine after a peace agreement is signed, predicting a boom in "catastrophe tourism" and the return of people. Wizz Air plans to base 15 aircraft within two years, and Ryanair could resume services two weeks after an agreement.

Society • December 4, 12:31 PM • 72560 views
Clashes at the "Zhovten" sanatorium near Kyiv: what does businessman Kaufman have to do with it?

Former SAP prosecutor Stanislav Bronytskyi stated that businessman Borys Kaufman, who is involved in a number of high-profile corruption cases, may be connected to the incident on the territory of the "Zhovten" sanatorium.

Society • December 4, 11:36 AM • 24362 views
In Odesa region, Russia attacked a DTEK facility: 50,000 families without electricity

As a result of the night shelling of Odesa by Russian drones, a DTEK energy facility was damaged. More than 50,000 homes were left without electricity, and energy workers are working to restore it.

Society • December 4, 07:39 AM • 4630 views