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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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"Ukrzaliznytsia" reported train delays due to shelling in Mykolaiv and Kirovohrad regions

Mykolaiv and Kirovohrad regions experienced power outages in certain areas due to Russian shelling, which led to delays for a number of trains. Passengers and crews of the Odesa-Dnipro and Odesa-Kharkiv trains are in shelters; there are no casualties.

War in Ukraine • September 24, 10:23 PM • 4212 views
Mass reports of schools and shopping centers being mined in Kyiv

On September 24, law enforcement officers in Kyiv received a series of reports about the mining of educational institutions, administrative buildings, and shopping malls. Similar reports were also recorded in Poltava, Vinnytsia, Odesa, Ivano-Frankivsk, and Ternopil.

Kyiv • September 24, 01:27 PM • 7188 views
Near Kyiv, the owner hanged his dog on a fence: the animal died, police launched an investigation

In Kyiv region, a dog was found hanged on the fence of a private house. Law enforcement officers have launched a pre-trial investigation into the cruel treatment of the animal.

Crimes and emergencies • September 23, 06:51 PM • 5423 views
OPZZhists lead the cells of "European Solidarity," and its deputies enrich themselves during the war – expert on scandals in Poroshenko's party

The party structures of Petro Poroshenko's "European Solidarity" are headed by former representatives of the banned OPZZh, and deputies continue to lead a luxurious life even during the war.

Politics • September 23, 11:56 AM • 3630 views
Russia claims NATO is preparing to "occupy" Moldova - NSDC Center for Countering Disinformation

Russian propagandists claim that NATO is preparing to occupy Moldova by concentrating troops in Romania and Odesa. The NSDC Center for Countering Disinformation refutes these statements, calling them an information provocation by the Kremlin to destabilize the situation before the elections.

News of the World • September 23, 11:37 AM • 3455 views
14 trains delayed after night attack by Russia, one for over 5 hours - Ukrzaliznytsia

As a result of Russia's night attack and damage to infrastructure, 14 Ukrzaliznytsia trains are delayed. Among them, train No. 749/750 Kyiv-Pas.-Vienna Main is delayed by more than 5 hours, and train No. 9/10 Budapest-Keleti-Kyiv-Pas. - by more than an hour.

Society • September 23, 09:32 AM • 7128 views
Ukrzaliznytsia warned of train delays due to enemy shelling damaging infrastructure: details

Due to damage to railway infrastructure in Kirovohrad Oblast as a result of enemy shelling, several trains are running late. This applies to routes No. 54 Odesa - Dnipro, No. 254 Odesa - Kryvyi Rih, No. 51 Odesa - Zaporizhzhia, No. 128 Lviv - Zaporizhzhia, and No. 92 Odesa - Kramatorsk.

Society • September 23, 04:42 AM • 5960 views
Explosions heard in Odesa amid ballistic missile threat

Odesa Mayor Gennadiy Trukhanov reported a ballistic threat and explosions in the city. He urged Odesa residents to remain in safe places.

War in Ukraine • September 22, 06:09 PM • 5510 views
In Odesa, a stray dog was shot dead on the "Health Track": police opened proceedings

In Odesa, police are investigating animal cruelty. A 66-year-old man shot a stray dog with an air rifle, claiming he was defending himself from a pack attack.

Society • September 22, 03:30 PM • 4795 views
Rivne region is the first in Ukraine to start the heating season

Rivne region is the first in Ukraine to start the 2025-2026 heating season. From September 24, heat will appear in educational and medical institutions in Varash and Zabolottia.

Society • September 22, 12:28 PM • 10144 views
Specialized prosecutors exposed 46 individuals in mobilization fraud schemes totaling 8 million hryvnias

Ukrainian prosecutors have exposed 46 individuals in mobilization-related crimes over the past two weeks. The total amount of bribes reached almost 8 million hryvnias.

Crimes and emergencies • September 22, 07:53 AM • 6115 views
Bus with Hasidim involved in accident on Kyiv-Odesa highway - social mediaVideo

A bus carrying Hasidic pilgrims was involved in an accident on the Kyiv-Odesa highway. Reportedly, there are casualties, but there is no official information yet.

Crimes and emergencies • September 19, 08:05 PM • 15033 views
Supplied psychotropic substances across Ukraine and abroad: a drug cartel, which included a minor, was exposed in OdesaPhotoVideo

Over 16 kg of psychotropic substances worth almost UAH 23 million, as well as equipment and precursors, were seized.

Society • September 19, 02:49 PM • 4005 views
Tear gas was used: an incident involving the TCC occurred in Kovel

Police are working at the scene, all circumstances are being established.

Society • September 19, 12:53 PM • 4859 views
Former student with knives and a hammer attacked a school in Russia's Voronezh region

In Russia's Voronezh region, a former student attacked a school with knives and a hammer. The assailant was neutralized without hindrance by a security guard, a bus driver, and a physical education teacher; there were no casualties.

Crimes and emergencies • September 18, 06:10 PM • 6665 views
Demanded the return of a gifted phone: near Kyiv, a man threatened his ex-girlfriend with a grenade in a beauty salon

In the Kyiv region, law enforcement officers notified a man of suspicion who threatened his ex-girlfriend with a grenade in the premises of one of Irpin's establishments. He tried to take back a gadget he had previously given her, and he faces up to seven years in prison.

Crimes and emergencies • September 18, 02:03 PM • 2669 views
Is there a conflict between the HUR and the President's Office: the answer of military intelligence

Information about a conflict between the HUR of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine and the Office of the President of Ukraine is not true. It was spread by Telegram channels to create a false impression of internal political tension.

Society • September 18, 12:39 PM • 5980 views
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 • 63129 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 • 6012 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 • 7485 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 • 3149 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 • 46402 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 • 6756 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 • 13049 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 • 24735 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 • 121142 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 • 16515 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 • 5466 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 • 20653 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 • 18232 views