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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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The number of victims of the russian attack on Odesa region has increased to five, including two childrenPhotoVideo

The number of victims as a result of the Russian attack on Odesa region has increased to five. Among the wounded are two children, a 12-year-old girl in serious condition.

Society • August 1, 12:30 PM • 4162 views
Two injured in serious condition in Odessa due to Russian attack

As a result of the Russian attack in Odesa, two young men aged 18 and 28 were injured. Both were hospitalized in serious condition with thermal burns.

War in Ukraine • August 1, 09:57 AM • 4882 views
18-year-old injured due to Russian drone attack in center of Odesa

As a result of a drone strike on a high-rise building in the center of Odesa, an 18-year-old young man was injured. He was hospitalized, and emergency services are working at the scene.

War in Ukraine • August 1, 09:17 AM • 4946 views
Russia attacked Odesa, residential building was hit

Head of Odesa MVA Serhiy Lysak reported an attack by the Russian Federation on Odesa with a hit on a residential building. Details of the incident are currently being clarified.

War in Ukraine • August 1, 08:43 AM • 4129 views
Russia massively uses cheap "Banderol" missiles to strike Odesa ports – Bloomberg

The Russian Federation is increasingly using new "Banderol" cruise missiles to attack Odesa ports due to their low cost. About 80% of strikes on Odesa ports this year were carried out by these missiles.

War in Ukraine • August 1, 12:18 AM • 4759 views
Intelligence reported on russia's plans for further strikes on Ukraine and vessels, we are preparing a response - Zelenskyy

President Zelenskyy reported that at the Staff meeting they heard intelligence reports on russia's intentions to strike Ukrainian vessels. Countermeasures are being prepared, and the implementation of a long-range sanctions plan against russia was also discussed.

War in Ukraine • July 31, 01:23 PM • 3541 views
Attacks by the Russian Federation on Ukraine's port infrastructure: Zelenskyy expects the government to provide a list of measures to diversify export routes

President Zelenskyy reported on the discussion of logistical challenges and Russian strikes on Odesa at a meeting of the Staff. He expects the government to provide a list of measures to diversify export routes.

War in Ukraine • July 31, 01:05 PM • 3328 views
rf launched a missile strike on Odesa, there are casualties

As a result of the missile attack on Odesa, civilian infrastructure was damaged, including a hospital and a college. A 43-year-old man and a 72-year-old hospital employee were injured.

War in Ukraine • July 31, 09:58 AM • 4551 views
Next week, a meeting of the National Security and Defense Council on the implementation of resilience plans in the regions is to take place - Zelenskyy

President Zelenskyy stated that at the beginning of next week, a meeting of the National Security and Defense Council will be held regarding the implementation of resilience plans. He noted that many tasks in the regions have still not been completed.

Society • July 30, 05:21 PM • 6616 views
The perpetrators of both terrorist attacks that occurred in Odesa on July 28 were detained within 24 hours - SBUPhoto

Law enforcement officers detained three Russian agents involved in the explosions in Odesa. One terrorist attack was carried out by students, the other by a repeat offender who planted a bomb under a taxi driver's car.

War in Ukraine • July 30, 03:18 PM • 4646 views
In Chernihiv region, the head of the TCC was served a suspicion notice due to false data on the mobilization of 21 people

The head of the district TCC in Chernihiv region was served a suspicion notice for entering false data into the "Oberih" register regarding the mobilization of 21 military conscripts. The official may have artificially improved the indicators of the mobilization plan's implementation.

War in Ukraine • July 30, 12:38 PM • 5393 views
Carpathians, Kyiv region, Lviv and Odesa - the most popular vacation destinations for Ukrainians during the war have been named

54% of Ukrainians choose the Carpathians for vacation, and 66% consider domestic travel appropriate during the war. The main obstacle to travel is the security situation.

Society • July 29, 03:54 PM • 6819 views
After the sinking of the vessel GOLDEN LEO near Odesa, no oil product pollution was detected - OVA

In Odesa region, no signs of sea pollution by oil products were detected after the sinking of the vessel GOLDEN LEO attacked by the Russian Federation. Monitoring of the water area continues, services are ready to respond.

Society • July 29, 02:35 PM • 3502 views
Ukrainian travelers get a convenient transfer to a train to the Czech Republic and Germany - how it runsPhoto

Spanish Renfe launches a night train Przemyśl – Frankfurt am Main from August 1. Ukrzaliznytsia provides transfers from five Ukrainian trains.

Society • July 29, 01:42 PM • 14174 views
Odesa suffered an attack by the Russian Federation: the enemy launched a missile strike, hitting infrastructure

Head of the OVA Kiper reported a missile strike on Odesa region, which damaged an infrastructure facility. Information about casualties is being clarified.

War in Ukraine • July 29, 11:04 AM • 4451 views
The Odrex doctors case: PR on a patient's death and accusations of judges' dishonestyPhoto

The surgeon of Odrex, Vitalii Rusakov, accused of medical negligence, has launched a public attack on the presiding judge in the case, Viktor Chaplytskyi. The accused is outraged by the number of scheduled hearings.

Society • July 29, 06:00 AM • 79756 views
Ferrexpo suspends Black Sea exports due to russian attacks

Ferrexpo halts exports via the Black Sea after a Russian drone attack on a vessel carrying its cargo, resulting in the death of a crew member. The company does not expect to load new vessels due to the cancellation of chartering.

War in Ukraine • July 28, 06:48 PM • 14868 views
In Odesa, a car exploded for the second time in a day, the driver died on the spot, a female passenger was injured - policePhoto

In Odesa on the Avenue of the Heavenly Hundred, a crossover exploded while moving. The driver died on the spot, the female passenger was hospitalized.

Crimes and emergencies • July 28, 05:59 PM • 144537 views
Current swept a 9-year-old child on a mattress into a mined water area in Odesa region: what rescuers sayPhotoVideo

In Karolino-Buhaz, a 9-year-old boy on an inflatable mattress was carried away into a mined sea. UNN journalists looked into the situation.

Society • July 28, 04:40 PM • 273766 views
Demanded $11,000 for processing a deferment - a TCC employee detained in Odesa regionPhoto

An employee of the district TCC and SP demanded $11,000 for processing a deferment for a person liable for military service with a disability. She was detained in a restaurant in Odesa after receiving part of the bribe.

Society • July 28, 11:57 AM • 3745 views
In Odesa, car exploded in courtyard of high-rise building, driver injuredPhoto

In Odesa on the morning of July 28, a crossover exploded, the driver was injured. Explosive technicians and investigators are working at the scene.

Crimes and emergencies • July 28, 06:46 AM • 6200 views
In Odesa region, monitoring of the Black Sea waters was introduced after the Russian-attacked vessel Golden Leo sank

In Odesa region, constant monitoring of the Black Sea waters was introduced after the sinking of a corn-carrying vessel as a result of a Russian attack. Control has been strengthened due to a possible leak of fuel and lubricants.

War in Ukraine • July 27, 05:58 PM • 7151 views
Attack on the consulate and strikes on ships: what was discussed at the emergency UN Security Council meeting convened by Ukraine

At the UN Security Council meeting, a new wave of Russian shelling of civilian infrastructure and attacks on Black Sea ports was condemned. Diplomats emphasized the increase in civilian casualties and the threat to food security.

Politics • July 27, 05:04 PM • 158007 views
India, Azerbaijan and Botswana distance themselves from relations with Russia - intelligence

Three countries from different regions of the world have stated claims against the Russian Federation. This indicates a further loss of Russia's authority on the international stage.

Politics • July 26, 12:10 PM • 21759 views
In wartime, with such an enemy, no weapons exhibitions can be held - Zelenskyy on the strike on Bucha district

President Zelenskyy stated that the Russian ballistic strike on Bucha district hit a weapons exhibition that should not have taken place. Ten dead and about 100 wounded are reported, and two criminal proceedings have been initiated.

War in Ukraine • July 24, 06:54 PM • 7573 views
Number of injured in Russian attack on Odesa has increased to two

As a result of today's russian attack on Odesa, a 49-year-old man and a 69-year-old woman were injured. They received medical assistance on the spot, their condition is satisfactory.

War in Ukraine • July 24, 10:49 AM • 3968 views
The enemy attacked Odesa, a casualty is reported

The enemy attacked Odesa. Preliminary, there is a casualty, a damaged store and infrastructure.

War in Ukraine • July 24, 08:44 AM • 3507 views
UNESCO confirmed the status of three Ukrainian monuments that are under threat

The UNESCO World Heritage Committee confirmed the status of three Ukrainian sites that are under threat due to the armed aggression of the Russian Federation. Among them are St. Sophia Cathedral, the historic center of Lviv, and Odesa.

Society • July 22, 05:58 PM • 4572 views
Odesa was covered by the smell of smoke due to large-scale smoldering on the irrigation fields

In Odesa and the district, a pungent smell of smoke is felt due to the smoldering of vegetation on irrigation fields covering an area of about 8 hectares. Air quality indicators do not indicate a critical deterioration; the situation is under the control of the services.

Society • July 22, 04:45 PM • 3611 views
Russian attack on Odesa claimed a man's life - aftermath shownPhotoVideo

During the debris clearance of a residential building and a garage, rescuers discovered the body of a deceased man. As a result of the attack, a two-story building was partially destroyed, and two cars were destroyed.

War in Ukraine • July 22, 01:39 PM • 4589 views