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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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Autumn comes into its own: weather forecast for September 11Photo

On September 11, rain, thunderstorms, and a cold snap down to +23°C are expected in western Ukraine. In other regions of the country, warm weather up to +26°C without precipitation will persist.

Weather and environment • September 11, 03:28 AM • 10726 views
In Kyiv, FSB agents planned to carry out terrorist attacks and sabotage: the court delivered a verdict (video)PhotoVideo

Two FSB agents received prison sentences for terrorist attacks in Kyiv. One of them tried to blow up police officers, the other set fire to a Ukrainian Armed Forces car and a Ukrposhta branch.

Crimes and emergencies • September 10, 11:55 PM • 5450 views
Travelers in Ukraine paid a record UAH 142.6 million in tourist taxPhoto

In the first half of 2025, the tourist tax brought UAH 142. 6 million to local budgets, which is 33% more than last year. Kyiv, Lviv region, and Ivano-Frankivsk region provided 58% of all revenues.

Society • September 10, 07:25 AM • 5111 views
It will take 2-3 years to create decentralized gas distribution capacities - expert

Decentralized gas distribution capacities are being actively implemented in Ukraine, with 152 megawatts already connected. However, real results are not expected earlier than in 2-3 years due to the need for funds and equipment.

Society • September 9, 10:51 AM • 4166 views
Heating season 2025: expert said which cities are at risk of disruption

Five Ukrainian cities, including Kryvyi Rih, Sumy, Kharkiv, Mykolaiv, and Odesa, remain at risk of heating season disruption due to the consequences of missile attacks. In Kryvyi Rih, over 450 buildings may remain without heating for the second year in a row.

Society • September 9, 09:00 AM • 4258 views
Odesa police detained a 39-year-old woman who threw a newborn baby out of a dormitory windowPhotoVideo

The child died, the mother was detained under an article on the intentional murder of a newborn child.

Society • September 9, 08:53 AM • 4903 views
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Should you buy an apartment in autumn: expert spoke about prices and risks in the real estate marketPhoto

The expert spoke about the current state of the real estate market in Ukraine. The most affordable apartments are now in large cities of the East and Center, Lviv remains the most expensive.

Economy • September 9, 07:01 AM • 73212 views
Russia threatened Ukraine with retaliation for alleged AFU strike on occupied Donetsk

Maria Zakharova stated that the AFU allegedly launched a drone strike on a children's playground in occupied Donetsk. Moscow promises retaliation, without mentioning its own daily shelling of Ukrainian cities.

War in Ukraine • September 8, 02:27 PM • 4361 views
Ukraine showed world diplomats the consequences of the Russian strike on the Government buildingPhoto

Representatives of 60 diplomatic missions visited the damaged building of the Government of Ukraine after the Russian shelling. Diplomats were shown the consequences of the attacks and informed about the work of rescue services.

War in Ukraine • September 8, 01:17 PM • 13767 views
Dead infant found under dormitory windows in Odesa

In Odesa, a 39-year-old woman threw an infant from the fifth floor of a dormitory; the child died. Police are investigating the circumstances of the tragedy, working with the mother.

Society • September 8, 11:37 AM • 4127 views
In Frankivsk region, a group that terrorized businesses in Ukraine was exposed: among those detained is the "overseer" of KolomyiaPhoto

Law enforcement officers in Ivano-Frankivsk region exposed 12 members of an organized criminal group that extorted money from entrepreneurs in several regions of Ukraine. The total amount of demands amounted to over 828 thousand US dollars.

Society • September 8, 11:23 AM • 5314 views
In Odesa, a man who damaged almost 30 monuments in a cemetery was detainedPhoto

The detainee faces up to seven years in prison for desecrating graves.

Society • September 8, 11:02 AM • 3580 views
Manufactured improvised explosive devices and prepared terrorist attacks in Odesa: FSB agent detainedPhoto

The SBU counterintelligence prevented terrorist attacks in Odesa by detaining an FSB agent. The 60-year-old Odesa resident manufactured improvised explosive devices and hid them in caches.

Crimes and emergencies • September 8, 09:49 AM • 3682 views
Sybiha discussed with EU and Canada the intensification of attacks from Russia

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha discussed with representatives of the EU and Canada the strengthening of sanctions against Russia. He informed about the escalation of attacks and emphasized the need to strengthen air defense and energy resilience.

War in Ukraine • September 7, 09:28 PM • 5781 views
During the night attack, almost half of the drones were decoys - Zelenskyy

On September 7, Russia attacked Ukraine using over 800 drones, including 400 "Shaheds," as well as missiles and ballistic weapons. Ukrainian air defense forces shot down over 150 targets, but hits and destruction were recorded in Kyiv, Zaporizhzhia, Kryvyi Rih, Kremenchuk, and Odesa.

War in Ukraine • September 7, 06:16 PM • 3998 views
"Ukrzaliznytsia" confirmed the invaders' strike on infrastructure in Poltava region, but added that restoration has already begun.Photo

Railway infrastructure in Kremenchuk suffered from the actions of the occupiers, which led to changes in the routes of a number of trains. Ukrzaliznytsia specialists are continuously working to restore traffic, and some passengers will be transported by buses.

Society • September 7, 09:40 AM • 9099 views
Over 800 drones and 13 missiles: consequences of massive Russian attack being eliminated in Kyiv and regions - Zelenskyy

The elimination of the consequences of Russian strikes continues in Ukraine, with over 800 drones and 13 missiles recorded. In Kyiv, two people died, including a child, and the Cabinet of Ministers building was damaged.

Society • September 7, 07:37 AM • 6323 views
Russia massively attacked Odesa with UAVs: 3 people injuredPhoto

During the night, Odesa was subjected to a massive UAV attack, resulting in three people being wounded, residential buildings destroyed, a warehouse and cars catching fire, and the Palace of Sports damaged. All fires have been extinguished, and State Emergency Service psychologists provided assistance to evacuated residents.

Society • September 7, 07:11 AM • 6555 views
Ukrzaliznytsia changes routes in Poltava region due to consequences of Russian attacks

Due to damage to a section in the Kremenchuk district, trains No. 59 Odesa — Kharkiv and No. 8 Kharkiv — Odesa will follow a changed route. Passengers will be transported to Kremenchuk by buses, the detour will continue.

Society • September 7, 06:20 AM • 8658 views
Russia attacked the Cabinet of Ministers building for the first time since the war began: fire on the upper floors (photo)Photo

Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko confirmed damage to the Ukrainian government building as a result of the night attack. She called on partners to strengthen sanctions against Russian oil and gas and provide Ukraine with more weapons.

War in Ukraine • September 7, 05:47 AM • 71009 views
Woman killed after attack on Orikhiv community

Russia attacked the Orikhiv community with guided aerial bombs, killing a woman. Houses in Novopavlivka were destroyed, the fate of a man is unknown.

Society • September 7, 05:29 AM • 10666 views
The enemy launched a massive attack on Odesa with attack UAVs: residential buildings and infrastructure damaged

In Odesa, as a result of the night attack by Russian UAVs, civilian infrastructure and residential buildings were damaged. Several fires broke out in the city, including in multi-story buildings.

War in Ukraine • September 7, 04:05 AM • 4948 views
Gas explosion in a multi-story building in Odesa, woman injuredPhoto

A gas-air mixture explosion occurred in an apartment in Odesa, causing a fire and damage to balconies. A woman born in 1964 was injured and hospitalized in serious condition.

Crimes and emergencies • September 6, 04:35 PM • 4801 views
Causing over UAH 15 million in damages: head of Odesa airport served with notice of suspicion

The head of the municipal enterprise "Odesa International Airport" has been served with a notice of suspicion for abuse of office. This caused damages to the enterprise amounting to UAH 15.6 million due to the loss of its aerodrome operator status.

Crimes and emergencies • September 5, 08:04 AM • 3115 views
Russian strike on Odesa: warehouse and truck damaged, no casualtiesPhotoVideo

On the night of September 4, Russian troops attacked Odesa, causing a fire in a warehouse and damaging a truck. More than 40 firefighters extinguished the blaze; there were no casualties.

War in Ukraine • September 4, 05:27 AM • 4451 views
Odesa under attack by enemy drones: explosions heard in the city - Trukhanov

In Odesa, explosions were heard on the night of September 4 due to an attack by Russian drones. The Air Force warned about the danger of drones from the Black Sea.

War in Ukraine • September 3, 11:08 PM • 4078 views
Prosecutors exposed new schemes of evasion from mobilization: millions of hryvnias in illicit gainsPhoto

Specialized prosecutors in the defense sector are actively countering evasion from military service and corruption schemes. Illicit gains of UAH 6.2 million have been documented, and dozens of individuals, including medical commission officials and lawyers, have been exposed.

Crimes and emergencies • September 3, 04:21 PM • 5647 views
Russian shelling in Kirovohrad region: trains delayed up to 7 hours

Due to an enemy attack on railway infrastructure in Kirovohrad region, trains are running on bypass routes. This causes delays of up to seven hours; "Ukrzaliznytsia" is working to reduce the delay time.

Society • September 3, 06:26 AM • 5404 views
Ship explosion off Odesa coast: Navy investigating the situation

On August 31, a civilian vessel struck an unidentified explosive device off the coast of Odesa. There are no serious damages or casualties, and the Navy is investigating the circumstances.

Society • September 2, 06:57 AM • 4536 views
Not only Donbas and the south: the Kremlin wants to occupy even more territories of Ukraine

Russian General Sobolev calls for the expansion of the occupation of Ukraine, including Odesa, Mykolaiv, Dnipro, Kharkiv, and Sumy. This is intended to create a "security zone" for the Russian fleet in the Black Sea.

War in Ukraine • September 2, 05:32 AM • 5384 views