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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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Five people were rescued from burning apartments in Odesa, one rescued woman died: the State Emergency Service showed the consequencesPhoto

In Odesa, as a result of the attack, the upper floors of a nine-story residential building caught fire. Five people were rescued from the burning apartments, one rescued woman died. Pets were also evacuated from the damaged apartments.

War in Ukraine • July 19, 01:11 AM • 6554 views
One person died, others were injured as a result of the attack on OdesaPhoto

As a result of the night attack on Odesa on July 19, one person died and three more were injured. Relevant services are working on the spot, and the consequences are being eliminated.

War in Ukraine • July 18, 11:26 PM • 5205 views
Odesa attacked by over 20 drones: residential high-rise building on fire, rescuers evacuating residents

On the night of July 19, Odesa was attacked by over two dozen enemy strike drones. As a result of the shelling, a fire broke out in a multi-story residential building, and rescuers are evacuating residents.

War in Ukraine • July 18, 10:43 PM • 5385 views
Odesa suffered a massive attack by strike UAVs, residential buildings damaged - Odesa Regional Military Administration

On the night of July 19, Russia carried out a massive drone attack on Odesa, damaging apartment buildings. All services are working to eliminate the consequences, information about casualties is being clarified.

War in Ukraine • July 18, 10:14 PM • 6451 views
Ordered to destroy a village in Kyiv region: Russian general received an in absentia suspicion noticeVideo

Colonel General of the Russian Armed Forces Oleksandr Chayko has been served an in absentia notice of suspicion for ordering the destruction of the village of Teterivske in the Kyiv region. As a result of the strike, two civilians were killed and 74 houses were destroyed.

War in Ukraine • July 18, 03:33 PM • 6618 views
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Accident on Kyiv-Odesa highway involving trucks: one lane towards the capital blockedVideo

At the 106th kilometer of the Kyiv-Odesa highway, Volvo and MAN trucks collided overnight. As a result of the accident, cargo was scattered across the road, and one lane of traffic towards Kyiv is blocked.

Crimes and emergencies • July 18, 07:08 AM • 108496 views
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What is happening with tourism in Ukraine in summer: expert told what format and destinations Ukrainians choose

Ukrainians are adapting to new recreation conditions, choosing short trips within the country, mainly to the West and Odesa. Bulgaria has become popular abroad due to its accessibility and lower prices.

Society • July 18, 05:41 AM • 106358 views
Tragic accident in Cherkasy region: Lexus drove into a ditch, female driver died, two children hospitalizedPhoto

On the 165th kilometer of the "Kyiv-Odesa" highway, a Lexus RX350 drove into a ditch, and the 29-year-old female driver died on the spot. A 61-year-old female passenger, a 12-year-old girl, and a 3-year-old boy were hospitalized.

Crimes and emergencies • July 17, 02:56 PM • 8530 views
Ordered to strike Odesa with "Iskander": Russian colonel заочно notified of suspicion

Prosecutors and the SBU identified a Russian colonel who, on April 29, 2024, ordered an attack on Odesa with an "Iskander-M" missile with a cluster warhead. As a result of the strike on the "Health Track," 8 civilians, including a 4-year-old child, were killed, and 23 were injured.

War in Ukraine • July 17, 02:51 PM • 7065 views
In Ternopil region, a woman was doused with gasoline and set on fire due to jealousy, police detained the suspectPhoto

In Ternopil region, a 53-year-old woman doused her 37-year-old rival with gasoline and set her on fire due to jealousy. The victim sustained 90% body burns, and the suspect faces up to 15 years in prison for attempted murder.

Society • July 17, 12:19 PM • 7255 views
Made slaves in a pseudo-rehabilitation center: law enforcement officers detained 5 "slave owners" in OdesaPhoto

Law enforcement officers stopped the activities of a pseudo-rehabilitation center in Odesa, where people were held against their will. The organizer and four members of the group were notified of suspicion for illegal deprivation of liberty.

Society • July 17, 09:29 AM • 5728 views
Under the guise of cars for the Armed Forces: a large-scale smuggling scheme exposed in Lviv regionPhoto

In the Lviv region, law enforcement officers liquidated a scheme for the illegal import of over 300 cars under the guise of humanitarian aid for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The perpetrators sold vehicles for personal enrichment, avoiding tax payments.

Crimes and emergencies • July 16, 09:45 PM • 10179 views
Fictitious booking and embezzlement in Odesa's municipal enterprises: over 50 searches conducted, arrests made

Two officials of the communal enterprise "ZhKS "Porto-Frankivskyi" in Odesa have been detained for fictitious booking of 14 individuals and embezzlement of budget funds. They also fictitiously registered over 50 employees to appropriate salaries.

Crimes and emergencies • July 16, 03:21 PM • 4303 views
Three FSB agents received 15 years for helping occupiers break through to Pokrovsk - SBU

Three agents of the Russian Federal Security Service received 15 years in prison with confiscation of property for espionage in Donetsk region. They provided the enemy with coordinates of the Defense Forces, including headquarters and routes of military equipment, for a breakthrough to Pokrovsk.

Crimes and emergencies • July 14, 09:31 PM • 5017 views
Water on over 20% of beaches in Ukraine does not meet sanitary standards: updated list of where it is safe and unsafe to swim

The Ministry of Health has updated the list of beaches where swimming is allowed and prohibited. 23 out of 112 water samples showed an excess of E. coli index, and 32 out of 92 samples did not meet chemical standards.

Society • July 14, 12:29 PM • 13109 views
Russian strike on Odesa: number of injured rises to 11, an animal killed

In Odesa, the number of injured has risen to 11 people as a result of the Russian attack. A car service station, residential buildings, and a stable were damaged, where one animal was killed.

War in Ukraine • July 11, 12:38 PM • 3388 views
Video of a plane over Kyiv stirred the network: what is knownPhotoVideo

Today, July 11, an An-124 "Ruslan" transport aircraft with tail number UR82073 flew over Kyiv, causing a lively reaction on the network. An unknown object PTNPNH2 was also recorded circling over Ukraine.

Society • July 11, 11:18 AM • 8106 views
Enemy strike on Odesa: number of injured rises to nine, seven of them hospitalized

On July 11, Odesa was attacked by strike drones, resulting in nine people being injured, seven of whom were hospitalized. Civilian infrastructure was damaged, including a residential building, a car service station, and a stable.

Society • July 11, 10:58 AM • 9893 views
Odesa attacked by Russia: infrastructure damaged, 8 injured reported

As a result of the daytime attack on July 11 in Odesa, civilian infrastructure, residential and administrative buildings, a stable, and cars were damaged. Currently, 8 injured people are known, who are receiving medical assistance.

War in Ukraine • July 11, 08:58 AM • 4325 views
Supply of substandard clothing for the Armed Forces: indictment filed against the godfather of Lviv businessman Hrynkevych

Prosecutors have filed an indictment against the godfather of Lviv businessman Hrynkevych, who organized the supply of substandard military equipment for the Ministry of Defense, causing damages of over UAH 1. 16 billion. The accused, declared internationally wanted, is hiding in Vienna.

Society • July 11, 08:15 AM • 2822 views
Odesa under enemy drone attack - RMA

Odesa and the district were attacked by enemy strike drones. The head of the Odesa Regional Military Administration, Oleh Kiper, urged residents to remain in shelters.

War in Ukraine • July 11, 06:50 AM • 4164 views
Putin played his cards badly, relations with Trump escalated - NYT

Relations between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin have escalated, despite Trump's previous promises regarding Ukraine. Putin rejected Trump's ceasefire proposals, continuing the offensive, which led to a change in the American president's position.

Politics • July 10, 07:04 PM • 12506 views
Lawyer from Kyiv region, who worked for the FSB, sentenced to 15 years in prison

A lawyer from the Kyiv region was sentenced to 15 years in prison with confiscation of property for high treason. He created an agent network to collect information and adjusted Russian missile strikes.

Society • July 10, 02:59 PM • 4024 views
Russia seeks to divide Ukraine and Poland using painful pages of the past - MFA statement

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine states that Russia is trying to disunite Ukrainians and Poles, using painful historical events. Some Polish politicians are playing along with the aggressor, while the examples of Bucha and Mariupol show what Russia will do in Poland if it is not stopped in Ukraine.

Politics • July 10, 01:07 PM • 3913 views
Moldova is ready to help Ukraine in building logistics lines - Sandu

Moldovan President Maia Sandu stated her country's readiness to help Ukraine in developing logistics communication lines with Moldova and Romania. This concerns corridors for Odesa, Zaporizhzhia, and Mykolaiv, as well as ensuring infrastructure.

Economy • July 10, 12:24 PM • 3248 views
In Odesa, a woman and her teenage daughter set fire to military transport and Ukrzaliznytsia facilities

In Odesa, a mother and her 13-year-old daughter were exposed for setting fire to Ukrzaliznytsia facilities and military transport at the behest of Russian special services. The woman has been detained, and the girl has been handed over to guardianship authorities.

War in Ukraine • July 10, 09:52 AM • 3893 views
Odesa patrol officers rescued a dog with gunshot wounds

In Odesa, patrol police officers rescued a dog with gunshot wounds on Lvivska Street. The animal was transported to a veterinary clinic, its condition is stable, and criminal proceedings have been initiated.

Society • July 9, 08:37 PM • 2441 views
Hungarian company MOL is looking for a way to diversify energy sources from Russia through a Ukrainian port

Hungarian company MOL considers the Odesa-Brody oil pipeline and sea deliveries as the best solution to reduce energy dependence on Russia. The project requires significant investment and political support, given the war in Ukraine.

Economy • July 9, 06:28 PM • 4398 views
Rating of Ukrainian universities 2025: how much will it cost to study at the most prestigious universities

The admission campaign to higher education institutions has started in Ukraine. The cost of contract education at leading universities, including KNU, LNU, KhNU, Kyiv-Mohyla Academy and others, has been published.

Society • July 9, 02:59 PM • 155303 views
Forging IDs OSCE to evade mobilization, smuggling, and bribes: Kravchenko on the results of customs searches

Large-scale special operation exposed criminal schemes at customs.

Society • July 9, 02:30 PM • 2618 views