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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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Illegal business worth 10 million hryvnias: a large-scale underground factory was exposed in Ukraine

Border guards discovered equipment for the production of cigarettes, disguised as mineral water, and tobacco hidden under pulp. Goods worth over 10 million hryvnias were seized.

Crimes and emergencies • June 5, 02:20 AM • 81992 views
Odesa was massively attacked by Russian drones at night: there is one wounded

At night, Russian troops attacked Odesa with ударними drones, using more than 20 UAVs. There is damage to civilian infrastructure and one wounded, nine people needed psychological support.

War in Ukraine • June 4, 05:43 AM • 3690 views
5 people injured in nighttime Russian drone attack on Odesa: consequences shown

On the night of June 3, Russian forces attacked Odesa with drones, injuring five civilians. Civilian infrastructure, residential buildings and a food warehouse were damaged.

War in Ukraine • June 3, 05:42 AM • 4016 views
At night, the Russians attacked Odesa: houses and cars were damaged, no casualties reported so far

As a result of the night attack by the Russians in Odesa, residential buildings and civilian infrastructure were damaged, and cars burned down. Information about dead or injured has not been received yet.

War in Ukraine • June 3, 04:17 AM • 3967 views
The President of Romania held the first meeting with Zelenskyy: he promised to be at the Ukraine – South-Eastern Europe summit

Volodymyr Zelenskyy met for the first time with the new President of Romania, Nicușor Dan, and invited him to participate in the Ukraine – South-Eastern Europe summit, which will take place in Odesa. Romania assured of its support for Ukraine's membership in the EU and NATO.

Politics • June 2, 08:21 PM • 4758 views
Ukrainian Fencing Championship-2025 with the support of FAVBET: results of the main national start of the season

The Ukrainian Fencing Championship-2025 with the support of FAVBET took place in Kyiv. The competition determined the composition of the national team for international starts, as well as discovered new names of champions.

Society • June 2, 06:16 PM • 3375 views
Attack on Odesa region: the occupiers attacked a recreation center in Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi district with strike drones

At night, Russian invaders attacked Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi district with strike drones, damaging a recreation center and private houses. The fire was quickly extinguished, no casualties.

War in Ukraine • June 1, 08:51 AM • 5094 views
Love affair: In Lviv region, a woman cheated a soldier from Odesa for almost a million hryvnias

A 39-year-old woman created a fake account and extorted money from a 21-year-old soldier. First she asked for treatment, then she took possession of the card.

Crimes and emergencies • May 30, 09:27 PM • 4370 views
Russian ships are not visible in the Black and Azov Seas: Pletenchuk spoke about the occupiers' fear of sea drones

Russia has practically stopped taking ships out to the open sea due to fear of attacks by sea drones. The occupiers are actively developing infrastructure in the occupied territories.

War in Ukraine • May 30, 01:09 PM • 3027 views
Misappropriated and "laundered" funds from one of the largest oil refineries in Ukraine: law enforcement officers conducted almost 50 searches

Investigators conducted 49 searches in Kyiv, Kharkiv, Odesa, and Dnipro. The searches were conducted in the case of embezzlement of funds from one of the largest oil refineries in Ukraine.

Crimes and emergencies • May 29, 08:30 PM • 12944 views
In Odesa, a driver shot a pedestrian in the chest with a traumatic weapon due to a road situation - police

In Odesa, a 31-year-old driver shot a 39-year-old pedestrian who made a remark. The shooter was detained and faces up to 7 years in prison.

Crimes and emergencies • May 29, 09:18 AM • 3729 views
NACP, after checking the declarations of officials of the TCC and SP, found violations of UAH 36.8 million

NACP discovered violations of UAH 36. 8 million in the declarations of 18 TCC officials for 2024-2025. Criminal proceedings and pre-trial investigations have been initiated regarding unreliable data.

Society • May 27, 03:25 PM • 3025 views
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Odesa, Zakarpattia, and Volyn: Expert Talks About Vacation Options

Most beaches are planned to be opened in Odesa and the region. There is also high demand for recreation in the Carpathians, Zakarpattia, and Bukovel.

Society • May 27, 08:04 AM • 109300 views
Le Monde: Ukraine no longer has missiles for SAMP/T

Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities are becoming more intense, Ukrainian air defense is barely holding up. Missiles for SAMP/T have run out, a year and a half without shells for Crotale.

War in Ukraine • May 26, 12:39 PM • 6277 views
The fire engulfed 20 cars: rescuers put out a fire in the Odesa region that occurred in a parking lot after an enemy attack

In the Odesa region, a parking lot caught fire due to an enemy attack, the fire engulfed 20 cars. Rescuers quickly extinguished the fire, there were no casualties.

Society • May 25, 07:23 AM • 4938 views
The Air Force has once again reported a ballistic threat

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported a threat of the use of ballistic weapons from the northeast. Tonight, the enemy launched a combined attack on Ukraine, using missiles and UAVs.

War in Ukraine • May 25, 01:15 AM • 8328 views
In the Carpathians, due to track repairs, some trains are running on an altered route.

Ukrzaliznytsia announced changes in train routes due to repair works near the track in the Carpathians. Some trains will run to the Vorokhta station, and passengers will be transported by buses.

Society • May 24, 04:42 PM • 4624 views
Death toll from the Russian attack on Odesa has risen to three

Yesterday, Russians attacked Odesa with ballistic missiles. A 41-year-old man died in the hospital, bringing the death toll to 3.

War in Ukraine • May 24, 07:09 AM • 3331 views
An explosion was heard in Odesa amid a ballistic threat

An explosion was heard in Odesa. Prior to that, the Air Force warned of a threat of ballistic weapons from the south.

War in Ukraine • May 23, 05:50 PM • 5275 views
Enemy strike on Odesa: death toll rises to two

As a result of a missile strike on the Odesa port, the number of dead has increased to two. A 71-year-old Odesa resident died in the hospital, and eight people are also known to have been injured.

Society • May 23, 04:18 PM • 2787 views
Russia struck the Odesa port with two ballistic missiles: 1 killed, 8 injured.

On May 23, Russia attacked the Odesa port with two ballistic missiles. A port worker was killed, and eight more civilians were injured. Infrastructure and equipment were damaged.

Society • May 23, 01:40 PM • 2503 views
In the Carpathians, the track sagged due to rock failure: the railway is making additional changes to routes

Ukrzaliznytsia is actively restoring infrastructure on the Yasinya - Voronenko section after a ground failure. Part of the equipment was received from the Howard Buffett Foundation and the UK government.

Society • May 23, 01:27 PM • 2845 views
Explosions Rang Out in Odesa Amid Ballistic Missile Threat: Heavy Smoke Is Visible

According to monitoring channels, the enemy used two Iskander-M ballistic missiles, targeting port infrastructure.

War in Ukraine • May 23, 11:36 AM • 4703 views
The enemy attacked the suburbs of Odesa with drones: there is a victim

In the morning, the enemy attacked the Odesa district with drones, a private house was damaged in the suburbs. The injured man was provided with the necessary medical assistance.

War in Ukraine • May 23, 07:19 AM • 2665 views
In Poltava, the dismantling of the monument at the resting place of Peter I has been completed - media

In Poltava, the monument to Peter I, located at the corner of Spaska and Pylyp Orlyk streets, has been finally dismantled. The monument will be moved to the Museum of the Battle of Poltava.

Society • May 22, 11:33 AM • 4171 views
Sale of sanctioned property from online auctions brought the state UAH 2 billion in a year - Ministry of Economy

In a year, Prozorro online auctions brought the state over UAH 2 billion from the sale of confiscated property. The funds went to the Fund for the Liquidation of the Consequences of Armed Aggression, the value of assets almost doubled.

War in Ukraine • May 22, 09:02 AM • 2582 views
Ukraine is going to explore the option of private investment in airports

EBRD and IFC will conduct a study on attracting private investment in Ukrainian airports, including Boryspil, Odesa, and Lviv. The results are planned to be published in August.

War in Ukraine • May 21, 03:35 PM • 4550 views
In the Odesa region, an Opel driver exceeded the speed limit and drove off the road into a ditch: two dead

A fatal accident occurred in the Izmail district: the driver and a passenger died. The Opel car flew into a ditch near the village of Novosilske, the driver was speeding.

Crimes and emergencies • May 20, 08:21 AM • 2562 views
Seven people were injured, one of them died: an ambulance collided with a car in Izmail.

In Izmail, an ambulance and a car collided. The driver of the car did not give way to the ambulance with its siren on. Seven people were injured, and one woman, born in 1948, died in the hospital.

Crimes and emergencies • May 19, 01:27 PM • 2459 views
Last bell of 2025: when summer vacations will begin in schools

The 2024/2025 academic year will last until June 30, but the last bell in most schools will ring on May 30 or 31. However, some schools may continue classes until the end of June.

Publications • May 19, 12:24 PM • 268991 views