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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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Three years until the case is closed: how the statute of limitations may affect the trial in the Odrex doctors’ case

Odrex doctors are accused of a patient’s death due to improper treatment. Under Part 1 of Article 140 of the Criminal Code, the statute of limitations expires in autumn 2027 year.

Health • August 25, 07:28 AM • 31710 views
The US will not recognize the occupied Ukrainian territories as Russian — Kellogg

Keith Kellogg said that the US would not recognize Crimea and the occupied areas as Russian. According to him, these territories will eventually return to Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • August 24, 05:27 PM • 66255 views
Russia's attack on two shopping centers in Odesa region: one shopping center was completely engulfed in flames, the State Emergency Service showed the aftermathPhotoVideo

The Russian attack caused fires at two shopping centers in Odesa region, one of which covered 35,000 sq. m. Four people were injured.

War in Ukraine • August 24, 10:05 AM • 5237 views
"Epicentr" confirmed: two of its shopping centers in Odesa damaged as result of Russian attack

Epicentr confirmed that two shopping centers in Odesa were damaged as a result of the enemy attack. The company reported this on Threads.

War in Ukraine • August 24, 08:27 AM • 5315 views
The enemy attacked the locomotive of a passenger train in Odesa region twice with a "Shahed" drone; nearly 600 passengers came under attack.

In Odesa region, a jet-powered "Shahed" struck the locomotive of a passenger train. All 593 passengers, including 15 children, were evacuated, with no casualties.

War in Ukraine • August 23, 02:20 PM • 11062 views
In Odesa, for the first time since the invasion, the Duke was dressed in an embroidered shirtPhoto

A 35-meter Ukrainian flag was unfurled on the steps of Primorsky Boulevard. For the first time since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, the Duke was dressed in an embroidered shirt.

Society • August 23, 01:43 PM • 41082 views
In Odesa region, a "Shahed" attacked a passenger train: nearly 600 people were in the carriages

A Russian jet-powered "Shahed" struck the locomotive of the Zhytomyr–Odesa train. Passengers and railway workers were evacuated; there were no casualties.

War in Ukraine • August 23, 08:47 AM • 10319 views
Zelenskyy met with Kellogg - they discussed protecting Ukraine from Russian ballistic missilesVideo

Zelenskyy and Kellogg discussed the intensification of Russian strikes and protection from ballistic missiles. Ukraine is requesting the delivery of Patriot interceptors.

War in Ukraine • August 22, 12:46 PM • 44655 views
Russia attacked FC "Chornomorets" training base in Odesa regionPhoto

Overnight, Russian forces significantly damaged the "Lustdorf" complex in Sauvignon. There were no casualties; the scheduled Ukrainian Cup matches will be postponed.

War in Ukraine • August 22, 11:25 AM • 5251 views
Russia struck a railway enterprise in Kyiv with a ballistic missile — one person was killed

In Darnytsia, a foreman at a railway enterprise was killed following a Russian ballistic missile strike. At Rozdilna station in Odesa region the railway station building was damaged.

Society • August 22, 06:12 AM • 12840 views
Keith Kellogg arrived in Ukraine on a visit and visited the Odesa portPhoto

Keith Kellogg and the U. S. delegation inspected the aftermath of the attacks on the Odesa port. They discussed maritime safety and investment in reconstruction.

Economy • August 21, 12:41 PM • 6223 views
Ukraine appealed to the IMO over Russian attacks on civilian vessels in the Black Sea

Ukraine appealed to the IMO over Russian attacks on 52 civilian vessels in the Black Sea in July and the first half of August 2026. Since the beginning of the invasion, 262 merchant vessels have been damaged.

War in Ukraine • August 21, 11:44 AM • 4966 views
Russian "mole" detained in National Guard - he is suspected of providing enemy with access to "Delta"Photo

A National Guard serviceman is suspected of giving the enemy access to Delta for $1,000 in cryptocurrency. He is also suspected of preparing arson attacks in Odesa.

War in Ukraine • August 21, 09:40 AM • 3772 views
Russian strikes on ports could cost Ukraine up to 2% of GDP — Bloomberg

Due to Russian attacks, Ukraine could lose up to $2. 5 billion this year. The ports of the Odesa region usually handle around 90% of Ukraine’s grain exports by sea.

Economy • August 21, 03:33 AM • 20687 views
In Odesa, a military enlistment office employee struck a 13-year-old boy; police opened a case

In Odesa, a serviceman from the military enlistment office grabbed and beat a 13-year-old boy during a conflict. Police are investigating the assault; he faces up to five years in prison.

Crimes and emergencies • August 19, 03:14 PM • 4819 views
450 fictitious mobilizations uncovered in three regions through manipulation of the "Oberih" register — Prosecutor General's OfficePhoto

Recruitment and Social Support Center officials in Zakarpattia, Ternopil region and Bukovyna entered false data into the "Oberih" register, inflating conscription figures. The fictitious entries included active-duty military personnel, a deceased person and a prisoner of war.

Society • August 18, 12:43 PM • 4870 views
No significant damage found — the Duke de Richelieu monument in Odesa was inspected after its protective covering was removedPhotoVideo

Experts inspected the Duke de Richelieu monument after the sandbags were removed. No significant damage was found; its condition is stable, but there are traces of corrosion and an old cavity.

Society • August 17, 05:11 PM • 9143 views
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Russia has destroyed 14 stadiums in Ukraine since the beginning of the warPhotoVideo

Since the beginning of the full-scale war, Russian occupiers have damaged or destroyed 88 stadiums in Ukraine, 14 of which have been completely destroyed. Direct losses to sports infrastructure are estimated at $4 billion.

Society • August 17, 04:23 PM • 30137 views
Russian “Banderol” drone flew into MoldovaVideo

The Ukrainian Air Force reported that a Russian "Banderol" drone from Odesa Oblast crossed the border into Moldova. An explosion occurred in the Talmaza area, vegetation caught fire, and there were no casualties.

War in Ukraine • August 17, 03:50 PM • 9505 views
"Less panic" - CCD NSDC responded to reports about "lockdowns" in major Ukrainian cities

Andrii Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation, called the information about "lockdowns" the speculation of an individual. He urged people to trust only official sources and avoid panic.

Society • August 17, 10:19 AM • 4401 views
The number of people injured in the Odesa suburbs as a result of the Russian attack has risen to five — the Regional Military Administration

Five people were injured as a result of the Russian attack on the Odesa suburbs, and four were hospitalized. Two residential buildings were destroyed; efforts to deal with the aftermath are ongoing.

War in Ukraine • August 16, 02:37 PM • 3985 views
The Russian army attacked a shopping center in the suburbs of Odesa; two people were injured - RMAVideo

The Russian army attacked a post office in a shopping center in the suburbs of Odesa with a jet-powered drone. Two people were injured in the shelling, and one was hospitalized.

Society • August 16, 12:24 PM • 10855 views
The Red Cross driver who was evacuating people from Kherson was taken to undergo a military medical commissionVideo

In Mykolaiv region, the police and the Territorial Recruitment and Social Support Center detained a driver from the Kherson Red Cross unit who was evacuating civilians. Evacuation trips have been temporarily suspended, and the police have launched an internal investigation.

Society • August 14, 06:01 PM • 10805 views
Ukraine’s grain exports have collapsed due to the situation in the Black Sea: what happened to the maritime corridor

Due to Russian strikes on ports and vessels, Ukraine’s grain exports fell to 30% of the required volume at the beginning of August. Minister Vysotskyi said that without restoring the operation of the Black Sea ports, exports would not exceed 50%.

Economy • August 14, 01:08 PM • 5885 views
Ukraine proposed a ceasefire to Russia in the Black Sea but has not received a response yet, media report

Ukraine, through a third party, conveyed to Russia a proposal to cease attacks on civilian targets in the Black Sea and is awaiting a response.

War in Ukraine • August 13, 05:42 PM • 52949 views
A Russian "Molniya-2" drone struck a market in Sloviansk — three people injured

On August 13, a Russian "Molniya-2" drone attacked the "Lisnyi" market in Sloviansk, injuring three women. The enemy also destroyed a bridge over the Kazennyi Torets River.

Society • August 13, 12:18 PM • 4112 views
Enemy attacked Odesa - infrastructure was damaged

Russian forces attacked Odesa, resulting in damage to infrastructure. Details of the incident are currently being clarified.

War in Ukraine • August 13, 08:49 AM • 4353 views
In Odesa region, train was evacuated, Russian strike on which claimed lives of two railway workersPhotoVideo

The enemy attacked a passenger train carrying 340 passengers; the strike hit the locomotive. The driver and his assistant were killed, and the passengers were evacuated by bus to Odesa.

War in Ukraine • August 13, 08:25 AM • 3141 views
Russia struck train in Odesa region with a jet-powered "Shahed": the driver and assistant were killed

A Russian drone hit the locomotive of a passenger train in Odesa region, killing the driver and his assistant. The 340 passengers and train crew were evacuated; none of them were injured.

War in Ukraine • August 13, 06:16 AM • 22876 views
Moldova’s Defense Minister refused to answer a journalist in Russian

Anatolie Nosatii interrupted a NewsMaker journalist who began her question in Russian, saying that he did not understand. He asked her to rephrase it in Romanian and praised her command of the official language.

News of the World • August 12, 09:15 PM • 6584 views