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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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In Odesa, 2 injured due to Russian strike, a car service center was hit

As a result of the Russian shelling of Odesa, an 82-year-old woman and a 54-year-old man were injured. A two-story residential building and the territory of a car service center were damaged.

War in Ukraine • July 22, 10:55 AM • 15624 views
Russia attacked Odesa for the second time in a day, there are casualties, preliminarily

Russian troops attacked Odesa for the second time in a day. Civilian infrastructure and a residential building were damaged, there are casualties.

War in Ukraine • July 22, 10:11 AM • 3796 views
Kyiv launched pilot 5G - available in the city center

The Ministry of Digital Transformation announced the launch of a pilot 5G zone in the center of Kyiv. The average connection speed is 600-700 Mbps.

Society • July 22, 09:18 AM • 7206 views
Russian attack with drones on Odesa region claimed a woman's life, hit a gas pipeline and warehousesPhotoVideo

Russian drones attacked Odesa region, hitting a residential building, resulting in the death of a woman. Warehouse facilities and a main gas pipeline were damaged, fires broke out.

War in Ukraine • July 22, 06:47 AM • 8448 views
Odesa was hit by a heavy downpour: flooding, blocked streets, and changes in traffic movementVideo

In Odesa, due to the heavy downpour, municipal services are operating in an enhanced mode. Tram traffic has been temporarily suspended and passage on several streets has been restricted.

Society • July 22, 05:47 AM • 7306 views
In Odesa, a man has been suspected of killing his own cat

A 39-year-old man in Odesa brutally killed his cat after, according to him, it fell out of a window. He faces up to eight years in prison for animal cruelty.

Society • July 22, 05:15 AM • 12955 views
The number of victims of the strike on Odesa has increased to four

Head of the Odesa Regional Military Administration Oleh Kiper reported an increase in the number of victims to four. A 38-year-old man and a 19-year-old girl sought medical assistance.

War in Ukraine • July 21, 04:31 PM • 6355 views
India summoned a Russian diplomat over the death of four of its sailors as a result of an attack on a vessel off the coast of Ukraine

India summoned a Russian diplomat, condemning the attack on the vessel MV Golden Leo, which resulted in the deaths of four Indian sailors. New Delhi emphasized the unacceptability of strikes on civilian shipping.

Politics • July 21, 12:48 PM • 5215 views
Ordinary high-rise building in Zaporizhzhia and an Odesa park - Zelenskyy responded to new Russian attacksPhoto

Russia launched airstrikes on Zaporizhzhia, Odesa, and Kherson, hitting residential buildings and a park. The President emphasized the need for a new EU sanctions package and rapid arms deliveries.

War in Ukraine • July 21, 10:59 AM • 3654 views
In the center of Odesa, there is damage due to a Russian attack, two injured

As a result of a combined strike by the Russian Federation on Odesa, a 17-year-old boy and a 23-year-old girl were injured. Residential buildings and institutions in the city center were damaged.

War in Ukraine • July 21, 09:38 AM • 12605 views
Enemy attacked Odesa, there are casualties

Russian troops attacked Odesa, damaging a residential building. There are casualties, details are being clarified.

War in Ukraine • July 21, 09:16 AM • 4545 views
Day of mourning declared in Odesa for three victims of Russian attack

On July 21, a day of mourning has been declared in Odesa for three civilians who died as a result of a Russian attack. Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, 173 civilians have died in the city.

Society • July 21, 04:32 AM • 4580 views
July 21 declared a day of mourning in Odesa

July 21 has been declared a day of mourning in Odesa due to the enemy attack on July 20. Flags with mourning ribbons will be lowered on buildings.

War in Ukraine • July 20, 02:17 PM • 3391 views
Russia attacked an enterprise in Odesa region, three dead reported

Russian troops attacked a civilian enterprise in Odesa region. As a result of the shelling, three people were killed, and four others were injured.

War in Ukraine • July 20, 02:03 PM • 3332 views
Bodies of all 10 dead sailors found after russian attack on grain vessel near Odesa - OVA

During the search operation, the bodies of all 10 deceased crew members of the merchant vessel attacked by the russians were found. Eight sailors were evacuated immediately after the strike.

War in Ukraine • July 20, 01:07 PM • 11216 views
Russian strike on a vessel near Odesa claims lives of 10 people - AMPU

Russia attacked a merchant vessel flying the flag of Guinea-Bissau near Odesa. 10 people died, including a Ukrainian pilot.

War in Ukraine • July 20, 06:17 AM • 45021 views
Russia launched a missile strike on Odesa in the morning, damaging infrastructure

Russian troops launched a missile strike on Odesa on the morning of July 20. City infrastructure was damaged, services are working on site.

War in Ukraine • July 20, 04:17 AM • 5516 views
The number of dead sailors after the Russian attack on the vessel Golden Leo has risen to 6, the rescue operation continues - Kalashnik

As a result of the Russian attack on a merchant vessel flying the flag of Guinea-Bissau, 6 sailors were killed, 4 are missing. 8 crew members have been rescued, the search and rescue operation is ongoing.

War in Ukraine • July 19, 08:13 PM • 8116 views
The pilot on the GOLDEN LEO ship, which was attacked by the Russian Federation, was a Ukrainian. Kyiv is preparing a solution to enhance shipping security.

Near Odesa, Russian troops attacked a merchant vessel flying the flag of Guinea-Bissau with 18 crew members. Eight sailors were rescued, bodies of five deceased were found, the fate of another five is unknown.

War in Ukraine • July 19, 06:52 PM • 64218 views
Russia struck a bulk carrier with grain near Odesa with missiles: five people killed, fate of five more unknown - NavyPhoto

The occupiers attacked the vessel GOLDEN LEO, flying the flag of Guinea-Bissau, with cruise missiles as it was leaving the combat zone with a cargo of grain. As a result of the strike, 5 people were killed, the fate of another 5 is unknown.

War in Ukraine • July 19, 06:10 PM • 4510 views
In Odesa, a 60-year-old man died as a result of an enemy attack

In Odesa, a 60-year-old man died as a result of an enemy attack. All relevant services are working at the scene.

War in Ukraine • July 17, 12:33 PM • 3869 views
Zelenskyy called on state institutions to speed up agreements with partners after night Russian attackPhotoVideo

The President of Ukraine reacted to the night attack by the Russian Federation, emphasizing the need to accelerate the implementation of agreements with partners on defense packages. As a result of the strikes in Odesa, two people were killed and five were injured, including three children.

War in Ukraine • July 17, 07:38 AM • 5002 views
Wheat prices hit a two-year high amid strikes in the Black Sea

Wheat futures reached a two-year high, but the gains were offset by weak U. S. export data. Russian strikes on Ukrainian ports have reduced a third of grain export capacity.

Economy • July 17, 06:33 AM • 5100 views
In Odesa and the district, there are already 11 victims of Russian missile strikes, two deadPhotoVideo

As a result of a Russian missile attack on Odesa on July 16, a woman and a man were killed, nine people were injured, including two children. On July 17, a repeated attack injured two more men.

War in Ukraine • July 17, 05:41 AM • 5158 views
The number of wounded in Odesa has increased to eight, rescuers released footageVideo

As a result of a missile attack on Odesa on July 16, two people were killed, eight were injured, including children. Residential buildings, a religious institution, and a preschool facility were damaged.

War in Ukraine • July 16, 10:37 PM • 5808 views
Missile attack on Odesa: two dead, six wounded, including childrenPhoto

On the evening of July 16, the enemy attacked Odesa with missiles. At least 3 people were killed, six were injured, including three children.

Society • July 16, 08:09 PM • 6221 views
Due to Ukraine's successes, more and more Russians want the war to end - Zelenskyy

President Zelenskyy stated that due to Ukraine's actions, the number of Russians who wish for the end of the war is growing. At the same time, he emphasized that respect for Ukrainians in the Russian Federation has not increased.

War in Ukraine • July 16, 01:39 PM • 6729 views
Russian missile attack on Odesa claims one life, three injured

As a result of the enemy attack on Odesa, one person was killed and three others were injured. Civilian infrastructure objects were damaged.

War in Ukraine • July 16, 10:56 AM • 4266 views
Russia has again launched a missile strike on Odesa's infrastructure

Head of the Odesa Regional Military Administration Serhiy Lysak reported another missile attack on the city. Russian troops again struck Odesa's infrastructure.

War in Ukraine • July 16, 10:19 AM • 3719 views
Russia attacked another gas station in Odesa

Russian troops attacked a gas station in Odesa during a morning strike. The territory of the gas station was damaged, glazing was broken, and the roof of an educational institution was damaged.

War in Ukraine • July 16, 06:09 AM • 3222 views