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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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Ukraine is not just asking for air defense systems, but is ready to purchase them - Zelensky

Zelensky stated that Ukraine is ready to purchase air defense systems from partners, not just ask for them. He discussed this issue with Trump and emphasized that air defense is a priority for protecting cities.

War in Ukraine • April 11, 04:24 PM • 14643 views
April snowfalls paralyzed the south: Kherson and Mykolaiv regions are suffering

Due to abnormal snowfalls in the south of Ukraine, traffic is difficult, there are snowdrifts and traffic jams. In the Kherson region, about 2,500 subscribers are without electricity, and in the Mykolaiv region, rescuers are helping ambulances.

Kyiv region • April 11, 12:59 PM • 10940 views
The contact center for intellectual property protection will help the BEB respond faster to the circulation of counterfeit goods - Oleksandr Tkachuk

A contact center for rights holders was presented at the BEB. It will help to respond more quickly to the circulation of counterfeit goods. Since the beginning of the year, counterfeit goods worth over UAH 480 million have been seized.

Economy • April 11, 11:45 AM • 7042 views
"Not a spring mood at all": Traffic is complicated in Mykolaiv region due to snowfall, including towards Odesa

In the Mykolaiv region, traffic is difficult on some roads due to deteriorating weather conditions. Traffic from Mykolaiv towards Odesa is especially difficult, and traffic towards the village of Nechayane is blocked.

UNN-Odesa • April 11, 10:49 AM • 4512 views
A traffic jam formed on the highway in Mykolaiv region due to snow

Due to complicated weather conditions in Mykolaiv region, a traffic jam formed on the M-14 highway near the village of Zelene. Traffic is blocked for all types of transport.

Society • April 11, 09:00 AM • 8462 views
South is suffering from bad weather: trees have fallen in Odesa, Mykolaiv and Kherson are covered with snow

Bad weather is raging in the south: in Odesa, the wind knocked down trees on the tracks, the movement of trams was suspended. In Mykolaiv and Kherson, snow and ice made traffic difficult.

Society • April 11, 05:57 AM • 5116 views
Wet snow, rain and ice are expected throughout Ukraine: Weather forecasters warn of worsening weather on April 10

On April 10, wet snow, rain and ice are expected on the roads in Ukraine. Air temperature will range from +1 to +10 degrees, depending on the region.

Weather and environment • April 10, 03:29 AM • 12436 views
Weather in Ukraine on April 9: expected from +2°C to +9°C, variable cloudiness, precipitation in some places

Variable cloudiness and temperature fluctuations from +2°C to +9°C are expected in Ukraine on April 9. Light rain and sleet are possible in the south and east of the country.

Society • April 9, 04:41 AM • 9340 views
Today is Zoo Lover's Day: How zoos protect animals during the war in Ukraine

Ukrainian zoos have become a haven for animals from hot spots. Evacuation, treatment and international assistance are key aspects of animal protection.

Society • April 8, 06:46 AM • 445586 views
On April 8, variable weather with sleet and clouds is expected in Ukraine

On April 8, it will be cloudy in Ukraine, with clearings and sleet in places, except for the southeast. Temperatures will range from +1 to +8 degrees, which is atypical for April.

Society • April 8, 04:36 AM • 12182 views
All Ukrainian cities and villages have united in support of Kryvyi Rih, showing solidarity - Zelensky

The President stated that the whole of Ukraine has united in support of Kryvyi Rih after the Russian attack. He urged people to remember that the war continues.

War in Ukraine • April 5, 06:06 PM • 14052 views
Zelenska on the shelling: Pain from the cities of Ukraine that came under attack by the Russian Federation

The First Lady reacted to the massive shelling of Ukraine on April 4. She called on the world to take action, not just words of condolence, due to the increasing number of victims among the civilian population.

War in Ukraine • April 5, 01:42 AM • 8478 views
Two Russian admirals who commanded the shelling of UNESCO sites in Odesa have been notified of suspicion

The SBU has заочно notified two Russian admirals and their subordinate of suspicion for shelling UNESCO sites in Odesa in November 2023. The attack damaged historical buildings.

War in Ukraine • April 4, 01:27 PM • 11194 views
Weather in Ukraine on April 3: rain and variable cloudiness are expected

On April 3, variable cloudiness is expected in Ukraine, with light rain in the west and south. No precipitation in Kyiv, Dnipro and Kharkiv, temperature +14…+17°C.

Kyiv • April 3, 04:39 AM • 14054 views
Ukrainians filed 646 complaints about violations of the language law since the beginning of 2025 - ombudsman

In the first quarter of 2025, 646 complaints were received regarding violations of language legislation, most of them from the service sector. Most complaints came from Kyiv, Odesa, Kharkiv, and Dnipropetrovsk regions.

Society • April 2, 04:51 PM • 20823 views
Explosion at a police station in Odesa region: a man who made an explosive device has been detained

A man was detained in Odesa for making explosives on the instructions of the Russian Federation, which led to an explosion at a police station in Odesa region. As a result of the terrorist attack, a woman was killed and three police officers were injured.

War in Ukraine • April 2, 11:13 AM • 21217 views
"There is no need to wait a month" of Russia's "no" to a ceasefire: Zelenskyy called for pressure on Russia amid the latest Russian attacks

Overnight, Russia continued drone attacks, especially on Kharkiv, where children were injured. Strikes damaged energy facilities in Sumy and Dnipropetrovsk regions, leaving thousands without power.

War in Ukraine • April 2, 08:07 AM • 18987 views
Court sentenced former deputy of Odesa Regional Council Boichenko to 10 years in prison

HACC sentenced former deputy Boichenko to 10 years, and former prosecutor Marakhovsky to 8 years for a bribe of 40 thousand US dollars. They were exposed for extorting money from an entrepreneur for not obstructing business.

Crimes and emergencies • April 2, 07:44 AM • 7713 views
Weather in Ukraine on April 2: Variable cloudiness and rain will prevail

The beginning of April in Ukraine will be with variable weather, light rains and comfortable temperatures. The warmest will be in the east and south - up to +20°C.

Kyiv • April 2, 05:03 AM • 19257 views
Odesa and the region are under threat of attack by strike drones - OVA

The head of the Odesa Regional State Administration, Oleh Kiper, reported a threat of attack by strike drones. The Air Force recorded an enemy UAV in the Black Sea in the direction of Odesa region.

War in Ukraine • April 1, 09:51 PM • 10858 views
April 1 in Ukraine: cloudy weather and rain expected in most regions

In Ukraine on April 1, it will be cloudy, with precipitation in the center and west. No rain is expected in the east and southeast, and temperatures will range from +9°C to +19°C.

Society • April 1, 04:39 AM • 35294 views
In Odesa region, a law enforcement officer for 25,000 dollars helped evaders to go abroad

An employee of a law enforcement agency from Odesa region organized a scheme for taking conscripts abroad. For 25,000 dollars, she promised to remove them from the register and transport them to Moldova.

Society • April 1, 02:39 AM • 15722 views
Old "kopeck" and icons: MP-fugitive Dmytruk filed a declaration

Artem Dmytruk, suspected of attacks and fleeing Ukraine, has filed a declaration of income. He declared icons, a VAZ-2101 and significant savings in cash and banks.

Society • March 31, 12:39 PM • 54732 views
The Defense Forces shot down 65 Russian drones, another 35 were lost locationally

At night, Russia attacked Ukraine with 111 Shahed-type drones and imitators. Ukrainian soldiers shot down 65 UAVs, and 35 imitators were lost locationally, without consequences.

War in Ukraine • March 30, 06:21 AM • 44374 views
Stefanishyna declared over one million hryvnias in salary and 220,000 hryvnias in alimony

Deputy Prime Minister Olha Stefanishyna declared UAH 1. 1 million in salary and UAH 220,000 in alimony for the past year. She owns apartments in Odesa, a land plot, and a Toyota RAV4.

Politics • March 29, 03:27 PM • 48097 views
Ukrainians have been warned about a dust storm in two regions

Today, March 29, gusts of wind up to 20 m/s are expected in many regions of Ukraine. A dust storm has been declared in the Odesa and Mykolaiv regions.

Society • March 29, 02:38 PM • 35501 views
"You can talk as much as you want in the US that "the ceasefire is working," denying reality": head of CCD indicated the Russian attacks

The head of the Center for Countering Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council made a statement after the words of the US Vice President regarding the "ceasefire", emphasizing that reality will not be denied.

War in Ukraine • March 29, 02:13 PM • 136765 views
Zelensky: the agreement on silence at sea should cover Odesa and Mykolaiv

Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the agreement on silence should extend to port infrastructure and the cities where it is located, including Odesa and Mykolaiv. Monitoring can be carried out by the USA, Turkey, and other countries.

War in Ukraine • March 28, 06:47 PM • 43303 views
Head of court in Odesa region helped draft dodgers: what punishment he received

The High Council of Justice has given its consent to the arrest of the head of a court in the Odesa region, who is suspected of organizing a scheme to evade mobilization for $3,500.

Crimes and emergencies • March 28, 10:22 AM • 26179 views
A man with 90% burns, wounded during the Russian attack, died in Kropyvnytskyi

The man died in a Kropyvnytskyi hospital from numerous burns sustained as a result of a massive drone attack on March 19. At that time, 11 people were injured, including 4 minors.

War in Ukraine • March 28, 09:39 AM • 29500 views