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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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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 • 3346 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 • 5308 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 • 2801 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 • 2528 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 • 2861 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 • 4714 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 • 2669 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 • 4186 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 • 2596 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 • 4613 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 • 2571 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 • 2471 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 • 269016 views
A memorial plaque was torn down in the Heroes of Border Guards Square in Odesa: what is known about the incident

In Odesa, police are investigating an incident in the Heroes of Border Guards Square, where activists tried to dismantle a memorial plaque. Criminal proceedings have been opened on the facts of fighting, theft and infliction of bodily harm.

Society • May 19, 10:59 AM • 4230 views
Odesa region under drone attack: three injured, infrastructure destroyed

At night, the enemy attacked the Odesa region with drones, the Odesa and Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi districts were the most affected. Three people were injured, houses and cars were damaged.

War in Ukraine • May 16, 06:51 AM • 4613 views
Russia attacked Ukraine with 112 drones overnight: 73 of them were shot down

On the night of May 16, russia attacked Ukraine with 112 Shahed-type drones and others. Air defense forces shot down 73 strike UAVs, 36 simulators were lost locationally. Odesa, Zhytomyr, Chernihiv, Mykolaiv, and Kyiv regions were affected by the russian attack.

War in Ukraine • May 16, 06:44 AM • 3579 views
A hostile drone hit the house of the director of the Odesa Zoo: property burned down

During the attack on Odesa, a Russian drone hit the house of Ihor Beliakov, the director of the zoo. He was not injured, but the house was completely destroyed.

War in Ukraine • May 16, 05:58 AM • 6741 views
How many people have died in Ukraine in road accidents since the beginning of 2025: statistics

In the first three months of 2025, Ukraine recorded 9,574 traffic accidents, resulting in 1,252 deaths and 11,751 injuries. The highest number of accidents was recorded in March.

Society • May 15, 06:41 AM • 8522 views
An explosion occurred in one of the districts of Odesa, there is an injured person

An explosion occurred in the Khadzhibeyskyi district of Odesa. Police report one injured man in the yard of a private house, the circumstances of the incident are being clarified.

Crimes and emergencies • May 13, 03:40 PM • 4296 views
More than 70 oil depots in Ukraine have been attacked by Russians since the beginning of the full-scale invasion - expert

Expert Serhiy Kuyun said that Russian shelling is causing significant damage to the fuel infrastructure. Companies are forced to abandon oil depots due to the risk of losses.

War in Ukraine • May 13, 01:37 PM • 2494 views
9 Ukrainian military universities joined the network of the European Security College: full list

The Ministry of Defense received confirmation from ESDC about the inclusion of 9 Ukrainian universities in the educational network. This will contribute to the integration of Euro-Atlantic standards into military education.

War in Ukraine • May 12, 02:01 PM • 3698 views
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71st anniversary of Ukraine's membership in UNESCO: how many Ukrainian sites are under the organization's enhanced protection

Ukraine celebrates 71 years of membership in UNESCO. Currently, 27 Ukrainian sites are under the organization's enhanced protection, and 7 sites are included in the World Heritage List.

Culture • May 12, 06:38 AM • 40214 views
After a month of living together, the guy stole 300,000 hryvnias from the girl and took a taxi to Odesa

In Kyiv, a man was detained for robbing a woman he met on a dating site. He stole 300,000 hryvnias and took a taxi to Odesa.

Kyiv • May 10, 07:44 AM • 16017 views
In Odessa, a man shot at his wife's apartment out of jealousy

In Odessa, a man, out of jealousy, shot at the window of the apartment where his wife lived. He faces up to 7 years of imprisonment for hooliganism with the use of weapons.

Crimes and emergencies • May 9, 12:34 PM • 5075 views
The weekend in Ukraine will be rainy and cool, the temperature will be up to +17 - Didenko

According to weather forecaster Natalka Didenko, on May 10-11, rainy and cool weather is expected throughout Ukraine, except for Luhansk, Donetsk and the south. Air temperature will range from +7 to +17 degrees.

Weather and environment • May 9, 08:49 AM • 3654 views
UN: April was the month with the highest number of civilian casualties in Ukraine since September 2024

April 2025 recorded the highest number of civilian casualties in Ukraine since September 2024. At least 209 people were killed and another 1,146 were injured.

Society • May 8, 01:00 PM • 167130 views
Cherkasy and Kaniv schools will study remotely on May 8 and 9

Due to the deteriorating security situation, schools in Cherkasy and Kaniv will switch to distance learning on May 8 and 9. In Odesa, classes will be held according to the usual schedule.

Society • May 7, 02:41 PM • 8380 views
Traffic is difficult on the Odesa-Reni highway due to a fatal accident.

On the Odesa-Reni highway, near Pidhirne and Monashi, a truck collided with a car. As a result of the accident, one person died, traffic is difficult, and an investigative team is working at the scene.

Society • May 7, 11:28 AM • 7688 views
54 out of 136 enemy drones were shot down over Ukraine

At night, Russia attacked Ukraine with 136 UAVs. 54 Shahed-type drones were shot down, 70 were locationally lost. Kharkiv, Odesa and Dnipropetrovsk regions were affected.

War in Ukraine • May 6, 07:52 AM • 9936 views
Russian night attack with drones on Kharkiv and Odesa region: new footage of the consequences has been shown

As a result of the night drone attack on Kharkiv and Odesa district, there is destruction. A man died in Odesa district, and another was injured. In Kharkiv, a market, a hotel and residential buildings were damaged, and there are wounded.

War in Ukraine • May 6, 06:54 AM • 6176 views