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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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"Odesa-Chisinau" bus collided with a tractor in Moldova: details

On the R-30 highway, a bus traveling on the Odesa-Chisinau route collided with a tractor. There were 27 passengers on the bus, fortunately, no one died, the drivers are sober.

Crimes and emergencies • March 13, 05:59 PM • 18055 views
Russians attacked Odesa region with drones at night: fires broke out

In the Odesa region, as a result of a drone attack, a garage in the Odesa district and a building of a medical facility in the Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi district caught fire. There were no deaths or injuries.

War in Ukraine • March 13, 07:04 AM • 23547 views
Any attempt by Russia to "hedge" will be clear proof for everyone that it is she who does not want peace - Zelensky

Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the Russian Federation's strikes do not stop, emphasizing the shelling of a civilian vessel in Odesa. Any attempts by Russia to avoid peace will become proof of unwillingness to peace.

War in Ukraine • March 12, 07:22 PM • 15986 views
In Kherson, Russians attacked a man on the balcony with a drone: details

Russian occupiers attacked a 61-year-old Kherson resident on the balcony with a drone. The man was hospitalized with numerous injuries, doctors assess his condition as moderate.

Crimes and emergencies • March 12, 05:58 PM • 36357 views
Kiper on the attack on the port of Odesa: Russia used a cluster missile

Russian troops shelled the port of Odesa, using a cluster missile that explodes in the air. As a result of the attack, 4 sailors were killed, ships, berths and warehouses were damaged.

War in Ukraine • March 12, 12:19 PM • 109067 views
Officials of "Kyivzelenbud" exposed for bribery in Kyiv

A criminal organization led by the management of "Kyivzelenbud" has been exposed in Kyiv, who systematically received bribes from contracting companies. In total, the defendants planned to earn 25 million hryvnias.

Kyiv • March 12, 09:58 AM • 17861 views
Russia attacked Ukraine with three ballistic "Iskander" missiles and 133 drones: 98 drones were shot down

On the night of March 12, 2025, the Russian Federation struck Odesa and Kryvyi Rih with three Iskander-M missiles, and also attacked with 133 Shahed drones. 98 UAVs were shot down in 15 regions.

War in Ukraine • March 12, 07:39 AM • 27209 views
Russian strike on the port of Odesa: 4 foreign sailors killed, ships, berths and grain warehouses damaged

As a result of the Russian attack on the port in Odesa, four Syrian citizens were killed and two others were injured. A civilian vessel under the flag of Barbados, berths and grain warehouses were damaged.

War in Ukraine • March 12, 06:49 AM • 26332 views
The Russian Federation struck the Odesa port with a missile: four crew members of the vessel MJ Pinar were killed

As a result of the missile strike by the Russian Federation on the Odesa seaport, 4 crew members of the vessel MJ Pinar were killed, and one more was injured. Emergency services are working at the scene, and the extent of the destruction is being clarified.

War in Ukraine • March 11, 08:30 PM • 15452 views
An explosion was heard in Dnipro, there is damage to infrastructure - OVA

Russian troops attacked Dnipro, there is damage to infrastructure. Enemy drones have been recorded in the region, air defense is operational.

War in Ukraine • March 11, 08:09 PM • 61518 views
An explosion was heard in Odesa against the backdrop of a ballistic threat

An explosion was recorded in the city of Odesa following a warning from the mayor about a ballistic threat from the territory of Crimea. Currently, there is no information about damage or destruction.

War in Ukraine • March 11, 06:28 PM • 81336 views
Allrise Capital plans to involve a global sports operator in the development of Ukrainian football

Allrise Capital intends to attract a leading global sports operator for the development of the football industry in Ukraine. The company also aims to open 25 free football schools for girls in Odesa region by 2026.

Business News • March 11, 04:05 PM • 23701 views
Preparation for the new heating season: expert names critical cities

The energy expert named the cities where the heating situation is most critical due to damaged infrastructure. Kryvyi Rih, Kharkiv, Odesa, and Mykolaiv require immediate preparation for the next heating season.

Society • March 11, 03:08 PM • 24295 views
Night attack by the Russian Federation on Odesa: the consequences have been shown

As a result of the Russian attack in Odesa, fuel tanks, a private house, and a warehouse with children's toys caught fire. More than 100 rescuers worked on eliminating the consequences, and there are no casualties.

War in Ukraine • March 11, 06:59 AM • 27542 views
Russia attacked Odessa: fires in a warehouse and in a residential building

The Russian army carried out a massive drone attack on Odesa late in the evening on March 10. As a result of the attack, fires broke out in a private house, at a toy warehouse, and in a fuel tank.

War in Ukraine • March 10, 10:41 PM • 72359 views
Odesa is under attack by enemy drones, explosions are heard

Explosions and the operation of air defense systems are heard in Odesa due to an attack by enemy drones. Residents are asked to stay in shelters, and due to the attack.

War in Ukraine • March 10, 09:05 PM • 69107 views
In Odesa, for $16,000, a serviceman was 'stamping' fake diagnoses for draft evaders from a psychiatric hospital

A territorial defense serviceman organized a scheme for selling fictitious diagnoses from a psychiatric hospital to avoid military service. The detained individual faces up to 10 years in prison and has been taken into custody with a bail of 1 million UAH.

Crimes and emergencies • March 10, 09:02 PM • 28708 views
New failures in the operation of X: Ukrainians are once again complaining about problems with the platform

Users of the social network X in Ukraine report new technical issues with the platform. The most failures are recorded in Kyiv, Kharkiv, Odesa, and Lviv, with 53% being website issues.

Technologies • March 10, 04:34 PM • 16251 views
A teenager was electrocuted on the roof of an electric train in Odesa

Two teenagers climbed onto a stationary train near the railway station on Baltska Road in Odesa, where they were electrocuted. One of them died on the spot, the other is receiving medical assistance.

Society • March 10, 01:05 AM • 25465 views
Clients of Ukrainian banks have reported issues with cashless payments: what is known

Users of payment systems Visa and Mastercard report that they are unable to make payments in stores. The biggest problems are observed in Kyiv, Kharkiv, Odesa, and Lviv.

Society • March 9, 10:01 AM • 46567 views
Russian drone attack on Odesa left up to 1500 people without electricity: new photos of the aftermath

Russian drones attacked the energy and civilian infrastructure of Odesa. A hangar, an industrial building, a gas station, a car dealership, and other facilities were damaged, leaving about 1500 residents without power.

War in Ukraine • March 8, 08:24 AM • 18538 views
Fires broke out, critical infrastructure was damaged: the consequences of the massive drone attack in Odesa were shown

Russian troops carried out a massive drone strike on Odesa, causing fires and damage to infrastructure. Industrial facilities, energy infrastructure, and residential buildings were affected, but there are no casualties.

War in Ukraine • March 8, 01:28 AM • 31321 views
Massive drone attack on Odesa: gas station and industrial building damaged

Russian drones attacked the civilian and energy infrastructure of Odesa. As a result of the attack, an industrial building and a gas station were damaged, information about the injured is being clarified.

War in Ukraine • March 7, 08:57 PM • 27723 views
New drone attack on Odesa, explosions are heard in the city

A new attack by enemy drones has been recorded in Odesa, explosions are heard. Air defense is operational.

War in Ukraine • March 7, 07:47 PM • 70882 views
Due to the Russian attack on Odesa region thousands of people are without electricity: consequences have been shown

Russian troops attacked the Odesa region with drones and missiles on March 6-7. 26 private houses and infrastructure were damaged, leaving more than 2,500 residents without electricity.

War in Ukraine • March 7, 06:59 AM • 47181 views
Spring warmth up to +20°C: where in Ukraine will be the warmest on March 7

On March 7, warm and clear weather without precipitation is expected in Ukraine. The air temperature will range from +13°C to +20°C, with the warmest conditions in the southern part of the country.

Society • March 7, 05:44 AM • 18567 views
Massive drone attack on Odesa region: what is known about the consequences

As a result of the drone attack in the suburbs of Odesa, three private houses caught fire. Energy facilities were also damaged, and rescuers and emergency services are working at the scene.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 09:29 PM • 21259 views
In Odesa region due to Russian attack two people injured, energy facility damaged, over 10,000 residents without electricity: consequences were shown

Russian drones attacked civilian and energy infrastructure in the Odesa region. As a result of the attack, two people were injured, a private house was destroyed, and an administrative building was damaged.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 06:44 AM • 15817 views
The enemy attacked energy facilities in one region at night with drones, the weather contributes to a decrease in consumption - Ukrenergo

At night, the enemy attacked energy facilities in one of the regions with drones, there are damages and consumers without power. Due to weather conditions, electricity consumption is decreasing, it is recommended to use high-power electrical appliances from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

Society • March 5, 09:54 AM • 25070 views
Russia attacked Ukraine with three ballistic missiles, one S-300, and 181 drones: 115 UAVs were shot down

Russia attacked Ukraine with 181 Shahed drones and other types of UAVs, as well as Iskander and S-300 missiles. Defense forces destroyed 115 strike drones, with Kyiv, Odesa, Dnipropetrovsk, and Kharkiv regions affected.

War in Ukraine • March 5, 08:09 AM • 20529 views