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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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Explosion occurs in Odesa after UAV spotted over Black Sea

An explosion is reported in Odesa. The Air Force had previously warned of drones flying from the Black Sea towards Odesa region.

War in Ukraine • November 7, 12:18 AM • 20740 views
For the first time in 20 years, Odesa region has started reconstruction of sewage treatment plants - Kiper

For the first time in 20 years, reconstruction of the 1967 wastewater treatment plant in Artsyz has started. The project is financed by the European Investment Bank and local budgets for a total of UAH 82 million.

Society • November 6, 07:52 PM • 18393 views
Kostiantynivska hromada in Donetsk Oblast left without heating: what is known

Due to the security situation and damage to infrastructure, the Kostiantynivska community has no heating. Heat is provided only for 2 medical institutions and 6 indestructibility points.

Society • November 6, 12:09 PM • 22076 views
Economic cooperation in the maritime and logistics sectors: Kipers shares details of meeting with Latvian Ambassador to Ukraine

Oleh Kiper, Chairman of Odesa RSA, met with Latvian Ambassador Ilgvars Kļava to discuss cooperation in the maritime and logistics sectors. The parties discussed the possibilities of new partnerships between the regions of the two countries.

Politics • November 6, 09:48 AM • 22520 views
Significant contribution to the de-shadowing of the country's economy: agrarians presented gratitude to the head of Odesa RMA Kiper

Oleh Kiper, Head of the Odesa RMA, and Andriy Dykun, Head of the UAC, discussed the strengthening of export controls and tax issues in the agricultural sector. The new grain export control system has already shown positive results in the fight against the shadow market.

Economy • November 5, 04:28 PM • 58020 views
48 drones and 2 missiles shot down over Ukraine: details of Russia's night attack

Russia attacked Ukraine with 79 drones and 2 X-59/69 missiles from different directions. Air defense forces destroyed 48 drones and both missiles in eight regions of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • November 5, 07:19 AM • 19314 views
Heating season 2024: who in Odesa region is already warm

The 2024 heating season has started in Odesa Oblast. Three cities are already receiving heat, and five more settlements are planning to be connected by November 7.

Society • November 5, 07:00 AM • 16674 views
Kyiv City Council deputy Serhiy Mamoyan died

Kyiv City Council deputy Serhiy Mamoyan died.

Society • November 4, 12:09 PM • 17858 views
Weather in Ukraine: where it will be warmest on November 3 and what to expect in the regions

On November 3, Ukraine is expected to have cloudy weather with clearings and no precipitation. The air temperature will range from +5 to +11 degrees, with the warmest temperature in Odesa.

Kyiv • November 3, 05:41 AM • 35367 views
Overnight 39 out of 71 enemy drones were shot down over Ukraine

Russia attacked Ukraine with 71 Shahed drones and an X-31P guided missile on the night of November 2. The Ukrainian Armed Forces shot down 39 UAVs, 21 were lost, 5 returned to Russia, and about 5 are still in the air.

War in Ukraine • November 2, 09:29 AM • 19198 views
Man walked around village with two assault rifles in Odesa region: he was detained

The police detained a previously convicted man who was carrying two Kalashnikov assault rifles wrapped in a blanket. The suspect faces up to seven years in prison for illegal handling of weapons.

Crimes and emergencies • November 2, 09:15 AM • 18518 views
Weather in Ukraine: where it's warmest today and what to expect over the weekend

The weather in Ukraine is dry with partly cloudy skies, with temperatures ranging from +8°C to +19°C depending on the region. A cold snap is expected over the weekend, but precipitation is unlikely.

Kyiv • November 2, 06:27 AM • 20393 views
Explosion occurs in Odesa - mayor

An explosion was recorded in Odesa, air defense forces are working. An enemy reconnaissance drone was spotted over Odesa region, and a missile threat was announced earlier.

War in Ukraine • November 1, 08:09 PM • 28961 views
Pyrotechnics seize cluster elements of missile used by Russian invaders to attack Odesa

SES pyrotechnics removed the remains of a cluster rocket from the roof of a building in Odesa. The explosive elements were transported by a special vehicle for further destruction.

Society • November 1, 04:44 PM • 25281 views
Ukraine harvested 66.7 million tons of new crops: which regions are the largest

Ukraine harvested 47. 9 million tons of grains and 18.8 million tons of oilseeds from an area of 18.6 million hectares. Odesa, Poltava, and Chernihiv regions were the leaders in grain harvest.

Economy • November 1, 02:01 PM • 32020 views
SBI: Armed Forces colonel served a notice of suspicion for help to the wife to get almost a million “combat” payments in the rear

The SBI exposed a scheme of illegal receipt of combat payments by the wife of a colonel of the Armed Forces medical service. The woman received almost UAH 1 million.

War in Ukraine • November 1, 11:59 AM • 17414 views
Dry and windy: weather forecast for today

Dry weather with temperatures up to +19 degrees is expected in Ukraine on November 1. Forecasters warn of westerly wind gusts of up to 15-20 m/s in most regions.

Society • November 1, 06:25 AM • 30210 views
Enemy attack on a fire station in Odesa: rescuers come under fire

In Odesa, a fire department was damaged in an enemy strike, and rescuers were wounded. Fire trucks were damaged, and the injured are being treated in hospital.

War in Ukraine • October 31, 10:00 PM • 58411 views
Explosion in Odesa: tactical aircraft spotted in the Black Sea

An explosion was heard in Odesa, as reported by the mayor Gennady Trukhanov. The air force had earlier warned of a high-speed target in the direction of the Belgorod-Dniester district.

War in Ukraine • October 31, 07:22 PM • 25030 views
Head of NGO detained in Odesa for selling documents to evade conscription

A 22-year-old head of a public organization who demanded $2500 for help in evading conscription was detained in Odesa. During the detention, $5000, seals of the TCC and forms of military documents were seized.

Crimes and emergencies • October 31, 10:51 AM • 15501 views
Suspect in organizing scheme in Odesa MSEC arrested with UAH 10 million bail

The Odesa MSEC exposed a scheme to issue fictitious disability certificates to evade mobilization. The organizer of the scheme, who involved 12 doctors, faces up to 10 years in prison, and the court set bail at UAH 10 million.

Crimes and emergencies • October 31, 10:19 AM • 13946 views
Russia attacks a bridge in Zatoka in Odesa region with missiles, shooting down 17 drones

Russia attacked the bridge in Zatoka, Odesa region, with Iskander and X-59/69 missiles. In total, the enemy launched 53 air targets, including 43 Shahed drones, of which 17 were shot down.

War in Ukraine • October 31, 06:40 AM • 19364 views
Massive attack in Odesa region: the enemy fired about 10 missiles

Russian troops fired about 10 missiles of various types at Odesa region. According to the mayor of Odesa, all explosions were recorded outside the city.

War in Ukraine • October 30, 06:49 PM • 30552 views
Odesa under attack: an explosion was heard in the city

Explosions were reported in Odesa after warnings of missile launches. The air force reported several groups of missiles moving from the south along the Black Sea coast.

War in Ukraine • October 30, 06:02 PM • 19628 views
Customs officers prevent illegal export of vintage camera collection in Odesa region

An attempt to smuggle 42 vintage cameras to Turkey was detected at Odesa customs. Among them are rare models of Zeiss, Kodak, FED and other manufacturers from 1930-1960.

Society • October 30, 03:18 AM • 50742 views
Head of Odesa RMA speaks Turkish - video

Oleg Kiper congratulated Consul General of Turkey Muhittin Celik on the national holiday. The Head of Odesa RMA emphasized the commonality of history and culture of the two nations, noting their struggle for independence.

Politics • October 29, 06:35 PM • 28718 views
Explosion occurs in Odesa, air defense forces are working

An explosion was reported in Odesa, and the air defense system is operating. According to the Air Force, the air defense system is practicing on a reconnaissance drone of Russian troops.

War in Ukraine • October 29, 03:07 PM • 18239 views
Odesa region: SBI exposes multi-million corruption scheme in regional medical examination commission

In Odesa region, a group of 13 doctors who issued fake disability documents for $6-12 thousand was exposed. During the searches, $80,000 was seized, the organizer was detained, and 42 “clients” were identified.

Crimes and emergencies • October 29, 12:49 PM • 13480 views
Russians fire missiles at Odesa region: a man is killed

A Russian Su-30 fired two X-31P guided missiles at Odesa region from the Black Sea. The attack killed a 71-year-old man who was near the sea.

War in Ukraine • October 29, 12:34 PM • 14477 views
Two explosions occurred in Odesa after missile launch was prevented

Two explosions were reported in Odesa after the Air Force warned of missiles heading toward the region. The first explosion occurred at around 12:35, and the head of the RMA called on people to take cover.

War in Ukraine • October 29, 10:49 AM • 13771 views