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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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Entrepreneur abducted by suspects posing as SBU officers, tortured and extorted for $360,000. Two men served with notices of suspicionPhoto

In Mykolaiv, a businessman was abducted and tortured with electricity for $360,000. After receiving part of the ransom, the man was released in serious condition.

Crimes and emergencies • April 28, 03:29 PM • 5363 views
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What matters to the court in medical negligence cases – an expert explainsPhoto

In medical negligence cases, the court evaluates evidence rather than emotions: medical documentation, expert examinations, and the compliance of the physician's actions with treatment standards. Experts explain why patient gratitude or personal relationships do not hold decisive weight in court.

Health • April 28, 10:10 AM • 56825 views
Criminals detained in Odesa in a vehicle with forged US diplomatic mission license plates

Criminals were detained in Odesa in a vehicle with forged US diplomatic mission license plates. The vehicle has no connection to diplomats; investigative actions are ongoing.

Crimes and emergencies • April 27, 05:52 PM • 5340 views
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Black Sea oil pollution: ecologist explains consequences of Russian strike on port infrastructure

Due to the Russian attack on the port of Chornomorsk, 6,000 tons of vegetable oil spilled into the sea. Ecologists warn of a threat to birds and marine life due to the pollution.

Society • April 27, 03:38 PM • 41347 views
Russian drones attacked a foreign vessel near the port of Odesa

Russian drones attacked the foreign vessel RAMCO and an energy facility in the port of Odesa. The vessel sustained minor damage, and the crew was not injured.

War in Ukraine • April 27, 06:26 AM • 5717 views
Children are among 11 injured in Russian strike on Odesa; port infrastructure affectedPhotoVideo

Due to the Russian night attack on Odesa, 11 people were injured, including two children. A hotel, the funicular, warehouses, and port territory were damaged.

War in Ukraine • April 27, 05:37 AM • 4407 views
Massive drone attack on Odesa: at least 13 people injured

Residential buildings, a hotel, and warehouses were damaged due to a drone attack on Odesa. Preliminary reports indicate thirteen casualties resulting from enemy strikes.

War in Ukraine • April 27, 01:50 AM • 20140 views
Massive attack on Odesa: enemy hits residential building and hotel, casualties reported

The enemy attacked Odesa, damaging a residential building, a hotel, and private vehicles. Casualties have been reported, and local fires have broken out within the city.

War in Ukraine • April 26, 11:23 PM • 32491 views
Women-only carriages to appear on three more popular trains

Starting May 1, women-only compartments will be available on routes to Odesa and Kyiv. The service is already available on 18 routes due to carriage occupancy exceeding 92 percent.

Society • April 24, 01:14 PM • 5222 views
He raped his stepdaughter for years, then hid abroad: the accused extradited from Belgium will be tried

The perpetrator abused a child near Odesa for five years and hid abroad. The man was extradited from Belgium, and the case has already been sent to court.

Crimes and emergencies • April 24, 12:54 PM • 4912 views
Emotions versus expert opinions: can a photo with a patient justify a doctor in court?Photo

The defense team for Dr. Vitaliy Rusakov, in the case concerning the death of patient Adnan Kivan, cites joint photos of the doctor and patient and their personal correspondence as arguments to refute the accusation of medical negligence. At the same time, medical law experts emphasize that such arguments are not decisive for a court, which evaluates the doctor's actions based on medical standards, documentation, and expert conclusions.

Society • April 24, 09:46 AM • 73318 views
Russian drones attacked a civilian vessel en route to Odesa

Russian UAVs hit a merchant vessel, causing a fire and navigation failure. The crew was not injured, the ship received escort of a boat.

War in Ukraine • April 24, 05:18 AM • 51903 views
Russian attack on Odesa kills two, injures 14PhotoVideo

Two civilians died as a result of strikes on residential buildings in Odesa. Rescuers evacuated dozens of residents and eliminated large-scale destruction.

War in Ukraine • April 24, 03:41 AM • 5488 views
Russians struck residential buildings in Odesa, there are casualties and destructionPhoto

In Odesa, three residential buildings and a non-residential building were damaged due to an enemy attack. One woman was hospitalized, and two other victims received assistance on the spot.

War in Ukraine • April 23, 11:48 PM • 4718 views
Ukrainian Navy destroys enemy uncrewed surface vessel near OdesaVideo

Ukrainian sailors detected and eliminated an enemy uncrewed surface vessel near the Odesa port. The military prevented the apparatus from approaching the coast.

War in Ukraine • April 23, 04:11 PM • 3674 views
Most popular train routes connected Kyiv with five cities - where tickets are most frequently purchased

Over 5. 3 million passengers used affordable fares in the first quarter of 2026. The most popular routes included those from Kyiv to Lviv and Kharkiv.

Society • April 23, 02:50 PM • 10248 views
The court remanded in custody four military personnel of the TCC and a police officer who kidnapped a man in Odesa and demanded $30,000Video

The court remanded in custody three military personnel of the Peresypsky RTCC and a law enforcement officer without the right to bail. They are suspected of assault and extortion of 30 thousand dollars.

Crimes and emergencies • April 23, 02:04 PM • 2618 views
Prepared the murder of an SSO officer - SBU detained a woman in Odesa, recruited through Medvedchuk's projectPhotoVideo

A woman was detained in Odesa who installed a GPS tracker on a Ukrainian Armed Forces officer's car for his elimination. The suspect was recruited through Viktor Medvedchuk's "Another Ukraine" project.

Society • April 22, 07:46 AM • 3967 views
Russia attacked railway and portPhoto

In Zaporizhzhia, an assistant train driver was killed in an attack on a train. In Odesa, berths and warehouses were damaged, and fires broke out at the impact sites.

War in Ukraine • April 22, 05:19 AM • 3437 views
In Odesa, four TCR employees detained in a case of kidnapping a man and extorting $30,000; a notice of suspicion is being prepared - prosecutor's officePhoto

In Odesa, five people were detained, including four TCR employees, in a case involving the abduction of a man and the extortion of 30 thousand dollars.

Crimes and emergencies • April 21, 01:37 PM • 2654 views
Syrskyi removed heads of regional and district TCC in Odesa - investigation appointed

In Odesa, TCC employees were detained for extorting $30,000 from a man with a deferment. The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine appointed an official investigation into the case.

Society • April 21, 12:46 PM • 3028 views
Odesa TCC confirmed the detention of servicemen from one of its units

In Odesa, law enforcement officers detained employees of a district TCC on suspicion of extorting 30,000 dollars. Weapons and foreign currency were seized from the suspects.

Society • April 21, 12:03 PM • 2832 views
Shooting and chase in Odesa - SBU confirmed detention, likely employees of local TCCVideo

The SBU detained, presumably, employees of the Peresyp TCC for extorting 30 thousand dollars from a man. During the operation on Balkivska, shots were fired and a chase ensued.

Society • April 21, 11:27 AM • 3639 views
The deceased Odesa city council deputy was identified as Oleksandr Ivanytskyi

Ivanytskyi, a three-term deputy, was found dead in his car with a gunshot wound. The investigation is considering suicide due to debts.

Crimes and emergencies • April 20, 05:45 PM • 6980 views
Deserter detained in Odesa for knife attack on passers-by and a childVideo

A drunk man injured a child and threatened people with a knife in Odesa. The assailant turned out to be a deserter and was handed over to the military law enforcement service.

Crimes and emergencies • April 20, 01:50 PM • 3076 views
“Remembered” the patient, or how the statements of Odrex surgeon Rusakov, accused of medical negligence, diverge from the facts announced in court

Surgeon Vitaliy Rusakov, accused of fatal medical negligence, continues to justify himself in his video blogs. But his arguments raise more and more questions.

Society • April 20, 01:25 PM • 61497 views
Odesa city council deputy found dead in car

The body of the deputy with a gunshot wound was discovered in the morning in the Primorsky district. The police are considering the version of suicide and are establishing all the circumstances of the incident.

Crimes and emergencies • April 20, 06:29 AM • 4239 views
Russian Federation attacked Odesa region with drones at night, port infrastructure damaged, one person injured

Russian drones damaged port infrastructure, warehouses, and administrative buildings in Odesa district. One person was injured as a result of the enemy shelling.

War in Ukraine • April 18, 05:12 AM • 3694 views
Prepared missile strikes on Odesa region's air defense - SBU detained Russian special services agentPhoto

A local resident collected coordinates of mobile fire groups and anti-aircraft complexes for the enemy. The traitor was caught red-handed and faces life imprisonment.

War in Ukraine • April 17, 07:37 AM • 3878 views
Zelenskyy received the "Four Freedoms" award in the Netherlands

The President of Ukraine accepted the prestigious Four Freedoms Awards for his courage in the struggle. He called on the world to create a tribunal and punish Russia.

Society • April 16, 03:49 PM • 4978 views