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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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The situation on the labor market in Ukraine: unemployment rate and in-demand professions in 2025

In Ukraine, 123,000 people are looking for work, while 221,000 vacancies are open. Women are actively mastering traditionally "male" professions, and the number of working teenagers has doubled.

Society • February 10, 10:22 AM • 109872 views
Weather in Ukraine: where it will be warmest and what to expect from winter temperatures

Mostly cloudy weather is expected in Ukraine with temperatures ranging from -6 to +3°C. The warmest weather will be in the west of the country, without severe frosts and significant precipitation throughout the country.

Society • February 10, 05:54 AM • 35884 views
Elderly mother of fallen soldier severely beaten in Odesa: details

A 72-year-old teacher, the mother of a fallen Ukrainian Armed Forces soldier, was beaten by employees of the IntoSana medical clinic in Odesa. Mayor Gennady Trukhanov took the investigation under his personal control.

Crimes and emergencies • February 8, 10:39 PM • 76360 views
In Chornomorsk, a woman fell out of a high-rise window and died

In Odesa region, a 50-year-old woman died after falling from a window of a stairwell on the ninth floor. The police are establishing the circumstances of the tragic incident that occurred on the morning of February 8.

Crimes and emergencies • February 8, 04:37 PM • 40325 views
Fake “order” on mobilization in Odesa: a new invention of Russian propagandists

A fake document on intensifying mobilization in Odesa with permission to use weapons is being circulated on social media. The National Police confirmed that no such order exists, and that its number belongs to another document.

Society • February 7, 06:04 PM • 43675 views
UNESCO condemns Russia's attack on cultural heritage sites in Odesa on November 14

UNESCO condemned the Russian strikes on Odesa on November 14 that damaged 21 architectural monuments in the city's historic center. The organization sent a mission to assess the damage and called for an end to attacks on cultural property.

War in Ukraine • February 7, 11:41 AM • 30652 views
Weather in Ukraine on February 7: where snow is expected and what temperatures will be

On February 7, the weather in Ukraine will be mostly cloudy with clearings, with snow possible only in Crimea. The temperature will range from -3°C to +3°C depending on the region.

Society • February 7, 05:52 AM • 63764 views
Movement of enemy drones over Ukraine spotted: which areas are under threat

The Air Force of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reports active movement of attack UAVs in various regions of Ukraine. The drones are moving through Chernihiv, Kyiv, Zhytomyr, Kharkiv, Poltava, Kirovohrad, Sumy, Mykolaiv, and Odesa regions.

Society • February 6, 10:43 PM • 32633 views
Russian agents who tried to derail a freight train detained in Odesa region

Two local residents, aged 17 and 18, who tried to derail a freight train, were detained in Odesa region. The young men, according to the SBU, were recruited via Telegram by Russian special services and face life imprisonment.

War in Ukraine • February 6, 11:55 AM • 28280 views
Russia fired two Iskanders and 77 drones at Ukraine: 56 drones were shot down

Russia attacked Ukraine with 77 Shahed drones and two Iskander-M missiles. The Ukrainian Armed Forces shot down 56 attack UAVs over 11 regions, with Kharkiv, Cherkasy, and Dnipro regions suffering.

War in Ukraine • February 6, 07:14 AM • 24183 views
The enemy attacked Kharkiv: one of the largest markets is on fire

In Kharkiv, as a result of an attack by enemy drones, trade pavilions at a large market in the Kyiv district are burning. According to preliminary reports, there are no casualties.

War in Ukraine • February 5, 09:59 PM • 104721 views
Occupants hit Odesa region with a rocket, one victim

One man was killed as a result of a Russian missile attack on an unfinished residential building in Odesa district. Another victim was taken to hospital in serious condition.

War in Ukraine • February 5, 05:24 PM • 25492 views
Explosives detonation near Pavlohrad TCR: SBU reports detention of Russian agents

Law enforcers detained three Russian agents aged 21-22 who staged a terrorist attack near the shopping center in Pavlohrad. The perpetrators detonated an improvised explosive device for a promised reward from Russian special services.

War in Ukraine • February 5, 09:35 AM • 27645 views
In Odesa a woman with a 5-year-old child fell out of a 16th floor window: police are establishing the circumstances

In Odesa, a woman and her 5-year-old child fell out of a window on the 16th floor of a residential building. The woman died on the spot, the child was hospitalized, and police are establishing the circumstances of the incident.

Crimes and emergencies • February 5, 08:18 AM • 43425 views
Where to expect snow and ice on the roads: weather forecast for today

On February 5, Ukraine is expected to have cloudy weather with clearings and light snow in some places. Temperatures will be down to -6° at night, up to +3° during the day, with some icy conditions on the roads.

Society • February 5, 06:10 AM • 39674 views
Left a boy without medical care and hid his body in a freezer after his death: a couple in Odesa were served with a notice of suspicion

An 18-year-old mother and her 44-year-old partner failed to provide medical care to a one-year-old boy with burns, which led to his death. After the child's death, the couple hid the body in a freezer.

Society • February 4, 05:15 PM • 54170 views
Ryanair is preparing to resume flights to Ukraine: what are the conditions

Ryanair plans to open 24 routes to Kyiv and Lviv within 4-6 weeks after the cessation of hostilities. The company's CEO hopes for a quick end to the war with the help of Donald Trump.

War in Ukraine • February 4, 01:18 PM • 106410 views
TCR soldier detained in Odesa: offered to remove persons from the wanted list for money

A soldier of the Odesa military training center offered to remove persons liable for military service from the wanted list for bribes. He was detained while receiving $500 and faces up to 8 years in prison.

War in Ukraine • February 4, 11:33 AM • 28848 views
“Undercover volunteers": Russian military intelligence agents detained in Kharkiv region

The SBU detained a pair of Russian military intelligence agents who were collecting intelligence in Kharkiv region under the guise of animal volunteers. They passed the occupiers the geolocations of military facilities and medical institutions.

Crimes and emergencies • February 4, 09:23 AM • 27179 views
Weather in Ukraine: where to expect snowfall today and how Kyiv is preparing for bad weather

It's cloudy in Ukraine today, with temperatures ranging from -1°C to +3°C, with snow possible in some places. In Kyiv, 108 units of special equipment and more than 3,500 utility workers are working to remove snow.

Society • February 4, 05:52 AM • 35586 views
Enemy agent spying on Ukrainian ships detained in Odesa

A 37-year-old FSB agent was detained in Odesa, collecting data on Ukrainian Armed Forces ships and air defense positions. The offender passed the collected information to the occupiers via a messenger to plan missile attacks.

Crimes and emergencies • February 2, 02:18 PM • 33938 views
One person drowned and private houses damaged as a result of Russian shelling of Kherson

On the morning of February 2, a woman was killed and a man was wounded in the Dnipro district of Kherson as a result of hostile shelling. The attack damaged private houses in residential areas of the city.

Society • February 2, 08:47 AM • 39197 views
In Odesa, 19 architectural monuments damaged by missile attack on January 31

In Odesa, a missile strike on January 31 damaged 19 architectural monuments of varying degrees. A UNESCO mission is expected to arrive in the city to assess the damage to the historic center.

War in Ukraine • February 1, 11:05 PM • 65309 views
Russian attack on Odesa's historic center: UNESCO condemns the attack and plans to send a mission to Ukraine

UNESCO has condemned the rocket attack on the historic center of Odesa, which damaged cultural buildings under the organization's protection. A special mission is planned to be sent to Ukraine to document the damage and determine response measures.

War in Ukraine • February 1, 02:58 PM • 39015 views
Russia fired more than 160 drones and missiles at Ukraine: 56 drones and some of cruise missiles were destroyed

Russia launched a combined attack on Ukraine, firing 165 air targets of various types. 56 Shaheeds were shot down, 61 UAVs failed to reach their targets, and civilian objects were hit in several regions.

War in Ukraine • February 1, 01:23 PM • 31557 views
SBU detains 5 accomplices of Russian Federation: they tried to create an “insurgent movement” to destabilize the situation in Ukraine

SBU detained 5 Russian accomplices who tried to create an “insurgency” to destabilize Ukraine.

Crimes and emergencies • February 1, 11:57 AM • 54805 views
Body of a toddler found in a freezer in Odesa: investigators are working with mother and partner

The body of a 15-month-old boy was found in a freezer in an apartment in Odesa. Police are investigating the murder, questioning the 18-year-old mother and her 44-year-old convicted partner.

Crimes and emergencies • February 1, 11:39 AM • 31746 views
Mayor: Russia's missile strike on UNESCO-listed historic center of Odesa damages about 15 monuments

A Russian missile attack damaged about 15 historic buildings in the center of Odesa, including the Bristol Hotel. Among the affected buildings are the Philharmonic and museums under UNESCO protection.

War in Ukraine • February 1, 11:32 AM • 32407 views
Odesa region attacked by Russian “Shaheds” at night: an elderly woman and a child were injured, the consequences are shown

Russian troops attacked Odesa region with Shahed-136 drones. Five private houses and a gas pipeline were damaged, and two local women suffered a stress reaction.

War in Ukraine • February 1, 10:51 AM • 28120 views
Threat of ballistic missile attack: air alert declared in Kyiv and several regions

On February 1, at 05:33 a. m., an air alert was declared in Kyiv and several regions due to the threat of ballistic weapons from the northeast. The Ukrainian Air Force and the KCMA warned of the danger.

War in Ukraine • February 1, 04:15 AM • 89865 views