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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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One of the buildings in the UNESCO historic center damaged: photos have emerged

The rocket attack damaged historic buildings in the center of Odesa, including the Bristol Hotel, a theater and a museum. Two women are hospitalized in moderate condition.

War in Ukraine • January 31, 11:15 PM • 33229 views
Number of victims of missile attack on Odesa increased to seven: new photo details

Seven people were injured in the Russian attack on the historic center of Odesa. All the victims are in moderate condition and are receiving the necessary medical care.

War in Ukraine • January 31, 10:03 PM • 28555 views
Zelenskyy: Norwegian diplomats were at the epicenter of Russian missile strike on Odesa

A Russian ballistic missile hit the historic center of Odesa, where Norwegian diplomats were staying. The strike injured three people and damaged historical monuments, museums, and the Philharmonic.

War in Ukraine • January 31, 08:54 PM • 50671 views
There are already three injured in Odesa: the consequences of a rocket attack on the city center

An enemy missile strike on the center of Odesa injured three people, including a boy born in 2006. Historical monuments, museums and the Philharmonic were damaged, with windows smashed and facades damaged.

War in Ukraine • January 31, 08:29 PM • 29449 views
Fireworks were set off in Odesa during air raid alert: police are looking for perpetrators

The police in Odesa region are checking information about two fireworks launches - one during the air raid alert and the other after the alert. Law enforcement officers are interviewing witnesses to identify those involved.

War in Ukraine • January 31, 08:18 PM • 38904 views
How the Bristol Hotel was damaged during the strike on Odesa: photos have appeared

A rocket attack on the center of Odesa injured two women who were hospitalized in moderate condition. The Bristol Hotel and other facilities in the UNESCO protected area were damaged.

War in Ukraine • January 31, 07:55 PM • 52449 views
Zelensky on Russia's attack on Odesa: preliminary ballistics

A Russian missile strike on Odesa injures two people and the luxury hotel Bristol. The building in the UNESCO protected zone was damaged, and restoration work is underway.

War in Ukraine • January 31, 07:27 PM • 53280 views
Missile strike on Odesa: much destruction in the UNESCO protected area, some wounded

Two people were injured in the Russian attack on the historic center of Odesa and are being taken to hospitals. A building in the UNESCO protected area and the Bristol Hotel were damaged.

War in Ukraine • January 31, 07:12 PM • 52860 views
Occupants attacked the historic center of Odesa with rockets - RMA

Russian troops attacked the historic center of Odesa with missiles. The attack damaged the Bristol Hotel in the central part of the city, and high-speed targets were spotted in the Black Sea.

War in Ukraine • January 31, 06:44 PM • 28759 views
Attack on Odessa: the elite hotel “Bristol” was damaged in the center

A Russian attack has damaged the Bristol Hotel in the central part of Odessa. Before the incident, high-speed targets were recorded in the waters of the Black Sea and explosions were heard in the city.

War in Ukraine • January 31, 06:28 PM • 59060 views
Explosions occurred in Odesa again

Powerful explosions are heard in Odesa, local authorities urge residents to stay in shelters. The Air Force reports detecting a high-speed target in the Black Sea towards Odesa.

War in Ukraine • January 31, 06:10 PM • 34535 views
Explosion occurs in Odesa

An explosion was reported in the city of Odesa amid warnings of a ballistic missile threat from the south. Mayor Gennady Trukhanov urged residents to stay in safe places.

War in Ukraine • January 31, 05:24 PM • 47889 views
Seafarers will be able to receive documents from Diya in Izmail, the third location in Ukraine

Izmail has joined the system of issuing qualification documents for seafarers through the Diia portal. Now seafarers can pick up documents in three cities: Odesa, Kyiv and Izmail.

Society • January 31, 03:02 PM • 26712 views
Odesa region under Russian attack for three nights: power outages in Chornomorsk, doctor and 3 others injured during surgery

A drone attack in Chornomorsk damaged a hospital, a residential building and other facilities. Four people were injured, including a doctor who was performing surgery at the time of the attack.

War in Ukraine • January 31, 07:43 AM • 31689 views
59 drones out of more than a hundred launched by Russia were shot down over Ukraine

Russia attacked Ukraine with 102 Shahed drones and imitator drones from different directions. The defense forces destroyed 59 attack UAVs. Sumy, Odesa, and Cherkasy regions were affected by the Russian attack.

War in Ukraine • January 31, 07:25 AM • 21227 views
First signs of cold weather in Ukraine: weather forecast for today

On January 31, Ukraine is expected to have partly cloudy weather with some rains in the west, north and center. The temperature will range from +5° to +15° in the south of the country.

Society • January 31, 05:32 AM • 105864 views
A series of terrorist attacks in Odesa region: Russian agent group detained

A group of 4 people who were preparing a terrorist attack near a police station were detained in Odesa region. The offenders planned to set fire to police cars and detonate an improvised explosive device disguised as a fire extinguisher.

Crimes and emergencies • January 30, 08:26 AM • 32397 views
Russia attacked Ukraine with 81 drones overnight, 37 were shot down

At night, Russia attacked Ukraine with 81 Shahed drones and imitator drones from different directions. The attack damaged facilities in several regions.

War in Ukraine • January 30, 07:29 AM • 26778 views
Russian drones attack Odesa region: grain warehouse and hospital damaged

In the morning, Russian drones attacked Izmail district of Odesa region. Residential buildings, a grain warehouse, cars, and the district hospital were damaged, with no casualties.

War in Ukraine • January 30, 07:08 AM • 30453 views
Atmospheric front over Ukraine: where unusual warming to +16°C is expected

On January 30, a low-power atmospheric front with fog will pass through Ukraine in the morning. The temperature at night will be 0...+5°C, during the day up to +11°C, in the south of Odesa region and in the Crimea up to +16°C.

Society • January 30, 05:45 AM • 53921 views
Movement of enemy drones spotted over several regions of Ukraine - Ukrainian Armed Forces

The Ukrainian Air Force reports active movement of enemy UAVs through the northern, central and southern regions of Ukraine. The drones are moving in different directions, and the population is advised to follow safety rules.

War in Ukraine • January 29, 11:31 PM • 101681 views
Odesa region under Russian drone attack: port infrastructure targeted

Russian troops carried out a nighttime drone attack on Izmail district of Odesa region, targeting port infrastructure. The attack damaged buildings, with no casualties.

War in Ukraine • January 29, 06:54 AM • 25726 views
Weather in Ukraine on January 29: where it will be warmest and whether to take an umbrella

Cloudy weather with temperatures ranging from +7 to +13 degrees is expected in Ukraine. There may be light rains in the west, while the rest of the country will remain free of precipitation.

Society • January 29, 05:45 AM • 30809 views
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Illegal handling of weapons: OGP reveals where most offenses were committed last year

In 2024, 5898 offenses related to the illegal handling of weapons were recorded in Ukraine. Most cases were reported in Dnipropetrovska, Kharkivska, and Kyivska oblasts.

Society • January 28, 03:13 PM • 126323 views
1000 dollars for a fake summons: police expose a serviceman of the RCCC and JV for bribery in Odesa region

In Odesa region, a 24-year-old RTCC serviceman was detained for demanding bribes for issuing fake summonses. He asked for $1,000 and 2,000 hryvnias for a document that allowed him to move freely around the country for 6 days.

Society • January 28, 10:37 AM • 27320 views
65 drones out of 100 launched by Russia were shot down over Ukraine

Russia attacked Ukraine with 100 Shahed drones and imitator drones from different directions. Air defense forces destroyed 65 UAVs and damaged infrastructure in seven regions.

War in Ukraine • January 28, 08:14 AM • 30378 views
Russia's night attack on Odesa: residential complex and school damaged

As a result of the night shelling in Odesa, apartments on the 18th and 19th floors of a residential complex were damaged and windows in four high-rise buildings were smashed. Three people were injured, six cars were destroyed and a school was damaged.

War in Ukraine • January 28, 08:08 AM • 34509 views
Enemy attacked Odesa and the district with a missile and drones: houses and a grain warehouse were damaged, 4 people were injured

Russian troops attacked Odesa with drones and a rocket, injuring 4 people. Residential buildings, summer cottages, a grain warehouse were damaged and 10 cars burned.

War in Ukraine • January 28, 06:59 AM • 34110 views
Weather in Ukraine: where will be the warmest today

On January 28, Ukraine is expected to have cloudy weather with clearings and no precipitation. The temperature will range from 0 to +14°C, with the warmest temperatures in the west and south of the country.

Society • January 28, 06:44 AM • 37819 views
Fuel oil weighing up to 4 kg, which was thrown out after the Russian tanker accident, was collected on the coast of Odesa region

Up to 4 kilograms of fuel oil thrown out after the Russian tanker accident in the Kerch Strait was collected on the beach of the Tuzly Estuaries National Park. Millions of small fractions are still drifting in the Black Sea.

Society • January 27, 05:43 PM • 40370 views