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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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53 out of 83 drones shot down over Ukraine during a night attack by Russia

At night, Russia attacked Ukraine with 83 Shahed drones and an S-300 missile in Kharkiv region. The defense forces destroyed 53 UAVs in different regions, and another 30 were lost locally.

War in Ukraine • November 16, 07:19 AM • 20247 views
Russia's massive attack on Odesa: missiles hit monuments protected by UNESCO

The Russian attack on November 14 in Odesa damaged numerous architectural monuments in the historic center of the city. Among the damaged sites are buildings dating back to the 19th and 20th centuries that are under UNESCO protection.

War in Ukraine • November 15, 04:33 PM • 25881 views
Ukrainian farmers harvested 71.4 million tons of grains and oilseeds

Ukrainian farmers harvested 52. 1 million tons of grains and 19.3 million tons of oilseeds from an area of 19.2 million hectares. The largest grain harvest was in Odesa, Chernihiv and Poltava regions.

Economy • November 15, 03:40 PM • 63563 views
Number of casualties from russian night attack on Odesa increased to 10 - Harlov

One person died and 10 were injured in the russian attack on Odesa. Local authorities have set up aid centers to help the victims and organized medical and legal support.

War in Ukraine • November 15, 12:07 PM • 16446 views
Kiper spoke about the condition of the victims of yesterday's Russian attack on Odesa

RMA Chairman Kiper spoke about the condition of the victims of yesterday's Russian attack on Odesa.

War in Ukraine • November 15, 10:41 AM • 16541 views
Pletenchuk on the russian military-industrial complex and missile buildup: "Although lame, it works"

The Navy spokesperson reported that russia is stockpiling Kalibr missiles, despite their reduced effectiveness due to Ukrainian air defense. russia has eight carriers of these missiles in its Black Sea fleet.

War in Ukraine • November 15, 10:16 AM • 16091 views
“We need air defense and the ability to destroy instruments of terror on enemy territory”: Zelensky shows the consequences of Russia's night attack

One person was killed and 10 were injured, including two children, in a massive attack on Odesa. The President emphasized the need for air defense systems and the ability to destroy enemy targets.

War in Ukraine • November 15, 09:16 AM • 20313 views
One of the two missiles and 25 of 29 drones launched by Russia shot down over Ukraine

Russia attacked Ukraine with 2 X-59/69 missiles and 29 Shahed drones from the Black Sea and Prymorsko-Akhtarsk. Air defense shot down 26 targets, and damage to civilian infrastructure was reported in Odesa.

War in Ukraine • November 15, 06:59 AM • 19545 views
Weather in Ukraine: where to expect sleet and cold snap today

Cloudy weather with rain and sleet is forecast in Ukraine. Temperatures will range from +1 to +8°C, with the warmest temperatures in Odesa and Crimea.

Kyiv • November 15, 05:38 AM • 22353 views
After attack, 6 fires extinguished in Odesa, 10 people injured and a woman killed

In Odesa, fires broke out in six locations after the enemy attack and were extinguished by rescuers. The strike killed one person and injured 10, including two children.

Society • November 15, 12:31 AM • 63022 views
Strike on Odesa: 9-year-old boy among victims, hundreds of homes left without heat

As a result of the massive shelling in Odesa, 8 people were injured, including a 9-year-old child. Residential buildings, cars, and a heating main supplying heat to 220 apartment buildings were damaged.

Society • November 14, 11:18 PM • 41736 views
In Odesa, as a result of a terrorist strike, the number of victims increased to 8 people, one woman was killed

A woman was killed and 8 people were wounded in the shelling in Odesa. Residential buildings, infrastructure and heating systems were damaged, and local authorities are working to restore them.

Society • November 14, 10:38 PM • 16137 views
Enemy attack on Odesa: there are dead and damaged city infrastructure

As a result of the attack in Odesa, a woman was killed, two people were wounded, and residential buildings and a church were damaged. The strike damaged a heating main and shut down one of the city's boiler houses.

War in Ukraine • November 14, 09:40 PM • 41027 views
russia launches a attack on a residential building in Odesa

In Odesa, a russian strike damaged a residential building and a main heating pipeline. According to the city authorities, one person was injured.

War in Ukraine • November 14, 09:01 PM • 34189 views
Terrorist attack in Odesa damages heating pipeline: boiler house shut down

A main heating pipeline in Odesa was damaged as a result of an enemy strike. Due to the damage, one of the boiler houses stopped working, and one person was reported injured.

War in Ukraine • November 14, 08:23 PM • 36714 views
Occupants attack Odesa with attack drones - Kiper

Russian troops attack Odesa and the region with attack drones. Air defense forces are actively working, and local residents are advised to stay in shelters.

War in Ukraine • November 14, 08:13 PM • 28300 views
Mayor: Explosions occurred in Odesa, air defense is working

In Odesa, explosions and air defense operations due to enemy drones were recorded. As a result of the massive shelling, infrastructure was damaged, and one casualty was reported.

War in Ukraine • November 14, 07:49 PM • 18445 views
Odesa Oncology Center Receives a Modern Linear Accelerator Thanks to the Assistance of Odesa RMA

The Odesa Regional Clinical Oncology Center has received a modern Elekta Harmony linear accelerator. The new equipment will enable high-precision radiotherapy for patients from Odesa and neighboring regions.

Health • November 14, 11:27 AM • 15315 views
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Not dead, but in a coma - the prosecutor's office on the condition of an employee of the capital's TCR who tried to commit suicide

The head of the Pechersk shopping center's staff group, who shot himself in the head, is in a coma in serious condition. Previous media reports about his death have been denied.

Society • November 14, 10:27 AM • 102921 views
Weather in Ukraine: where there will be no precipitation today and what temperature is expected

In Ukraine, it is mostly cloudy with rains and sleet, with temperatures ranging from +1 to +9°C. No precipitation only in the west and in Odesa, the rest of the country will have precipitation.

Society • November 14, 05:38 AM • 100411 views
Employee of Kyiv shopping mall who tried to commit suicide dies in hospital - media

The head of the personnel group of the Pechersk TCC and JV died in hospital after a gunshot wound to the head. In his suicide note, the major cited fatigue from service and a large amount of work.

Crimes and emergencies • November 13, 05:02 PM • 22902 views
A 28-year-old man cut his veins in one of Odesa's shopping malls - social networks

A 28-year-old man cut his veins on both arms in Odesa's Zankovetska Street shopping center. The victim was taken to the hospital, his condition is stable.

Society • November 13, 04:19 PM • 25900 views
“Legs were torn off on Taras Shevchenko Street": SBU liquidated chief of staff of missile ships of Russian Black Sea Fleet in Sevastopol - sources

In Sevastopol, Valery Trankovsky, Chief of Staff of the 41st Brigade of Missile Ships of the Russian Black Sea Fleet, was killed. He ordered the shelling of civilian targets in Ukraine, including Vinnytsia and Odesa.

War in Ukraine • November 13, 10:29 AM • 39897 views
Weather in Ukraine: where to expect sleet and rain on November 13

On November 13, it will be cloudy with precipitation in Ukraine, with sleet possible in the west. The air temperature will range from 0 to +10°C, with the warmest temperatures in the south of the country.

Kyiv • November 13, 05:52 AM • 21184 views
Traffic on the transit section of the Odesa-Reni highway will be suspended for three hours: why

On the transit section of the Odesa-Reni road on November 12, 2024, from 01:00 to 04:00, traffic will be suspended. The reason is the installation of traffic monitoring equipment on the Moldovan side.

Society • November 11, 02:49 PM • 18065 views
Emergency power outages canceled - DTEK

Ukrenergo has ordered to cancel emergency blackouts in several regions of Ukraine. Power supply is gradually being restored in Kyiv, Kyiv, Dnipro, Donetsk and Odesa regions.

Society • November 11, 11:45 AM • 24804 views
Emergency power outages in a number of regions - DTEK

At the direction of Ukrenergo, preventive power outages are being implemented in Kyiv, Kyiv, Odesa, Dnipro and Donetsk regions. The restrictions are being introduced on an emergency basis.

Society • November 11, 06:09 AM • 32503 views
One person killed, three wounded in Russian attacks in Donetsk region - RMA

One person was killed and three wounded as a result of Russian shelling in Donetsk region. Dozens of buildings in 4 districts of the region were damaged, 103 people, including 21 children, were evacuated.

Society • November 10, 01:15 PM • 30824 views
Infrastructure damaged in Odesa as a result of massive shelling, one person injured

A nighttime attack by Russian drones in Odesa damaged residential buildings, shops and cars. One victim has been reported, and emergency services are working at the scene.

Society • November 9, 11:39 PM • 47935 views
Explosions occurred in Odesa, air defense is working

At about 23:42, explosions were heard in Odesa during a Russian attack with kamikaze drones. Air defense forces are actively working to repel the attack, and local residents are urged to stay in shelters.

Society • November 9, 10:03 PM • 41311 views