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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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Stabbed several times and took a phone and a backpack: an attacker attacked a serviceman in Odesa

A man with four previous convictions attacked a serviceman in Odesa, stabbing him with a knife and stealing his personal belongings. Police detained the attacker the next day and seized the stolen property.

Crimes and emergencies • December 23, 06:07 PM • 22244 views
In Odesa region, three children were poisoned with an unknown substance and died

Three children aged 3, 5, and 7 were poisoned by an unknown substance while their mother was doing household chores. Despite medical efforts, all the children died, and the police are investigating the circumstances of the tragedy.

Crimes and emergencies • December 23, 05:08 PM • 22888 views
The Center for Public Diplomacy at the National Security and Defense Council refuted the fake about the alleged murder of a civilian by employees of the Territorial Defense Forces in Odesa

The information about the murder of a civilian by TCK employees in Odesa turned out to be a fake after verification by the Land Forces Command. The video being circulated as evidence is Russian propaganda.

War in Ukraine • December 23, 11:37 AM • 16092 views
47 of 72 enemy drones shot down over Ukraine

Over the past day, Russians attacked Ukraine with 72 drones from the territory of the Russian Federation. The defense forces destroyed 47 UAVs and spotted 25 imitators, and civilian objects were damaged in two regions.

War in Ukraine • December 23, 07:17 AM • 16670 views
From frost to thaw and fog warnings: weather forecast for today

On December 23, Ukraine is expected to have cloudy weather with temperatures ranging from -5° at night to +10° in the south. Rain in the east and south, snow in the west, fog in some places with visibility of 200-500 meters.

Kyiv • December 23, 06:50 AM • 20204 views
Weather in Ukraine on December 23: where to expect rain, snow and fog

On December 23, cloudy weather with clearings is forecast in Ukraine, with rains in the east and south and snow in the west. Temperatures will range from -5°C at night to +7°C during the day, and up to +10°C in the south of Odesa region and Crimea.

Society • December 22, 05:03 PM • 34077 views
Police open proceedings over leopard attack in Odesa zoo

In the Odesa zoo, a leopard attacked a worker while cleaning an enclosure, causing numerous injuries. Police shot the animal and opened a criminal investigation for violating safety rules.

Crimes and emergencies • December 22, 11:34 AM • 21447 views
Triple bus accident occurs on Odesa-Reni highway, there are victims

On the Odesa-Reni highway, a Hyundai driver overtook a bus and collided with an oncoming Ford, which then crashed into the bus. Two people from the Ford were hospitalized, and traffic on the highway was hampered.

Society • December 21, 02:22 PM • 23133 views
Ukraine evacuates 34 people from Syria: 15 of them are children

The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine have successfully evacuated 31 Ukrainians and 3 Syrian citizens from Syria via Lebanon. The evacuees, including 15 children, have already landed in Chisinau and are on their way to Ukraine.

Society • December 21, 02:13 PM • 22341 views
Director of Odesa zoo on the elimination of a leopard that attacked an employee: they tried to put it to sleep

A leopard attacked an employee at the Odesa zoo, inflicting multiple injuries. Attempts to tranquilize the animal failed, and the police were forced to euthanize it to prevent a threat to human life.

Society • December 21, 01:31 PM • 22618 views
Leopard attacks an employee in Odesa zoo, animal neutralized

A leopard attacked an employee in the Odesa zoo's enclosure while he was cleaning. Police shot the animal to save the victim and another employee who tried to help.

Crimes and emergencies • December 21, 10:59 AM • 21018 views
Weather in Ukraine on December 21: where rains are expected and what the temperature will be

On December 21, cloudy weather with clearings is expected in Ukraine, with rains possible in the east and south. The air temperature will range from +1°C to +14°C, with an average daytime temperature of +5...+7°C.

Kyiv • December 21, 05:48 AM • 38333 views
Switzerland to allocate almost $50 million: what will the funds be used for in Ukraine

Switzerland has announced a new aid package for Ukraine worth 45 million francs. The funds will be used to restore energy infrastructure, repair housing and meet the humanitarian needs of those affected by Russian attacks.

War in Ukraine • December 19, 08:40 PM • 60597 views
Court extends the term of office of MP Kormyshkina, suspected of illicit enrichment, for another two months

The HACC extended procedural duties for MP Iryna Kormyshkina, suspected of illicit enrichment, for two months. She is accused of acquiring assets worth more than UAH 20 million above her official income.

Crimes and emergencies • December 19, 10:00 AM • 14932 views
Weather in Ukraine on December 19: where to expect sleet and up to +11°C

On December 19, Ukraine is expected to have mostly warm weather with temperatures ranging from 0°C to +11°C. Precipitation in the form of wet snow is possible in the east, while the rest of the territory will be without significant precipitation.

Kyiv • December 19, 05:35 AM • 28114 views
Praising Putin and glorifying the occupiers: rector of a UOC-MP church exposed in Odesa

The SBU exposed the rector of a church in the Odesa diocese of the UOC (MP), who justified Russia's war and praised Putin. The priest faces imprisonment for inciting religious hatred and justifying Russian aggression.

War in Ukraine • December 18, 02:02 PM • 19739 views
More than 600 thousand Ukrainian families have already used the eMalyatko service

The comprehensive eBaby service has helped more than 600,000 Ukrainian families obtain documents for newborns. The service combines 9 services and reduces the processing time from 30 hours to 42 minutes.

Society • December 18, 12:54 PM • 14310 views
Despite low yields, Ukraine exported 4 million tons more grain than last year - expert

Over 5 months, Ukraine exported 19 mln tons of grain, up 4 mln tons year-on-year. Total exports since the beginning of the year amounted to 57 million tons, demonstrating Ukraine's reliability as a partner.

Economy • December 17, 12:14 PM • 30572 views
“Ukrzaliznytsia launches six additional trains for the Christmas and New Year holidays: what is known

“Ukrzaliznytsia is launching additional flights to six popular destinations during the Christmas and New Year holidays of 2024-2025. The new routes will connect Kyiv, Lviv, Odesa, Truskavets, Chernivtsi, and Uzhhorod.

Society • December 16, 09:25 PM • 21092 views
National Security and Defense Council's AntAC: information about delivery of summonses by TCC employees in Santa Claus costumes is fake

Russian TV channels spread a fake that TCC and JV employees were delivering summonses in Santa Claus costumes. In fact, they were volunteers who were congratulating children on the holidays and collecting gifts for kids from Kherson region.

Society • December 16, 01:41 PM • 15305 views
Bethlehem Light brought to the capital: starting tomorrow it will be available at train stations in a number of Ukrainian cities

The Bethlehem Light was delivered to Kyiv and began to be distributed across the country. Starting December 16, it will be available at railway stations in 22 Ukrainian cities.

Society • December 15, 07:29 PM • 29100 views
17-year-old Odesa resident wins bronze medal at international figure skating competition

Mark Kulish took third place at the Edusport Trophy competition in Romania with 143. 29 points. After the short program, the athlete was fourth, but thanks to his high score in the free skate, he moved up to third place.

Sports • December 15, 02:07 AM • 20059 views
Ukrainian transplant surgeons save 17 lives in two days

Five families agreed to posthumous organ donation, which saved 17 patients. Among those saved were children and adults.

Society • December 14, 05:16 PM • 26098 views
Explosion occurs in Odesa after warning of ballistic threat

Odesa Mayor Gennadiy Trukhanov reported an explosion in the city. Earlier, the Ukrainian Air Force warned of the threat of ballistic missile attacks from Crimea, and an air alert was declared in the region.

War in Ukraine • December 14, 12:49 PM • 21189 views
Emergency power outages canceled in Odesa: what's happening in the city

DTEK reports that the electricity supply situation in Odesa and the region has stabilized. The city is returning to scheduled outages and power engineers continue to repair the damaged infrastructure.

Society • December 14, 07:05 AM • 24919 views
Explosion occurs in Odesa

An explosion occurred in the city of Odesa, as reported by Mayor Gennady Trukhanov. Before that, the Air Force warned of a threat approaching the city.

War in Ukraine • December 13, 09:01 PM • 22265 views
Exports of Ukrainian agricultural products increased by 14% compared to last year - expert

In 16 months, Ukrainian agricultural products were exported to 50 countries via the sea corridor. More than 90 million tons of products passed through Odesa's ports, which is 14% more than last year.

Economy • December 13, 12:45 PM • 36817 views
Teenagers performed FSB tasks under the guise of a quest game: criminal scheme exposed

The police and the SBU exposed a group of 15-16-year-olds who were collecting intelligence for the FSB via a telegram channel. The participants were detained while taking pictures of air defense facilities, and one of them faces life imprisonment.

War in Ukraine • December 13, 11:48 AM • 18921 views
Russian Army Attacked Odesa Region Twice in One Morning: Transport Company Damaged

Russia launched two attacks on the Odesa region: with drones at dawn and missiles in the morning. The air defense system shot down all the targets, but the debris damaged the office of a transportation company and 8 trucks.

War in Ukraine • December 13, 09:53 AM • 15979 views
Air Force detects group of missiles moving from Kherson to Mykolaiv region

The Ukrainian Air Force has warned of a group of enemy missiles moving from Kherson region toward Mykolaiv region. This is happening against the backdrop of a massive Russian attack across Ukraine, during which explosions were recorded in various regions.

War in Ukraine • December 13, 06:59 AM • 22846 views