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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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Since the evening, Russia has attacked about 150 UAVs over 10 regions of Ukraine: Zelensky shows the consequences

Russia launched a massive attack with drones and missiles in more than 10 regions of Ukraine. The shelling resulted in 19 people being injured in Kharkiv, a child being wounded in Zaporizhzhia, and infrastructure being damaged in an attack on Odesa.

War in Ukraine • November 25, 09:21 AM • 15064 views
Russians launched a missile attack on the center of Odesa, there are injured - RMA

Russian troops launch a missile attack on the center of Odesa. The attack damaged residential buildings and civilian infrastructure, and there are casualties.

War in Ukraine • November 25, 08:49 AM • 14671 views
Second explosion in Odesa amid warning of missile threat

A second explosion was recorded in Odesa, as reported by the mayor Hennadiy Trukhanov. The Ukrainian Air Force reported a missile fired in the direction of Odesa and air defense activity against a reconnaissance UAV.

War in Ukraine • November 25, 08:09 AM • 14783 views
Explosion occurs in Odesa amid air raid alert - mayor

On Monday, an explosion was heard in Odesa, as reported by the city's mayor, Hennadiy Trukhanov. Prior to that, an enemy reconnaissance drone was spotted in the direction of the city, which was targeted by the air defense system.

War in Ukraine • November 25, 07:54 AM • 13950 views
Weather in Ukraine: where it will be warmest on November 25 and what to expect

On November 25, cloudy weather with clearings and no precipitation is expected in Ukraine. The air temperature will range from 0 to +7°C, the warmest will be in Lviv.

Kyiv • November 25, 05:51 AM • 17235 views
Ambassador: Closure of the Bosphorus and Dardanelles thwarted Russia's plans to seize southern Ukraine

Ukraine's Ambassador to Turkey Vasyl Bodnar said that the closure of the straits at the beginning of the war saved Odesa and Mykolaiv. Turkish support also includes a “grain corridor” and military and technical assistance worth more than $110 million.

War in Ukraine • November 24, 11:49 AM • 66936 views
Today, there will be fewer outages: DTEK released updated schedules for 4 regions

“On November 24, Ukrenergo issued commands to reduce the volume of power outages. The changes will apply to Kyiv, Kyiv, Dnipro and Odesa regions.

Society • November 24, 08:36 AM • 44617 views
Ukrenergo canceled emergency power outages, but tightened hourly restrictions

Ukraine has canceled emergency power outages after the air raid, but there will be one and two rounds of blackouts in 16 regions and Kyiv due to damaged power lines.

Society • November 21, 07:51 AM • 25610 views
DTEK has updated the schedules of power outages in Kyiv and the region: what has changed

DTEK has announced the addition of a new round of power cuts in Kyiv and the region until 11:00 am on Thursday. The changes were made on the instructions of Ukrenergo after the emergency blackouts were canceled.

Society • November 21, 07:02 AM • 20574 views
Emergency power outages in Kyiv, Odesa, Dnipro and Donetsk regions: Ukrenergo is taking measures

Emergency power outages have been initiated by Ukrenergo in Kyiv and four regions. DTEK promises to promptly inform about the changes through official channels.

War in Ukraine • November 21, 05:39 AM • 24247 views
Weather in Ukraine on November 21: rains and sleet are expected in central and eastern regions

Cloudy weather with precipitation is forecast in Ukraine, except for the western regions. The temperature will range from -1°C to +17°C, with heavy rains possible in the central and eastern regions.

Society • November 21, 05:35 AM • 19507 views
Today, electric transport in Odesa is operating with restrictions: only 50% of the rolling stock will be available for use

Only 50% of trams and trolleybuses in Odesa will run today due to restrictions on electric transport. Humanitarian buses are temporarily staying in the depot, and the intervals of electric transport have been extended.

UNN-Odesa • November 21, 04:28 AM • 17726 views
Ukrainian energy sector in critical condition after latest massive Russian attack - media

Ukraine's power grid is under threat after a massive Russian attack that poses risks to three operating nuclear power plants. Greenpeace warns of the possibility of a large-scale radiological accident in the event of a prolonged power outage at the reactors.

War in Ukraine • November 20, 07:47 PM • 25814 views
The number of victims of the missile strike on Odessa on November 18 continues to grow

In Odessa, another victim of a Russian missile strike on November 18 died, the total number of victims increased to 11 people. Among the dead - 7 law enforcement officers, another 55 people were injured.

War in Ukraine • November 20, 11:43 AM • 17354 views
As a result of massive shelling, electricity generation and transmission facilities were damaged — Yasno

As a result of the shelling on November 17, electricity generation and transmission facilities were damaged. In most regions of Ukraine, there are shutdown schedules, consumption is growing, and restoration work continues.

War in Ukraine • November 20, 11:34 AM • 18933 views
Water, heat and gas supply restored in Odessa region

In the Odessa region, there are stabilization blackouts, but critical infrastructure is operating normally. 674 points of invincibility were deployed, which were visited by more than 35 thousand people in 4 days.

Society • November 20, 11:30 AM • 17129 views
US Embassy in Kyiv warns of “possible large-scale attack”

The U. S. Embassy in Kyiv has received information about a possible major air attack on November 20. The diplomatic mission will be closed, and US citizens are advised to prepare shelters and follow local news.

War in Ukraine • November 20, 06:46 AM • 17952 views
Weather in Ukraine: where to expect sleet and what temperatures forecasters predict

Today in Ukraine it is cloudy with clearings, the temperature will range from +7 to +10°C. Heavy rains and sleet are possible in the west, while precipitation is not expected in other regions.

Society • November 20, 05:39 AM • 18488 views
We remember every hero and every victim: Kiper about 1000 days of full-scale war

Today marks the 1000th day of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Oleh Kiper, Chairman of the Odesa RMA, spoke about the changes in the city and the region, noting the growth of patriotism and unity.

Society • November 19, 03:44 PM • 19018 views
Vadym Stolar: the mission of charity during the war is to preserve the Ukrainian nation

Vadym Stolar's Charitable Foundation has provided assistance worth UAH 681 million over 1000 days of war. 162 million was spent on supporting other foundations, social projects, and grant programs.

Society • November 19, 02:13 PM • 14335 views
Blood supplies for the victims are being replenished in Odesa: head of the Odesa RMA Kiper has already donated his blood

Blood supplies for the victims are being replenished in Odesa, and the head of Odesa RMA Kiper has already donated his blood.

Society • November 19, 10:48 AM • 11552 views
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War in Ukraine • November 19, 10:02 AM • 14191 views
Group of FSB agents detained for planning terrorist attacks across Ukraine

An FSB agent group of three local residents who were planning terrorist attacks in different regions of Ukraine was exposed in Odesa. One of them managed to carry out an explosion in Kyiv, after which all participants were detained.

War in Ukraine • November 19, 09:57 AM • 16251 views
This year, women have opened more than half of the sole proprietorships registered in Ukraine: what businesses are in demand

In 2024, Ukrainian women registered almost 155 thousand individual entrepreneurs, which is 61% of all new entrepreneurs.

Society • November 19, 08:25 AM • 15208 views
Weather in Ukraine: where rains are expected today and what are the temperatures

In Ukraine today, the weather is mostly cloudy with clearings, the temperature is from +5 to +12°C. In the west, there may be light rains, in other regions there will be no precipitation.

Society • November 19, 05:57 AM • 26310 views
Siberia: “the fastest way to end the war is to support Ukraine to force russia to withdraw its troops”

The Ukrainian Foreign Minister spoke at a UN Security Council meeting on the territorial integrity of Ukraine. He presented evidence of the DPRK's use of missiles and called for increased support for Ukraine to force russia to withdraw its troops.

War in Ukraine • November 19, 12:06 AM • 71076 views
Sibiga on russia's latest strikes: “this is russia's response to all those who have recently called and visited putin to ask for peace”

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine spoke at a meeting of the UN Security Council on the russian attacks on Odesa and Sumy. He emphasized the ineffectiveness of international mechanisms to stop the war and the need to create new instruments.

War in Ukraine • November 18, 11:10 PM • 18414 views
The number of injured in Odesa after the enemy attack increased to 55 people

As a result of the shelling in Odesa, 55 people were injured, three in critical condition. The city is restoring infrastructure and organizing assistance to the victims through 674 resilience centers.

Society • November 18, 08:49 PM • 34174 views
Japan announces new aid package for Ukraine's energy sector

Japan will provide Ukraine with a new aid package for the energy sector through UNDP and JICA. The assistance includes gas turbines, generators and other equipment to support the critical infrastructure of Kharkiv and Odesa.

Economy • November 18, 06:06 PM • 31431 views
At least 183 civilians were killed in Ukraine in October: Lubinets reacts

In October, 183 civilians died and 903 were injured in Ukraine as a result of Russian shelling. 80% of the casualties were recorded near the frontline, with Kherson, Kharkiv and Donetsk regions suffering the most.

War in Ukraine • November 18, 04:56 PM • 21062 views