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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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Russia attacked a Germany-linked cargo ship with drones near Odesa

Russian drones attacked the Liberian-flagged cargo ship EMIL, which is linked to a German company. The crew of 11 sailors was evacuated; there were no casualties.

War in Ukraine • August 6, 07:49 PM • 11251 views
She came on vacation with her grandmother and jumped from a balcony: the body of a 12-year-old girl was found in Odesa

In Odesa's Prymorskyi District, the body of a 12-year-old girl who had come on vacation with her grandmother was discovered. Preliminary reports indicate that the teenager jumped from a balcony on the seventh floor; the child died at the scene.

Crimes and emergencies • August 6, 12:59 PM • 3750 views
Enemy attack in Odesa region claimed one life and injured 8 peoplePhoto

The enemy attacked Odesa district with drones, killing one person and injuring eight others. Vehicles caught fire at an enterprise, and the fires were extinguished by rescuers.

War in Ukraine • August 5, 10:47 AM • 4047 views
In Cherkasy, a man who threw a grenade at police officers was detainedPhoto

A passenger of a Skoda Octavia car threw an object resembling a grenade toward patrol officers near Uman. He was detained, no one was injured.

Society • August 4, 03:12 PM • 5297 views
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Doctors accused of medical negligence at Odrex have had their preventive measure extended for another two months

Performing surgical interventions without making entries in medical documentation is a violation of a doctor's professional duties. When such actions can become grounds for criminal liability and what significance this has in the case of medical negligence by doctors of the Odrex clinic.

Society • August 4, 11:29 AM • 81662 views
Three people injured as a result of a Russian missile attack on the outskirts of OdesaPhoto

As a result of a missile attack on the outskirts of Odesa, three men aged 42, 45, and 81 were injured. Civilian infrastructure was damaged, and at night a drone destroyed a house in the Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi district.

War in Ukraine • August 4, 10:22 AM • 3897 views
Russia attacked outskirts of Odesa with missiles, hitting crowded area near market

Russian troops cynically attacked the outskirts of Odesa with missiles, striking a crowded place near the market. Civilian infrastructure was damaged, and emergency services are working at the scene.

War in Ukraine • August 4, 08:46 AM • 233435 views
In Odesa, a man who ordered the murder of a judge for $50,000 was detainedPhoto

In Odesa, law enforcement officers detained a man who ordered the murder of a district court judge for $50,000. He was exposed during the transfer of funds for the preparation of the crime.

Society • August 3, 04:12 PM • 5030 views
Number of victims of the russian strike on Odesa region increases to 13

In Odesa region, the number of victims as a result of the russian attack on a civilian transport infrastructure facility has increased to 13. Four have been hospitalized, one in serious condition.

War in Ukraine • August 3, 02:31 PM • 3999 views
Ministry of Infrastructure: under Russian attack civilian vessels and transport infrastructure of Odesa region again, already 10 injured

Russia struck the transport infrastructure of Odesa region and civilian vessels in the ports of Greater Odesa and the Danube region. As a result of the shelling, 10 people were injured, they are receiving medical assistance.

War in Ukraine • August 3, 11:49 AM • 4229 views
The Odrex doctors case: who benefits from the evidence not being examined?

Without examining the evidence in the case of Adnan Kivan's death, the court cannot determine whether the Odrex doctors are guilty. At the same time, numerous motions by the defense have for over eight months prevented the case from moving to its key stage of consideration.

Society • August 3, 09:31 AM • 65632 views
In Odesa, a man who shot at TCC employees was detainedPhoto

A 32-year-old man fired a Flobert pistol towards employees of the Regional Territorial Recruitment Center and Social Support. He was detained, and a case was opened for obstructing the activities of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Crimes and emergencies • August 2, 08:05 PM • 14312 views
Shot at TCC employees during notification measures: police searching for shooter in Odesa

In Odesa, an unknown person fired several shots from a pistol at TCC employees during a public notification. Four TCC employees were injured, police are searching for the shooter.

Crimes and emergencies • August 2, 06:52 PM • 4349 views
In Odesa, an unknown person opened fire on TCC employees, four wounded - social media

In Odesa, an unknown person opened fire on TCC employees during mobilization. Four servicemen were wounded, one was hospitalized.

Crimes and emergencies • August 2, 05:59 PM • 16719 views
Men in military uniforms robbed a couple in Odesa, taking money intended for their son's treatment and burialPhoto

Two men in military uniforms broke into a house in Odesa, tied up a couple, and stole $8,500 and 50,000 hryvnias intended for their son's treatment and burial. The police detained the suspects, and part of the stolen money was recovered.

Crimes and emergencies • August 1, 05:44 PM • 13219 views
The number of victims of the russian attack on Odesa region has increased to five, including two childrenPhotoVideo

The number of victims as a result of the Russian attack on Odesa region has increased to five. Among the wounded are two children, a 12-year-old girl in serious condition.

Society • August 1, 12:30 PM • 4258 views
Two injured in serious condition in Odessa due to Russian attack

As a result of the Russian attack in Odesa, two young men aged 18 and 28 were injured. Both were hospitalized in serious condition with thermal burns.

War in Ukraine • August 1, 09:57 AM • 5045 views
18-year-old injured due to Russian drone attack in center of Odesa

As a result of a drone strike on a high-rise building in the center of Odesa, an 18-year-old young man was injured. He was hospitalized, and emergency services are working at the scene.

War in Ukraine • August 1, 09:17 AM • 5106 views
Russia attacked Odesa, residential building was hit

Head of Odesa MVA Serhiy Lysak reported an attack by the Russian Federation on Odesa with a hit on a residential building. Details of the incident are currently being clarified.

War in Ukraine • August 1, 08:43 AM • 4256 views
Russia massively uses cheap "Banderol" missiles to strike Odesa ports – Bloomberg

The Russian Federation is increasingly using new "Banderol" cruise missiles to attack Odesa ports due to their low cost. About 80% of strikes on Odesa ports this year were carried out by these missiles.

War in Ukraine • August 1, 12:18 AM • 5080 views
Intelligence reported on russia's plans for further strikes on Ukraine and vessels, we are preparing a response - Zelenskyy

President Zelenskyy reported that at the Staff meeting they heard intelligence reports on russia's intentions to strike Ukrainian vessels. Countermeasures are being prepared, and the implementation of a long-range sanctions plan against russia was also discussed.

War in Ukraine • July 31, 01:23 PM • 3607 views
Attacks by the Russian Federation on Ukraine's port infrastructure: Zelenskyy expects the government to provide a list of measures to diversify export routes

President Zelenskyy reported on the discussion of logistical challenges and Russian strikes on Odesa at a meeting of the Staff. He expects the government to provide a list of measures to diversify export routes.

War in Ukraine • July 31, 01:05 PM • 3424 views
rf launched a missile strike on Odesa, there are casualties

As a result of the missile attack on Odesa, civilian infrastructure was damaged, including a hospital and a college. A 43-year-old man and a 72-year-old hospital employee were injured.

War in Ukraine • July 31, 09:58 AM • 4636 views
Next week, a meeting of the National Security and Defense Council on the implementation of resilience plans in the regions is to take place - Zelenskyy

President Zelenskyy stated that at the beginning of next week, a meeting of the National Security and Defense Council will be held regarding the implementation of resilience plans. He noted that many tasks in the regions have still not been completed.

Society • July 30, 05:21 PM • 6682 views
The perpetrators of both terrorist attacks that occurred in Odesa on July 28 were detained within 24 hours - SBUPhoto

Law enforcement officers detained three Russian agents involved in the explosions in Odesa. One terrorist attack was carried out by students, the other by a repeat offender who planted a bomb under a taxi driver's car.

War in Ukraine • July 30, 03:18 PM • 4797 views
In Chernihiv region, the head of the TCC was served a suspicion notice due to false data on the mobilization of 21 people

The head of the district TCC in Chernihiv region was served a suspicion notice for entering false data into the "Oberih" register regarding the mobilization of 21 military conscripts. The official may have artificially improved the indicators of the mobilization plan's implementation.

War in Ukraine • July 30, 12:38 PM • 5473 views
Carpathians, Kyiv region, Lviv and Odesa - the most popular vacation destinations for Ukrainians during the war have been named

54% of Ukrainians choose the Carpathians for vacation, and 66% consider domestic travel appropriate during the war. The main obstacle to travel is the security situation.

Society • July 29, 03:54 PM • 6928 views
After the sinking of the vessel GOLDEN LEO near Odesa, no oil product pollution was detected - OVA

In Odesa region, no signs of sea pollution by oil products were detected after the sinking of the vessel GOLDEN LEO attacked by the Russian Federation. Monitoring of the water area continues, services are ready to respond.

Society • July 29, 02:35 PM • 3581 views
Ukrainian travelers get a convenient transfer to a train to the Czech Republic and Germany - how it runsPhoto

Spanish Renfe launches a night train Przemyśl – Frankfurt am Main from August 1. Ukrzaliznytsia provides transfers from five Ukrainian trains.

Society • July 29, 01:42 PM • 14467 views
Odesa suffered an attack by the Russian Federation: the enemy launched a missile strike, hitting infrastructure

Head of the OVA Kiper reported a missile strike on Odesa region, which damaged an infrastructure facility. Information about casualties is being clarified.

War in Ukraine • July 29, 11:04 AM • 4538 views