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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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Captain of the vessel detained on the Danube will be tried for illegal entry into the port of occupied Crimea

The prosecutor's office has submitted to the court an indictment against the captain of a foreign vessel detained on the Danube. He is charged with illegal entry to occupied Sevastopol and violation of the rules of navigation.

Crimes and emergencies • October 15, 11:09 AM • 9833 views
Kiper announces closure of swimming season in Odesa region

The head of the Odesa RSA, Oleg Kiper, announced the end of the swimming season due to a drop in sea temperature. He thanked residents, guests, utilities, rescuers and the military for a safe recreational season.

Society • October 15, 10:40 AM • 9655 views
In Odesa a man offered to marry a “client” to a woman with a disability for $10 thousand to travel abroad - police

The police detained a man suspected of organizing a fake marriage for a person liable for military service to travel abroad. The suspect planned to marry a “client” to a woman with a disability for $10,000.

War in Ukraine • October 15, 10:33 AM • 12124 views
Ex-Odesa law enforcement officer extorted $60,000 from friend under the guise of SBI officer: he is suspected

The SBI detained a former law enforcement officer who extorted $60,000 from a local resident of Odesa. The suspect posed as a SBI employee, threatened and followed the victim's family.

Crimes and emergencies • October 15, 08:44 AM • 12131 views
Unidentified persons send fake letters on behalf of the head of Odesa RMA: materials handed over to law enforcement agencies

Oleg Kiper warned about fraudulent letters demanding money transfers on his behalf. The materials were handed over to law enforcement agencies for investigation.

Crimes and emergencies • October 15, 08:25 AM • 11335 views
The enemy continues to attack Ukrainian ports to destroy the grain corridor: Kiper on yesterday's Russian attack

The head of the Odesa RSA spoke about yesterday's Russian attack on Odesa, which resulted in casualties and damage to infrastructure. The enemy's goal is to close the “grain corridor” and destroy Ukraine's economy.

War in Ukraine • October 15, 08:06 AM • 20230 views
12 out of 17 drones were shot down in the sky over Ukraine. Enemy fired 7 missiles at Mykolaiv region

At night, 12 out of 17 Russian attack drones were shot down over Ukraine. The enemy also launched missile attacks on Mykolaiv, Chernihiv, and Sumy regions.

War in Ukraine • October 15, 05:35 AM • 22354 views
Shelling in Odesa region: two people are in stable serious condition

A Russian missile strike on Odesa killed 1 person and wounded 8. Two civilian vessels were damaged, which could hinder Ukraine's grain initiative, which feeds 400 million people in 70 countries.

War in Ukraine • October 14, 04:00 PM • 15141 views
Since the launch of the eHousing program, Ukrainians have received loans worth over UAH 12 billion

Since the beginning of 2024, 7,113 loans worth UAH 12. 1 billion have been issued under the eHouse program for the purchase of housing. 70.5% of the loans were used for purchases on the secondary market, 22.6% - through developers, and 7% - during the construction phase.

Society • October 14, 02:04 PM • 15657 views
“Ukrzaliznytsia appoints additional flights to Kamianets-Podilskyi for the fall holidays

“Ukrzaliznytsia is launching additional runs of the train #239/240 Kyiv-Kamianets-Podilskyi-Kyiv on 24, 28, and 31 October. Ticket sales for these trips have already begun, and the train includes all types of cars.

Society • October 14, 01:24 PM • 18712 views
Massive “mining” of administrative buildings and educational institutions in Ukraine: what is known

In many regions of Ukraine, there have been reports of dozens of “mined” facilities. Law enforcement confirmed the information in several cities, and some buildings are being evacuated.

Society • October 14, 12:02 PM • 25191 views
Since the beginning of the year, loans worth UAH 69 billion have been issued under the 5-7-9% program

Since the beginning of 2024, 18,532 loans worth UAH 69 billion have been issued to entrepreneurs under the Affordable Loans 5-7-9% program. The program focuses on investment purposes and the development of energy capacities of businesses, condominiums and housing cooperatives.

Economy • October 14, 11:25 AM • 14789 views
Kipper tells about the condition of the victims of the Russian attack on Odesa

The Russian attack on Odesa resulted in the death of one person and eight injuries. Port infrastructure was damaged, including a grain warehouse and two civilian vessels.

War in Ukraine • October 14, 11:03 AM • 12584 views
Russia shells Odesa port in the afternoon: two ships damaged, one killed and one wounded

One person was killed and eight wounded in the Russian shelling of the Odesa port. Two civilian vessels, grain storage facilities and port infrastructure were damaged.

Society • October 14, 10:54 AM • 11991 views
Explosions occur in Odesa after warning of ballistic threat

Explosions were heard in Odesa, which was confirmed by the city's mayor, Hennadiy Trukhanov. The head of the RMA, Oleh Kiper, called on Odesa residents to take shelter due to the threat of ballistic missile attacks from the south.

War in Ukraine • October 14, 08:57 AM • 13224 views
Agrarians of Odesa region lead in gross grain harvest, Khmelnytsky region - in grain yield

Ukrainian farmers harvested 57. 2 million tons of grains and oilseeds. Odesa region is the leader in terms of gross grain harvest with 4.2 million tons, and Khmelnytsky region is the leader in terms of yield with 65.5 c/ha.

Economy • October 11, 04:22 PM • 35202 views
Georgian Prosecutor's Office suspects Saakashvili of involvement in the 2016 assassination attempt on the opposition leader

The Georgian Prosecutor's Office announced the possible involvement of former President Saakashvili in the attempted assassination of opposition leader Targamadze in 2016. The new circumstances were established on the basis of the testimony of the accused David Khechuashvili.

Crimes and emergencies • October 11, 03:50 PM • 24654 views
More than 50 million tons of Ukrainian agricultural products transported by sea corridor - Ministry of Reconstruction

Since the launch of the Ukrainian Sea Corridor, the ports of Greater Odesa have handled 75 million tons of cargo, of which 50. 1 million tons were agricultural products. Exports were carried out to 50 countries, and the round-the-clock mode increased the figures by 20%.

Economy • October 11, 03:24 PM • 30612 views
Ukrzaliznytsia adds flights to Odesa and Lviv for the fall holidays

UZ is running additional Lviv-Kyiv and Kyiv-Odesa trains during the school holidays. The trains will depart on October 20, 25, and 27, offering seats in compartment and suite cars.

Society • October 11, 09:55 AM • 12453 views
Rains with thunderstorms and frosts: weather forecasters gave a forecast for the weekend

Rains and sometimes thunderstorms are expected in Ukraine over the weekend. The temperature will drop, and frosts are expected in the western regions.

Society • October 11, 08:48 AM • 12450 views
Large-scale accident near Lviv: citizens from Switzerland are among the injured

In an accident with a bus on the Lviv bypass, 34 people were injured and 3 died. Among the injured are citizens of Ukraine and Switzerland, including 6 children. 32 people were hospitalized, some in serious condition.

Society • October 11, 08:33 AM • 13605 views
1 person was killed and almost 40 residential buildings were damaged in Donetsk region as a result of Russian armed forces strikes

Russian shelling in Donetsk region resulted in 1 death and 4 injuries. Seventy-one civilian objects were damaged, including 37 residential buildings in different districts of the region.

Society • October 11, 08:15 AM • 13064 views
Russia's missile attack on port infrastructure in Odesa region has already claimed 9 lives

A Russian missile attack on the port infrastructure of Odesa region killed 9 people. In two days, Russian terrorists killed 13 civilians in Odesa region, most of them young people.

War in Ukraine • October 11, 07:11 AM • 12125 views
Kiper told about the condition of the victims of the night attack of the Russian Federation in Odesa region

Oleg Kiper reported 4 dead and 10 wounded as a result of the night attack by Russian Federation in Odesa region. Four of the victims are in serious condition.

War in Ukraine • October 11, 07:10 AM • 12766 views
Northern Lights illuminate the night sky across Ukraine: photos

A rare phenomenon of the northern lights was recorded in different regions of Ukraine at night. Photos of the illuminated sky were published from the north to the south of the country against the backdrop of a powerful solar storm.

Society • October 11, 06:27 AM • 15128 views
Large-scale accident near Lviv: 35 injured, six children among the victims (updated)

A large-scale accident involving a bus, a truck and cars occurred on the Lviv bypass. 3 people were killed, 35 were injured, including 6 children. 6 children were among the injured.

Society • October 11, 05:48 AM • 16447 views
Large-scale accident with a bus and a truck near Lviv: three dead

A massive accident involving a Warsaw-Odesa bus, a Nova Poshta truck, and several cars occurs on the Lviv bypass. Three people were killed, and patrol police organized reverse traffic.

Society • October 11, 05:28 AM • 14153 views
Large-scale accident on the Lviv bypass road has already claimed two lives

A massive accident involving a Warsaw-Odesa bus, a Nova Poshta truck, and cars occurs on the M-06 Kyiv-Chop highway. The death toll has risen to two, with 27 injured reported earlier.

Society • October 11, 05:19 AM • 13657 views
Odesa suffers a night attack by Russia: 4 killed, 10 wounded

A nighttime ballistic missile attack in Odesa district killed 4 people, including a 16-year-old girl. 10 people were injured, 4 were rescued from the rubble.

War in Ukraine • October 11, 05:13 AM • 13956 views
A Warsaw-Odesa bus gets into an accident near Lviv: one person killed, 27 injured

A massive accident involving a Warsaw-Odesa bus, a Nova Poshta truck, and cars occurs on the Lviv bypass. One person was killed, 27 were injured, traffic is blocked, and traffic is being diverted through Vynnyky.

Society • October 11, 04:54 AM • 16614 views