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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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October 11 is declared a day of mourning in Odesa region due to deadly Russian missile attack

Due to the deaths caused by a Russian missile attack in Odesa region, October 11 has been declared a day of mourning. The death toll has risen to 8 people, and another 8 were injured.

War in Ukraine • October 10, 04:24 PM • 19370 views
He committed a theft at a currency exchange office and then desecrated the flag of Ukraine: a 23-year-old man was detained in Odesa

A 23-year-old resident of Odesa set fire to state flags and stole a tablet from a currency exchange office. He faces up to 8 years in prison for desecration of state symbols and theft under martial law.

Crimes and emergencies • October 10, 02:25 PM • 14795 views
Keeper visited Donetsk region: met with soldiers and inspected the construction of fortifications

Oleg Kiper met with the soldiers of the 28th Brigade and workers from Odesa region at the front line. He discussed further cooperation with the head of the Donetsk RMA and emphasized the importance of supporting Ukraine's defenders.

War in Ukraine • October 10, 01:59 PM • 17188 views
Kuleba: Russia deliberately provokes food crisis by attacking Ukraine's port infrastructure

Russia intensifies attacks on Ukraine's port infrastructure to reduce its export potential. Over 3 months, 300 facilities, 177 vehicles, and 22 civilian vessels were damaged, and 79 civilians were injured.

War in Ukraine • October 10, 01:54 PM • 17757 views
SBU exposes five criminals who committed sabotage in Ukraine on Russia's order

Law enforcers detained five people who set fire to vehicles of the Defense Forces and Ukrzaliznytsia facilities on the orders of Russia. The offenders face life imprisonment with confiscation of property.

War in Ukraine • October 10, 10:15 AM • 13309 views
Number of victims of the Russian attack in Odesa region increased to 8: 26-year-old wounded died

A 26-year-old man wounded in yesterday's attack in Odesa has died in hospital. The total number of people killed in the attack increased to 8.

War in Ukraine • October 10, 10:10 AM • 11727 views
Customs officers save a sperm whale tooth of scientific and museum value from illegal export

A sperm whale tooth disguised as a souvenir was found in a parcel from Kyiv to the United States. The artifact is of scientific value and protected by the CITES Convention, and special permits are required for its export.

Culture • October 10, 08:32 AM • 10798 views
Russia attacked Ukraine with 8 missiles and 62 attack drones, shooting down 41 enemy drones

On the night of October 10, 2024, Russia attacked Ukraine with missiles and drones. The Ukrainian Defense Forces shot down 41 enemy UAVs and continue to counter the attack, there are damages.

War in Ukraine • October 10, 08:24 AM • 14953 views
SBU detains cadet of training battalion: tried to correct enemy fire on his unit

A 30-year-old Odesa resident mobilized to the Ukrainian Armed Forces on the instructions of a Russian handler. He planned to pass on to the enemy the coordinates of training centers and air defense deployment points for strikes.

War in Ukraine • October 10, 07:13 AM • 11351 views
Russia's missile attack on Odesa region claims 7 lives

A Russian missile attack on the port infrastructure of Odesa region killed 7 people. Among the dead was a 46-year-old port employee who died in hospital from severe injuries.

War in Ukraine • October 10, 06:43 AM • 11299 views
Number of wounded from rocket attack on port infrastructure rises to 11 - RMA

An enemy rocket attack on port infrastructure in Odesa region injured 11 people, 7 in serious condition. The attack damaged a civilian container ship flying the Panamanian flag.

War in Ukraine • October 9, 08:44 PM • 58070 views
Mayor: Explosions occurred in Odesa again

Explosions have been heard again in Odesa, as reported by Mayor Hennadiy Trukhanov. The Air Force warned of the threat of ballistic missile attacks, and air alert was declared in several regions.

War in Ukraine • October 9, 05:23 PM • 16644 views
Explosions rang out in Odesa - mayor

Explosions were heard in the city of Odesa, as reported by Mayor Hennadiy Trukhanov. The air force warned of a ballistic missile threat from the south, and an air alert was declared in several regions.

War in Ukraine • October 9, 04:09 PM • 16443 views
Administrator of a pizza delivery establishment in Odesa suspected of embezzling money from the cash register: he changed information about orders

A 26-year-old administrator of an Odesa pizzeria embezzled UAH 14 thousand by changing order data in the system. He made 25 transactions in a month, for which he faces up to 8 years in prison.

Crimes and emergencies • October 9, 12:06 PM • 9129 views
The court transferred to the state ownership a bulk carrier detained for illegal entry into Crimean ports

The court transferred the ownership of a Cameroon-flagged cargo ship to Ukraine for illegally entering the ports of occupied Crimea. The captain is accused of violating the procedure for entering the occupied territories.

War in Ukraine • October 9, 11:40 AM • 12151 views
Rada fails to rename Pervomaisk and two other cities, names of Yuzhnoukrainsk and Yuzhny are changed

The Verkhovna Rada renamed Yuzhnoukrainsk to Pivdenoukrainsk and Yuzhne to Pivdenne. Attempts to rename Pavlohrad, Synelnykove, and Pervomaisk were unsuccessful.

Society • October 9, 08:12 AM • 18073 views
Russian army strikes with drones in Odesa region at night: five injured, medical facility damaged

At night, Russian troops attacked Odesa region with attack drones. As a result, 5 people were injured, a nine-story building and a medical facility were damaged.

War in Ukraine • October 9, 05:49 AM • 12411 views
More than 1200 routes: the register of international routes is open for public use in Ukraine

The Register of International Public Bus Routes is now available on a single state web portal. The register contains information on more than 1,200 official routes with permits.

Society • October 8, 04:19 PM • 16151 views
Official caused a scandal in a bus in Odesa: police draw up a report

A 42-year-old woman from Odesa was behaving aggressively and swearing at a minibus driver who did not stop at the station. The police classified the woman's actions as disorderly conduct and drew up an administrative report.

Crimes and emergencies • October 8, 03:25 PM • 17291 views
Northern Lights spotted again in the sky over Ukraine: photos

A rare phenomenon was observed in the sky over Odesa and Ivano-Frankivsk regions - the northern lights. Social media users shared photos of this unusual natural phenomenon.

Society • October 8, 11:00 AM • 12968 views
Russia's strikes in Odesa region: the consequences are clear

Russia attacked the port infrastructure of Odesa, killing one person and wounding 6. A residential building and a production complex in Chornomorsk were also damaged in a drone attack.

War in Ukraine • October 8, 10:39 AM • 12977 views
In Odesa region, SBI exposes another TCC employee who made money on tax evaders

Law enforcers exposed an employee of the Malynovskyi RTC in Odesa who helped avoid mobilization for bribes. He entered false data into the Oberig database, allowing men to travel abroad.

War in Ukraine • October 8, 10:36 AM • 11643 views
In the morning an unknown target could have flown across the border from the Polissya Nature Reserve in Belarus - “Belaruski Gayun”

In the morning, an unknown object, probably a reconnaissance UAV, flew into Ukraine from Belarus. The target was flying from the Polissia Nature Reserve through Pripyat, Chernobyl, Oster, Kalita, and towards Yahotyn and Cherkasy region.

War in Ukraine • October 8, 09:24 AM • 11229 views
Case of ex-head of Odesa TCR sent to court - SBI

The SBI has brought a case against the former head of the Odesa TCR for forgery and evasion from service. He faces up to 10 years in prison for going on vacation abroad during the war.

Crimes and emergencies • October 8, 06:41 AM • 13187 views
Woman tries to hang Russian tricolor in Odesa: police investigate the case

On European Square in Odesa, a woman tried to hang the flag of the aggressor country. The police identified the woman, seized material evidence and are investigating the incident.

Crimes and emergencies • October 8, 06:11 AM • 13176 views
18 out of 19 enemy drones destroyed overnight, one returned to Russia, enemy attacked Odesa region with two Iskanders

On the night of October 8, the enemy attacked Ukraine with 2 ballistic missiles and 19 drones. Air defense shot down all drones over 5 regions, 18 were destroyed, and 1 returned to Russia.

War in Ukraine • October 8, 05:58 AM • 44526 views
Russians attacked Odesa region with drones: fires occurred in Odesa district and in apartments on three floors in Chornomorsk

Russian drones attacked Odesa region for 4 hours. Air defense destroyed most of the drones, but fires broke out in Chornomorsk and Odesa district. There were no casualties or injuries.

War in Ukraine • October 8, 05:43 AM • 32346 views
Threat of enemy UAV strikes detected in Odesa region

The Ukrainian Air Force reported the threat of enemy UAV strikes in Odesa region. The mayor of Odesa urged residents to stay in shelters due to the ongoing drone attack.

War in Ukraine • October 7, 10:37 PM • 18117 views
The enemy is attacking: the threat of attack UAVs in Mykolaiv and Odesa regions

The Air Force of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reports the threat of attack UAVs in Mykolaiv and Odesa regions. In this regard, air defense systems are expected to be operational in the region.

War in Ukraine • October 7, 09:59 PM • 18083 views
Sibiga reports damage to civilian vessels in Odesa due to occupants' attacks

The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry reports on the serious consequences of russian attacks on civilian cargo ships in Odesa. In two days, two ships were damaged, and there were deaths and injuries, threatening Ukraine's economy and global food security.

War in Ukraine • October 7, 09:16 PM • 57200 views