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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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Oleksandr Katsuba: missiles, personnel shortage, and "dormant" licenses — what's happening with the gas industry

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Economy • April 7, 06:00 AM • 37878 views
Why did the doctor accused of medical negligence at Odrex start a blog and criticize the judge?Photo

The trial in the case of businessman Adnan Kivan's death at the Odrex clinic is accompanied by ambiguous behavior from one of the doctors accused of medical negligence. Vitaliy Rusakov's actions and rhetoric raise questions about possible pressure on the court and attempts to delay the proceedings.

Society • April 6, 11:53 AM • 39951 views
EU Ambassador found a fragment of a Russian "Shahed" during a walk in a Kyiv forestPhoto

Katarína Mathernová discovered a Shahed fragment among the trees and reminded of the constant threat. The diplomat emphasized the importance of peace for Ukrainians.

Society • April 6, 11:01 AM • 4995 views
Russia launched 2,800 drones, over 40 missiles, and up to 1,350 guided aerial bombs at Ukraine in a week - Zelenskyy

Zelenskyy reported massive Russian missile and UAV attacks. Three people, including a two-year-old child, died as a result of a night strike on Odesa.

War in Ukraine • April 6, 08:09 AM • 4862 views
Russian attacks blacked out parts of 5 regions - the most difficult situation is in Chernihiv region, 16.7 thousand families are without electricity in Odesa

Due to enemy shelling, consumers in five regions were left without electricity. The most difficult situation is in Chernihiv region, restoration work is underway in Odesa.

Society • April 6, 07:30 AM • 12456 views
Three people, including a child, died in Odesa after a night attack by Russia - OMA

As a result of the shelling, three people were killed and ten were injured. Apartment buildings, private houses, a kindergarten, and 27 cars were damaged.

War in Ukraine • April 6, 04:08 AM • 41304 views
Russian night attack on Odesa on Palm Sunday, April 5 - houses damaged, people injuredPhotoVideo

In Odesa, a five-story building and six cars were damaged due to the attack, and two people were injured. Rescuers provided psychological assistance to 20 residents of the area.

War in Ukraine • April 5, 05:57 AM • 6078 views
In Odesa, after an enemy attack, cars and a building balcony caught fire, there are casualties - Odesa Regional Military Administration

As a result of an enemy strike in Odesa, cars and a balcony of a residential building caught fire. The head of the Regional Military Administration reported two injured people at the scene.

War in Ukraine • April 4, 10:50 PM • 5085 views
Medical negligence case at Odrex clinic stalled again: defendant doctor's lawyer recuses judge

In the case of doctors Vitaliy Rusakov and Maryna Belotserkovska regarding the death of businessman Adnan Kivan, the presiding judge Larysa Pereverzieva was recused. The hearing of the motion is scheduled for April 6 at the Primorsky District Court of Odesa.

Crimes and emergencies • April 3, 02:32 PM • 3078 views
Tours to Turkey in 2026: how to get there and not overpay - an analysis from the TourPoisk travel agencyPhoto

Tours to Turkey in 2026: how to get there and not overpay - an analysis from the TourPoisk travel agency.

Business News • April 3, 10:51 AM • 14779 views
Flower business with fictitious individual entrepreneurs exposed in OdesaPhotoVideo

The businessman involved 60 dummy individual entrepreneurs to conceal income from flower sales. During the investigation, he reimbursed the state 10.6 million hryvnias in damages.

Society • April 3, 09:09 AM • 11283 views
Lubynets reacted to the beating of a driver by police and TCC in Odesa

In Odesa, patrol officers broke a driver's arm during an arrest in the presence of the TCC. The prosecutor's office has launched a criminal investigation into the abuse of power.

Society • April 3, 06:25 AM • 6242 views
From criticism to pressure: how the scandalous doctor Rusakov tries to influence the court in the case of Adnan Kivan's deathPhoto

Today, another court hearing will take place in the case of the death of businessman Adnan Kivan. On the eve of the hearing, the accused doctor Vitaliy Rusakov intensified his criticism of the court and called on his medical colleagues to attend the hearings, probably to create additional pressure.

Society • April 3, 06:00 AM • 37848 views
Ukrzaliznytsia changes routes and delays trains due to accident in Kharkiv region

Due to restoration work near Kolomak, trains from Kholm and Odesa are taking an alternative route. Delays for services to Kharkiv will be approximately two hours.

Society • April 3, 04:01 AM • 6229 views
Dreamed-of blogging career and hype over the death of his patient: how the scandalous doctor Rusakov turns the trial into a public show

The trial in the case of the death of businessman Adnan Kivan in the private Odesa clinic Odrex continues. On the eve of the next hearing, the accused doctor Vitaliy Rusakov intensified public communication or raised a number of questions.

Society • April 2, 11:14 AM • 80525 views
SBU prevented a terrorist attack in Odesa - a Russian agent who was preparing to blow up a truck was detainedPhoto

The SBU detained a woman who planted explosives under a truck carrying equipment for power grids. The perpetrator planned a remote detonation using phones.

Society • April 1, 08:23 AM • 5030 views
In Odesa, a drone hit a building's balcony, damaging several floors and injuring one personPhoto

As a result of the drone hitting the balcony, three floors of the building were damaged. A 50-year-old Odesa resident sustained a forearm injury, and the fire has already been extinguished.

War in Ukraine • March 31, 05:00 AM • 5246 views
Knife attack and shooting during mobilization in Odesa - police report two wounded, details being clarified

In Odesa, a man wounded a serviceman with a knife during a document check. A TCC employee used a traumatic weapon against passers-by who were interfering with the group.

Crimes and emergencies • March 30, 07:20 PM • 5389 views
Renowned Ukrainian film director Vilen Novak passed away

People's Artist of Ukraine Vilen Novak died at the age of 88. The classic of the Odesa Film Studio created the famous films "Hu-ha" and "Why Am I Alive?".

Society • March 30, 12:01 PM • 5294 views
Odesa University dismissed professor for exams in Russian

The lecturer used Russian in exam tickets and during lectures. After a student's complaint and an investigation, the professor was dismissed from his position.

Society • March 29, 09:51 AM • 3425 views
In Ukraine, trains with passengers stopped due to a massive drone attack by the Russian FederationPhotoVideo

Due to the threat of shelling on March 29, trains were stopped in fields to evacuate passengers. A number of flights are arriving late after an attack by 442 drones.

Society • March 29, 08:55 AM • 14759 views
The number of injured in the Russian attack on Odesa on March 28 has risen to 16 people

Due to the night drone attack on Odesa region, 16 people were injured, two of whom are in serious condition. Russians damaged about 70 houses in the region.

Society • March 28, 06:15 PM • 7898 views
Shooting with an explosion in the middle of the street in Odesa - police initiated criminal proceedingsPhotoVideo

A 22-year-old soldier on leave fired into the air and detonated a grenade fuse near a residence. Police detained the man; he faces up to seven years in prison.

Society • March 28, 03:24 PM • 5696 views
Russian drone attack on Odesa region - 70 houses damaged, 12 people injured

Russians attacked Odesa region with over 100 drones, damaging dozens of residential buildings. Five injured people were hospitalized, one patient is in serious condition.

War in Ukraine • March 28, 01:18 PM • 5317 views
Man opened fire with an explosion in the middle of a street in Odesa, he was detained - policePhoto

On Arkhitektorska Street, a man fired into the air, there was an explosion. Special forces detained the perpetrator, no one was injured in the incident.

Crimes and emergencies • March 28, 10:26 AM • 4364 views
"Proves that Russia does not want to end the war": Zelenskyy reacted to Russia's attack on Odesa with over 60 drones, including a maternity hospitalPhoto

Russia attacked Odesa with over 60 drones, damaging a maternity hospital and residential areas. One person was killed, and more than ten were injured, including a child.

War in Ukraine • March 28, 08:00 AM • 4328 views
Massive Russian attack on Odesa claims lives of two peoplePhoto

As a result of the night shelling of Odesa, a man and a woman were killed, and 11 more people were injured. A maternity hospital, three educational institutions, and residential buildings were damaged.

War in Ukraine • March 28, 07:21 AM • 4432 views
One person killed, 11 injured in Russian attack on OdesaPhotoVideo

Due to enemy shelling, one person died in the hospital; among the 11 injured is a child. A maternity hospital, apartment buildings, and private homes were damaged.

War in Ukraine • March 28, 06:19 AM • 4365 views
Attack on Odesa: number of injured increases, including a childPhoto

Seven people, including a child, were injured as a result of the shelling. Educational institutions, a high-rise building, and the maternity hospital building were damaged.

War in Ukraine • March 28, 02:39 AM • 32022 views
Occupiers struck a maternity hospital and private sector in Odesa: many wounded

As a result of the Russian attack, the roof of a maternity hospital and a high-rise building in the Primorsky district were damaged. Preliminarily, four people sustained injuries of varying degrees.

War in Ukraine • March 28, 01:29 AM • 13461 views