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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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The Odrex doctors case: PR on a patient's death and accusations of judges' dishonestyPhoto

The surgeon of Odrex, Vitalii Rusakov, accused of medical negligence, has launched a public attack on the presiding judge in the case, Viktor Chaplytskyi. The accused is outraged by the number of scheduled hearings.

Society • July 29, 06:00 AM • 80009 views
Ferrexpo suspends Black Sea exports due to russian attacks

Ferrexpo halts exports via the Black Sea after a Russian drone attack on a vessel carrying its cargo, resulting in the death of a crew member. The company does not expect to load new vessels due to the cancellation of chartering.

War in Ukraine • July 28, 06:48 PM • 14965 views
In Odesa, a car exploded for the second time in a day, the driver died on the spot, a female passenger was injured - policePhoto

In Odesa on the Avenue of the Heavenly Hundred, a crossover exploded while moving. The driver died on the spot, the female passenger was hospitalized.

Crimes and emergencies • July 28, 05:59 PM • 144603 views
Current swept a 9-year-old child on a mattress into a mined water area in Odesa region: what rescuers sayPhotoVideo

In Karolino-Buhaz, a 9-year-old boy on an inflatable mattress was carried away into a mined sea. UNN journalists looked into the situation.

Society • July 28, 04:40 PM • 273851 views
Demanded $11,000 for processing a deferment - a TCC employee detained in Odesa regionPhoto

An employee of the district TCC and SP demanded $11,000 for processing a deferment for a person liable for military service with a disability. She was detained in a restaurant in Odesa after receiving part of the bribe.

Society • July 28, 11:57 AM • 3866 views
In Odesa, car exploded in courtyard of high-rise building, driver injuredPhoto

In Odesa on the morning of July 28, a crossover exploded, the driver was injured. Explosive technicians and investigators are working at the scene.

Crimes and emergencies • July 28, 06:46 AM • 6308 views
In Odesa region, monitoring of the Black Sea waters was introduced after the Russian-attacked vessel Golden Leo sank

In Odesa region, constant monitoring of the Black Sea waters was introduced after the sinking of a corn-carrying vessel as a result of a Russian attack. Control has been strengthened due to a possible leak of fuel and lubricants.

War in Ukraine • July 27, 05:58 PM • 7233 views
Attack on the consulate and strikes on ships: what was discussed at the emergency UN Security Council meeting convened by Ukraine

At the UN Security Council meeting, a new wave of Russian shelling of civilian infrastructure and attacks on Black Sea ports was condemned. Diplomats emphasized the increase in civilian casualties and the threat to food security.

Politics • July 27, 05:04 PM • 158912 views
India, Azerbaijan and Botswana distance themselves from relations with Russia - intelligence

Three countries from different regions of the world have stated claims against the Russian Federation. This indicates a further loss of Russia's authority on the international stage.

Politics • July 26, 12:10 PM • 21837 views
In wartime, with such an enemy, no weapons exhibitions can be held - Zelenskyy on the strike on Bucha district

President Zelenskyy stated that the Russian ballistic strike on Bucha district hit a weapons exhibition that should not have taken place. Ten dead and about 100 wounded are reported, and two criminal proceedings have been initiated.

War in Ukraine • July 24, 06:54 PM • 7667 views
Number of injured in Russian attack on Odesa has increased to two

As a result of today's russian attack on Odesa, a 49-year-old man and a 69-year-old woman were injured. They received medical assistance on the spot, their condition is satisfactory.

War in Ukraine • July 24, 10:49 AM • 4015 views
The enemy attacked Odesa, a casualty is reported

The enemy attacked Odesa. Preliminary, there is a casualty, a damaged store and infrastructure.

War in Ukraine • July 24, 08:44 AM • 3541 views
UNESCO confirmed the status of three Ukrainian monuments that are under threat

The UNESCO World Heritage Committee confirmed the status of three Ukrainian sites that are under threat due to the armed aggression of the Russian Federation. Among them are St. Sophia Cathedral, the historic center of Lviv, and Odesa.

Society • July 22, 05:58 PM • 4756 views
Odesa was covered by the smell of smoke due to large-scale smoldering on the irrigation fields

In Odesa and the district, a pungent smell of smoke is felt due to the smoldering of vegetation on irrigation fields covering an area of about 8 hectares. Air quality indicators do not indicate a critical deterioration; the situation is under the control of the services.

Society • July 22, 04:45 PM • 3654 views
Russian attack on Odesa claimed a man's life - aftermath shownPhotoVideo

During the debris clearance of a residential building and a garage, rescuers discovered the body of a deceased man. As a result of the attack, a two-story building was partially destroyed, and two cars were destroyed.

War in Ukraine • July 22, 01:39 PM • 4635 views
In Odesa, 2 injured due to Russian strike, a car service center was hit

As a result of the Russian shelling of Odesa, an 82-year-old woman and a 54-year-old man were injured. A two-story residential building and the territory of a car service center were damaged.

War in Ukraine • July 22, 10:55 AM • 15660 views
Russia attacked Odesa for the second time in a day, there are casualties, preliminarily

Russian troops attacked Odesa for the second time in a day. Civilian infrastructure and a residential building were damaged, there are casualties.

War in Ukraine • July 22, 10:11 AM • 3852 views
Kyiv launched pilot 5G - available in the city center

The Ministry of Digital Transformation announced the launch of a pilot 5G zone in the center of Kyiv. The average connection speed is 600-700 Mbps.

Society • July 22, 09:18 AM • 7477 views
Russian attack with drones on Odesa region claimed a woman's life, hit a gas pipeline and warehousesPhotoVideo

Russian drones attacked Odesa region, hitting a residential building, resulting in the death of a woman. Warehouse facilities and a main gas pipeline were damaged, fires broke out.

War in Ukraine • July 22, 06:47 AM • 8536 views
Odesa was hit by a heavy downpour: flooding, blocked streets, and changes in traffic movementVideo

In Odesa, due to the heavy downpour, municipal services are operating in an enhanced mode. Tram traffic has been temporarily suspended and passage on several streets has been restricted.

Society • July 22, 05:47 AM • 7421 views
In Odesa, a man has been suspected of killing his own cat

A 39-year-old man in Odesa brutally killed his cat after, according to him, it fell out of a window. He faces up to eight years in prison for animal cruelty.

Society • July 22, 05:15 AM • 13005 views
The number of victims of the strike on Odesa has increased to four

Head of the Odesa Regional Military Administration Oleh Kiper reported an increase in the number of victims to four. A 38-year-old man and a 19-year-old girl sought medical assistance.

War in Ukraine • July 21, 04:31 PM • 6412 views
India summoned a Russian diplomat over the death of four of its sailors as a result of an attack on a vessel off the coast of Ukraine

India summoned a Russian diplomat, condemning the attack on the vessel MV Golden Leo, which resulted in the deaths of four Indian sailors. New Delhi emphasized the unacceptability of strikes on civilian shipping.

Politics • July 21, 12:48 PM • 5298 views
Ordinary high-rise building in Zaporizhzhia and an Odesa park - Zelenskyy responded to new Russian attacksPhoto

Russia launched airstrikes on Zaporizhzhia, Odesa, and Kherson, hitting residential buildings and a park. The President emphasized the need for a new EU sanctions package and rapid arms deliveries.

War in Ukraine • July 21, 10:59 AM • 3731 views
In the center of Odesa, there is damage due to a Russian attack, two injured

As a result of a combined strike by the Russian Federation on Odesa, a 17-year-old boy and a 23-year-old girl were injured. Residential buildings and institutions in the city center were damaged.

War in Ukraine • July 21, 09:38 AM • 12645 views
Enemy attacked Odesa, there are casualties

Russian troops attacked Odesa, damaging a residential building. There are casualties, details are being clarified.

War in Ukraine • July 21, 09:16 AM • 4590 views
Day of mourning declared in Odesa for three victims of Russian attack

On July 21, a day of mourning has been declared in Odesa for three civilians who died as a result of a Russian attack. Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, 173 civilians have died in the city.

Society • July 21, 04:32 AM • 4649 views
July 21 declared a day of mourning in Odesa

July 21 has been declared a day of mourning in Odesa due to the enemy attack on July 20. Flags with mourning ribbons will be lowered on buildings.

War in Ukraine • July 20, 02:17 PM • 3440 views
Russia attacked an enterprise in Odesa region, three dead reported

Russian troops attacked a civilian enterprise in Odesa region. As a result of the shelling, three people were killed, and four others were injured.

War in Ukraine • July 20, 02:03 PM • 3380 views
Bodies of all 10 dead sailors found after russian attack on grain vessel near Odesa - OVA

During the search operation, the bodies of all 10 deceased crew members of the merchant vessel attacked by the russians were found. Eight sailors were evacuated immediately after the strike.

War in Ukraine • July 20, 01:07 PM • 11249 views