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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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As strikes on Russian military targets increase, Moscow is issuing more fakes about attacks on civilians - CCD of the NSDC

Head of the CCD Kovalenko stated that Russian fakes regarding attacks on civilians have intensified. The RF is inventing lies to justify systemic terror against Ukrainians.

War in Ukraine • June 3, 09:17 AM • 4167 views
Police are investigating a firework launch in Odesa during martial law

Odesa police discovered the use of pyrotechnics on June 1 through social media. Law enforcement officers are currently identifying the individuals involved to provide a legal assessment.

Crimes and emergencies • June 2, 08:36 PM • 4580 views
“Bukovyna” is champion, “Chornomorets” returns to the UPL, “Vorskla” disappears from the football map - First League resultsVideo

Bukovyna became the First League champion, while Chornomorets secured a direct ticket to the UPL. Livyi Bereh and Agrobiznes will play in the play-off matches in June.

Sports • June 1, 03:01 PM • 111080 views
Why we postpone doctor visits and how online booking helps change thatPhoto

Lack of time and the difficulty of finding specialists force people to delay treatment. The Likyemo service allows you to quickly find a doctor and book an appointment online.

Business News • June 1, 12:47 PM • 34221 views
Sunny weather will prevail in Ukraine on June 2, with occasional rain in some areas

Warm weather up to +24 degrees is expected in Ukraine on June 2. Rain will occur only in the western regions and the Odesa region; in Kyiv, it will be dry and sunny.

Society • June 1, 11:47 AM • 2702 views
Number of injured in Russian attack on Odesa rises to 7Photo

As a result of the Russian attack on Odesa, the number of casualties has risen to seven people. Residential buildings in the city were damaged, and efforts to mitigate the consequences of the shelling are ongoing.

War in Ukraine • June 1, 06:59 AM • 4668 views
Russia attacked Odesa and the region with drones, 6 injuredPhotoVideo

Six people were injured due to a nighttime UAV attack in the Odesa region. The enemy hit residential buildings, a wheat hangar, and industrial facilities.

War in Ukraine • June 1, 06:01 AM • 4338 views
Attack on Odesa: number of casualties rises to fiveVideo

As a result of two overnight attacks on Odesa, five people were injured and infrastructure was damaged. An enemy UAV partially destroyed a nine-story building.

War in Ukraine • June 1, 04:07 AM • 5407 views
The number of casualties from the overnight attack on Odesa has risen to fourPhoto

Four people were injured due to the overnight attack on Odesa. An enemy UAV damaged a nine-story building, and two single-story houses caught fire.

War in Ukraine • June 1, 01:25 AM • 18607 views
Night attack on Odesa: one person wounded, City Military Administration shows consequences of the strikePhoto

A residential building and a non-residential structure were damaged due to a UAV attack in Odesa. One victim is reported to have received medical assistance.

War in Ukraine • May 31, 11:11 PM • 5709 views
Enemy drone hits a nine-story building in Odesa: first details of the attack

In Odesa, an enemy UAV struck a nine-story residential building, causing a fire on the lower floors. Rescuers are working at the scene; information regarding casualties is being clarified.

War in Ukraine • May 31, 09:32 PM • 5725 views
The enemy struck the civilian infrastructure of the Odesa district

On Sunday evening, enemy drones damaged a private estate and residential buildings in the Odesa district. The fire has been extinguished; there are no casualties among the population.

Society • May 31, 07:52 PM • 13602 views
The presence of the Russian fleet in the Black and Azov Seas has been practically neutralized - SyrskyiPhoto

The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi, announced the neutralization of the Russian fleet in the Black and Azov Seas. Ukraine is scaling up the production of naval drones to strengthen its defense.

War in Ukraine • May 30, 11:16 PM • 20924 views
SBU claims to have thwarted a terrorist attack in Odesa – smugglers were transporting an explosive-laden drone from Abkhazia

The SBU has detained smugglers who were transporting a drone with explosives from Abkhazia for the FSB. The weapon was hidden among cigarettes to prepare for terrorist attacks in Odesa.

Crimes and emergencies • May 29, 10:42 AM • 2821 views
Due to enemy shelling and bad weather, residents of seven regions of Ukraine are without power - Ministry of Energy

In seven regions of Ukraine, power outages have been recorded for some consumers as a result of shelling and bad weather. Power engineers are working around the clock, and no outage schedules are being applied today.

Society • May 29, 07:21 AM • 3256 views
More trains are being launched to popular locations for the summer season

Seven trains have been switched to a daily schedule, and an additional Kyiv — Chernivtsi service has been scheduled. The Sumy — Rakhiv route has been restored for summer travel.

Society • May 29, 07:01 AM • 7220 views
RF attacked a Turkish civilian vessel in the Black Sea, crew members wounded - Ukrainian NavyPhoto

A Russian drone attacked the civilian bulk carrier ANT under the flag of Vanuatu, which was heading to Turkey. Two wounded sailors have been evacuated to the hospital.

War in Ukraine • May 29, 04:41 AM • 4183 views
Network of fraudulent call centers using Deepfake to scam foreigners exposed in OdesaPhoto

A gang that defrauded residents of Kazakhstan through Deepfake and call centers has been exposed in Odesa. The scammers gained access to online banking and withdrew funds into cryptocurrency.

Society • May 28, 10:26 AM • 3575 views
Expert does not rule out return of power outages and names cities at risk

Due to heat exceeding 35 degrees, power restrictions of up to four hours are possible in Ukraine. The most difficult situation is expected in Kyiv, Odesa, and Kryvyi Rih.

Society • May 27, 11:05 AM • 3399 views
Russia attacked Dnipro and Odesa districts during the day - what is known about the consequences

In the Odesa district, four people were injured and a post office was damaged due to a UAV attack. In the Dnipropetrovsk region, destruction of houses was recorded with no casualties reported.

War in Ukraine • May 27, 10:58 AM • 3656 views
SBU detains UOC-MP cleric for directing "Iskander" missiles at Odesa

A priest of the UOC-MP has been detained for coordinating a double Iskander missile strike on Odesa in March. The GRU agent also transmitted data regarding a local electrical substation.

War in Ukraine • May 27, 07:49 AM • 4253 views
The number of casualties from the Russian attack on Odesa has risen to four, one person killed

As a result of the attack on Odesa, four people were injured, and one man died in the hospital. Infrastructure, a school, and residential buildings in the city were damaged.

War in Ukraine • May 25, 08:36 PM • 4251 views
The Russian Federation attacked Odesa; there is infrastructure damage and casualties

The Russian army attacked Odesa and damaged an infrastructure facility. Three casualties have been reported, and emergency services are working at the scene.

War in Ukraine • May 25, 08:05 PM • 3847 views
Explosive device detonated in Odesa port

An unknown device detonated in the Odesa port with no casualties or destruction reported. Specialists are determining the type of object; the harbor's operations continue as scheduled.

Society • May 25, 03:06 PM • 4078 views
Why do Odrex doctors fear the moment a medical expert testifies in the case of Adnan Kivan's death?

The case regarding the death of businessman Adnan Kivan during treatment at Odrex was returned to the beginning of the hearing just before the testimony of an independent medical expert. Lawyers believe that the delay in the process may be related to a reluctance to move to the stage where the court will evaluate not the emotional statements of doctors, but medical documents, clinical protocols, and errors during treatment.

Society • May 25, 10:03 AM • 61559 views
In Odesa, the SBU is investigating a car explosion as a terrorist act that injured two people

A Volkswagen car exploded in the Prymorskyi district of Odesa, injuring two people. The SBU has opened a case under the article pertaining to a terrorist act.

Crimes and emergencies • May 24, 04:46 PM • 3744 views
SBU exposes eight schemes for draft dodgers costing up to $15,000Photo

The SBU has liquidated eight schemes for evading mobilization in various regions. For forging documents and facilitating escape, the dealers charged from $7,000 to $15,000 USD.

Society • May 22, 08:42 PM • 10789 views
Precision work at the height of the 15th floor: unexploded "Shahed" neutralized in OdesaPhotoVideo

In Odesa, police and rescuers removed an unexploded drone warhead that was lodged on the 15th floor. The 50-kilogram projectile was successfully neutralized.

War in Ukraine • May 21, 03:04 AM • 11379 views
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The case of medical negligence by Odrex doctors will be reheard: lawyers point to signs of process stalling

The medical negligence case involving Odrex doctors, which may have led to the death of businessman Adnan Kivan, has been transferred from the Prymorskyi to the Kyivskyi District Court of Odesa. Due to the change of court, the hearing of the case on its merits will start anew; experts point to risks of stalling the process and the expiration of the statute of limitations.

Society • May 20, 12:22 PM • 45399 views
Kyiv resident defrauds daughter of fallen soldier of 700,000 hryvniasPhoto

A 20-year-old Kyiv resident defrauded the daughter of a fallen soldier of 700,000 hryvnias through an online dating site. He secretly withdrew the money and used it to purchase cryptocurrency.

Kyiv • May 20, 10:46 AM • 3396 views