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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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Kyiv will become a little warmer: weather forecast for August 8

On August 8, Kyiv is expected to have comfortable weather without precipitation, up to +26°. Across Ukraine, the temperature will range from +25° to +32°, with partly cloudy skies and light rains possible in most regions.

Kyiv • August 8, 04:15 AM • 71093 views
Odesa region exposes official of military unit who illegally received UAH 20 million in combat payments

SBI exposed a scheme to evade military service in Odesa region. The deputy commander of the unit and accomplices registered more than 20 people, receiving up to UAH 20 million. The suspect faces up to 12 years in prison.

War in Ukraine • August 7, 01:22 PM • 25706 views
On FSB's orders, he set fire to military vehicles in three cities of Ukraine: fitness trainer detained

A 32-year-old resident of Odesa set fire to the official vehicles of the Defense Forces in Kyiv, Dnipro and Odesa on the instructions of the FSB. The attacker has been detained and faces up to 8 years in prison for obstructing the activities of the Armed Forces.

War in Ukraine • August 7, 07:26 AM • 30910 views
Rains with thunderstorms and up to 31° Celsius: weather forecast for today

On August 7, short-term rains and thunderstorms are expected in Ukraine, except for the western and eastern regions. The temperature will be 13-22° at night and 22-31° during the day. In the Kyiv region, there will be some rain, at night 13-18°, during the day 22-27°.

Society • August 7, 05:27 AM • 56872 views
Fired at least 14 bullets: Kharkiv region detains suspect in double murder

In Pesochin, a man shot two acquaintances during a conflict, firing at least 14 bullets. The suspect is 57 years old and faces up to 15 years in prison or life imprisonment.

Crimes and emergencies • August 6, 06:39 PM • 22781 views
This year Odesa region will please with tomatoes, watermelons and the first cotton - Kiper

Harvesting of melons and vegetables continues in Odesa region. The company has harvested 9 thousand tons of melons on an area of 1.6 thousand hectares and 27 thousand tons of tomatoes on 0.9 thousand hectares, and is also experimentally growing cotton.

Society • August 6, 05:09 PM • 41366 views
Moldovan swims across the Dniester "on a dare" and "wins" a ban on visiting Ukraine

A 42-year-old Moldovan citizen crossed the Dniester River on a dispute and was detained by Ukrainian border guards. He was banned from entering Ukraine for 5 years for illegal border crossing.

Society • August 6, 02:21 PM • 17123 views
For money, he "leaked" information about Ukrainian defenders to Russian special services: a young man will be tried in Kharkiv

An 18-year-old student of one of Kharkiv's universities was passing information about the Ukrainian military to the FSB for money via Telegram. The young man was detained while filming the location of Ukrainian military equipment and now faces life imprisonment.

War in Ukraine • August 6, 12:42 PM • 22914 views
Pedestrian bridge collapses on Kyiv-Odesa highway after truck accident: traffic in the direction of the capital is blocked

On the Kyiv-Odesa highway, a truck crashed into a pedestrian bridge, which collapsed onto the road. Traffic in the direction of Kyiv was temporarily blocked, and police organized reverse traffic on the highway.

Society • August 6, 10:12 AM • 30235 views
Two foreigners detained in Odesa region for transporting 16 fugitives in a refrigerator with meat

Two foreigners were detained for attempting to illegally transport 16 men subject to military service to Moldova in a refrigerated meat truck. For their services, they demanded between $6000 and $8000 from each of them.

Society • August 6, 09:23 AM • 14541 views
Preparing arson attacks on TCC buildings and relay cabinets of Ukrzaliznytsia in Odesa region: FSB agent detained

SBU CI detained a 26-year-old FSB agent in Izmail district. He was planning to set fire to the TCC buildings, company cars and relay cabinets of Ukrzaliznytsia, for which he was to receive payment in cryptocurrency.

War in Ukraine • August 6, 07:44 AM • 22154 views
Rains and up to 30° C: weather forecast for today

In the western regions of Ukraine, short-term rains are expected, sometimes significant. The rest of the country will be mostly without precipitation. Temperatures will be 11-20° at night, 18-30° during the day, warmest in the south.

Society • August 6, 05:39 AM • 30381 views
Mass pestilence of fish recorded in the Studenok River in Kharkiv region: investigation launched

In the Studenok river of the Kharkiv region, a massive pestilence of fish was recorded. An investigation has been launched into violations of water protection rules, and water and fish samples have been taken for research.

Crimes and emergencies • August 5, 02:55 PM • 14730 views
Interactive map of beaches launched in Odesa

An interactive map of beaches has been launched in Odesa.

Society • August 5, 10:15 AM • 13024 views
SBU uncovers large-scale FSB agent network in 6 regions

The SBU detained 9 Russian agents who were collecting intelligence for missile strikes on Ukraine. The detainees include officials, managers and a student who operated in different regions of the country.

War in Ukraine • August 5, 07:21 AM • 43308 views
New streets to be built in Odesa in honor of Ukraine's defenders

The Odesa Regional Administration has decided to rename streets in honor of the heroes who died defending Ukraine. The new names will honor the memory of 10 soldiers, including Vadym Korzhenko, Stanislav Uzikov and others.

Society • August 4, 02:48 PM • 27945 views
Rescuers' car and truck collide in Odesa: three injured

At an intersection in Odesa, a rescue vehicle collided with a truck. The drivers of both vehicles and a female pedestrian were injured, and all three were taken to the hospital with injuries.

Society • August 4, 11:46 AM • 28372 views
Heat is expected to return to Ukraine on August 12: forecast from a weather forecaster

According to weather forecaster Natalia Didenko, the air temperature in Ukraine will rise again on August 12. The heatwave will cover the southern, central and northern parts of the country, but night temperatures will be lower than in July.

Society • August 4, 09:50 AM • 25102 views
Rescuer injured in Odesa fire on July 30 dies

Volodymyr Oleksandriuk, a 47-year-old rescuer, died in hospital from burns he received while extinguishing a fire in the center of Odesa on July 30. Doctors were unable to save his life.

Society • August 4, 08:27 AM • 22695 views
Forecasters warn of extreme fire danger: weather forecast for August 4

Forecasters warn of an extreme level of fire danger in most regions of Ukraine on August 4. Rains are expected in the north and west, with daytime temperatures of up to 27°C and sometimes up to 32°C.

Society • August 4, 07:07 AM • 25311 views
13-year-old girl found dead in Danube after disappearing in Izmail

In Odesa region, the body of a 13-year-old girl who disappeared while swimming was found in the Danube River. The preliminary cause of death is drowning.

Society • August 3, 08:14 PM • 24757 views
Women in Odesa tried to "fight off" their husbands from employees of the TCC: the first official comment appeared

The Odesa CCC explained the conflict on Pirogovska Street. Representatives of the center stated that they acted legally, preventing the illegal removal of a person liable for military service from the territory of the institution.

Society • August 3, 04:13 PM • 24388 views
They tried to “fight off” a man: a new fight with representatives of the TCC took place in Odesa - social networks

A video of a new conflict in Odesa between representatives of the TCC and three women who tried to "fight off" a man is circulating on social media. There are no official comments yet.

Society • August 3, 02:21 PM • 24805 views
More than 87 thousand children were born in Ukraine in six months and more than 72 thousand marriages were performed: Kyiv is in the lead

In the first half of 2024, 87,655 newborns and 72,766 marriages were registered in Ukraine. Most births and marriages took place in Kyiv, followed by Lviv, Dnipro and Odesa regions.

Society • August 3, 11:35 AM • 57022 views
In Odesa, military of the TCR and a policewoman were attacked while serving a summons: two people were detained, one escaped

A 42-year-old woman and a 43-year-old man were detained for assaulting a patrol police officer in Odesa. The conflict with the TCR servicemen and patrol policemen occurred during the delivery of a summons to the driver of a KIA car, who fled the scene.

Society • August 3, 10:29 AM • 20348 views
Enemy attacked Odesa region with two missiles

Ukraine's air defense destroyed 11 Shahed attack drones and other drones in the south of the country. Russian troops also attacked Odesa region with two X-31P missiles from the airspace over the Black Sea.

War in Ukraine • August 3, 09:45 AM • 33827 views
Rains and thunderstorms: weather forecast for today

On August 3, short-term rains and thunderstorms are expected in Ukraine, except in the east and southeast. The temperature will be 13-23° at night and 20-34° during the day, depending on the region.

Society • August 3, 06:13 AM • 50364 views
Ukraine shoots down 24 enemy drones during night attack

Ukrainian forces shoot down 24 Shahed-131/136 UAVs during a large-scale air attack.

War in Ukraine • August 3, 04:31 AM • 35933 views
Explosions occurred in Odesa

Explosions occurred in the city of Odesa.

War in Ukraine • August 2, 10:44 PM • 24736 views
87 thousand babies were born in Ukraine in the first half of 2024 - Ministry of Justice

In the first half of 2024, 87,655 babies were born in Ukraine. Most births were recorded in Kyiv, Lviv, and Dnipro regions, and 72,766 couples got married.

Society • August 2, 06:01 PM • 32404 views