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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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Illegal 355 thousand euros and 46 thousand dollars found in Kyiv-Peremyshl train

Customs officers found undeclared 355 thousand euros and 46 thousand dollars in the Ukrainian woman's luggage. Criminal proceedings were opened against the woman and a fine of PLN 50 thousand was imposed.

Economy • September 27, 05:11 AM • 54968 views
Explosions in Izmail: Air Force warned of drone attack

Explosions occurred in the city of Izmail, Odesa region. Earlier, the Ukrainian Air Force warned of a possible drone attack on Odesa region.

War in Ukraine • September 26, 11:38 PM • 19516 views
Explosions heard in Odesa

Explosions were reported in the city of Odesa. The Ukrainian Air Force reported the detection of an attack drone in the west of Odesa region.

War in Ukraine • September 26, 10:03 PM • 18641 views
58-year-old man dies in hospital after Russian attack on Odesa on September 20

One of the wounded in the Russian shelling of Odesa on September 20 died in hospital. The 58-year-old man's life could not be saved, and condolences are extended to his family.

War in Ukraine • September 26, 09:52 AM • 14220 views
Two injured in Kyiv as UAV wreckage falls - Interior Ministry

People in several regions of Ukraine were injured as a result of Russia's night attack on Ukraine. In Kyiv, a man was wounded by falling UAV debris, in Zaporizhzhia, eight people were wounded by air bombs, and in Kherson region, 2 people were injured.

War in Ukraine • September 26, 06:30 AM • 23169 views
Russian Federation attacks Odesa region with missiles and UAVs: one killed

On the night of September 26, Russia attacked Odesa region with missiles and drones. A 62-year-old woman was killed in Odesa district, buildings and cars were damaged, and dry grass caught fire.

War in Ukraine • September 26, 05:53 AM • 15137 views
Missile threat announced in Odesa: residents are urged to take shelter

The Air Force of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reported a missile threat in Odesa. The head of Odesa RMA, Oleh Kiper, urged residents of the city and the district to stay in safe places.

War in Ukraine • September 25, 07:09 PM • 16065 views
AP: President's Office names conditions under which Ukraine will agree to cease fire with Russia

Zelenskyy's advisers say Ukraine will agree to a ceasefire if Russia cannot invade again. Kyiv rejects proposals that would only suspend the war and give Moscow time to consolidate.

War in Ukraine • September 25, 03:59 PM • 18385 views
Smuggling of drugs worth millions of hryvnias: large-scale supply channel to Ukraine blocked

Law enforcement officers detained a foreigner who organized drug smuggling to the Middle East and Ukraine. More than 5 kg of drugs worth almost UAH 5 million were seized, and a measure of restraint was chosen for the suspect.

Crimes and emergencies • September 25, 11:14 AM • 13952 views
Ukrainian Air Defense Forces shoot down 28 “Shahed” and four missiles at night

At night, Russian occupants attacked Ukraine with missiles and UAVs. Air defense forces destroyed 28 Shahed drones and 4 guided missiles, and another 4 drones were lost by the enemy in different regions.

War in Ukraine • September 25, 04:41 AM • 41857 views
Wreckage of a Shahed attack drone discovered in Romania once again

Fragments of a Russian Geranium-2 attack drone were found in Romania. The wreckage was found south of the city of Plaura and was seized for examination.

War in Ukraine • September 24, 04:22 PM • 17068 views
Odesa border guard who promised to take a man to the border with Moldova for $4 thousand was detained

In Odesa region, a border guard was detained who promised to take a man to the border with Moldova for $4,000. The suspect was served a notice of suspicion and a custody was chosen as a measure of restraint.

Crimes and emergencies • September 24, 01:23 PM • 11757 views
Keeper and winemakers of Odesa region discussed industry development and fight against counterfeiting: they want to apply “grain” mechanisms

Oleg Kiper met with winemakers from Odesa region to discuss the development of the industry. The issues of combating counterfeiting, creating a register of vineyards and increasing the competitiveness of local wine were discussed.

Economy • September 24, 10:17 AM • 46136 views
Germany finds 95 kg of cocaine in banana boxes in supermarkets

In the supermarkets of North Rhine-Westphalia, 95 kg of cocaine were found in boxes of bananas from South America. The value of the batch on the black market is estimated at more than 7 million euros.

News of the World • September 23, 06:24 PM • 23580 views
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Brovarska hromada became second home for thousands of IDPs from Luhansk Oblast - head of Svativska AH

After the occupation of Svatove, Brovary became the administrative center for its residents. The city has a powerful humanitarian hub that provides assistance to IDPs from Luhansk and other regions.

Society • September 23, 01:20 PM • 122084 views
ICRC representatives once again ignored invitation to meet with families of Ukrainian prisoners of war - Lubinets

In Odesa region, authorities met with relatives of Ukrainian prisoners of war. The ICRC representatives did not show up, despite the invitation. The issues of searching for missing persons, communication and legislative changes were discussed.

Society • September 23, 12:29 PM • 15004 views
SSU: group of Russian GRU preparing to seize power in Odesa neutralized

The SSU detained the head and a member of a Russian group's operational and combat group. According to the SBU, the group was planning a violent seizure of power in Odesa.

War in Ukraine • September 23, 07:15 AM • 17516 views
A 4-year-old boy fell out of a high-rise window in Odesa

In Odesa, a 4-year-old boy fell out of a 5th floor window, sustaining numerous injuries. The police are investigating the incident under articles on negligent bodily harm and malicious failure to fulfill parental responsibilities.

Crimes and emergencies • September 20, 04:01 PM • 16005 views
Ukraine is selling fewer illegal cigarettes, but budget losses from the shadow market exceed UAH 20 billion - study

The volume of the illegal cigarette market in Ukraine is UAH 6. 65 billion. State budget losses are estimated at UAH 23 billion, and 69% of illegal products are sold in 6 regions.

Economy • September 20, 02:53 PM • 17658 views
Russia strikes Odesa with ballistic missiles: an Antiguan-flagged ship is damaged and wounded

Russian troops strike Odesa with an Iskander-M ballistic missile. The city's infrastructure and a civilian vessel were damaged, and at least four people were injured.

War in Ukraine • September 20, 12:47 PM • 14446 views
Explosions in Odesa followed by warning of ballistic threat

Explosions were reported in the city of Odesa. The head of the RMA urged residents to stay in shelters due to the threat of missile attacks. The Air Force warned of possible use of ballistic weapons from the south.

War in Ukraine • September 20, 11:01 AM • 12646 views
Two-year-old Anya Yakymchuk sets Ukrainian swimming record

At the age of 2. 5, Anya Yakymchuk covered 50 meters freestyle in 3 minutes and 6 seconds, setting a Ukrainian record. The girl from Chornomorsk trains under the guidance of Igor Konstantinov.

Society • September 19, 03:35 PM • 17853 views
Inspection of psychiatric hospitals in Odesa region: regional authorities provide details

Oleksandr Kharlov visited the regional psychiatric hospital No. 4, where renovation work is underway. He noted the improvement of conditions for patients, but pointed out the lack of beds due to the renovation.

Society • September 19, 10:44 AM • 15185 views
Demchenko: border guards have recorded a “certain tendency” to reduce attempts to illegally cross the border

August saw a decrease in attempts to illegally cross the border compared to July. Border guards uncovered at least 600 criminal groups trying to smuggle people across the border.

Society • September 19, 06:59 AM • 13677 views
A naked man jumped from the 5th floor of a dormitory in Irpin: what is known

In Irpin, a man fell from the 5th floor of a university dormitory. Eyewitnesses report that he is alive, but has numerous fractures of the limbs. Doctors are fighting for his life.

Society • September 19, 06:42 AM • 12977 views
In Odesa foreigner attacked a taxi driver, threatening him with a gun and a grenade

A 31-year-old foreigner attacked a taxi driver in Odesa, threatening him with a gun and a grenade. The attacker took 1000 hryvnias and a phone, but was detained by the police. He faces up to 15 years in prison.

Crimes and emergencies • September 19, 03:40 AM • 15405 views
In Kharkiv region, a 10-year-old girl fell from the third floor of an unfinished building

In the Kharkiv region, a 10-year-old girl was seriously injured when she fell from the third floor of an unfinished building. The child was walking without adult supervision and was hospitalized in a Kharkiv hospital.

Crimes and emergencies • September 18, 03:55 PM • 16607 views
OPP scheme: court allows in absentia investigation of former MP Hranovskyi

The HACC Appeals Chamber has authorized a special investigation against a former MP in the OPP case. He is suspected of organizing a scheme that caused UAH 93.3 million in losses to the plant.

Politics • September 18, 01:28 PM • 14212 views
Traitor detained in Donetsk region, who was promised 1 million rubles by FSB for coordinates of Ukrainian Armed Forces combat positions near Pokrovsk

An AFU serviceman recruited by the FSB was detained in Donetsk region. He was collecting the coordinates of the Ukrainian army's combat positions near Pokrovsk in exchange for a promised reward of 1 million rubles.

War in Ukraine • September 18, 07:19 AM • 12910 views
In Odesa region cruelty to stray kittens reported: police launch investigation

The police launched an investigation after a publication about stray kittens being slaughtered in a landfill in Artsyz. The information was discovered during the monitoring of Internet resources, and no official statements were received.

Crimes and emergencies • August 19, 11:11 AM • 23467 views