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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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Six people, including three children, were injured in an accident on Odesa-Reni highway

An accident occurred on the Odesa-Reni highway. Six people were injured, including three children, and one 9-year-old girl was hospitalized.

Crimes and emergencies • July 29, 02:23 PM • 17746 views
Five traitors, captured by the Defense Forces at the front line, have been served with a notice of suspicion

Military counterintelligence has collected evidence against 5 Ukrainians who fought on the side of Russia and were captured in Donetsk region. They face life imprisonment for high treason and participation in illegal armed groups.

War in Ukraine • July 29, 01:37 PM • 27201 views
Fraud in obtaining goods for the Armed Forces of Ukraine: Odesa officials under suspicion in case of misappropriation of almost UAH 4 million

The director of a department of the Odesa City Council and his deputy are suspected of abuse of office in the procurement of ammunition for the Armed Forces. The officials entered false data on the receipt of goods worth almost UAH 4 million.

Crimes and emergencies • July 29, 12:35 PM • 16265 views
Odesa honey breaks export records - it is already being shipped to the United States

Since the beginning of June 2024, almost 250 tons of honey from Odesa region have been exported to the United States. The honey was inspected and received the necessary documents from the State Service of Ukraine for Food Safety and Consumer Protection at the state border.

Economy • July 29, 10:23 AM • 36255 views
An expert on the bite of the caracurta: first of all, people who do not seek medical help die

The bite of a caracurta can be fatal for people with allergies and chronic diseases. The expert advises to seek immediate medical attention and explains the problems with the availability of an antidote in Ukraine.

Health • July 29, 10:07 AM • 17646 views
Scheme to evade mobilization through fictitious paternity exposed in Kyiv

Kyiv police stopped the activities of a criminal group that helped conscripts avoid mobilization for $3,500. The organizers offered to obtain the status of a father with many children through fictitious confirmation of paternity in court.

War in Ukraine • July 29, 08:09 AM • 30071 views
15 vehicles of the Armed Forces of Ukraine burned down: six Odesa residents detained

Six Odesa residents aged 18 to 23 set fire to 15 vehicles of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on the order of Russian special services. The suspects were served a notice of suspicion and a custody was chosen as a measure of restraint.

War in Ukraine • July 29, 07:32 AM • 30505 views
A massive brawl broke out in Odesa's Arcadia: more than half a dozen young people were detained

A fight broke out between groups of strangers in Arcadia in Odesa. The police detained seven people aged 20-23, they face up to 5 years in prison for hooliganism.

Crimes and emergencies • July 28, 05:44 PM • 24786 views
Zelenskyy: Russia used about 700 KABs and more than 100 “shaheds” against Ukrainians this week

President Zelenskyy reported that Russia had used about 700 guided aerial bombs and more than 100 attack drones against Ukraine in the past week. He emphasized the need to strengthen air defense to protect Ukrainians.

War in Ukraine • July 28, 09:25 AM • 103372 views
Kravchenko: Payments of almost UAH 9 billion have been agreed within the framework of the Restoration project

In the Kyiv region, 22. 7 thousand applications for compensation under the eRestoration program were submitted. Payments of UAH 9 billion were approved, and 17.8 thousand out of 29 thousand damaged facilities were restored.

Society • July 28, 08:48 AM • 28146 views
SES rescued 24 residents of a house in Odesa during a fire

A fire broke out in an apartment of a 5-storey building in Khadzhibey district of Odesa. Rescuers evacuated 24 residents, including 4 children, using 7 vehicles and 30 firefighters.

Society • July 28, 08:02 AM • 24597 views
Ukrainian forces shoot down an X-59 missile and 7 Shahed drones

During a night attack on July 28, 2024, Ukrainian defenders destroyed an X-59 guided missile and 7 Shahed-131/136 strike UAVs. Almost all air targets were shot down over Odesa region.

War in Ukraine • July 28, 05:18 AM • 77359 views
Air defense works on enemy reconnaissance UAV in Odesa region

An air defense system has been activated in Odesa region to counter an enemy reconnaissance drone. This was reported by the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • July 28, 02:56 AM • 37665 views
Air Force spots high-speed target in Odesa and Mykolaiv regions

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported the detection of a high-speed target moving in the direction of Odesa and Mykolaiv regions.

War in Ukraine • July 27, 06:29 PM • 60668 views
An architectural monument worth UAH 75 million returned to the state in Odesa

The prosecutor's office returned the 3183 m² building of the Mutual Credit Society to the municipal ownership of Odesa. The tenant violated the terms of the agreement by failing to pay on time and carry out restoration.

Society • July 27, 09:28 AM • 24377 views
Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu, commenting on the fall of the wreckage of Russian Shahed drones

Romania's Prime Minister says the country did not shoot down Russian drones near the border with Ukraine. According to him, Ukrainian air defense is doing this, and there is no danger to Romania.

War in Ukraine • July 26, 09:05 PM • 90308 views
First licenses issued to small craft alcohol producers in Ukraine

The Ministry of Agrarian Policy issued the first two licenses for the production of alcohol distillates to small producers. This was made possible by simplifying the procedure for obtaining licenses for small businesses.

Economy • July 26, 02:50 PM • 23968 views
Harvest-2024: farmers of Odesa region harvested more than 2.5 million tons of grain

Odesa region harvested 2. 57 million tons of grain with an average yield of 35.1 cwt/ha. The highest yield was recorded in Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi district at 42.1 cwt/ha.

Economy • July 26, 01:53 PM • 34016 views
Mortgages in Ukraine have fallen in price: what percentage of credit is given

Ukrainian banks issued 976 mortgage loans worth UAH 1. 737 billion in May 2024. The majority of transactions were made on the secondary market, and the eHouse program remains the main driver of the mortgage segment.

Economy • July 26, 01:00 PM • 46232 views
Russian attack caused power outages in Zhytomyr and Kyiv regions, outage schedules will be shorter in some hours - Ukrenergo

More than 68,000 consumers lost power as a result of a nighttime attack by Russian UAVs. The power outage schedules have been reduced, but restrictions are still in place throughout the day in different regions of Ukraine.

Society • July 26, 08:48 AM • 48087 views
Rains in the west, heat in the east: weather forecast for today

In the west and center of Ukraine, short-term rains and thunderstorms are expected, with hail and squalls in some places. In the east and south, it will be hot, with temperatures reaching 33° during the day. In Kyiv, no precipitation, 27-29° during the day.

Society • July 26, 05:19 AM • 49931 views
Cooperation in the agricultural sector, grain exports from Ukraine: Kiper tells details of meeting with Reagan

Oleh Kiper, Head of the Odesa RMA, met with the WFP Director in Ukraine to discuss grain exports and humanitarian aid. More than 200 thousand tons of agricultural products have already been shipped from the ports of Odesa region as part of the 'Grain from Ukraine' initiative.

Economy • July 25, 05:11 PM • 34648 views
Another Russian agent is sentenced to 15 years in prison for launching missiles in Kharkiv region

The SBU announced the sentencing of a 64-year-old FSB agent to 15 years in prison for high treason. He collected intelligence on Ukrainian military facilities in Kharkiv region, working under the guise of a taxi driver.

War in Ukraine • July 25, 03:03 PM • 70191 views
“Hot tours” to Moldova canceled: border guards in Odesa region detain 15 men near the border

Border guards of the Belgorod-Dniester detachment detained 15 men who were trying to illegally cross the border with Moldova. They paid from 4 to 10 thousand dollars for the services of an illegal “tour operator”.

Crimes and emergencies • July 25, 02:51 PM • 22820 views
Odesa region exposes SMS official who tried to make money by smuggling fugitives abroad

An official of the State Migration Service was detained in Odesa region who tried to organize the illegal transfer of conscripts to Moldova. He demanded $10,000 from each client for his services.

Politics • July 25, 01:12 PM • 38005 views
In Odesa, a drunk man killed a taxi driver for refusing to transport 5 passengers

On July 24, a drunken man stabbed a taxi driver in Odesa who refused to carry 5 passengers instead of 4. The attacker was detained and faces up to 15 years in prison for premeditated murder.

Crimes and emergencies • July 25, 11:23 AM • 15862 views
Enemy launches massive drone attack in Zhytomyr region at night: infrastructure facility damaged

At night, Russian occupants attacked Zhytomyr region with about 10 kamikaze drones. The air defense system shot down most of the targets, but damaged an infrastructure facility and about 10 private houses. There were no casualties.

War in Ukraine • July 25, 06:23 AM • 28335 views
Ukrainian Air Force: 25 out of 38 “Shaheds” destroyed in the sky over Ukraine at night, 3 lost after crossing the border with Romania

At night, Russian troops attacked Ukraine with 38 Shahed drones. Air defense systems shot down 25 UAVs, and another 3 were lost after crossing the border with Romania. The attacks took place in several regions of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • July 25, 05:51 AM • 36181 views
Russian army attacks Odesa region with drones again at night: administrative building destroyed, two injured

At night, Russian drones attacked Izmail district of Odesa region. An administrative building and a private house were damaged, two people were injured and one hospitalized.

War in Ukraine • July 25, 05:35 AM • 28008 views
Rains and up to 32° C: weather forecast for today

In the western and some central and southern regions, short-term rains with thunderstorms, hail and squalls are expected. The rest of the country will be without precipitation. The temperature in the south will reach 32°, in other regions up to 30°.

Society • July 25, 05:23 AM • 40961 views