$44.610.0952.130.26

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
News by theme
Organized a scheme for fugitives: Kyiv detained a man who illegally transported men abroad

A 51-year-old Kyiv resident organized a scheme to smuggle conscripts across the Ukrainian border in exchange for money, entering their data into the Shlyakh system under the guise of volunteers transporting goods for the Armed Forces.

Kyiv • July 17, 11:22 AM • 29407 views
Odesa region suffered a late-night Russian missile attack, Kherson region hit by Iskander

In Ukraine, 4 enemy reconnaissance drones were destroyed in the south over the past day, and Russian troops attacked Kherson and Odesa regions with ballistic missiles.

War in Ukraine • July 17, 07:43 AM • 32700 views
Explosion occurs in Odesa region

An explosion occurred in the Odesa region. Earlier, there were warnings of a missile threat to the entire region from the head of the Odesa Regional Military Administration and the detection by the Ukrainian Air Force of a high-speed target approaching from the Black Sea.

War in Ukraine • July 16, 08:15 PM • 62724 views
No more queues at the Palanka checkpoint - the critical situation on the border with Moldova was promptly resolved

The critical situation with long queues of vehicles at the Palanka checkpoint on the border with Moldova was promptly resolved by regulating the operation of the checkpoint and expanding the parking area.

Society • July 16, 09:25 AM • 110613 views
Military to work on enemy reconnaissance UAV in Odesa

Ukrainian troops in Odesa will work to shoot down an enemy reconnaissance UAV, Odesa mayor says.

War in Ukraine • July 15, 09:43 PM • 37331 views
Drunk man wished for death and attacked wounded Ukrainian soldiers in Odesa

In Odesa, a drunken man insulted and threw his fists at wounded Ukrainian defenders, wishing them dead, after they politely asked him to calm down.

Society • July 15, 08:22 PM • 64832 views
Air defense system can work on enemy drone in Sumy region - Air Force

The Ukrainian Air Force reported a possible air defense operation against an enemy drone in Sumy region.

War in Ukraine • July 15, 02:24 PM • 22725 views
The border guard who shot the offender was charged with abuse of power: he may face imprisonment

The border guard who shot the man while he was trying to escape is accused of abuse of power.

Crimes and emergencies • July 15, 10:33 AM • 13351 views
Air Force warns of possible air defense against enemy drone in Odesa region

The Armed Forces of Ukraine warned of possible air defense operations against enemy UAVs in Odesa region.

War in Ukraine • July 15, 09:33 AM • 21444 views
SBI investigates death of a serviceman after an attack on a border guard during an attempt to cross the border in Odesa region

The State Bureau of Investigation is investigating the circumstances of the death of a serviceman in Odesa region during an attempt to illegally cross the border, and criminal proceedings have been opened.

Crimes and emergencies • July 15, 09:23 AM • 14050 views
In Odesa region, a man attacked a border guard. The soldier used a weapon, the offender died

On Sunday, July 14, border guards stopped a car with five people in Odesa region, two of whom tried to escape. One of them attacked a border guard, who responded with a weapon, and the offender died.

Crimes and emergencies • July 15, 08:08 AM • 14311 views
Corrected missile strikes on Odesa: FSB agent detained

The SBU detained an FSB agent in Odesa who was collecting coordinates for missile and drone strikes on the city, including air defense positions, secretly photographing targets and passing the information to his Russian supervisor.

War in Ukraine • July 15, 07:14 AM • 22294 views
An explosion occurs in Kharkiv

An explosion was reportedly heard in Kharkiv, probably outside the city, while the Ukrainian Air Force warned of tactical aircraft launching the KAB in Kharkiv region.

War in Ukraine • July 13, 07:57 AM • 25184 views
Abnormal heat wave: today the temperature in Ukraine will rise to 41° again

In most regions of Ukraine today, the heat will be 35-41°C, sometimes up to 40-41°C in the south, while in the far west there may be short-term rains and thunderstorms.

Society • July 13, 06:38 AM • 20765 views
Vynnyky Tobacco Factory claims illegal blocking of the enterprise for more than 60 days, budget losses amount to billions of hryvnias

The Vynnyky Tobacco Factory claims that the company was illegally blocked for more than 60 days, causing billions of hryvnias in budget losses.

Economy • July 12, 09:59 AM • 24706 views
Relay cabinets set on fire at Ukrzaliznytsia facilities: FSB saboteurs detained

The Security Service of Ukraine detained three FSB saboteurs who set fire to relay cabinets on railroad tracks in Kharkiv and Rivne regions in an attempt to block the movement of Ukrainian military trains.

War in Ukraine • July 12, 08:10 AM • 18514 views
Ibiza, Ithaca, Grand Petite: new swimming areas officially opened in Odesa

According to Kiper, five more beach areas have been officially opened: Ithaca, Ibiza, Zebra, Public, and Grand Petite.

Society • July 11, 12:23 PM • 13759 views
At night 14 out of 20 "Shaheds" were destroyed, the enemy attacked the port infrastructure of Odesa region with missiles, 3 missiles and 3 drones failed to reach their targets - Ukrainian Armed Forces

Overnight, 14 out of 20 Shahed attack drones launched by Russian troops were destroyed in the skies over Ukraine, the enemy attacked the port infrastructure of Odesa region with missiles, three enemy X-59/X-69 missiles and three attack drones did not reach their targets.

War in Ukraine • July 10, 05:30 AM • 26694 views
Tomorrow, power outage schedules will be in effect throughout Ukraine: when there will be the most restrictions

On July 9, stabilization schedules of power outages will be in effect in all regions of Ukraine, providing for 2-4 rounds of outages at different times of the day.

Economy • July 8, 03:05 PM • 26847 views
Zelenskyy and British Defense Secretary discuss 100-year cooperation agreement

President Zelenskyy met with UK Defense Secretary Healey in Odesa to discuss, among other things, the signing of a 100-year cooperation agreement and Ukraine's urgent needs for weapons and ammunition.

Politics • July 8, 06:12 AM • 73727 views
Zelenskyy discusses security and preparations for the heating season in Odesa region

President Zelenskyy held a meeting in Odesa region to discuss security, preparations for the heating season, protection of energy facilities, floating power plants, fortifications, compensation for destroyed housing, port infrastructure, the grain corridor, and the situation on the border.

War in Ukraine • July 7, 10:45 PM • 119498 views
Zelenskiy says Ukraine is awaiting the arrival of Dutch F-16 fighters

Zelenskyy met with Dutch ministers in Odesa to discuss military aid, including F-16s and air defense support, amid Russian attacks on the city.

War in Ukraine • July 7, 06:21 PM • 80788 views
Shells, missiles and artillery: Britain's new defense minister announces military aid package for Ukraine

New British Defense Secretary John Healey, visiting Odesa, promised to increase military support for Ukraine, including a quarter of a million rounds of ammunition, 90 Brimstone anti-tank missiles, artillery pieces, demining vehicles, boats, bulldozers, and help to produce more shells.

War in Ukraine • July 7, 05:42 PM • 85085 views
Zelensky honors fallen Ukrainian soldiers in Odesa on Navy Day

On the Day of the Ukrainian Navy, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy honored the memory of the fallen soldiers who gave their lives for Ukraine in Odesa.

Society • July 7, 04:50 PM • 30088 views
Four queues will be turned off simultaneously: tomorrow, the schedule of power outages will be renewed in Ukraine

On Monday, July 8, stabilization blackouts will be carried out throughout the day in all regions of Ukraine, with the possibility of additional blackouts.

Economy • July 7, 02:35 PM • 31797 views
SBI investigates case on obstruction of inspection in Tuzly Estuaries National Park

The State Bureau of Investigation is investigating a case of obstruction of an inspection in the Tuzly Estuaries National Park.

Crimes and emergencies • July 6, 07:05 AM • 20748 views
Hourly blackout schedules will be in effect in Ukraine all day tomorrow

Tomorrow, Ukraine will have hourly power outage schedules throughout the day in several regions due to an order of the national energy company Ukrenergo.

Society • July 5, 03:14 PM • 21890 views
SBU exposes two collaborators who helped Russians with elections in the occupied territories

Law enforcers exposed two collaborators who actively cooperated with Russian troops during the occupation - one headed the local occupation administration in Kherson region, organized the relocation of Russian military and a pseudo-referendum, and the other passed personal data of Kharkiv residents to Russians to falsify elections in the occupied territories.

War in Ukraine • July 5, 02:16 PM • 25121 views
Foreign Ministers of Ukraine, Moldova and Romania meet in Chisinau

The foreign ministers of Ukraine, Moldova, and Romania met in Chisinau to discuss cooperation in the energy and transportation sectors, and to condemn russia's aggression against Ukraine and its attempts to undermine the political situation in Moldova.

Politics • July 5, 01:28 PM • 17589 views
During a night attack, the Defenders shot down all 32 enemy Shahed drones

All 32 enemy attack drones were successfully shot down by Ukrainian air defense during the night attack.

War in Ukraine • July 5, 04:52 AM • 28452 views