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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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Explosions occurred in Odesa region - media

According to reports, explosions were heard in Odesa region. In addition, the head of the Odesa regional military administration urged residents to stay in safe places until the alarm is lifted.

War in Ukraine • July 5, 12:00 AM • 27857 views
Hostile UAVs spotted in many regions of Ukraine

According to the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, enemy UAVs were spotted flying in different directions over several regions of Ukraine, including Kyiv, Cherkasy, Vinnytsia, Kherson, Dnipro, Mykolaiv, Kirovohrad, and Odesa oblasts.

War in Ukraine • July 4, 10:50 PM • 103975 views
Enemy strikes at civilian port infrastructure in Odesa region with ballistic missiles: one person killed and seven wounded

A Russian missile strike on civilian port infrastructure in Odesa region killed 1 person and injured 7, damaging port facilities and buildings.

War in Ukraine • July 4, 05:20 PM • 36340 views
Ukraine's national team for the 2025 Invictus Games announced: list

The names of 35 veterans who will represent Ukraine at the international Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025 have been published.

Society • July 4, 03:02 PM • 23176 views
An explosion occurs in Odesa amid warnings of a missile threat

An explosion in Odesa, Ukraine, prompted authorities to warn residents of the region to take shelter due to a missile threat.

War in Ukraine • July 4, 01:48 PM • 24982 views
Amidst the return of the heat: Ukrzaliznytsia told which directions have air-conditioned trains

Almost 400 Ukrzaliznytsia cars are guaranteed to have working air conditioners, while another 650 cars have outdated air conditioning systems that can operate intermittently during the summer heat.

Society • July 4, 12:33 PM • 19198 views
Dobrohorsky tells how MHP's agribusiness responded to the challenges of a full-scale war

MHP's logistics has become more diversified and stronger, and new directions have emerged. Transshipment volumes through the Danube ports have increased several times. The same applies to the western border with Ukraine. New dry ports have emerged and are being actively used.

Economy • July 4, 07:24 AM • 21724 views
FSB agents spied on maritime security of Odesa region under the guise of brides: detained

In Odesa region, two FSB agents posing as newlyweds were detained for spying on the locations of the maritime guard for air strikes on the locations of Ukrainian defenders.

War in Ukraine • July 4, 07:15 AM • 22658 views
Trying to disassemble an unknown object: 15-year-old teenager killed in Odesa region by explosion

In Odesa region, a 15-year-old boy brought home an unknown object from the forest belt and tried to disassemble it. As a result, the object detonated and the boy died.

Society • July 3, 02:27 PM • 21547 views
Ukrposhta opened a powerful sorting terminal in Odesa

Ukrposhta has opened a powerful automated sorting terminal in Odesa capable of handling up to 270,000 parcels a day for fast delivery across southern Ukraine.

Economy • July 2, 03:08 PM • 29499 views
A trip to the sea: UZ appointed an additional train Kyiv - Odesa

To meet the growing passenger demand, Ukrzaliznytsia has increased the number of seats and trains for travel to Odesa and between Kyiv and Kharkiv.

Society • July 2, 02:39 PM • 22919 views
Since the beginning of the year, 255 patients have used the service of free infertility treatment - Ministry of Health

Since the beginning of 2024, 255 women have used free medical services for infertility treatment, and in 71 cases, pregnancy was diagnosed after treatment, reports the Ministry of Health of Ukraine.

Society • July 2, 12:39 PM • 20926 views
Russia's strike on warehouses in Odesa region on June 24: environmentalists calculate the environmental damage

More than 240,000 tons of pollutants were released into the air and environmental damage worth more than 720,000 hryvnias was caused by Russia's attack on warehouses in Odesa region on June 24.

Society • July 2, 08:34 AM • 23799 views
More than 13% of water samples from bathing places on rivers and reservoirs do not meet sanitary standards - Kuzin

As of the end of June, more than 13% of 490 samples of water from surface water bodies in Ukraine did not meet sanitary standards due to exceeding levels of E. coli, which creates risks of intestinal infections, urinary tract inflammation, and potentially life-threatening conditions such as hemolytic uremic syndrome.

Society • July 1, 05:33 PM • 20971 views
A guest tried to assemble and disassemble an assault rifle: a soldier died of bullet wounds in Odesa

A 23-year-old soldier was killed by an accidental shot during a feast when a 17-year-old girl was trying to disassemble and reassemble an assault rifle.

Crimes and emergencies • July 1, 12:36 PM • 12587 views
Turkey, Bulgaria and Romania launch Black Sea mine clearance operations to help Ukrainian exports - Bloomberg

Turkey, Romania, and Bulgaria have set up a joint mine-sweeping force in the Black Sea to improve the safety of shipping, especially for Ukrainian grain exports.

War in Ukraine • July 1, 11:07 AM • 25742 views
Ukraine is one of the hottest countries in Europe today, and the heat will continue this week - weather forecaster

Ukraine will be one of the hottest countries in Europe on July 1, with temperatures of up to 37°C and a high fire danger in most regions, although localized rains are possible in some areas.

Society • July 1, 09:38 AM • 15638 views
Navy sailors rescue 5 civilians who were swept into the open sea near Odesa

Ukrainian Navy sailors rescued 5 civilians who were swept into the open sea near Odesa.

Crimes and emergencies • July 1, 07:19 AM • 14550 views
Ukrainian Navy rescues 5 civilians swept out to sea in Odesa

Sailors of the Ukrainian Navy rescued five civilians who were thrown into the open sea in Odesa.

Society • July 1, 03:25 AM • 16723 views
Missile threat detected in Odesa region

A missile threat is detected in Odesa region, the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports.

War in Ukraine • June 28, 07:23 PM • 52665 views
For the second time in a day: Air Force reported air defense against a reconnaissance drone in Odesa region

For the second time in a day, the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported on an air defense operation against an enemy reconnaissance drone in Odesa region.

War in Ukraine • June 28, 01:38 PM • 23233 views
In Odesa region, the process of booking doctors continues: most of the emergency workers have passed the procedure

In Odesa region, most of the employees of the Center for Emergency Medical Care and Disaster Medicine who are subject to reservation have already undergone the procedure.

Society • June 28, 12:46 PM • 14092 views
Wheat field burns in Odesa region due to russian missile strike

russian troops fired a ballistic missile with a cluster munition at Odesa region, causing a fire in a wheat field.

War in Ukraine • June 28, 11:32 AM • 29515 views
Ukraine does not produce missiles for air defense and is completely dependent on partners: the Air Force commented on DTEK's statement

There is a shortage of missiles for Western air defense systems in Ukraine, as the country does not produce these missiles and is completely dependent on partner support, which requires more support from Western allies to protect critical infrastructure and deter Russian aviation.

War in Ukraine • June 28, 11:01 AM • 99433 views
Air Force reports on air defense against reconnaissance drone in Odesa region

The Ukrainian Air Force reported an air defense operation against an enemy reconnaissance drone in Odesa region, and the mayor warned of a potential ballistic missile threat from Crimea.

War in Ukraine • June 28, 08:20 AM • 32665 views
Ukraine received emergency electricity aid from the EU, there are power outages due to shelling and bad weather, and blackouts are scheduled throughout the day

Due to new enemy shelling and bad weather conditions, several regions experienced power outages, requiring emergency electricity supplies from Poland, Romania and Slovakia, with hourly blackout schedules in place throughout the day.

Society • June 28, 07:38 AM • 36882 views
Preparing a breakthrough of the occupiers in Donetsk region: Russian special forces agent detained

The Security Service of Ukraine detained a Russian agent who was spying on the locations and artillery positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in Donetsk region to prepare for Russian offensives and break through the Ukrainian defense.

War in Ukraine • June 28, 07:30 AM • 30467 views
Ukrzaliznytsia receives a license for a railway carrier in Poland

Ukrainian Railways Cargo Poland, a division of Ukrzaliznytsia, has received a rail transportation license from the Polish Railways Administration, allowing it to provide cross-border transportation services between Ukraine and Poland.

Economy • June 27, 01:38 PM • 24708 views
Record 55 million tons of cargo transported through the Ukrainian sea corridor

55 million tons of cargo, including 37. 4 million tons of agricultural products exported to 45 countries, were transported through the Ukrainian sea corridor in the 10 months of its operation.

Economy • June 27, 01:35 PM • 25490 views
To Moldova for 300 thousand euros: border guards detained 24 fugitives who tried to illegally leave Ukraine

Border guards detained a group of 24 men from different regions of Ukraine who paid 12,000 euros each to smuggle them across the border into Moldova to avoid mobilization.

Crimes and emergencies • June 27, 11:44 AM • 31194 views