$44.85€50.14

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
Corrected enemy attacks on Odesa and prepared sabotage at Ukrzaliznytsia facilities: FSB agent detained

An FSB agent who was tracking the locations of the Defense Forces and preparing sabotage at Ukrzaliznytsia facilities was detained in Odesa region. The suspect faces life in prison for high treason, sabotage and illegal possession of ammunition.

War in Ukraine • July 23, 07:16 AM • 27214 views
A building collapsed on the territory of the Odesa port: people are trapped under the rubble, one person is injured

A warehouse building collapsed on the territory of the Odesa Commercial Sea Port. Two men were trapped in the rubble: one died and the other was rescued. The probable cause is a violation of safety regulations.

Crimes and emergencies • July 21, 07:30 AM • 21018 views
Air defense forces shot down 35 of 39 “shaheeds” at night

Ukraine's air defense forces repelled a large-scale night attack, destroying 35 of 39 Russian Shahed drones. They also intercepted ballistic and airborne missiles in more than 10 regions of the country.

War in Ukraine • July 21, 05:42 AM • 101540 views
In Odesa, a bus crashes into a truck, 13 people are injured

A bus crashed into a parked truck in Odesa. According to preliminary data, the driver felt unwell while driving. 13 people were injured, including the driver and passengers.

Crimes and emergencies • July 20, 06:14 PM • 24390 views
She painted on the walls between the fourteenth and fifteenth floors: a 13-year-old girl died in Odesa after falling from a height in an abandoned sanatorium

In Odesa, a 13-year-old girl fell between the stairs of an abandoned sanatorium while drawing on the walls between the 14th and 15th floors. The tragedy occurred on July 19, and the child died on the spot from injuries caused by a fall from a height.

Society • July 20, 03:53 PM • 23752 views
Mayor of Odesa region detained in case of attempt to illegally seize a recreation center

The SBU and the National Police detained the mayor of a city in Odesa region for extortion. The official, according to law enforcement, was the head of a criminal group that tried to illegally seize a recreation center on the Black Sea coast.

Crimes and emergencies • July 20, 10:29 AM • 19103 views
They discussed the exchange of prisoners of war and the return of fallen Ukrainian defenders: Sadovyi meets with Vatican Secretary of State

Andriy Sadovyi met with Pietro Parolin to discuss the role of the Vatican in the exchange of prisoners of war and the return of dead Ukrainians.

War in Ukraine • July 19, 05:58 PM • 102284 views
Bribe for “booking”: Odesa RMA together with law enforcement exposed its employee

The chief specialist of Odesa RSA was exposed for corruption. He demanded $1,000 for influencing the receipt of a permit to reserve the company's employees from mobilization.

Crimes and emergencies • July 19, 05:47 PM • 22048 views
Kyiv and Dnipropetrovs'k region had the most power outages: Yasno hints at unfair distribution

Kyiv and Dnipropetrovs'k region suffered the worst outages, while Odesa and Lviv received relief. Yasno's CEO points to an unfair distribution of electricity and expects the situation to improve over the weekend.

Society • July 19, 05:39 PM • 49675 views
343 natural fires occurred in Ukraine over the last 24 hours, a roe deer was rescued in Odesa region

Over the past day, 343 wildfires occurred in Ukraine, burning 280. 65 hectares of land. In Odesa region, rescuers saved a roe deer while extinguishing a fire, and in Kyiv region, they have been fighting forest fires for three days.

Society • July 18, 08:18 AM • 14318 views
Rains and heat up to 42°: weather forecast for today

In the western, northern and central regions, short-term rains with thunderstorms, hail and squalls are expected. In the south and east, the heat will reach 39-42°, while in the rest of the country it will be 27-32°.

Society • July 18, 05:19 AM • 16600 views
Kiper told why Odesa is installing gas piston stations

Gas piston stations are being installed in Odesa to reduce electricity consumption by boiler houses and provide the population with more electricity.

Society • July 17, 03:07 PM • 27338 views
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 • 29431 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 • 32713 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 • 62750 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 • 110624 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 • 37343 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 • 64850 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 • 22738 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 • 13356 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 • 21452 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 • 14055 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 • 14315 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 • 22306 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 • 25193 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 • 20781 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 • 24724 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 • 18530 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 • 13769 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 • 26718 views