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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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In Odesa, TCC employees used gas against a family with an infant - Lubinets reacted to the incident

The military used force and a gas canister against a man, woman, and child. The one-year-old baby was diagnosed with a concussion, Lubinets sent inquiries.

Society • March 27, 04:01 PM • 4865 views
The SBI exposed a scheme for the illegal removal of military personnel from a training center in Rivne regionPhoto

A civilian organized the removal of deserters from Rivne region for a monetary reward. The organizer and two servicemen face up to 12 years in prison.

Society • March 27, 01:10 PM • 4100 views
Power outages and one injured person in Odesa region due to Russian night attackPhoto

As a result of a night drone attack in Odesa region, port infrastructure was damaged and one person was injured. Some settlements were left without electricity.

War in Ukraine • March 26, 06:33 AM • 4215 views
Gunman who shot at patrol officers in Odesa died during detention - policePhoto

A 45-year-old Odesa resident opened fire on police during a document check and fled. The assailant was shot dead in an unfinished building after attacking KORD special forces.

Crimes and emergencies • March 26, 06:13 AM • 6573 views
In Odesa, a man opened fire on police officers during a document check; a special operation has been announced

A wanted driver wounded two patrol officers with a firearm. A special operation has been launched in the city to apprehend the perpetrator; medics are saving the wounded.

Crimes and emergencies • March 25, 08:59 PM • 7103 views
Additional train services to the Carpathians launched in Ukraine

The carrier has scheduled additional services from Kyiv to Dnipro and Lviv, as well as between Lviv and Odesa. The route from Kyiv has been extended to Yaremche and Vorokhta.

Society • March 25, 02:16 PM • 4089 views
Ukrzaliznytsia launches additional trains and extends route to Yaremche

Due to increased passenger traffic, four additional services have been scheduled to Dnipro, Lviv, and Odesa. The route from Kyiv has been extended to Yaremche with transfers to the mountains.

Society • March 25, 02:12 PM • 3812 views
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Who should control the use of urban land and why violations can go unnoticed for yearsPhoto

Land control is carried out by local authorities and Derzhheokadastr, but blurred powers and new laws complicate the response to violations. Due to an ineffective system, communities lose money. The possible "land scheme" under the Odrex clinic in Odesa clearly demonstrates the problem.

Society • March 25, 01:06 PM • 100130 views
The Rada ratified an agreement with the EIB for 230 million euros for road reconstruction

The Rada ratified an agreement on attracting funds for the repair of routes to checkpoints and the TEN-T network. The money will go to routes in Lviv and Odesa regions.

Economy • March 25, 10:52 AM • 6727 views
Weekend trip - interesting places in OdesaPhoto

A guide to key locations in Odesa, from the Potemkin Stairs to the Opera House. Learn the tour schedule and history of the city's main attractions in one day.

Society • March 25, 10:45 AM • 70039 views
TCR car involved in an accident with a pedestrian in Odesa - woman hospitalized

In Odesa, on Lyp Street, a road accident occurred involving a TCR car and a pedestrian. The injured person has been hospitalized, an official investigation has been launched, and the investigation is ongoing.

Society • March 25, 10:15 AM • 5206 views
Russia attacked the south of Odesa region, there is a dead and an injured personPhoto

Due to a drone attack on Izmail district, an 87-year-old woman was killed and a 59-year-old woman was injured. The enemy attack destroyed a private house and damaged six more.

War in Ukraine • March 25, 07:23 AM • 3951 views
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Ukraine under the longest air attack: expert commented on the new enemy strategy and what to expect next

Air defense forces neutralized hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles during the massive shelling. Experts warn of a change in enemy tactics and the threat of new strikes.

War in Ukraine • March 24, 06:45 PM • 47496 views
Shmyhal met with US Energy Secretary - discussed a $1.4 billion loan for Ukraine

Denys Shmyhal discussed DFC financing for energy equipment modernization with Chris Wright. Priorities include gas production and the development of the Odesa terminal.

Economy • March 24, 05:20 PM • 6646 views
Court extends arrests and suspends doctor in Adnan Kivan's death casePhoto

The court in the case of businessman Adnan Kivan's death extended the night house arrest for the doctors accused of medical negligence. Surgeon Vitaliy Rusakov was also suspended from his position.

Crimes and emergencies • March 24, 10:02 AM • 71015 views
Some residents of Odesa region left without electricity due to Russian attack

As a result of the shelling, the Peresyp district of Odesa and part of the region were de-energized. Energy workers will begin repair work after the air raid alert is over.

Society • March 23, 08:54 PM • 5191 views
Odesa's private medicine "under investigation" due to corruption schemes and patient deaths

Several large private clinics in Odesa have become the focus of criminal proceedings. This concerns possible corruption schemes, falsification of medical documents, and medical negligence.

Crimes and emergencies • March 23, 02:11 PM • 55172 views
Odrex clinic's revenues and reputation have declined, and its image is being restored through PR featuring a doctor with a criminal casePhoto

The revenues of "Dim Medytsyny" (House of Medicine), part of the Odrex medical brand, have fallen by a quarter. The clinic is trying to restore its image through aggressive PR campaigns, including promoting a doctor who is on trial for medical negligence in a patient's death.

Society • March 23, 11:05 AM • 37737 views
Suspect in Bucha double explosion terror attack detained - Prosecutor GeneralPhoto

Law enforcement officers detained a 20-year-old man for remotely detonating two devices in Bucha. Two law enforcement officers were injured in the morning explosions.

Crimes and emergencies • March 23, 10:40 AM • 17063 views
Russia again attacked the port in Odesa region with drones

Enemy drones damaged a warehouse in the port and private houses in the suburbs of Odesa. There are no casualties; emergency services are working on site to document the actions.

War in Ukraine • March 23, 07:30 AM • 5397 views
Russian attack on March 22 - conductor died during evacuation on Odesa railway

On the Odesa railway, a conductor was fatally hit by a train during an evacuation due to a drone threat. One passenger also sustained injuries of moderate severity.

Society • March 22, 07:44 AM • 33800 views
Ukraine has allocated over UAH 12 billion for the initial work to prepare for the next winter as part of regional resilience plans

The Cabinet of Ministers has allocated funds for preparing energy facilities in frontline regions and Kyiv Oblast for winter. The funding will cover substations and generation systems.

Economy • March 20, 01:24 PM • 3305 views
In Odesa, dozens of buildings in three districts were damaged after the attack, there are casualties – Odesa Regional Military AdministrationPhoto

As a result of the shelling, high-rise buildings, a dormitory, and private houses were damaged. There are casualties, and utility services are eliminating the consequences of the destruction.

War in Ukraine • March 19, 05:29 AM • 6570 views
Residential buildings damaged, casualties reported in Odesa attack

In Odesa, multi-story buildings and the private sector were damaged due to enemy shelling. Three people were injured, two of whom had to be hospitalized.

War in Ukraine • March 18, 11:24 PM • 5989 views
Contamination of the sea was detected near two beaches in Odesa. Ecologists recorded an excess of fat contentVideo

Ecologists recorded an excess of fat content in the sea near Otrada and Lanzheron beaches. The pollution is linked to an enemy attack on port infrastructure.

Society • March 18, 02:28 PM • 2456 views
Sold grenade launchers and automatic rifles for 1.5 million hryvnias - 5 servicemen detained in Odesa regionPhotoVideo

Five servicemen organized the sale of weapons from the combat zone via mail and a cache at a car service station. The suspects were detained and taken into custody.

Society • March 17, 11:02 AM • 5689 views
Adjusted missile strikes on Odesa for the FSB - SBU detained a "mole" in the State Border Guard Service

The SBU detained an agent who collected data on air defense and Ukrainian Armed Forces positions for new attacks. The traitor faces life imprisonment for high treason during wartime.

Society • March 17, 08:37 AM • 5246 views
Dniester pollution after Russian attack – which regions were most affected

Due to Russian shelling, oil products in the Dniester River exceeded the norm by 2. 5 times. The pollution is moving towards Odesa and threatens Moldova's drinking water intake.

Society • March 16, 03:16 PM • 5372 views
The court in the case of businessman Adnan Kivan's death has moved to the merits phase; the next hearing is scheduled for March 23

The court in the case of the death of Odesa businessman Adnan Kivan at the Odrex clinic has moved to the merits phase. The Primorsky District Court of Odesa completed the preparatory proceedings and scheduled the first hearing for March 23, 2026. The defendants in the case are the clinic's doctors - surgeon Vitaliy Rusakov and oncologist Maryna Belotserkivska.

Society • March 13, 11:11 AM • 3572 views
Ukraine to attract €50 million for implementation of emergency assistance system - Rada ratified agreement

The Verkhovna Rada ratified an agreement with the EIB on financing the emergency assistance system. The funds will be directed to IT infrastructure and call centers in four cities.

Society • March 12, 01:32 PM • 2858 views