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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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Russian strike on a vessel near Odesa claims lives of 10 people - AMPU

Russia attacked a merchant vessel flying the flag of Guinea-Bissau near Odesa. 10 people died, including a Ukrainian pilot.

War in Ukraine • July 20, 06:17 AM • 45098 views
Russia launched a missile strike on Odesa in the morning, damaging infrastructure

Russian troops launched a missile strike on Odesa on the morning of July 20. City infrastructure was damaged, services are working on site.

War in Ukraine • July 20, 04:17 AM • 5586 views
The number of dead sailors after the Russian attack on the vessel Golden Leo has risen to 6, the rescue operation continues - Kalashnik

As a result of the Russian attack on a merchant vessel flying the flag of Guinea-Bissau, 6 sailors were killed, 4 are missing. 8 crew members have been rescued, the search and rescue operation is ongoing.

War in Ukraine • July 19, 08:13 PM • 8264 views
The pilot on the GOLDEN LEO ship, which was attacked by the Russian Federation, was a Ukrainian. Kyiv is preparing a solution to enhance shipping security.

Near Odesa, Russian troops attacked a merchant vessel flying the flag of Guinea-Bissau with 18 crew members. Eight sailors were rescued, bodies of five deceased were found, the fate of another five is unknown.

War in Ukraine • July 19, 06:52 PM • 64305 views
Russia struck a bulk carrier with grain near Odesa with missiles: five people killed, fate of five more unknown - NavyPhoto

The occupiers attacked the vessel GOLDEN LEO, flying the flag of Guinea-Bissau, with cruise missiles as it was leaving the combat zone with a cargo of grain. As a result of the strike, 5 people were killed, the fate of another 5 is unknown.

War in Ukraine • July 19, 06:10 PM • 4623 views
In Odesa, a 60-year-old man died as a result of an enemy attack

In Odesa, a 60-year-old man died as a result of an enemy attack. All relevant services are working at the scene.

War in Ukraine • July 17, 12:33 PM • 3931 views
Zelenskyy called on state institutions to speed up agreements with partners after night Russian attackPhotoVideo

The President of Ukraine reacted to the night attack by the Russian Federation, emphasizing the need to accelerate the implementation of agreements with partners on defense packages. As a result of the strikes in Odesa, two people were killed and five were injured, including three children.

War in Ukraine • July 17, 07:38 AM • 5090 views
Wheat prices hit a two-year high amid strikes in the Black Sea

Wheat futures reached a two-year high, but the gains were offset by weak U. S. export data. Russian strikes on Ukrainian ports have reduced a third of grain export capacity.

Economy • July 17, 06:33 AM • 5339 views
In Odesa and the district, there are already 11 victims of Russian missile strikes, two deadPhotoVideo

As a result of a Russian missile attack on Odesa on July 16, a woman and a man were killed, nine people were injured, including two children. On July 17, a repeated attack injured two more men.

War in Ukraine • July 17, 05:41 AM • 5222 views
The number of wounded in Odesa has increased to eight, rescuers released footageVideo

As a result of a missile attack on Odesa on July 16, two people were killed, eight were injured, including children. Residential buildings, a religious institution, and a preschool facility were damaged.

War in Ukraine • July 16, 10:37 PM • 5936 views
Missile attack on Odesa: two dead, six wounded, including childrenPhoto

On the evening of July 16, the enemy attacked Odesa with missiles. At least 3 people were killed, six were injured, including three children.

Society • July 16, 08:09 PM • 6350 views
Due to Ukraine's successes, more and more Russians want the war to end - Zelenskyy

President Zelenskyy stated that due to Ukraine's actions, the number of Russians who wish for the end of the war is growing. At the same time, he emphasized that respect for Ukrainians in the Russian Federation has not increased.

War in Ukraine • July 16, 01:39 PM • 6790 views
Russian missile attack on Odesa claims one life, three injured

As a result of the enemy attack on Odesa, one person was killed and three others were injured. Civilian infrastructure objects were damaged.

War in Ukraine • July 16, 10:56 AM • 4354 views
Russia has again launched a missile strike on Odesa's infrastructure

Head of the Odesa Regional Military Administration Serhiy Lysak reported another missile attack on the city. Russian troops again struck Odesa's infrastructure.

War in Ukraine • July 16, 10:19 AM • 3792 views
Russia attacked another gas station in Odesa

Russian troops attacked a gas station in Odesa during a morning strike. The territory of the gas station was damaged, glazing was broken, and the roof of an educational institution was damaged.

War in Ukraine • July 16, 06:09 AM • 3283 views
Odesa hit by Russian strike in the morning, educational institution was affected

In the morning, Russian troops attacked Odesa, damaging an educational institution. A day of mourning has been declared in the city for the three killed in yesterday's attack.

War in Ukraine • July 16, 05:15 AM • 4705 views
July 16 declared a day of mourning in Odesa to honor the memory of victims of the russian attack

July 16 declared a day of mourning in Odesa due to the enemy attack on July 15, which killed three people. A maternity hospital was damaged, but everyone was evacuated.

War in Ukraine • July 15, 12:51 PM • 3359 views
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Heat in the carriages of Ukrainian trains: what Ukrzaliznytsia says and what the situation with air conditioners isPhoto

A man died on the Odesa-Kyiv train not long ago. This sparked discussions about stuffiness during the heat. Ukrzaliznytsia states that the air conditioner was working and the crew acted professionally. It also explained the overall situation with the carriages.

Society • July 15, 11:54 AM • 56943 views
Number of victims of the morning attacks by the Russian Federation exceeds 20

As a result of the morning attacks by the Russian Federation on Odesa and Sumy, six people were killed, and the number of injured has risen to 23. Among the wounded is a 16-year-old boy; three people are undergoing surgery.

War in Ukraine • July 15, 09:32 AM • 4213 views
Massive attack of the Russian Federation on Odesa region continues for the fifth day - OVAPhotoVideo

In Odesa, as a result of a missile strike, three people were killed, three more were injured. A multi-story building, a gas pipeline, and a warehouse of an enterprise were damaged; the Russian Federation again struck a gas station.

War in Ukraine • July 15, 06:41 AM • 3963 views
Russia attacked Odesa: three dead, three wounded

As a result of the enemy attack on Odesa, three people died. Three more wounded were hospitalized, residential buildings were damaged.

War in Ukraine • July 15, 05:19 AM • 4104 views
Odesa is under enemy attack again, there are hits on infrastructure - MVA

The Russian army has again struck Odesa, hitting infrastructure. Head of the Odesa MVA Serhiy Lysak urged not to neglect safety rules.

Society • July 14, 08:10 PM • 4633 views
The Russian Federation attacked two civilian vessels in the Black Sea under the flags of Tanzania and Liberia, the captain was killed

Russian troops struck two merchant vessels under the flags of Tanzania and Liberia in the Ukrainian maritime corridor. The captain of one vessel was killed, three people were injured.

War in Ukraine • July 14, 04:24 PM • 3731 views
Russian missile strike on Odesa region kills woman, one other person injuredPhotoVideo

As a result of a Russian missile strike on a residential area in Odesa region, a woman was killed and one other person was injured. A fire broke out in a two-story building, and three households were damaged.

War in Ukraine • July 14, 01:21 PM • 4910 views
Russia struck a foreign vessel in Odesa region: three dead, five injured sailors

Russia struck a civilian vessel flying the flag of Togo in a port in Odesa region, three crew members died. Port infrastructure was damaged, five sailors were injured.

War in Ukraine • July 13, 09:15 AM • 3665 views
4 wounded due to russian attack on Odesa, a bus depot and a sanatorium were hitPhoto

As a result of the morning russian attack on Odesa, 4 people were wounded, including a five-year-old child. On the territory of the bus depot, 6 buses caught fire, another 11 buses and 6 cars were damaged.

War in Ukraine • July 13, 08:26 AM • 5381 views
Zelenskyy expects new meetings with partners to increase pressure on the russian federation and protect Ukraine

The President of Ukraine stated the need to increase pressure on Russia through new sanctions and projects, in particular the European anti-ballistic shield FREYJA. Meetings and negotiations are expected in the near future to strengthen the protection of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • July 13, 07:33 AM • 4766 views
Russia attacked Odesa, affecting transport infrastructure

The enemy attacked Odesa, striking the city's transport infrastructure. Details of the attack are currently being clarified.

War in Ukraine • July 13, 05:27 AM • 4434 views
Russia attacked Odesa region with drones, hitting a multi-story building and a construction supermarket

Russian troops attacked Odesa region with strike drones. In Odesa district, hits were recorded on the upper floors of a residential building and damage to the roof of a construction supermarket.

War in Ukraine • July 12, 08:09 PM • 3847 views
Zelenskyy announces changes in diplomatic directions: the reason why

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the preparation of personnel changes in diplomacy amid delays in arms supplies. He emphasized that agreements with partners must be implemented faster and more fully.

War in Ukraine • July 11, 06:51 PM • 6441 views