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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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A fragment of a Russian missile hit the heart: a 4-year-old child who was injured in the shelling on April 29 dies in Odesa

The number of victims of the Russian shelling on April 29 increased to 8 people. Today, 4-year-old Zlata died in a hospital in Odesa after a fragment of a Russian missile hit the child's heart.

Society • May 23, 06:01 PM • 98789 views
“eRestoration” program: residents of Odesa region compensated over UAH 41 million

Residents of Odesa Oblast received over UAH 41 million in compensation for war-damaged property as part of the e-Restoration program, and nearly 3,300 residential properties were included in the Register of Damaged or Destroyed Property.

War in Ukraine • May 23, 04:26 PM • 15394 views
Zelenskyy: Ukraine will continue to build up Ukrainian marine forces

Ukraine will continue to develop the forces of the Ukrainian Marines, a special kind of troops that have made a significant impact on the war against Russian aggression with their bravery, dedication and strategic battles in the south and east.

War in Ukraine • May 23, 12:12 PM • 21309 views
A commercial structure destroyed the road of a strategic enterprise

The commercial entity Allseeds Black Sea illegally used and damaged the road belonging to the strategic enterprise Odesa Port Plant.

Economy • May 23, 12:03 PM • 15761 views
Vadym Stolar Foundation invites to the presentation of the book “Stories of the Strong” in Odesa

Vadym Stolar Foundation invites to the presentation of the book “Stories of the Strong” in Odesa.

Society • May 23, 11:59 AM • 13259 views
Zelenskyy calls with Greek Prime Minister to discuss upcoming Peace Summit and preparation of joint security agreement

President Zelenskyy discussed with Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis efforts to engage a wide range of states in the upcoming Peace Summit and prepare for the conclusion of a bilateral security agreement between Ukraine and Greece.

War in Ukraine • May 23, 11:43 AM • 17172 views
Today is the Day of the Ukrainian Marines: the role of marines in repelling Russian aggression

Ukraine celebrates the Naval Infantry Day on May 23, in honor of the creation of the Marine Brigade in 1918 by Hetman Pavlo Skoropadskyi.

Society • May 23, 03:34 AM • 25481 views
Conflict between a man and representatives of the TCC in Kharkiv: the Recruitment Center responded

In Kharkiv, a conflict between civilians and military personnel occurred during a combat alert, resulting in the injury of a military officer who was attacked by intoxicated civilians. The Kharkiv Regional TCC and JV launched an internal investigation into the actions of the military.

Society • May 22, 05:22 PM • 23731 views
Pretended to be the prosecutor: the inhabitant of Nikolayevshchina deceived more than 70 taxi drivers throughout Ukraine

In Nikolayevshchina will judge the 32-year-old resident of Snigirevka who deceived 74 taxi drivers from all over Ukraine.

Society • May 22, 10:47 AM • 23512 views
Air Defense Forces destroyed 24 of the 24"Shahed "

The Ukrainian Air Defense Forces successfully shot down all 24 Shahed attack drones launched by Russia during a night attack on various regions of the country.

War in Ukraine • May 22, 04:26 AM • 63355 views
Since the beginning of the year, 9 thousand Ukrainians have received a training voucher from the state: what are the most popular specialties

Since the beginning of the year, 9 thousand Ukrainians have received state vouchers in the amount of 70 million hryvnias for training in new professions or advanced training, while the most popular specialty is nursing.

Society • May 21, 01:04 PM • 14238 views
NACP checked more than 500 TCC officials: the agency found only 8 violators

The National Agency for the Prevention of Corruption has found corruption offenses in 8 of the 541 officials of the Territorial Recruitment and Social Support Centers it has checked so far.

Crimes and emergencies • May 21, 12:07 PM • 23369 views
Documents forged for "legalization" abroad: network of underground printing houses exposed

The Security Service of Ukraine and the National Police neutralized a criminal organization that massively forged and sold Ukrainian and EU documents for "legalization" abroad, detaining 9 members and exposing underground printing houses in rented apartments and houses.

Society • May 21, 10:35 AM • 17455 views
In the south, 20 "Shaheds" were shot down at night, 14 of them in Odesa region

Russian troops conducted kamikaze drone attacks in the southern regions of Ukraine, but Ukrainian air defense successfully shot down 20 drones each over Odesa, Kherson, Dnipro, and Mykolaiv regions without any losses.

War in Ukraine • May 21, 07:06 AM • 23889 views
Ukrainian Air Force shoots down 28 of 29 Russian attack drones

Overnight, Ukrainian air defense forces shot down 28 of 29 Russian attack drones in different regions of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • May 21, 05:01 AM • 104274 views
“We can't sell grain for cash”: Kiper tells how he increased foreign exchange earnings from UAH 15 billion to UAH 60 billion

Since the order to tighten customs control in Odesa region came into force, foreign exchange earnings have increased from UAH 15 billion to UAH 60 billion per month, as intermediaries are no longer able to operate in this market due to strict document checks and the ability of companies to produce the declared volumes of goods.

Economy • May 21, 05:00 AM • 86901 views
Explosions occurred in Odesa

In Odesa, explosions occurred during an air raid alert due to Russian attacks by Shahid drones, as reported by the mayor, Gennadiy Trukhanov.

War in Ukraine • May 21, 12:26 AM • 102060 views
Explosions were heard in Odesa and Kharkiv

Four people were injured as a result of drone strikes on Kharkiv, some of them suffering from acute stress reactions, while explosions were heard in Odesa amid an air raid alert in the region.

Society • May 20, 11:21 PM • 31875 views
Kiper told about a personal tragedy during his work at Odesa RMA

The death of Tsunami commander Oleksandr Gostishchev during the shelling was a personal tragedy for the head of the Odesa Regional State Administration Oleh Kiper.

Society • May 20, 06:00 PM • 58116 views
Grain corridor and strengthening the protection of the Odesa region's sky: Kiper told the details of the meeting with the Estonian delegation

The head of the Odesa Regional State Administration, Oleh Kiper, met with the Estonian delegation to discuss the grain corridor, strengthening air defense, cooperation in the field of digitalization and IT, economic ties between enterprises, and organizing recreation for children from Odesa in Estonia.

War in Ukraine • May 20, 05:48 PM • 53084 views
Today we are doing the best we can: Keeper tells about the work of Odesa ports under fire

The grain corridor from Odesa is working despite constant Russian attacks, with a growing number of ships leaving the port under military escort.

War in Ukraine • May 20, 03:32 PM • 25512 views
Assistance to IDPs, restoration of energy infrastructure: Kiper tells details of meeting with Greek delegation

The head of the Odesa Regional State Administration, Oleh Kiper, met with Greek diplomats to discuss assistance to internally displaced persons, police cooperation, restoration of energy infrastructure, and Greece's readiness to host Ukrainian children, including children of fallen soldiers and firefighters, for summer recreation.

War in Ukraine • May 20, 12:52 PM • 19797 views
eHousing: since the beginning of the year, four thousand Ukrainian families have received loans to purchase housing

Since the beginning of 2024, 4,000 Ukrainian families have received loans totaling UAH 6. 7 billion to purchase housing under the eOselya program, bringing the total number of families who have received loans worth over UAH 16 billion since the program's launch to 10,277.

Society • May 20, 12:27 PM • 20911 views
Rescuers in Zaporizhzhia come under repeated enemy attack

While extinguishing a fire caused by Russian shelling in Novoandriivka, Zaporizhzhia region, rescuers repeatedly came under enemy fire, and one firefighter was injured by a drone dropped ammunition on them.

War in Ukraine • May 20, 09:30 AM • 18368 views
"Shahed" was destroyed in Odesa region at night, two more enemy reconnaissance drones were destroyed the day before

Ukrainian air defense destroyed 17 Shahed drones and 2 Russian Orlan-10 reconnaissance drones in the south.

War in Ukraine • May 20, 08:09 AM • 18722 views
All 29 enemy "Shaheds" were destroyed in the sky over Ukraine at night

All 29 Shahed attack drones launched by Russian troops were successfully destroyed in the skies over Ukraine on the night of May 20, the commander of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine said.

War in Ukraine • May 20, 05:08 AM • 33846 views
Russians send a group of shaheds to Ukraine: where are they going

Russian unmanned aerial vehicles were spotted over several regions of Ukraine, triggering an air alert.

War in Ukraine • May 19, 11:26 PM • 53954 views
Explosion occurs in Odesa, possibly ballistic missile

An explosion, allegedly caused by ballistic missiles, was heard in Odesa, prompting authorities to call on residents to take shelter.

War in Ukraine • May 19, 04:12 PM • 70905 views
In Odesa region, 20 "shaheds" were shot down at night: Kirper talks about the consequences of drone attack

On the night of May 19, Russian troops attacked Odesa region with kamikaze drones, but air defense forces destroyed 24 drones. However, the falling debris damaged an administrative building in Odesa district

War in Ukraine • May 19, 07:59 AM • 26905 views
Ukrainian air defense destroyed all 37 Russian attack drones

All 37 enemy drones that attacked Ukraine at night were successfully shot down by air defense forces.

War in Ukraine • May 19, 05:37 AM • 42018 views