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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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"Negative Resurfacing": a volunteer and anti-Russian project

The project "Negative Resurfacing" recreates the sinking of the Russian cruiser Moskva using immersive technologies, evoking emotions of victory and national pride to counter Russian propaganda and shape a new Ukrainian cultural narrative.

Business News • April 30, 05:51 PM • 47426 views
The only question is whether Russia will "take" Odesa: Musk issues another cynical statement about the war in Ukraine

Elon Musk believes that Russia may seize Odesa as part of its policy to establish control over regions included in the Russian constitution, according to his cynical statement about the ongoing war against Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • April 30, 05:35 PM • 37400 views
9,500 Ukrainians took out housing loans under eOselya

9,500 Ukrainians took out loans worth almost UAH 15 billion to purchase housing under the eHouse program.

Society • April 30, 02:10 PM • 24472 views
Renovation of the regional children's hospital, work of the grain corridor, investments in Odesa region: Kiper tells details of meeting with Indian Ambassador

Renovation of the regional children's hospital, the work of the grain corridor, and investments in Odesa region: Kiper told the details of the meeting with the Indian Ambassador.

Politics • April 30, 12:33 PM • 20740 views
"In extremely serious condition": Odesa RMA tells about the condition of the girl who suffered as a result of yesterday's Russian attack

A four-year-old girl is in critical condition after a Russian missile attack on Odesa.

War in Ukraine • April 30, 12:04 PM • 19544 views
The Defense Forces commented on the enemy's use of unidentified drones at night

During the night attack on Ukraine, the Russians used unidentified drones, probably for reconnaissance purposes.

War in Ukraine • April 28, 02:40 PM • 30303 views
"The less the Kremlin achieves with terror, the more they will be interested in finding peace": Zelensky shows the consequences of Russian attacks and emphasizes the need for air defense

Zelenskiy called on allies to provide more advanced air defense systems to protect Ukrainian cities from Russian attacks, saying this would reduce Russia's ability to wage terror and force it to seek peace.

War in Ukraine • April 28, 08:47 AM • 53226 views
Air defense destroyed three reconnaissance and one attack UAV in the South

Ukrainian air defense forces destroyed four Russian drones, including one attack and three reconnaissance drones, in Odesa and Kherson regions.

War in Ukraine • April 27, 06:44 PM • 51748 views
Unexpected turn: two enemy drones destroyed by light aircraft over Odesa region

Today, in the skies over Odesa region, light aircraft in cooperation with the Southern Command of the Air Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed two Russian reconnaissance drones.

War in Ukraine • April 27, 03:10 PM • 30681 views
A budget of hundreds of drones: how much the country spends on maintaining national parks during the war

The Tuzly Estuaries National Park in Odesa Oblast has an annual budget of UAH 5,565,380, of which 97% is spent on salaries for 45 employees.

Publications • April 26, 01:48 PM • 300160 views
Another batch of Ukrainian grain was delivered to Sudan - Zelenskyy

Ukraine continues to support the Sudanese people with grain supplies as part of the "Grain from Ukraine" initiative.

Economy • April 26, 11:52 AM • 22258 views
Law enforcers detain "black gunsmiths" who tried to sell trophy grenade launchers and explosives to criminals

In Poltava, Odesa, and Zhytomyr regions, law enforcement officers detained "black gunsmiths" who were trying to sell trophy grenade launchers, explosives, and other weapons illegally taken from the sites of former hostilities to criminals.

Crimes and emergencies • April 26, 11:00 AM • 19748 views
More than 8 thousand railcars with grain are moving to seaports

8,151 railcars with grain cargo are heading to the ports of Greater Odesa, up almost 700 units from a week ago, with increased daily unloading rates and foreign exchange earnings from exports.

Economy • April 26, 09:40 AM • 24619 views
Shooting of police officers in Vinnytsia region: SBI exposes two military officers who helped suspects flee abroad

The SBI exposed two military officers who helped the suspects in the murder of a police officer in Vinnytsia region to flee abroad by providing a car, passports and a cell phone, and one of them left the military unit without permission.

Crimes and emergencies • April 26, 08:15 AM • 14015 views
Russian troops strike with mortars and cannon artillery at the border of Chernihiv region, 24 explosions recorded

Russian troops shelled the border of Chernihiv region with mortars and cannon artillery, 24 explosions were recorded.

War in Ukraine • April 25, 07:01 AM • 26952 views
Rada plans to rename 15 Ukrainian cities: which ones are on the list

Ukraine plans to rename 7 districts, 15 cities, 54 towns, and 267 villages as part of its decolonization efforts, including renaming major cities such as Novomoskovsk to Samar, Pervomaisk to Sokolohorsk, and Chervonohrad to Sheptytsky.

Society • April 25, 06:46 AM • 33992 views
Business in time of war: Odesa bakery company receives a grant from the state for almost UAH 7 million

An Odesa-based company producing bread, bakery and confectionery products received a UAH 6. 73 million government grant to purchase equipment and reconstruct a new production facility, which created 10 additional jobs.

Economy • April 25, 06:24 AM • 21113 views
New spokesperson of OK "Pivden" builds communication with journalists of Odesa region

Dmytro Pletenchuk, the new head of the Strategic Communications Center of the Southern Operational Command, met with journalists from Odesa region to discuss the development of further communication and cooperation in the region.

War in Ukraine • April 24, 08:21 PM • 26743 views
Odesa restores electricity to 32,000 families after morning attack by Russia

Power engineers have restored electricity to 32,000 households in Odesa after an early morning attack by Russian troops damaged overhead power lines, DTEK reports.

Society • April 24, 03:53 PM • 25560 views
In Odesa, Russians attacked a place of storage of broken vehicles in the morning - Southern Defense Forces

In Odesa, during a morning attack, Russians hit a storage facility for broken vehicles. No one at the facility was injured.

War in Ukraine • April 24, 11:05 AM • 24942 views
Russia's attack on Odesa region: rescuers show the aftermath

Around 30 houses were damaged by a shock wave as a result of rocket fire by Russian troops in Odesa region, and one 43-year-old woman was injured and taken to hospital.

War in Ukraine • April 24, 09:30 AM • 24062 views
Despite the deficit in the power system, the level of electricity consumption in Ukraine is growing - Ukrenergo

Due to Russian missile strikes that damaged power plants, Ukraine is experiencing electricity shortages and has been receiving emergency assistance from international partners for the third day in a row, while electricity consumption in the country continues to grow.

War in Ukraine • April 24, 08:21 AM • 16044 views
Ukraine receives emergency aid from neighboring countries, there are restrictions in Kharkiv and Kryvyi Rih - Energy Ministry

Ukraine is receiving emergency aid from neighboring countries to supplement its own generation and imports of electricity, with restrictions currently in place in Kharkiv region and Kryvyi Rih due to a lack of power in the grid.

War in Ukraine • April 24, 07:51 AM • 19822 views
Part of Khadzhibeyskiy district in Odesa is cut off from electricity supply after morning attack by Russia - DTEK

Part of Odesa's Khadzhybey district was cut off after a morning attack by the Russian army, and power engineers are working to restore power by the end of the day.

War in Ukraine • April 24, 07:35 AM • 20397 views
In the morning, the enemy attacked Odesa again: a woman of 43 years old was wounded

In the morning, the enemy shelled Odesa with rockets, wounding a 43-year-old woman and damaging about 30 houses.

War in Ukraine • April 24, 06:44 AM • 20209 views
Explosions heard in Odesa

Explosions are heard in Odesa, Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • April 24, 04:09 AM • 24915 views
Ukrzaliznytsia has chosen a new supplier of food in high-speed trains

Following a competitive bidding process, Ukrzaliznytsia has selected Pontem. UA LLC as the new supplier of food for Intercity+ high-speed trains for the next 5 years.

Economy • April 23, 01:32 PM • 19165 views
Odesa RMA reports on the condition of victims of the night attack by Russia

Nine people, including four children, sustained moderate injuries as a result of Russia's nighttime drone attack on Odesa.

War in Ukraine • April 23, 10:28 AM • 22140 views
Due to the non-fulfillment of the contract, the DOT completely refused the services of another food supplier for the Armed Forces

Due to the failure to fulfill its contractual obligations, the State Logistics Operator refused to use the services of Tviy Khlib LLC and redistributed the volume of supplies to other companies to deliver food to the Armed Forces.

War in Ukraine • April 23, 09:53 AM • 83881 views
Russia's drone attack on Odesa: prosecutors show the consequences

As a result of the Russian drone attack on Odesa, 9 people were wounded, including 4 children, and residential buildings and cars were damaged.

War in Ukraine • April 23, 07:15 AM • 27963 views