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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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Preparation for the heating season: Shmyhal held a meeting on decentralization of the energy system

The Cabinet of Ministers held a meeting to prepare for the supply of generators to critical infrastructure facilities for the next heating season, which will help decentralize the energy system and make it less vulnerable to Russian attacks.

War in Ukraine • May 7, 03:37 PM • 38937 views
There are still 15 people in hospitals in Odesa region, 5 of them in serious condition: Kiper on the consequences of Russian attacks

15 people, including a 4-year-old girl, remain hospitalized with injuries as a result of the recent Russian rocket attacks on Odesa on April 29, 30, and May 1, 5 of them in serious condition.

War in Ukraine • May 7, 03:30 PM • 20941 views
Repair and construction of shelters, restoration of damaged housing: Kiper gives details of meeting with UN coordinator

Repair and construction of shelters, restoration of damaged housing: Kiper told the details of the meeting with the UN coordinator.

War in Ukraine • May 7, 02:21 PM • 30501 views
Two russian guided missiles shot down in Odesa region

On the afternoon of May 7, 2024, in the Odesa region, air defense forces shot down 2 X-59/X-69 guided missiles.

War in Ukraine • May 7, 01:29 PM • 29825 views
About 87% of Ukrainian agricultural products have been exported by sea in recent months

In recent months, about 85-87% of Ukrainian agricultural products have been exported by sea, with the volume of road transportation increasing after the border was unblocked.

Economy • May 7, 01:27 PM • 44626 views
Storm brings a mine to the coast of Odesa region

The mine, which was washed up on the coast of Odesa region by a storm, was discovered by a local resident and safely removed by the Ukrainian Navy through a controlled explosion.

War in Ukraine • May 7, 01:13 PM • 17641 views
Verification of officials' declarations: NACP reveals over UAH 55.8 million of false information

Since the beginning of 2024, the National Agency for the Prevention of Corruption has launched 402 full verifications of declarations, of which 51 have already been completed and revealed over UAH 55. 8 million of false information, over UAH 14.7 million of illicit enrichment and almost UAH 1.3 million of unjustified assets of various officials across Ukraine.

Politics • May 6, 10:03 AM • 83161 views
In Kyiv, more than 2 thousand companies are registered at one address: what are mass registration addresses and where are they most common

More than 140,000 companies in Ukraine are registered at mass registration addresses, with the largest number - more than 2,000 companies - registered at a single address in Kyiv.

Economy • May 6, 07:00 AM • 21969 views
Fatal accident in Odesa region: driver killed, 5-year-old son injured

A Ford driver was killed and his 5-year-old son was injured when the driver lost control, drove off the road and collided with a tree in Odesa region.

Society • May 6, 02:12 AM • 28665 views
On Easter night, 25 reports of various offenses were recorded

On Easter, the police recorded only 25 offenses, mostly administrative, and about 300 people were taken to police stations for violating the curfew, while services were held in compliance with the restrictions.

Society • May 5, 09:11 AM • 24608 views
In the afternoon, Russians launch a missile attack on Odesa region: three people are wounded

Three people were wounded and civilian infrastructure was damaged as a result of a Russian missile strike on Odesa region, and the relevant services are working at the scene.

War in Ukraine • May 4, 02:04 PM • 31128 views
Coriander is grown in 12 regions of Ukraine: who leads in production

In 2023, Mykolaiv region became the leader in coriander production in Ukraine with 3,000 hectares under crops, and the total area under coriander increased to 8,300 hectares, up 25% from 2020.

Economy • May 4, 12:51 PM • 102431 views
In Volyn, the sale of the second historical monument of the times of Kievan Rus - a carved plate with the image of angels - has been stopped

The Prosecutor's Office of Volyn region has stopped the illegal sale of a carved stone slab from the 12th and 13th centuries depicting two angels, a historical monument of Kievan Rus.

Culture • May 4, 10:41 AM • 27640 views
Treasure trove of silver coins from the Crimean Khanate found in Odesa region

Historian Serhiy Zhosan discovered a "Florentine treasure" of 140 silver coins from the Crimean Khanate, probably hidden during Crimean Tatar raids, in a ravine near the village of Flora in Odesa region.

Society • May 4, 06:46 AM • 45817 views
Businessman donates apartment to family of paramedic killed in Odesa

A businessman from Odesa region donated a fully furnished two-room apartment to the family of paramedic Serhiy Rotar, who was killed during a Russian missile attack on Odesa on March 15.

Society • May 4, 05:40 AM • 91999 views
Favorite of American stars: who is Tanya Muinho, who will perform for Ukrainian participants of the Eurovision Song Contest

Tanya Muinho, an acclaimed Ukrainian director known for her work with international stars such as Lil Nas X and Harry Styles, will direct a performance for the Ukrainian participants of the Eurovision Song Contest 2024, alyona alyona and Jerry Heil.

UNN Lite • May 3, 03:00 PM • 103463 views
Russian strikes in Odesa: 16 injured still in hospital, 5 in serious condition

As a result of the recent Russian attacks on Odesa from April 29 to May 1 16 people are still in hospital, 5 of them in serious condition, including a 4-year-old girl.

War in Ukraine • May 3, 09:55 AM • 19755 views
Ukraine again takes emergency electricity aid from the EU, restrictions still in place in two regions - Energy Ministry

Yesterday, the electricity needs of consumers were covered by their own generation, commercial imports and emergency assistance during peak hours, while some regions experienced power outages due to technical problems, but all consumers were connected within a few hours.

Society • May 3, 08:01 AM • 46659 views
In Odesa, a dog killed in a Russian attack said goodbye

A dog named Kitty, who was killed during the Russian shelling of Odesa on April 29, was buried in the city during a ceremony to say goodbye to all pets and military dogs killed during the Russian invasion.

War in Ukraine • May 2, 09:41 PM • 28331 views
Odesa authorities constantly ask foreign partners to strengthen air defense - Kharlov

Odesa region urgently needs to strengthen its air defense systems to protect its citizens from Russian missile attacks, the deputy head of the Odesa regional state administration has said.

War in Ukraine • May 2, 05:56 PM • 20745 views
Zelenskyy: Russians fired more than 300 missiles, almost 300 Shaheds and more than 3,200 guided bombs at Ukraine in April

In April alone, Russian forces attacked Ukraine with over 300 missiles, nearly 300 Shahed drones, and over 3,200 guided bombs, causing widespread destruction and loss of life.

War in Ukraine • May 2, 10:13 AM • 22100 views
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More than 218 thousand devices delivered to Ukrainian students and teachers for learning in war conditions

Since the start of the full-scale invasion, the Ministry of Education and Science, with the support of international partners, has provided 218,188 devices to Ukrainian students and teachers, most of them in Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, and Dnipro regions.

Society • May 2, 09:48 AM • 176263 views
Power engineers restore electricity to over 2 thousand families in Odesa region after enemy attack

Power engineers restore electricity supply to more than 2,000 families in Odesa region after a nighttime Russian attack.

War in Ukraine • May 2, 09:45 AM • 19878 views
Russia's night attack on Odesa: 32-year-old man in serious condition in hospital

Russia launches a missile strike on Odesa, injuring 14 people and leaving a 32-year-old man in serious condition after surgery.

War in Ukraine • May 2, 09:26 AM • 23406 views
Orders worth almost UAH 3 million were destroyed: Nova Poshta reports on the consequences of the Russian attack

Russian troops destroyed 15. 5 tons of orders worth almost UAH 3 million.

War in Ukraine • May 2, 09:05 AM • 20534 views
Russian reconnaissance UAV "Orlan-10" destroyed in Mykolaiv region in the morning

A Russian Orlan-10 reconnaissance drone was destroyed in Mykolaiv region on the morning of May 2, and the day before, on May 1, Ukrainian air defense forces shot down a guided missile, two Shahed attack drones, and another Orlan-10 drone in the southern districts of Mykolaiv and Odesa regions.

War in Ukraine • May 2, 09:00 AM • 20463 views
Odesa fire station damaged as a result of Russian strikes in Odesa

The fire department in Odesa suffered significant damage as a result of Russia's missile attack on the city on May 1, although the rescuers were not injured because they were in cover during the attack.

War in Ukraine • May 2, 08:50 AM • 21012 views
Russian troops attacked the border of Chernihiv region eleven times with various types of weapons

Russian troops fired eleven times at the border of Chernihiv region with various types of weapons, recording 109 explosions.

War in Ukraine • May 2, 08:18 AM • 21093 views
Air Force does not rule out Russian missile strikes on Easter night

There is a risk of Russian missile strikes on Easter night, but Ukrainian air defense is ready to repel an attack, so citizens should remain vigilant despite the holidays.

War in Ukraine • May 2, 07:59 AM • 21409 views
US Ambassador reacts to the attack on Odesa

Another horrific Russian ballistic missile attack on Odesa overnight damaged a warehouse, wounded 14 people, and underscored Ukraine's need for more powerful air defense systems.

War in Ukraine • May 2, 02:16 AM • 107277 views