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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 blow to Odesa: SES eliminates large-scale fire

A Russian missile attack on Odesa damaged civilian infrastructure, sparking a massive fire that injured 14 people and required 68 rescuers to extinguish.

War in Ukraine • May 2, 01:10 AM • 27143 views
Strike on Odesa: video of the place of shelling appears

As a result of the Russian strike on Odesa on May 1, one person was hospitalized, 12 others received medical care on the spot, civilian infrastructure was destroyed, and a large-scale fire broke out, which rescuers are fighting.

War in Ukraine • May 1, 10:38 PM • 25581 views
The condition of the workers after the Russian missile strike became known

18 employees of Nova Poshta took shelter during a Russian missile strike on Odesa, about 900 parcels were damaged, but the company is providing the necessary assistance to them and their families.

War in Ukraine • May 1, 09:42 PM • 24839 views
Russians hit a Nova Poshta office with a rocket in Odesa

A Russian missile strike destroys a Nova Poshta sorting warehouse and office in Odesa, but there were no casualties; Nova Poshta fully compensates customers for the cost of damaged parcels.

War in Ukraine • May 1, 08:33 PM • 55538 views
Strike in Odesa: at least 13 injured

At least 13 people were injured when a Russian ballistic missile struck Odesa, causing a massive fire at the crash site.

War in Ukraine • May 1, 08:03 PM • 44231 views
Occupants may have hit Nova Poshta warehouse in Odesa - local publicists

The Russian military reportedly struck a Nova Poshta warehouse in Odesa, causing a fire. There is no official information about the hit.

War in Ukraine • May 1, 07:53 PM • 64242 views
Heavy fire breaks out in Odesa after shelling: smoke rises over the city

A large-scale fire broke out in Odessa due to reports of “arrivals”. Earlier, authorities urged residents to stay in safe places until the air raid warning cleared.

War in Ukraine • May 1, 07:21 PM • 100082 views
Explosions occurred in Odesa - media

Explosions were heard in Odesa. The head of the regional military administration urged residents to stay in safe places until the air raid alert is lifted due to the threat of ballistic weapons.

War in Ukraine • May 1, 07:11 PM • 55125 views
Information about an alleged attack on the headquarters of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in Odesa is fake

The Center for Strategic Communications emphasizes that three civilians were killed and residential buildings were damaged as a result of a Russian missile attack on Odesa.

War in Ukraine • May 1, 04:39 PM • 22486 views
Selling trophy machine guns and sniper rifles to criminals: gang of "black gunsmiths" detained

The Security Service of Ukraine and the National Police neutralized a criminal group that was selling sniper rifles, machine guns and grenades in different regions of Ukraine, detaining the organizers red-handed and seizing a large batch of illegal weapons.

Crimes and emergencies • May 1, 01:23 PM • 19235 views
Russian attack on Odesa on April 29: death toll rises to six

Six people were killed by a Russian missile strike on Odesa on April 29.

War in Ukraine • May 1, 10:25 AM • 36513 views
A Ukrainian record was set in Vinnytsia as part of the Art through Awareness project

In Vinnytsia, as part of the Art Through Awareness project, a Ukrainian record was set, where artists and public figures from different regions came together to create a performance piece called "Synergy of Good and Positive. "

Society • May 1, 10:00 AM • 20896 views
Russian missile attack damages Ukrainian Ombudsman's office in Odesa

As a result of Russian missile attacks on Odesa, the office of the Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights was damaged, but no one was injured.

War in Ukraine • May 1, 09:59 AM • 104736 views
Electricity shortages persist during evening peak, restrictions still in place in two regions - Ukrenergo

Electricity consumption is almost at the same level, with a deficit in the evening peak hours and a surplus during the day due to the active operation of solar and wind power plants, while restrictions remain in Kharkiv and Kryvyi Rih regions due to damage caused by Russian shelling.

War in Ukraine • May 1, 07:29 AM • 21071 views
Evlash on Russia's night attack on Odesa: Russia used three Iskander-M ballistic missiles

Russian troops fired three Iskander-M ballistic missiles at densely populated areas of Odesa at night, causing casualties.

War in Ukraine • May 1, 06:14 AM • 21539 views
Damaged houses and broken windows: the mayor's office showed the consequences of the russian attack on Odesa

Odesa Mayor Gennadiy Trukhanov showed a video of the aftermath of the nighttime russian attack on the city. The shelling killed three people and injured three others, and damaged civilian infrastructure

War in Ukraine • May 1, 12:38 AM • 26325 views
russian troops attack Odesa with ballistic missiles: three people killed, three more wounded

russian troops strike Odesa with ballistic missiles, killing three people and injuring three others, and damaging civilian infrastructure.

War in Ukraine • April 30, 10:18 PM • 22184 views
Air alert declared in southern Ukraine: several explosions in Odesa

An air alert was issued in southern Ukraine due to the threat of a ballistic missile attack, followed by explosions in Odesa. Local authorities are urging residents to stay in shelters.

War in Ukraine • April 30, 08:49 PM • 25775 views
"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 • 47438 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 • 37409 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 • 24486 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 • 20746 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 • 19556 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 • 30314 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 • 53237 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 • 30684 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 • 300172 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 • 22272 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 • 19754 views