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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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Those involved in the shooting of policemen in Vinnytsia region are suspected of desertion

SBI serves notice of suspicion of desertion to servicemen involved in shooting of police officers in Vinnytsia region.

War in Ukraine • April 22, 07:03 AM • 17360 views
Russian reconnaissance drone destroyed over Odesa region in the morning - Southern Defense Forces

In the morning, a Russian Orlan-10 reconnaissance drone was shot down in Odesa region.

War in Ukraine • April 22, 05:41 AM • 30667 views
Enemy attacked Odesa region at night - Kiper

Russian forces attacked Odesa region with Shahed drones from Crimea, damaging warehouses and farm equipment, but no casualties were reported.

War in Ukraine • April 22, 05:27 AM • 23877 views
Overnight, air defense destroyed 5 out of 7 shaheeds, there were hits in Odesa region

5 out of 7 Shahid drones were destroyed by Ukrainian air defense forces during the Russian attack on Ukraine on the night of April 22, and some drones hit a farm, damaging buildings and equipment.

War in Ukraine • April 22, 04:37 AM • 136250 views
Power engineers restore electricity to all residents of Odesa region after bad weather

Power engineers have restored electricity to all 14,000 households in Odesa region after bad weather caused power outages, DTEK reports.

Society • April 21, 06:45 PM • 61071 views
The National Police showed a video of the detention of a father and son of military servicemen suspected of killing a policeman in Vinnytsia region

Police have detained a father and son of military servicemen who are suspected of killing one policeman and wounding another in Vinnytsia region. region. They were found in an abandoned building in Odessa Region, where they had planned to flee abroad.

Crimes and emergencies • April 21, 05:12 PM • 58682 views
Attackers on policemen detained in Odesa region - Interior Ministry

Two servicemen, a father and son aged 52 and 26, who killed one police officer and wounded another in Vinnytsia region, were detained in Odesa region.

Crimes and emergencies • April 21, 12:43 PM • 60416 views
Strike in Odesa region: number of casualties increased to 4 - Kiper

Russian occupants launched ballistic missiles at Odesa region, killing 4 people, including 3 men and 1 woman.

War in Ukraine • April 21, 12:16 PM • 104059 views
Russian Federation attacks Odesa region with ballistic missiles, one wounded

On Sunday afternoon, Russian occupants attacked Odesa region with ballistic missiles, injuring one person and damaging private homes and a transport and logistics facility of the port infrastructure.

War in Ukraine • April 21, 11:27 AM • 47807 views
Evlash: Russia will intensify shelling of Ukraine in an attempt to destroy critical and energy infrastructure

Russia will intensify its shelling of Ukraine to maximize the destruction of critical energy infrastructure.

War in Ukraine • April 21, 11:17 AM • 46070 views
An explosion occurs in Odesa during an alarm

An explosion occurred in Odesa during an air raid on April 21.

War in Ukraine • April 21, 11:02 AM • 41466 views
Frontline regions and the border with Russia can be protected from enemy attacks if there is more air defense - Yevlash

According to Ukrainian Air Force spokesman Ilya Yevlash, the most vulnerable to enemy attacks are Kharkiv, Odesa, Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, Chernihiv, Sumy, and Dnipro regions, which can be protected by more air defense systems.

War in Ukraine • April 21, 09:18 AM • 34760 views
Shooting of patrol policemen: attackers' car with ammunition found in Vinnytsia region

The car and ammunition of the suspects in the shooting of patrol police officers in Vinnytsia region have been found, but the attackers, who are members of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, are still wanted and the search is ongoing.

War in Ukraine • April 20, 07:14 PM • 99237 views
Strike in Odesa: eight people injured, including two children

Eight people, including two children aged three and four, were injured in a rocket attack on Odesa on April 20, and an 80-year-old local resident was hospitalized with a head injury.

War in Ukraine • April 20, 07:06 PM • 100569 views
Enemy attacks port infrastructure: Odesa RMA comments on the situation in the region

Enemy attacks damaged Odesa's port infrastructure, wounding one civilian, despite efforts by air defense forces to shoot down missiles targeting the region's grain export facilities.

War in Ukraine • April 20, 05:15 PM • 69585 views
Russian missile strike on Odesa destroys residential buildings, three-year-old child among the victims - Kiper

Another missile strike on Odesa caused fires in the private sector: two adults were lightly injured and a three-year-old child was hospitalized.

War in Ukraine • April 20, 03:24 PM • 53485 views
Evlash on downing Tu-22MZ: Russia will have to change tactics

Russia will have to change its tactics and increase the range of its missiles after Ukraine shot down its Tu-22MZ strategic bomber.

War in Ukraine • April 20, 03:11 PM • 43843 views
Hospital reports on condition of police officer wounded in shooting in Vinnytsia region

A police officer was wounded during shelling by the military in Vinnytsia region and is currently in moderate condition in Bershad district hospital with minor injuries.

Crimes and emergencies • April 20, 02:00 PM • 30652 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces confirm that servicemen of a military unit are suspects in a murder in Vinnytsia region

The Armed Forces of Ukraine confirm that their servicemen are suspects in the murder of a police officer in Vinnytsia region.

Crimes and emergencies • April 20, 12:20 PM • 35556 views
Attack on the port infrastructure of Odesa region: rescuers have been trying to extinguish the fire for almost a day

During the missile strikes, the russians hit the port infrastructure, which resulted in a large-scale fire. Rescuers have been trying to eliminate the fire for almost a day.

War in Ukraine • April 20, 11:46 AM • 65632 views
Ukrzaliznytsia to operate an Intercity+ flight to Odesa for Easter

Ukrzaliznytsia returns the Intercity+ high-speed train to Odesa in a test mode: trains will run from Kyiv to Odesa and back on May 3, 4, and 5, with additional trains to Lviv on May 4 and 5 due to increased demand during the Easter weekend.

Society • April 20, 10:20 AM • 26741 views
Klymenko on the murder of a policeman in Vinnytsia region: no matter who is wearing what clothes, there is no excuse for this

Two men wearing camouflage shot and killed one police officer and wounded another during a document check in Vinnytsia region, prompting a police operation in Vinnytsia and Odesa regions.

Society • April 20, 07:45 AM • 32281 views
Two men shoot police officers at night in Vinnytsia region, police operation launched

In the Vinnytsia region, two men opened fire on police officers during a document check, killing one officer and injuring another, prompting a police operation in Vinnytsia and Odesa regions.

Crimes and emergencies • April 20, 07:03 AM • 26697 views
russia launches ballistic missile attack on Odesa from Crimea, damages an infrastructure facility

The russian occupiers launched a ballistic missile at Odesa from Crimea, hitting an infrastructure facility, and the air defense forces destroyed 3 enemy reconnaissance groups in Kryvyi Rih, Mykolaiv and Odesa regions.

War in Ukraine • April 20, 06:27 AM • 34776 views
Explosion occurs in Odesa

An explosion occurred in Odesa without warning of an air raid alert, followed by a missile launch reported by the Air Force in the region.

War in Ukraine • April 20, 03:48 AM • 31114 views
"Hopefully, it will be easier for Odesa" - Budanov on the destruction of the Russian Tu22M3 bomber

Chief of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine Kyrylo Budanov has revealed details of the successful ambush and destruction of a Russian Tu22M3 long-range strategic bomber at a distance of 308 kilometers, expressing hope that Odesa will now feel a little better.

War in Ukraine • April 19, 08:03 PM • 32357 views
Russian army attacks two terminals in Pivdennyi port: agricultural products for Asia and Africa destroyed

Russia attacked two terminals at the Pivdennyi port, destroying containers of agricultural products intended for export to Asia and Africa.

War in Ukraine • April 19, 06:27 PM • 56296 views
More than 1300 vessels and 50 billion in revenue: Kiper told about the work of the grain corridor

The grain corridor has been successfully operating and generating foreign exchange earnings despite Russia's attempts to disrupt it: since September last year, 1375 vessels have been operating in the corridor, and international companies are insuring cargo, which is a positive signal for business.

War in Ukraine • April 19, 06:00 PM • 26147 views
4 russian reconnaissance drones destroyed over Odesa region overnight

On April 19, 2024, Ukrainian air defense destroyed 4 russian reconnaissance drones over Odesa region.

War in Ukraine • April 19, 04:45 PM • 32303 views
Sowing season 2024: Ukrainian farmers have already sown more than 2 million hectares of grain

According to the Ministry of Agrarian Policy, Ukraine has planted more than 2 million hectares of spring grains and legumes, including corn, barley, wheat, peas, and oats.

Economy • April 19, 04:32 PM • 52025 views