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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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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 • 103501 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 • 19759 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 • 46685 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 • 28337 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 • 20750 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 • 22120 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 • 176307 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 • 19880 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 • 23426 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 • 20541 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 • 20476 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 • 21018 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 • 21100 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 • 21415 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 • 107284 views
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 • 27148 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 • 25584 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 • 24844 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 • 55541 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 • 44238 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 • 64251 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 • 100095 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 • 55130 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 • 22491 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 • 19246 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 • 36516 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 • 20914 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 • 104749 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 • 21083 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 • 21546 views