$44.700.0751.870.04

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
News by theme
The enemy is trying to destroy the entire infrastructure of Odesa region, but we are holding on - RMA

Despite Russia's attempts to destroy Ukraine's infrastructure, Odesa region continues to function, with businesses operating and residents preparing for the beach season.

Society • April 19, 03:22 PM • 27607 views
Attack on a port in Odesa region: Russians fired four missiles

Russians fire four missiles at port infrastructure in Odesa region, hitting an agricultural facility.

War in Ukraine • April 19, 02:33 PM • 27889 views
Russia's Tu-22M3 downing: the GUR says that the Security Forces will continue to "surprise" Russia

Ukrainian troops successfully shoot down a Russian Tu-22M3 strategic bomber equipped with cruise missiles, destroying such an aircraft for the first time.

War in Ukraine • April 19, 01:30 PM • 17175 views
Occupants launch missile attack in Odesa region: one person wounded, port infrastructure damaged

a Russian missile attack on the Odesa region damaged port infrastructure, and one person was reported wounded.

War in Ukraine • April 19, 01:07 PM • 17526 views
Explosions occurred in Odesa

Two explosions occurred in Odesa, Ukraine, amid warnings of a possible ballistic missile attack from Crimea.

War in Ukraine • April 19, 10:54 AM • 17975 views
the russians did not fire some of the missiles over Ukraine: the GUR spoke about the consequences of the downing of the Tu-22

The Ukrainian military shot down a russian Tu-22M3 strategic missile carrier-bomber, forcing the other plane to turn around, so the russians never fired some of the missiles.

War in Ukraine • April 19, 09:22 AM • 18328 views
Russia attacked Odesa region again: they tried to hit critical infrastructure

At night, Russian troops conducted missile and drone strikes on critical infrastructure in Odesa region, but no casualties were reported.

War in Ukraine • April 19, 07:20 AM • 62086 views
An explosion occurs in Odesa

There was an explosion in Odesa.

War in Ukraine • April 19, 02:22 AM • 136240 views
Missile from the Black Sea targets Odesa region

A russian missile from the Black Sea targets Ukraine's Odesa region.

War in Ukraine • April 18, 11:22 PM • 24717 views
russian "Shahids" are heading to Odesa from the Black Sea

Ukraine's Air Force announces the launch of Shaheds from the Black Sea in the direction of Odesa.

War in Ukraine • April 18, 10:27 PM • 23833 views
Odesa region is preparing for the beach season: The keeper named the conditions

The head of the Odesa Regional State Administration, Oleh Kiper, said that the beaches in Odesa would be open to Odesa residents and guests by mid-May after a safety check, including the availability of bomb shelters, protective nets, and a seabed survey.

Society • April 18, 03:28 PM • 46730 views
Germany sends letters to allies asking them to provide Ukraine with air defense systems

Germany has launched a global initiative called Immediate Action on Air Defense (IAAD) to address Ukraine's air defense gaps, calling on allies and partners to provide air defense systems to protect Ukrainian cities, troops and critical infrastructure.

War in Ukraine • April 18, 07:40 AM • 20940 views
HACCU announces verdict against head and deputy of Odesa city council found guilty of corruption

The head and a deputy of the city council of Izmail district of Odesa region were sentenced to 9 and 10 years in prison, respectively, for taking a bribe for leasing a land plot.

Crimes and emergencies • April 18, 07:21 AM • 20063 views
Iranian drone spotted heading south to Odesa region

The Ukrainian Air Force informs about the detection of a drone launched from Crimea in the direction of the southern part of Odesa region.

War in Ukraine • April 18, 12:01 AM • 41581 views
In Kherson region, a court ruling prevents the misuse of more than 190 hectares of land of educational institutions

The courts of Kherson and Odesa regions ruled to stop the misuse of more than 190 hectares of land worth UAH 41 million belonging to educational institutions, which, in violation of the law, were used for commercial purposes instead of educational ones.

Society • April 17, 05:20 PM • 60829 views
Explosion was reported in Odesa

An explosion was reported in Odesa, Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • April 17, 06:46 AM • 26078 views
Lviv received 10 new trams as part of a program to upgrade public transport with European funds

Lviv has received 10 new low-floor trams as part of a €200 million framework loan from the European Investment Bank to modernize urban public transport in 10 Ukrainian cities.

Economy • April 16, 03:47 PM • 28425 views
Istanbul and Greek parks to open for visitors in Odesa this weekend

Istanbul and Greek parks in Odesa will open this Saturday, April 20, along with the legendary Potemkin Stairs. However, traffic on Primorskaya Street is allowed only for vehicles, not for pedestrians

Society • April 16, 02:05 PM • 16274 views
Unidentified men in military uniforms tried to push a man into a car in Zaporizhzhia: TCC denied any involvement in the incident

A number of Telegram channels posted a video, allegedly from Zaporizhzhia, where men in military uniforms are trying to push a civilian into a car. The local CCC and JV conducted an investigation and emphasized that the employees of the territorial center for recruitment and social support were not involved in the events in the video.

Society • April 16, 01:58 PM • 17811 views
The head of Norwegian diplomacy arrived in Odesa: Kiper tells details of the meeting

During the visit, Bart Eide familiarized himself with the consequences of Russian terrorism, in particular, he saw with his own eyes a house destroyed by a Russian drone, where 12 civilians were killed.

War in Ukraine • April 16, 01:39 PM • 24433 views
A new commander of the Southern Command has been appointed: Hennadiy Shapovalov

Brigadier General Gennadiy Shapovalov has been appointed the new commander of the Operational Command "South" of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, replacing Major General Andriy Kovalchuk.

War in Ukraine • April 16, 01:37 PM • 23609 views
In Odesa region, it was calculated how many Ukrainian cultural monuments were destroyed by the Russian armed forces

Since the beginning of the full-scale Russian invasion in the Odesa region of Ukraine, more than 120 cultural monuments, including 18 of national importance, have been destroyed or damaged.

War in Ukraine • April 16, 10:02 AM • 17377 views
Receipt of foreign exchange earnings through Odesa ports increased to UAH 50 billion - Kiper

Oleg Kiper's instruction increased foreign exchange earnings to Ukraine's budget by UAH 50 billion by blocking the export of agricultural products purchased from farmers for cash through the ports of Odesa region.

Economy • April 15, 06:27 PM • 57921 views
"It was an act of intimidation": Greek Prime Minister is sure that russia deliberately shelled Odesa during his visit to the city

The Greek prime minister is convinced that russian troops deliberately launched a missile strike on Odesa to intimidate Athens when he and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy were visiting the city.

War in Ukraine • April 15, 05:06 PM • 20923 views
Provided transportation of military equipment for the invaders: officials of the Russian Railways are charged with aiding and abetting Russian aggression

4 Russian officials were charged with aiding and abetting Russia's aggression against Ukraine by ensuring the unimpeded transportation of Russian military personnel and equipment by rail.

War in Ukraine • April 15, 03:55 PM • 19738 views
Odesa region is preparing to open safe beaches and give business a break - Kiper

Odesa authorities met with more than 70 local entrepreneurs to discuss business facilitation, including beach security measures and extending alcohol sales hours to 23:00 during the upcoming holiday season.

Economy • April 15, 03:46 PM • 20288 views
The Center for Countering Disinformation refuted the russian fake about the massive sale of hospitals in Ukraine

The Center for Countering Disinformation refutes the russian propaganda fake that the Ukrainian government plans to "sell off the entire healthcare system" by privatizing hospitals and clinics.

War in Ukraine • April 15, 01:36 PM • 21788 views
Ukrainians were seven times more active in taking out mortgages in February: what percentage of loans are given

In February 2024, Ukrainian banks issued 783 mortgage loans totaling UAH 1. 3 billion, up 17.3% compared to January 2024 and more than seven times more than in February 2023, with the majority of loans issued under the e-Home program at an average interest rate of 7.6% per annum.

Society • April 15, 12:36 PM • 30238 views
SBU detains three high-ranking officials of Kyiv, Rivne and Odesa customs: suspected of taking bribes

Three high-ranking officials from Kyiv, Rivne, and Odesa regions were detained by the Security Service of Ukraine for systematically extorting bribes from importers.

Crimes and emergencies • April 15, 11:47 AM • 26179 views
In Ukraine, 300 thousand children cannot study properly because they do not have their own laptops - Fedorov

A total of 178,945 devices, including laptops and tablets, have been distributed to schools. Currently, 361,560 students and 68,881 teachers need digital devices.

Society • April 15, 10:28 AM • 21810 views