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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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Passed data to Russian special services: Russian agent who served in Zakarpattia for more than a year will stand trial

A Russian agent who served for more than a year in a border guard unit in Zakarpattia and passed information to Russian special services will stand trial for high treason and desertion.

War in Ukraine • April 15, 09:08 AM • 28508 views
SBI completes pre-trial investigation against former Odesa military commissar Borisov

The former head of the Odesa Regional Territorial Center for Recruitment and Social Support, Yevhen Borysov, is suspected of illicit enrichment totaling more than UAH 140 million. The man and his family own several cars and luxury real estate abroad, without having enough legally obtained assets and income to do so.

Crimes and emergencies • April 15, 08:21 AM • 15733 views
Bad weather left 36 settlements without power in Ukraine, power outage schedules in Kharkiv region - energy officials

Due to the bad weather, 36 settlements in Zhytomyr and Khmelnytsky regions were cut off from power, and there are blackouts and restrictions in several regions, including Kharkiv, where hourly outages affected about 240,000 consumers.

Society • April 15, 08:07 AM • 25492 views
A man from Cherkasy and Odesa was trying to "light up" Ukrainian air defense near Cherkasy and Odesa: he was detained

A 47-year-old resident of Cherkasy was detained for collecting and disseminating information about the location of air defense radar stations in Cherkasy and Odesa regions.

War in Ukraine • April 15, 07:17 AM • 20660 views
Brigadier General Shvedyuk was appointed Commander of the Joint Forces Operation "West"

Brigadier General Volodymyr Shvedyuk is appointed as the new Commander of the Operational Command "West" of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • April 15, 07:12 AM • 18373 views
Migration of Ukrainian business during the war: where companies move most often

Almost 19,000 companies have relocated since the start of the full-scale war in Ukraine, with Kyiv and Zakarpattia regions being the most popular destinations for business relocation.

War in Ukraine • April 15, 07:07 AM • 19142 views
Air defense system destroys two Russian X-59 missiles aimed at Odesa region - OK "Pivden"

Russian troops launched two X-59 guided missiles toward Odesa region, but both were successfully intercepted and destroyed by Ukrainian air defense over the Black Sea.

War in Ukraine • April 14, 03:13 PM • 47580 views
MoIA: All response protocols have been updated, including the requirements for bulletproof vests to be worn by SES rescuers

Due to the mistakes made in the first months of the full-scale invasion and the loss of rescuers, the Ministry of Internal Affairs has completely revised all response protocols, including the requirements for bulletproof vests to be worn by SES rescuers.

Society • April 14, 12:29 PM • 30672 views
Enemy shells energy infrastructure in Kharkiv region - Ministry of Energy

The enemy shelled and damaged energy infrastructure in Kharkiv region. Due to network constraints, the transmission system operator's lines in the region are subject to outage schedules.

Society • April 14, 07:24 AM • 91066 views
A ballistic missile can reach Odesa from Crimea in a minute: Kiper urges not to ignore alarms

The head of the Odesa regional state administration warns of a constant threat of missile and drone attacks from Crimea.

War in Ukraine • April 13, 12:08 PM • 27298 views
A man with leaflets with symbols of the communist regime was detained in Odesa

A man was detained in Odesa for possession of leaflets with communist symbols.

Politics • April 12, 11:52 PM • 57575 views
Air Force warns of missile threat in Odesa region

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine informs about a missile threat in Odesa region.

War in Ukraine • April 12, 09:36 PM • 54558 views
Commander of the JFO "South" Kovalchuk announces his resignation

Major General Andriy Kovalchuk, commander of the troops of the operational command "South", resigned to head the Military Academy in Odesa.

War in Ukraine • April 12, 05:26 PM • 28724 views
Court extends Roman Hrynkevych's arrest, but reduces bail again

Kyiv's Pechersk Court extended Roman Hrynkevych's detention for two months, but reduced his bail from UAH 469 million to UAH 393 million in the case of fraud with material property for the Armed Forces worth UAH 1 billion.

Economy • April 12, 05:22 PM • 26905 views
The OP expressed confidence that Ukraine will soon have positive results on Patriot

Ukraine expects to receive additional Patriot air defense systems and missiles soon after talks between Dutch Prime Minister Rutte and other leaders.

War in Ukraine • April 12, 04:54 PM • 24746 views
Argentine investors will develop a craft winery in Odesa region

Argentine investors will develop viticulture and craft winemaking in the Borodyn community of Odesa Oblast by leasing vineyards and receiving tax benefits from local authorities.

Economy • April 12, 04:11 PM • 101437 views
Road paving has started on the Chervonohrad-Rava-Ruska border road: when is it planned to be completed

Road workers have begun asphalting the Chervonohrad-Rava-Ruska border road, arranging sidewalks, roadsides, exits and repairing two bridge crossings; the 53-kilometer section is scheduled to be completed this year.

Society • April 12, 12:58 PM • 28332 views
Sowing season 2024: Ukrainian farmers have already sown more than a million hectares of grain

Ukrainian farmers have already planted more than 1. 26 million hectares of spring grains and pulses, such as wheat, barley, peas and oats, in the government-controlled areas.

Economy • April 12, 12:47 PM • 50074 views
This year, regions will receive UAH 2.5 billion to build shelters in schools

This year, regions close to the war zone will receive UAH 2. 5 billion from the state budget to build shelters in schools.

War in Ukraine • April 12, 09:59 AM • 88680 views
The number of victims of the Russian attack on Odesa region increased to 6

A 56-year-old man died in hospital, raising the number of victims of Russian shelling in Odesa region on April 10 to six.

War in Ukraine • April 12, 07:00 AM • 23986 views
Ukrainian troops shoot down 16/17 russian attack drones during combat operations

The air defense system successfully destroyed 16/17 enemy Shahed attack drones during a russian attack on the night of April 12, 2024.

War in Ukraine • April 12, 04:08 AM • 104895 views
Nighttime enemy drone terror: a fire broke out at an energy facility in Kryvyi Rih

A fire broke out at an energy facility in Kryvyi Rih, Dnipropetrovs'k region, due to the wreckage of a downed russian drone, but it was contained without casualties.

War in Ukraine • April 12, 03:59 AM • 29781 views
UAV groups spotted in eastern part of Odesa region on the border with Mykolaiv region

Ukraine's Air Force spotted several groups of drones in eastern and southeastern Odesa region near the border with Mykolaiv region, moving northwest.

War in Ukraine • April 11, 11:50 PM • 31746 views
School shelter for 400 people being built in Odesa region - Kiper

A large school shelter for 400 students is being built in the Bereziv district of Odesa region to ensure safe offline learning during the war.

Society • April 11, 06:19 PM • 52587 views
Zelenskyy discusses involvement of countries of the Global South in the Peace Summit with Greek Prime Minister

During his visit to Vilnius, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis. The parties discussed preliminary agreements and the involvement of other countries in the Peace Summit in Switzerland.

Politics • April 11, 04:05 PM • 28913 views
Amid a massive attack on the energy infrastructure: "Ukrenergo" urges Ukrainians to reduce electricity consumption

Due to the significant damage caused by the latest Russian attack on Ukrainian power plants, Ukrenergo urged Ukrainians to reduce evening electricity consumption from 19:00 to 22:00 to maintain a balance between electricity production and consumption.

Society • April 11, 03:53 PM • 44247 views
Day of mourning declared in Odesa region tomorrow

Five people were killed as a result of a Russian missile strike on Odesa region. A day of mourning has been declared in the region tomorrow.

Society • April 11, 03:34 PM • 26084 views
At the Trimore summit, Zelenskyi emphasized the urgent need to strengthen Ukrainian air defense

At the Three Seas summit, President Zelensky emphasized the urgent need to strengthen Ukraine's air defense with real actions, not words, as Russian threats span the entire space from Europe to Kazakhstan.

War in Ukraine • April 11, 03:24 PM • 24056 views
The number of victims of the Russian attack on Odesa region increased to 5

A man who was seriously injured in Odesa region died in hospital, bringing the death toll to 5.

War in Ukraine • April 11, 10:19 AM • 26260 views
Kiper: A girl was killed in yesterday's Russian attack on Odesa, her parents and younger sister are in hospital

A 10-year-old girl was killed and her parents and younger sister were hospitalized as a result of a Russian missile attack on Odesa.

Society • April 11, 09:27 AM • 24282 views