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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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Rocket attacks on Kyiv TV tower and units of the General Staff were prepared: FSB agent group detained

The Security Service of Ukraine detained two FSB agents who were preparing rocket attacks on the Kyiv TV tower, units of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and energy facilities in three regions.

War in Ukraine • March 27, 08:14 AM • 29648 views
Air Baltic plans to resume flights to Ukraine as soon as the airspace opens

Latvian airline Air Baltic plans to resume flights to Kyiv, Lviv, and Odesa as soon as Ukraine's airspace is reopened after checking the readiness of Boryspil airport.

Announcements • March 27, 02:20 AM • 33774 views
Solsky debunks negative myths about the Ukrainian agricultural sector during the EU Council

During a meeting of the EU Council on Agriculture, Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine Mykola Solsky debunked negative myths that the Ukrainian agricultural sector has no economic basis, emphasizing Ukraine's ability to withstand and win the war with Russia.

Economy • March 26, 08:06 PM • 31984 views
Anti-tank ditches and barrier lines: RMA showed how the second line of defense is being built in Kherson region

Ukraine is actively building a second line of defense with anti-tank ditches and non-explosive barriers in the de-occupied part of Kherson region to protect the liberated territories.

War in Ukraine • March 26, 04:44 PM • 25715 views
At least 300 apartments were damaged: Kiper on the consequences of yesterday's Russian attack on Odesa

According to the head of the Odesa regional state administration, at least 300 apartments were damaged by a blast wave as a result of rocket attacks on Odesa, and this number is expected to grow.

War in Ukraine • March 26, 03:55 PM • 23465 views
There is no talk of hourly schedules of power outages throughout Ukraine - Director of Guaranteed Buyer

At present, there is no need to introduce hourly blackout schedules across Ukraine. Such schedules are in place only in Kharkiv, Dnipro, Odesa regions, and during peak hours in Khmelnytsky region, which suffered the most from rocket attacks.

Society • March 26, 02:22 PM • 25332 views
After the attacks by Russia Ukraine today plans to import a record amount of electricity this year

Ukraine plans to import a record amount of electricity, while no exports are planned, as the power system is stable and no shortages are expected despite Russian attacks.

War in Ukraine • March 26, 01:39 PM • 53918 views
23 thousand subscribers are left without electricity: Odesa Regional State Administration tells about the consequences of yesterday's Russian attack

23,000 subscribers in Odesa region remain without electricity due to yesterday's Russian attack and bad weather.

War in Ukraine • March 26, 12:22 PM • 23389 views
Number of casualties as a result of yesterday's Russian attack on Odesa region increased to 10 - Kiper

Yesterday's rocket attack in Odesa region wounded 10 people, 7 of whom were hospitalized.

War in Ukraine • March 26, 12:13 PM • 22037 views
Cabinet of Ministers appoints Shalyhailo deputy head of Odesa RMA

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has appointed Anton Shalyhaylo as deputy head of the Odesa Regional State Administration.

Politics • March 26, 11:17 AM • 28360 views
Roads may be flooded: high water levels on rivers in Chernihiv region

High water levels on the rivers of Chernihiv Oblast could cause flooding of floodplains and roads, disrupting transportation links to some villages.

Society • March 26, 10:20 AM • 46838 views
About 70 settlements in Odesa and Mykolaiv regions are without power due to bad weather

Around 70 settlements in Odesa and Mykolaiv regions are without power due to adverse weather conditions. Power lines were damaged by strong winds in Odesa Oblast. In Mykolaiv region, some consumers are without power due to sleet.

Society • March 26, 09:42 AM • 33013 views
It is not the first time the enemy has struck a double blow at the recreational area of Odesa: Humeniuk on the tactics of Russian attacks

During the shelling of Odesa on March 25, the Russian occupiers used a double-strike tactic, first hitting a recreational area with one missile and then launching another strike a few minutes after the arrival of the operational services, a tactic they had used before in response to the lack of advantages on the front line.

War in Ukraine • March 26, 08:39 AM • 33360 views
Electricity restrictions applied in four regions, heating season completed in Kherson - Ministry of Energy

Four regions face power supply restrictions, and Kherson has ended the heating season due to weather conditions, reports the Energy Ministry.

Society • March 26, 08:10 AM • 47744 views
Odesa restores stabilization outage schedules and 50% of electric transport operation

Power engineers have stabilized the situation in Odesa region, allowing the return to scheduled stabilization blackouts, 50% of the city's electric transport has resumed operation, while repairs continue to overcome the consequences of Russian shelling.

War in Ukraine • March 26, 06:45 AM • 30511 views
Flooding and fallen trees in Odesa due to precipitation and wind

Due to prolonged rains and stormy winds in Odesa, trees have fallen and some streets are flooded, hampering traffic.

Society • March 26, 06:43 AM • 29136 views
russian drones are heading to Mykolaiv and Odesa regions

Unmanned aerial vehicles are heading to Mykolaiv and Odesa regions, the Ukrainian Air Force reports.

War in Ukraine • March 26, 12:32 AM • 110219 views
President thanked all those who helped with the aftermath of today's Russian attacks on Kyiv, Odesa and Mykolaiv

President Zelenskyy thanked everyone who contributed to the relief efforts in the aftermath of Russia's strikes on Kyiv, Odesa, and Mykolaiv and called on people to support the victims, even if they do not ask for help.

War in Ukraine • March 25, 09:44 PM • 83736 views
More than 300 thousand subscribers are without electricity: Keeper about the consequences of enemy shelling

In Odesa, more than 300,000 subscribers were left without electricity as of 19:00 due to Russian missile attacks.

War in Ukraine • March 25, 06:11 PM • 30829 views
Missile attack on Odesa: enemy hits recreational area, 4 wounded reported

Russia launched a double ballistic missile strike on the recreational area of Odesa, destroying two buildings and damaging nearby houses, injuring 4 people.

War in Ukraine • March 25, 05:59 PM • 28828 views
Enemy attack on Odesa: infrastructure damaged, three women injured

The rocket attack on Odesa damaged civilian infrastructure and injured three women. As for the situation with power supply in Odesa, as of 19:00, more than 300,000 subscribers have no electricity.

War in Ukraine • March 25, 05:35 PM • 26942 views
Enemy attacks with missiles: repeated explosions in Odesa

Repeated explosions occurred in Odesa after the city was shelled by ballistic missiles from occupied Crimea.

War in Ukraine • March 25, 03:53 PM • 26396 views
An explosion occurred in Odesa - media

An explosion occurred in Odesa amid a large-scale air raid and reports of a missile being launched toward the city.

War in Ukraine • March 25, 03:36 PM • 27615 views
Air alert declared in several regions of Ukraine: threat of ballistic missile use

Ukraine has issued a large-scale air alert due to the threat of a ballistic missile attack from the south, with a missile reportedly fired toward Odesa.

War in Ukraine • March 25, 03:30 PM • 27903 views
Illegal enrichment of almost UAH 60 million: court remanded former AFU official in custody

A former high-ranking official of the Armed Forces of Ukraine was detained for illegal enrichment worth almost UAH 58 million, including a car, an apartment and 53 land plots.

Politics • March 25, 01:21 PM • 23744 views
Kiper says he is not going to hold the post of Prosecutor General

Oleh Kiper, head of the Odesa Regional State Administration, says he is not going to hold the post of Prosecutor General.

Politics • March 25, 12:40 PM • 83488 views
There is no shortage of electricity, blackouts in the regions are caused by damaged infrastructure - Ukrenergo

Ukraine's energy system is operating in a balanced manner, with no electricity shortages, but blackouts in some regions are caused by damage to the power grid as a result of recent Russian attacks on energy facilities.

Society • March 25, 10:28 AM • 59227 views
Power engineers stabilize the situation in Kryvyi Rih: all homes are supplied with electricity

DTEK's power engineers managed to stabilize the situation in Kryvyi Rih and Kryvyi Rih district by restoring electricity supply to all consumers after Russian shelling.

Society • March 25, 09:59 AM • 28313 views
Fines and deprivation of license: MPs propose to increase fines for drivers for not giving way to special vehicles

Deputies propose to increase fines to UAH 5,100 and deprivation of rights for up to 10 years for failure to give way to special vehicles, such as ambulances, fire brigades, and police cars with flashing lights and sirens.

Society • March 25, 08:45 AM • 111958 views
Ukraine's Air Force shoots down 8 Shaheds in the sky over Ukraine at night

Defense forces shot down 8 out of 9 enemy attack drones over Mykolaiv and Odesa regions at night.

War in Ukraine • March 25, 07:11 AM • 29494 views