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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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OVO: 11 injured in Mykolaiv as a result of fall of enemy drone fragments

In Mykolaiv, 11 people were injured when the wreckage of a downed enemy drone fell on the private sector. A house and two cars caught fire.

War in Ukraine • March 25, 06:35 AM • 30059 views
Emergency power outages and suspension of electric transport in Odesa region

Due to attacks by Russian drones that damaged substations in Odesa region, emergency power outages and suspension of electric transport are being implemented to prevent further overloading of equipment.

War in Ukraine • March 25, 06:13 AM • 28398 views
Mykolaiv and Odesa regions were attacked - the Southern Defense Forces reported details of the night attack

Last night, Russian troops attacked energy facilities in Mykolaiv and Odesa regions with drones, causing destruction and injuries.

War in Ukraine • March 25, 05:59 AM • 28430 views
russian federation attacks Odesa: damaged energy infrastructure and part of the city without electricity

An enemy attack on Odesa damaged the energy infrastructure, leading to a partial power outage in the city.

War in Ukraine • March 24, 11:13 PM • 44293 views
russian drones are moving towards Odesa region

Ukraine's Air Force reports groups of enemy drones heading northwest toward Odesa region from the Black Sea.

War in Ukraine • March 24, 09:43 PM • 33897 views
Missile threat detected in Odesa region

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

War in Ukraine • March 24, 09:26 PM • 101695 views
Keeper tells whether there will be a beach season in Odesa region this summer

The Odesa Regional State Administration plans to open the beach season this year, military and weather conditions permitting, providing safe places for people to recuperate at sea, as it did last year when six inspected beaches near shelters were opened.

War in Ukraine • March 24, 05:00 PM • 80868 views
Concrete pyramids and trench systems: traps for the enemy are being built in Odesa region

Modern fortifications are being built in Odesa region, including trenches, dugouts, shelters for personnel and equipment in accordance with military planning and engineering standards, as well as more than 5,000 concrete pyramids set up as vehicle traps.

War in Ukraine • March 24, 04:09 PM • 72145 views
Son of military man found among coordinators of attacks on Odesa region - Kiper

The Security Service of Ukraine has identified the son of a serviceman among the coordinators of attacks in Odesa region, despite the fact that his father is serving at the front and was wounded in the war.

War in Ukraine • March 24, 11:59 AM • 46605 views
Shelling of energy infrastructure in Odesa region: Keeper tells about the situation with electricity

Due to the shelling in Odesa region, there may be power outages, and power engineers are asking to reduce the load on the grid to bring the power system back to normal.

War in Ukraine • March 24, 10:19 AM • 39231 views
The night attack did not affect the operation of the power system, although the enemy tried to critically damage power facilities in Dnipropetrovska oblast - Ukrenergo

russia targeted energy facilities in the Dnipropetrovs'k region with missiles and drones, causing short-term interruptions in electricity and heat supply, but this did not significantly affect the overall operation of the power system.

War in Ukraine • March 24, 09:05 AM • 52211 views
Overnight, russia attacks Ukrainian ports on the Danube with drones, damaging infrastructure

At night, the enemy continued drone attacks on the southeastern regions. Air defense forces shot down 22 drones over Dnipro, Odesa, Mykolaiv and Kherson regions. However, port infrastructure was damaged in some areas.

War in Ukraine • March 24, 08:02 AM • 121603 views
We see no threat from Transnistria: Kiper on the situation in Odesa region

The head of the Odesa regional state administration said that the russian "contingent" in unrecognized Transnistria does not pose a threat to Ukraine, as Ukraine has built fortifications on the border and controls the entire border area.

War in Ukraine • March 24, 08:00 AM • 119101 views
Enemy UAVs heading from the Black Sea towards Odesa region

Ukraine's Air Force informs of Shakhtys moving from the Black Sea toward the south of Odesa region.

War in Ukraine • March 23, 09:22 PM • 42865 views
Missile threat to Mykolaiv, Odesa and Kherson regions

An air alert has been declared in Mykolaiv, Odesa, and Kherson regions of Ukraine due to a missile threat.

War in Ukraine • March 23, 07:53 PM • 111153 views
Halushchenko: Situation at Dniprovska HPP is complicated, occupants may repeat attacks on the dam

The Russian strike on March 22 was the largest attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure since the beginning of the war: more than 150 weapons were used simultaneously, causing significant damage to the Dnipro hydroelectric power plant, leading to power outages in 12 regions, with Kharkiv, Odesa, and Khmelnytsky regions suffering the most.

War in Ukraine • March 23, 02:52 PM • 38691 views
Russians again used ballistic missiles in Odesa region: no casualties or damage - Southern Defense Forces

Russians fired a ballistic missile, probably an Iskander-M, from occupied Crimea, which landed in an open area in Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi district of Odesa region, causing no casualties or damage.

War in Ukraine • March 23, 01:29 PM • 48566 views
Odesa region switches to stabilization power outages - DTEK

Odesa region is switching from emergency to stabilization blackouts. Power engineers improved the situation with power supply overnight.

War in Ukraine • March 23, 10:10 AM • 36448 views
Ukrenergo explains how it will eliminate the consequences of the attack on Kharkiv's power grid

In Kharkiv, power engineers have developed a two-stage plan to restore power supply, which first involves the priority disconnection of critical facilities and then restoration of the standard power supply scheme within a few days, with possible restrictions on weekends and beyond due to damage caused by an enemy attack on the energy facilities that supply the city.

Society • March 22, 08:30 PM • 101393 views
Power engineers restored electricity supply to more than a million consumers - Ministry of Energy

Overnight, power companies restored electricity supply to more than 1 million consumers who were cut off due to enemy shelling and network restrictions.

War in Ukraine • March 22, 07:52 PM • 34332 views
This is terror by definition, even without any cover: Zelensky on Russia's massive attacks

Russia launched massive strikes on many Ukrainian cities, causing casualties and damaging energy infrastructure, which President Zelenskyy condemned as "terror by definition".

War in Ukraine • March 22, 06:54 PM • 104736 views
Another Russian attack on Odesa region: Keeper urges residents of the region not to ignore air raid alarms

Russia strikes Odesa region with an Iskander-M missile from Crimea, causing a fire but no casualties, and residents were urged to take cover during the air raids.

War in Ukraine • March 22, 06:04 PM • 37497 views
CSCI: Fake about "Ukrainian Armed Forces withdrawal from Dnipro and Kharkiv" spread by enemy, situation on the frontlines controlled - CSCI

The Center for Strategic Communications and Information Security refutes the enemy's lies that the Ukrainian Armed Forces are allegedly preparing to retreat from Dnipro and Kharkiv, stating that the situation on the frontlines is under control.

War in Ukraine • March 22, 04:52 PM • 33898 views
Due to significant damage to the energy infrastructure: emergency power outages in Odesa

Due to significant damage to the power grid caused by Russian shelling, emergency power outages are being introduced in Odesa, DTEK Group reports.

Society • March 22, 04:05 PM • 28812 views
Zelenskyy held a meeting on the state of the power system after the Russian strikes: several closed decisions were made

President Zelenskyy held a meeting dedicated exclusively to resolving the energy crisis caused by Russia's attacks on Ukraine's energy system, making closed-door decisions to restore electricity, water, and heat supply, and prioritizing air defense systems from partners.

War in Ukraine • March 22, 03:54 PM • 38309 views
The Ministry of Energy: DniproHES launches equipment shutdown, consumers in Vinnytsia and Lviv regions are supplied with electricity

After a massive Russian attack on the Dnipro hydroelectric power plant, power engineers managed to restart some of the equipment. They managed to restore electricity supply to consumers in Vinnytsia and Lviv regions.

War in Ukraine • March 22, 02:31 PM • 25480 views
Emergency power outages after Russian attacks are still in effect in 4 regions

Emergency power outages continue in Kharkiv, Odesa, Khmelnytsky and Dnipropetrovs'k regions of Ukraine after a massive attack by the Russian army, while power supply has been restored in Donetsk, Sumy and Poltava regions.

Society • March 22, 01:37 PM • 27970 views
Rescuers extinguish fire in Odesa region due to Russian attack: SES shows the consequences

Rescuers extinguished a fire that started as a result of a massive Russian attack in Odesa region on the night of March 22. A tactical robot was used to remotely extinguish fires at one of the facilities.

War in Ukraine • March 22, 01:03 PM • 23239 views
250 thousand subscribers are without electricity in Odesa region: Keeper on the consequences of the night attack by Russia

250,000 subscribers are left without electricity in Odesa region due to extensive damage to energy facilities caused by a nighttime Russian attack.

War in Ukraine • March 22, 11:24 AM • 25917 views
PACE President on Russia's massive attack: "This only strengthens our resolve to support Ukraine"

Russia's massive missile attack on Ukrainian cities strengthens PACE's resolve to support Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • March 22, 10:26 AM • 26611 views