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Odesa
There’s a new normal in Ukrainian cities. For expats, we can witness the senseless destruction, then leave if we wish. But those with nowhere else to go must learn to live with regular bombardment.
Nov. 11, 2023
Odesa
Three crew members aboard the Liberian flagged ship, citizens of the Philippines, were injured with one of them being hospitalised.
Nov. 9, 2023
War in Ukraine
Russian forces used Onyx and Iskander missiles in the attack with blast waves damaging the museum and several high-rise residential buildings nearby.
Nov. 6, 2023
War in Ukraine
As a result of the attack, a fire broke out, which was quickly extinguished by a rescue team—still, the administrative building and equipment sustained damage.
Oct. 30, 2023
War in Ukraine
The attack persisted for over three and a half hours and involved kamikaze drones deployed from the occupied Crimea towards the port infrastructure in the Odesa region.
Oct. 23, 2023
Corruption Watch
The head of Odesa’s Regional Center for Emergency Medical Care was pressured to resign over accusations of inflating salaries, neglecting the ambulance fleet, and running fuel acquisition scams.
Oct. 20, 2023
Drones
Ukrainian air defenses successfully intercepted one Kh-59 guided missile and six enemy drones in the southern part of the country. No casualties were reported.
Oct. 17, 2023
War in Ukraine
Under the guise of a rescuer, the Russian agent infiltrated sites hit by Russian attacks. In reality, he filmed the aftermath and relayed the information back to the Russians.
Oct. 9, 2023
War in Ukraine
The missile strikes in the Odesa region caused damage to several structures, including a boarding house and a granary located near the port.
Oct. 7, 2023
Italy
The Italian government has committed to becoming a patron for the reconstruction of historic buildings destroyed by Russian attacks on Odesa and throughout the region.
Oct. 7, 2023
War in Ukraine
High EU official in surprise visit to Odesa to affirm continuing support.
Sep. 30, 2023
War in Ukraine
Yet another Russian attack on Odesa has destroyed a landmark hotel at the port and a warehouse full of grain. The “eyesore” hotel has long been a controversial building.
Sep. 25, 2023
War in Ukraine
The Ukrainian air force said Kalibrs were launched from a ship and a submarine, adding air defenses shot down 11 as well as all 19 drones that were also used in the attack.
Sep. 25, 2023
Odesa
The Odesa Opera has always had deep ties with the Italian musical tradition. Now one Japanese maestro is bringing Italian musicality to Ukraine’s most international city.
Sep. 17, 2023
War in Ukraine
Elsewhere, the Kremlin claimed it had downed one Ukrainian drones over Moscow and six others over the Russian-occupied Crimean Peninsula.
Sep. 17, 2023
Odesa
Two ships, the Resilient Africa and Aroyat, are en route to load nearly 20,000 tonnes of wheat for African and Asian countries.
Sep. 16, 2023
Ukrainian intelligence said the couple, recruited by Russian intelligence, were photographing sensitive objects under the guise of a wedding photoshoot in the port city.
Jul. 4