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War in Ukraine
Odesa Port Hit in Major Russian Overnight Attack
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.
Sept. 25, 2023
Odesa
Japanese Conductor Hirofumi Yoshida Brings Italian Opera to Ukraine
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.
Sept. 17, 2023
War in Ukraine
Russian Missiles Strike Agricultural Facility in Odesa
Elsewhere, the Kremlin claimed it had downed one Ukrainian drones over Moscow and six others over the Russian-occupied Crimean Peninsula.
Sept. 17, 2023
Odesa
First Cargo Ships Sail to Ukraine After Grain Deal Collapse
Two ships, the Resilient Africa and Aroyat, are en route to load nearly 20,000 tonnes of wheat for African and Asian countries.
Sept. 16, 2023
Drones
Romanian Villagers Urged to Seek Shelter Amid Russian Attack on Odesa Region
The RO-Alert message indicated the possibility of falling airborne objects, prompting residents of several villages to seek refuge in basements or civil defense shelters.
Sept. 13, 2023
War in Ukraine
Russian Drones Strike Ukraine's Izmail Port: Governor
Seven Ukrainian civilians were injured in Russian airstrikes on Izmail, an important grain export port near Romania, with two brought to intensive care, Odesa Regional Governor Oleh Kiper said.
Sept. 13, 2023
War in Ukraine
Italy Adopts Odesa for the Restoration of Historical Buildings Bombed by Russia
Italy has had ties to Odesa for several centuries. Now, faced with the need to rebuild historical buildings in ruins, Rome is committed to helping with its renovation expertise.
Sept. 11, 2023
Odesa
Black Sea Pollution After Kakhovka Dam Disaster
When Russia blew up the Kakhovka Dam, it set off an ecological disaster. Scientists are now trying to gauge to what degree the Black Sea, into which the Dnipro flows, will be affected.
Sept. 9, 2023
Russian Drone Attack on Black Sea Kills Sailor
Two foreign-flagged civilian vessels came under attack in the Black Sea, leaving one sailor dead and five others injured, including one crew member in serious condition.
June 19, 2026
