Odesa

Couple of Ukrainian Railways workers killed in Russian drone attack on Odesa

Viktor and Stela Basenko, an elderly couple who worked at Odesa’s railway station, were killed in a massive Russian drone attack on the city on May 1, Ukrainian Railways reported on Facebook.

2 May 2025, 07:33 PM

Russian propaganda revives Odesa 2014 myths, Ukraine warns

Russian propaganda is intensifying false narratives about the May 2, 2014 Odesa clashes, despite law enforcement findings that pro-Russian activists initiated the violence, Ukraine’s Center for Countering Disinformation at the National Security and Defense Council reported on Telegram.

2 May 2025, 04:50 PM

Russian intelligence hired Odesa native to assassinate Sternenko

The woman who shot Ukrainian activist and military fundraiser Serhii Sternenko on May 1 rented an apartment in the same housing complex and is believed to have received an advance payment from Russian intelligence.

1 May 2025, 09:38 PM

Russian drone strikes Nova Poshta terminal in Odesa overnight

A Russian drone struck a Nova Poshta cargo terminal in Odesa but failed to detonate, the company said on May 1.

1 May 2025, 07:07 PM

Russian midnight drone terror kills 2 in Odesa, devastates residential area

Two people were killed and at least five others were wounded in an overnight Russian drone attack on densely populated area of Odesa, Mayor Hennadiy Trukhanov reported on Telegram early on May 1, posting photos of the aftermath.

1 May 2025, 08:43 AM

Sound of explosion heard in Odesa

An explosion was heard in Odesa, according to reports from local Telegram channels on April 23.

23 April 2025, 03:55 PM

Russia rains down 134 Shahed drones from Kharkiv to Odesa, Ukraine downs 114

Russian forces launched a large-scale drone attack on Ukraine, deploying 134 strike UAVs and decoy drones, 114 were neutralized, the Air Force reported on April 23.

23 April 2025, 12:30 PM

Bloody Russian drone barrage: At least 9 killed, dozens injured, cities burning - Photos

At least nine people were killed and 38 others people were injured in a series of massive Russian drone attacks on Kharkiv, Poltava, Odesa, Marhanets, and suburbs of the Ukrainian capital Kyiv throughout the night, local authorities and the State Emergency Service (SES) reported early on April 23, posting photos of the aftermath.

23 April 2025, 08:50 AM

Air defenses shoot down 38 of 54 Russian drones; 16 others fail to reach targets — Air Force

Ukraine’s Air Force announced on April 22 that air defense units shot down 38 of 54 Russian drones launched overnight, while 16 others failed to reach their targets, according to a statement on Telegram.

22 April 2025, 11:19 AM

Russian drones rain down on Odesa: Three injured, widespread damage - Photos

At least three people were injured in a massive Russian drone attack on densely populated residential area of the Ukrainian administrative center of Odesa late on April 21, Mayor Hennadiy Trukhanov reported on Telegram, posting photos of the aftermath.

22 April 2025, 08:11 AM

Ukraine to get more Patriot systems soon — Rutte

Most of the seven Patriot air defense systems promised to Ukraine by NATO members in July 2024 have either been delivered or will arrive soon, NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said on April 15.

15 April 2025, 10:31 PM

British volunteer Eddie discusses his harrowing experience evacuating civilians from Ukraine combat zone

A British volunteer, Edward “Eddie,” who lost an arm and a leg in December 2024 while evacuating civilians from a combat zone, shared his experience, views on Ukraine, and future plans on April 10.

10 April 2025, 03:19 PM

Poland looks to buy or lease port in Odesa

The Polish government is exploring options to purchase or lease a port in Odesa Oblast, Polish Deputy Agriculture Minister Michal Kolodziejczak told Polsat News on April 4.

4 April 2025, 11:38 PM

Odesa included in naval ceasefire deal, Ukraine insists

Ukraine considers the city of Odesa part of the Black Sea ceasefire deal reached in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, presidential advisor Dmytro Lytvyn wrote on X late on March 25.

26 March 2025, 08:58 AM

U.S. and Ukrainian delegations in Riyadh discuss halting strikes on key sea ports — Presidential adviser

U.S. and Ukrainian delegations discussed halting attacks on Ukrainian ports — not only in Odesa but also in Mykolaiv and Kherson, Presidential Adviser Serhiy Leshchenko said at the national telethon on March 24.

24 March 2025, 01:05 PM

Czech president arrives in Kyiv to meet with Zelenskyy

Czech President Petr Pavel arrived in Kyiv, where he is scheduled to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, Czech media Hrad reported on March 21.

21 March 2025, 02:01 PM

Under fire: Czech leader caught in Russian drone onslaught

Czech President Petr Pavel was visiting Odesa at the time of the massive Russian drone attack on the Ukrainian port city overnight, Oleksiy Kuleba, the Community and Territorial Development Minister, wrote on Telegram on March 21.

21 March 2025, 11:40 AM

Russian drone barrage on Odesa: Widespread damage, fires, blackouts - Photos

Three teenagers were injured in a massive Russian drone attack on Odesa Oblast overnight, Ukraine’s State Emergencies Service (SES) reported on Telegram early on March 21, posting photos of the aftermath.

21 March 2025, 08:34 AM

Ukraine’s SBU detains Russian spy from Transnistria

A Russian spy from Transnistria, allegedly sent to Ukraine to steal drone technology, was detained near Odesa, Ukraine’s SBU Security Service reported on March 20.

20 March 2025, 12:17 PM

Suspect detained in the killing of activist Demian Hanul in Odesa

A man suspected of killing public activist Demian Hanul has been detained in Odesa, Ukraine’s Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko reported on March 14.

14 March 2025, 05:05 PM

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