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The State Bureau of Investigation is actively working in the Odesa district of the Odesa region to identify those responsible for the unlawful detention and abuse of citizens. The number of suspects has risen to 13. Odesa also remains under close attention because of numerous Russian attacks that have killed and injured residents and destroyed residential buildings. Russian strikes have caused significant damage to infrastructure, including port facilities, with serious consequences for the region’s economy. These events highlight the alarming situation in the region, where residents are forced to live under the constant threat of attack.
What unlawful activities is the SBI investigating in Odesa district?
The SBI is investigating the unlawful detention and beating of men at a local Territorial Center of Recruitment and Social Support. Thirteen employees have been identified as suspects in connection with these actions.
How have Russian attacks affected Odesa’s infrastructure?
Russian attacks have severely damaged Odesa’s infrastructure, including residential buildings, energy facilities and port infrastructure. This has caused power supply disruptions and negatively affected the local economy.
Have there been cases of forced labor at rehabilitation centers in Odesa?
Yes. A sham rehabilitation facility was uncovered in Odesa where people with addictions were ostensibly undergoing treatment but were in fact used as unpaid labor. This was a case of exploitation in the city.
What measures have local authorities recently taken in Odesa?
Local authorities are actively working to restore infrastructure following numerous attacks. In particular, DTEK and energy workers partially restored the power supply after another strike, returning electricity to thousands of households.
What are the consequences of Russian attacks on the Odesa region?
Russian attacks on the Odesa region have killed and injured civilians and caused extensive damage to infrastructure, residential buildings and commercial properties. The repeated missile and drone strikes have also inflicted substantial financial losses and harmed the local economy and utility networks.
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Russian citizen Trukhanov said that he would be stripped of his Ukrainian passport. VIDEO+PHOTOS Odesa Mayor Hennadii Trukhanov said that on 13 October, a commission under the President of Ukraine will consider the issue of possible revocation of his Ukrainian citizenship. 48 575 137 Previously in trend: Deprivation of Ukrainian citizenship
Unknown person shot and killed activist Hanul in Odesa. PHOTO In the Primorsky district of Odesa, an unknown person killed activist Demian Hanul by shooting him. 30 857 172 Previously in trend: Murder of Demian Hanul
Language dispute in Odesa: "You’re not from Odessa. There’s Russian-speaking population here. You’re stupid! F#ck off to Kyiv and Ivano-Frankivsk. F#ck of to Lviv!". VIDEO Elderly women in Odesa started a fight with a woman who spoke Ukrainian in a public place. 27 633 170 Previously in trend: Language Issue
Trukhanov was rude to soldier who asked him about Pushkin monument. VIDEO Odesa Mayor Trukhanov, in response to a question from a former journalist and soldier of the 122nd Brigade Myroslav Otkovych about why Pushkin still decorates the city centre, asked why he was not in a trench and said that he "divides society". 26 167 398 Previously in trend: Сonflict between Trukhanov and military officer about Pushkin
Russian spy who passed information to enemy for preparation of terrorist attacks against military in Odesa exposed, - SSU. PHOTOS The SSU detained another Russian military intelligence agent (better known as a gru) in Odesa. The offender passed the coordinates of local Defence Forces facilities to the enemy and also took pictures of car licence plates parked next to these buildings. 25 295 45 Previously in trend: spying in favor of Russia
Odesa TCR on conflict at "7th Kilometre": Crowd of civilians attacked military with batons and gas The Odesa TCR and SS commented on the incident in Odesa, noting that it was a group attack on military personnel while they were performing their duties. 23 800 324 Previously in trend: Conflict with TCR
SSU and KORD detained TCR military personnel in Odesa who demanded $50,000, - media (updated). VIDEO In Odesa, members of the TCR were detained by SSU officers on Balkivska Street. 23 013 187 Previously in trend: Conflict with TCR
Photo of suspect in murder of activist Hanul in Odesa: police are looking for him Law enforcement officers are establishing the whereabouts of a man involved in the murder of activist Demian Hanul in Odesa. 22 543 95 Previously in trend: Murder of Demian Hanul
"Order" of National Police to strengthen mobilization and search for 18-year-olds in Odesa is fake of Russian propaganda – CCD Russian propaganda has created and spread a fake document, allegedly issued by the Main Department of the National Police in Odesa region, which allegedly orders law enforcement officers to "intensify the search for persons subject to mobilization" in Odesa, including 18-year-olds. 21 816 19 Previously in trend: mobilization
Men overturned and smashed TCR car in Odesa, - media. VIDEO+PHOTO In the morning, near the "Seventh Kilometre" market in Odesa, a clash broke out between a group of men and the military of the TCR. People overturned and smashed a TCR's vehicle. 21 396 411 Previously in trend: Conflict with TCR
Ruscists launched missile strike on historic city center of Odesa, three people injured. PHOTOS (updated) On the evening of Friday, January 31, a series of explosions occurred in Odesa. Russian invaders fired missiles at the historic city center of Odesa. 21 152 56
Man who shot at patrol officers in Odesa was killed during his arrest (updated). PHOTOS During a special operation in the Odesa region, a man opened fire on KORD officers and was shot dead in the ensuing exchange. 20 483 123 Previously in trend: Shooting in Odesa
In Odesa, police officer knocked woman down, put her face to ground and pin back her arms during conflict in street. VIDEO A video was posted online showing a police officer knocking a woman down, putting her face to the ground and pinning back her arms during a conflict in the street. 20 323 194
Police consider three versions of Hanul’s murder motives - Deputy Head of National Police Nebytov The National Police is considering a contract killing committed in connection with the victim's professional and public activities, a murder motivated by personal animosity, and Russia's work as motives for the murder of activist Demian Hanul. 19 787 132 Previously in trend: Demian Hanul’s Murder Motives for murder of Ganul
Russia used experimental boat "Murena-300" during attack on Odesa region - DIU During an unsuccessful attack on the city of Pivdenne in Odesa region in early June, Russia probably used an experimental unmanned boat of the "Murena-300" type. 18 815 23 Previously in trend: Shelling of Odessa region
Mobilisation in major cities needs to be stepped up – "Servant of People" Venislavskyi. VIDEO Mobilization in major cities needs to be intensified, such a position was voiced by Fedir Venislavskyi, an MP from Servant of the People and a member of the parliamentary committee on national security, defense and intelligence. 16 876 177 Previously in trend: Mobilisation in Ukraine
Group of civilians attacked military personnel of TCR in Odesa: there are casualties On Sunday, 15 February, in Odesa, during a document check, a group of civilians attacked servicemen of the TCR and SS. Tear gas and physical force were used against the military. 16 318 268 Previously in trend: Conflict with TCR Attack on the TCR
In Odesa region, man attacked TCR military personnel with knife; two are in critical condition A man attacked soldiers with a knife whilst they were on duty in the Odesa region. Two soldiers have been hospitalised in a serious condition. 16 047 360 Previously in trend: Attack on the TCR
Man opened fire on military personnel at TCR in Odesa: four injured, shooter detained. VIDEO+PHOTO (updated) In Odesa, an unknown individual opened fire on personnel from the Territorial Recruitment and Social Support Centre during during alerting events. Four servicemen were injured; the shooter is detained. 15 939 385 Previously in trend: Attack on the TCR
"Shahed" attack on Odesa: drone hits high-rise building, family killed. 14 injured, three of them children (updated). VIDEO&PHOTOS On the night of 28 May, Russian drones attacked Odesa. One of them hit a 21-storey residential building. 15 343 90 Previously in trend: UAV attack on Odesa
Almost 50% of budget funds allocated for burial of Ukrainian soldiers were embezzled: SSU exposed officials of Odesa City Council. PHOTO The SSU and National Police investigators exposed a scheme to embezzle budget funds intended for the burial of fallen Ukrainian defenders in Odesa. 15 168 61 Previously in trend: Embezzlement of funds
Girls aged 17 and 18, who set fire to cars in Odesa on Russian order, detained - National Police. PHOTOS In Odesa, police exposed two girls who were setting cars on fire for a monetary reward. 15 025 120
Bad weather in Odesa and surrounding area: 9 dead reported, including child. VIDEO+PHOTOS For almost a day, rescuers have been eliminating the consequences of the bad weather in Odesa and Odesa district. 14 450 45
In Odesa, more than 10 people in military uniforms and balaclavas pushed man out of his house and shoved him into minibus. VIDEO A video has been posted online showing eight men wearing balaclavas and military-style uniforms pushing a man out of a two-storey building, shoving him into a minibus and driving away. 14 344 230 Previously in trend: Mobilisation in Ukraine
University associate professor adjusted Russian strikes on Odesa and planned escape to Russia, - SSU. PHOTO An FSB agent who adjusted ruscists' attacks on the city and recruited members of the Defence Forces was detained in Odesa. She was planning to flee Ukraine. 12 832 93 Previously in trend: Detention of adjusters
"Syrskyi out!": Protest in support of Fedorov draws more participants. PHOTOS On the evening of 17 July, rallies are taking place in several Ukrainian cities demanding that Mykhailo Fedorov be reinstated as defence minister. There are also calls for Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi to be dismissed. 12 622 110 Previously in trend: Syrskyi–Fedorov conflict Fedorov’s resignation
Rain floods Odesa: transport is not running, classes are being held remotely, and taxis cost 2,000 hryvnia. VIDEO+PHOTOS Rain has flooded Odesa, with 1.5 times the monthly rainfall recorded. To prepare for the bad weather, all city utilities were put on high alert in the evening of 29 September, Censor.NET reports. 12 598 107
Car of defence industry employee blown up in Odesa: Zaporizhzhia resident recruited by Russian special services detained. PHOTO Officers of the Security Service of Ukraine and the National Police detained an agent of the Russian special services who committed a terrorist attack in Odesa on the morning of Saturday, 5 July. 11 681 68 Previously in trend: Terrorist attack in Odesa
Pinned him against car and struck him in face: Odesa TCR launches investigation over video of clash between man in military uniform and teenager. VIDEO The Odesa Regional Territorial Center of Recruitment and Social Support (TCR and SS) has launched an internal investigation after a video circulated on social media showing a man in military uniform clashing with a teenager. 11 175 196 Previously in trend: Conflict with TCR
Fatal accident at checkpoint: two soldiers near Odesa fatally hit by truck. VIDEO On the morning of 17 October, near the village of Sukhyi Lyman in the Odesa region, a truck hit two soldiers near a mobile checkpoint. One died at the scene, the other - in an ambulance. The police are investigating the circumstances of the tragedy. 11 080 57 Previously in trend: Traffic accident at checkpoint
Enemy ballistic missile attack on Odesa port: four people killed, civilian vessel and infrastructure damaged. PHOTO Yesterday, 11 March 2025, in the evening, Russia attacked the port in Odesa. A ballistic missile damaged the Barbados-flagged MJ PINA. 10 800 12 Previously in trend: Russian attack on the port in Odesa
Woman tears down Ukrainian flag and throws it in trash in Odesa. She has been charged. PHOTO In Odesa, law enforcement officers served a woman with a notice of suspicion after she tore down a Ukrainian flag from a store façade and threw it into a trash bin. 10 795 62 Previously in trend: Vandalism of Ukrainian flags
Group of young men in military uniforms "busified" dog in Odesa. VIDEO In Odesa, representatives of an animal welfare organisation have lodged a complaint with the police regarding a possible case of animal cruelty on Admiralskyi Avenue. According to the activists, a group of people in military uniforms busified a dog, injured it, and then threw it out onto the street. 10 570 173 Previously in trend: mobilization
Armed Forces officer was planned to be blown up in Odesa, and enemy agent was detained, - SSU. PHOTOS The Security Service of Ukraine foiled another terrorist attack that was to take place in Odesa on the orders of Russian special services. 10 417 38 Previously in trend: Terrorist attacks in Ukraine
In Odesa, mother and her 9-year-old child fell out of 16th floor window: they died. PHOTO On the morning of 5 February, a mother and her nine-year-old child fell out of a window on the 16th floor of a residential building in Kyivskyi district of Odesa. The woman died on the spot. 10 340 24
Russian attack on Odesa: "Shahed" drone hits high-rise building, two people killed. VIDEO&PHOTOS. VIDEO&PHOTOS A nighttime Russian drone attack in Odesa killed two people and injured five others. 10 134 36 Previously in trend: UAV attack on Odesa
Family of five died in Odesa due to bad weather: they were swept away by wave A family of five died as a result of bad weather in Odesa. Their house was hit by a wave and they were unable to get out. 10 014 21 Previously in trend: Rescue operations by SES Bad weather in Odesa
Hundreds of Odesa residents rally against Mayor Trukhanov after he was stripped of Ukrainian citizenship. PHOTOS On the evening of 14 October, a protest against Mayor Hennadii Trukhanov, who was revoked of his Ukrainian citizenship by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, took place near the Odesa City Council. 9 947 76 Previously in trend: Citizenship of Odesa Mayor Trukhanov
Clash between TCR serviceman and teenager in Odesa: police have launched investigation. VIDEO In Odesa, the police are investigating an incident involving a member of the TCR who, according to preliminary reports, grabbed a teenager by his clothes and struck him several times during a confrontation. 9 602 163 Previously in trend: Conflict with TCR
Understated property prices, hidden Bentley and his wife’s jewellery: how deputy head of Odesa tax office Khandusenko lives Dmytro Khandusenko, deputy head of the Odesa tax office, declares his property and million-hryvnia assets at prices understated dozens of times. Meanwhile, his wife flaunts a blue Bentley and trips to Paris and Lake Como on Instagram. 9 417 46 Previously in trend: Assets of tax officials
Odesa being prepared for all-round defense: multi-kilometer anti-tank ditches being built. VIDEO Odessa is being prepared for a circular defence. Around the city, the construction of anti-tank trenches and bunkers stretching for several kilometres is nearing completion. 9 254 85 Previously in trend: Defense
Released prisoner of war says TRC servicemen attacked him: regional military enlistment office checks statement. VIDEO In Odesa, former prisoner of war Dmytro Kashchuk said he had been attacked by people he links to employees of the Territorial Centre of Recruitment and Social Support (TRC and SS). 8 886 70 Previously in trend: Conflict with TCR Unlawful actions of the TCR
Massive drone strike on Odesa: four injured, damage to seaports, transport hubs, residential areas, and buildings in historic centre. PHOTOS At night, Russia struck at the civilian infrastructure of Odesa region - seaports, transport hubs, and residential areas. Logistics facilities, railway rolling stock, houses in the city and buildings in the historic centre were hit. 8 850 21 Previously in trend: UAV attack on Odesa
Consequences of most massive Russian attack on Odesa region. PHOTOS Russian troops launched a massive strike on critical and civilian infrastructure in the Odesa region. 8 804 24
Consequences of the enemy strike on Odesa region: eight people killed. PHOTOS On the evening of 19 December, Russians once again launched a massive attack on the port infrastructure of the Odesa region. 8 498 20 Previously in trend: Shelling of Odessa region
Shooting in Odesa: two patrol officers in critical condition. VIDEO Two patrol officers from Odesa are in a critical condition following a shooting that occurred whilst they were checking a local man’s documents. 8 466 88 Previously in trend: Shooting in Odesa
Some streets in Odesa named after Russian figures will not be renamed According to a decision by the toponymic commission of the Odesa City Council, the names of 15 streets and 7 lanes associated with Russian figures will remain unchanged. 8 351 80 Previously in trend: Renaming of streets Renaming of streets in Odesa
Russian forces launched missile strike on crowded area near market in suburb of Odesa: four injured (updated) On the morning of August 4, 2026, Russian forces launched an "Onyx" strike on the suburbs of Odesa. 8 323 14 Previously in trend: Shelling of Odesa
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