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Odesa

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[oh-des-uh, oh-des-uh] / oʊˈdɛs ə, oʊˈdɛs ə /
  1. a seaport in southern Ukraine, on the Black Sea.


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Exporters are seeking alternative routes, but “those routes are unlikely to offset the port capacity lost at Odesa and Novorossiysk,” Payen said.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 27, 2026

The ship, carrying Ukrainian corn, sank off Odesa a week later.

From BBC Aug. 6, 2026

Ukraine is a major commodity exporter, with 90 percent passing through Black Sea ports in and around Odesa.

From Barron's Jul. 24, 2026

The vital Ukrainian port of Odesa has many faces: a seaside resort, a center of culture and an economic prize coveted by the Kremlin.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 19, 2026

Governor of Odesa region Oleh Kiper said the "massive" drone and missile strike marked the fifth day in which Russia has attacked the region.

From BBC Jul. 15, 2026

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