

History
The history of Odessa Oblastball begins in 6th century, when ancient
Slavballs inhabitated these lands between Southern Bug and Danube.
In 1240, this clay became a part of Mongol Empireball. But in 15th century, this regionball was annexed by
Principality of Moldaviaball.
In 16th century, Bessarabiaball became a part of Ottoman Empireball. After war between
Russian Empireball and
Ottoman Empireball, Bessarabiaball was annexed by
Russian Empireball.
After the collapse of Russian Empireball in 1917, lower piece of Bessarabiaball (Budjackball) and
Moldovaball became a part of
Romaniaball, and other clay became a part of
Ukrainian People's Republicball.
While Commies invaded
Ukraineball, they created a puppet state called
Odessa Socialist Republicball, that later became a part of
Ukrainian SSRball. Officially,
Odessa Oblastball was created in 1932.
Then, in 1940, USSRball returned Bessarabiaball, most of which was incorporated into
Moldavian SSRball, but some clay was given to
Odessa Oblastball.
During World War II, it was occupied by Kingdom of Romaniaball, and administrated there as a part of Transnistriaball.
After WWII, Odessa Oblastball was created again.
After Maidan in Ukraineball, and annexation of
Crimeaball by
Russiaball in 2014, he, with the support of
Russiaball, tried to create Odessa People's Republicball, but failed.
However, Russiaball would try again flexing it's influence on the city. Following the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, Russian troops entered the city as it was bombed.
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