This year, the first newborn child to arrive in Odesa during City Day was a little girl.

Ksenia was born at 00:01 on September 2 at the city's maternity hospital No. 5.

The newborn weighs 3 kilograms 500 grams and measures 52 cm. Ksenia is the second child in the family. Both mother and daughter are doing well.

In Odesa, there is a lovely tradition of bringing gifts to the maternity ward where the first baby of City Day is born.

The mayor of Odesa, Hennadiy Trukhanov, congratulated Ksenia and all new parents celebrating on the city's birthday.

“I congratulate all newborns and families who have welcomed new life on our city's Day. May the children grow healthy and happy in a free Ukraine,” - said the mayor.

On September 2, 19 children were born in Odesa: 12 girls and 7 boys.