Orlivka, Izmail Raion, Odesa Oblast

Orlivka (Ukrainian: Орлівка; Romanian: Cartal) is a village in Izmail Raion, Odesa Oblast, southern Ukraine.

Around 2nd century BC, a Celtic tribe settled the area and founded the town of Aliobrix.

Later, from 1st to 3rd centuries AD, the site was further expanded by Romans who built the fortress nearby.

[2][5] Through the village passes highway Odesa–Reni, while on the banks of the Danube the Orlivka – Isaccea Ferry service was built in 2019.

[6] Portions of the Odesa–Reni Highway between Reni and Orlivka follow a narrow strip between Lake Cahul and the Danube.