As a result of a Russian missile attack on Odessa on Sunday night, almost 50 houses were damaged, of which 25 were architectural monuments, and the building of the Greek consulate was also damaged.
Source: President Volodymyr Zelensky in the evening circulation
Direct speech: “In general, only this night in Odessa, almost 50 houses were damaged, of which 25 are architectural monuments. The historical center, a world heritage that UNESCO took under its protection.
The building of the Greek consulate was also damaged. This is the second consular office affected by Russian terror.”
Details: Zelensky recalled that the Chinese Consulate General suffered from a Russian strike on Odessa on July 20.
The President also said that a Russian Kh-22 anti-ship missile hit the altar of the Holy Transfiguration Cathedral in Odessa, which he called one of the most valuable cathedrals in Ukraine.
“In 1936, it (the cathedral – ed.) was plundered and destroyed by the Bolsheviks. Already in independent Ukraine, the cathedral was restored, and now the terrorists are trying to destroy it again,” Zelensky said.
He stressed that the cathedral would be restored.
“The main thing is that despite any attempts to break our state and our people, we clearly know that we, Ukraine, have a future, because we defend culture and humanity. Russia, with its terror, brings only one thing closer – its dismantling from history,” the president stressed.
He also clarified that as a result of the strike on Odessa on Sunday night, one person died, 20 were injured, including four children – 11, 12 years old and two 17-year-olds.
What came before: On the night of Sunday, the Russians fired at the Odessa region from 19 missiles of various types, including five Onyxes. Air defense forces shot down 9 missiles.
According to preliminary information, it was reported that 25 architectural monuments in the historical center of Odessa, which is under the protection of UNESCO, were damaged that night.
2023-07-23 18:32:11
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