According to the UN organization, “ historical and religious buildings » were the target of attacks while the Ukrainian city is included on the list of world heritage in danger.
Unesco condemned on Monday “a large-scale Russian attack” which affected the historic center of Odessa (South), included on the list of world heritage in danger. « On the night of Thursday November 14 to Friday November 15, a large-scale Russian attack targeted the historic center of Odessa, protected since January 2023 under the UNESCO World Heritage Convention »deplored the UN organization dedicated to science, culture and education, in a press release.
A preliminary assessment shows damage to « around twenty buildings, including historical and religious buildings, and some for educational purposes »regretted Unesco which indicates « condemn » ces « strikes that contravene international law » et « express support for the victims ». A mission of UNESCO experts visited the site on Saturday to « assessing damage and preparing to secure buildings ».
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Early Friday morning, Ukrainian emergency services reported a Russian air attack «massive» occurred overnight, killing at least one person in Odessa. Russian forces have recently stepped up attacks on southern Ukraine, including damaging civilian ships at ports in the Odessa region, while kyiv has stepped up attacks on military and energy targets in Russian-controlled regions. Russia. At least eight people were also killed Monday in a new Russian missile attack in Odessa, authorities in the region announced. “According to initial reports, the Russian attack left eight dead and 18 injured. A child is among the injured. Four people are in serious condition.said regional governor Oleg Kiper on his Telegram account.
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