Russia accused of destroying World Heritage Sites in Odesa

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Russia accused of destroying World Heritage Sites in Odesa

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says that Russian attacks on Odesa were wreaking havoc on the historic city center, which is recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. He mentioned that nearly 50 buildings, including 25 architectural monuments, were damaged, and the Transfiguration Cathedral's altar was hit. However, Moscow denies intentionally targeting the cathedral.

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Transcript
00:00 Today, the liquidation of the consequences of the attack of Russian terrorists on our Odessa continues all day.
00:07 19 missiles of different types, specifically, absolutely, so that it would be more difficult to shoot down and to cause more destruction.
00:18 This night in Odessa, one person killed my loved ones.
00:23 20 people are injured, including 4 children, 11 years old, 12 years old, two 17-year-olds.
00:32 Everyone is provided with the necessary help.
00:34 Russian missiles, and this was the Kh-22, against the ship's missiles, it hit the altar of the Holy Transfiguration Cathedral.
00:44 Odessa is one of the most valuable cathedrals in Ukraine.
00:49 A thousand people were killed, in total, only this night in Odessa, almost 50 houses were damaged,
00:56 of which 25 are monuments to the architecture of the World Heritage Center, which was taken under its protection by UNESCO.
01:04 Thank you for watching!

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