UNESCO mission arrives to assess damage from Russian attacks on Odesa
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A UNESCO mission has arrived in Odesa to conduct a thorough assessment of the damage inflicted on cultural and religious sites during the Russian missile attacks that occurred between July 19 and 23, Odesa City Council said on Telegram on July 29.
It confirmed the presence of the United Nations cultural organization’s mission, stating that their task is to meticulously document the consequences of the Russian attacks.
"The work has started. The mission will record the consequences of Russian attacks, document everything," Odesa Mayor Hennady Trukhanov said.
Over the past week, Russia escalated its attacks on Odesa, leading to the destruction of civilian and historical structures.
A significant incident took place on the night of July 23 when Russian troops carried out a major strike on the city's historic center, an area that holds UNESCO protection.
As a result of this particular attack, 25 architectural landmarks in Odesa were damaged, including the Transfiguration Cathedral, which suffered severe damage. Two civilians were killed in one of the Russian missile strikes.
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