Some of the monuments that have been destroyed by the Russians during the Ukraine war in Odesa are:
The Transfiguration Cathedral, a UNESCO world heritage site that was built in the late 18th century, demolished under Stalin, and rebuilt in the early 2000s. It was hit by a Kh-22 missile on July 23, 2023, and half of the cathedral was left roofless.
The Greek consulate, which was among the affected structures by the Russian missile attacks on July 23, 2023.
The Potemkin Stairs, a famous landmark that leads from the city's centre to the seafront. They were damaged by an Onix missile on July 21, 2023, and several steps were cracked or broken.
The Opera and Ballet Theatre, a neoclassical building that dates back to 1887 and is considered one of the most beautiful theatres in Europe. It was hit by a Kalibr missile on July 20, 2023, and the facade and the roof were severely damaged.
The Vorontsov Palace, a historical residence that was built in the early 19th century and served as a summer home for various Russian nobles. It was struck by an Iskander missile on July 19, 2023, and the main hall and the colonnade were destroyed.
It is a tragic and shameful act of vandalism that shows no respect for the people and the history of Ukraine. I hope that one day, peace will be restored and these monuments will be rebuilt or restored to their former glory.