Ukraine's Foreign Minister urges world to react to Russian strike on Odesa destroying city's oldest cathedral

Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has urged the international community to respond to Russia's actions, as another missile attack on Odesa caused extensive damage to the historic city centre.

Source: European Pravda

Details: Kuleba tweeted that Russian missiles had once again caused death and destruction in the historic centre of Odesa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Barrages of Russian missiles kill people and ruin iconic sites in UNESCO-protected Odesa. The largest-ever attack on a major port vital for world food security is an attack on the entire global community. I urge all states and organisations to condemn this barbaric war crime. pic.twitter.com/8ab27Y0D4A

— Dmytro Kuleba (@DmytroKuleba) July 23, 2023

Quote: "The largest-ever attack on a major port vital for world food security is an attack on the entire global community. I urge all states and organisations to condemn this barbaric war crime," Kuleba stated.

Background: On the night of 23 July, Russia launched another missile attack on Odesa. The Odesa Oblast Military Administration reported that six buildings had been destroyed. The Transfiguration Cathedral, the city's oldest church, was also severely damaged.

Earlier, UNESCO condemned the Russian attack on Odesa.

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