💥 Attack

Attack on the cathedral in Odesa. UN OCHA officials visited the site the day after it was hit.

July 23, 2023 Odesa, Odesa Oblast

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Ukrinform Kyiv Post Kyiv Independent Ukrainska Pravda

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Source Reports

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Ukrinform → Source tone: certain

The cathedral in Odesa was hit by an attack

Kyiv Post → Source tone: certain

19 Russian missiles struck Odesa region, killing 3 and injuring 19

Kyiv Post → Source tone: certain

Over 40 buildings damaged including Orthodox Transfiguration Cathedral and 25 architectural monuments

Kyiv Independent → Source tone: certain

In July of that year, a Russian missile strike damaged more than 20 architectural monuments in this part of the city and heavily damaged the Transfiguration Cathedral.

Ukrainska Pravda → Source tone: certain

Russia launched a nighttime missile attack on Odesa on the night of 22-23 July, leaving one person killed and at least 22 injured including four children

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Source story: 3811396-saviano-abreu-spokesperson-of-the-un-office-for-the-coordination-of-humanitarian-affairs