UNESCO Adds the Ukrainian City Odesa to List of Endangered World Heritage Sites
The key strategic port city, known for its cosmopolitan history and architectural landmarks, has been the target of Russian bombing.
The historic center of the Ukrainian Black Sea port city Odesa has been added to UNESCO’s list of endangered World Heritage sites.
The key strategic port city, known for its cosmopolitan history and architectural landmarks, has been the target of Russian bombing since its invasion of Ukraine began in 2022. Last October, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made a formal appeal to the United Nation’s cultural organization to place the city center under its protection—a move which offers Odesa additional international aid along with potential consequences for its destruction.
