In Odesa, Awaiting Russian Missiles and Statements from Washington

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW — Few cities in Ukraine maintain as a lot historic and present significance than the port metropolis of Odesa, which for hundreds of years has been a essential outlet to the Black Sea, and through Russia’s battle in opposition to Ukraine has been the lone exit level for the nation’s wealthy shares of grain and different exports. It has additionally been the scene of frequent Russian assaults within the three years because the full-scale invasion. 

Since February 2022, Odesa and its surrounding area have been hit by a whole lot of Russian missile and drone strikes. These assaults have broken Odesa’s port infrastructure and cargo ships — that are essential for getting Ukrainian grain exports to nations throughout Africa and Asia. Residential buildings and civilian infrastructure have additionally been hit; dozens of civilians have been killed within the assaults, and a whole lot extra injured.