At least two cultural buildings damaged during Russian attack on Odesa are under UNESCO protection. PHOTO
At least two cultural buildings protected by UNESCO conventions were severely damaged as a result of the Russian attack on Odesa.
This is stated on the organisation's Facebook page, Censor.NET reports.
"UNESCO condemns last night's rocket attack on the World Heritage Site, the historic centre of Odesa, which caused serious damage to at least two cultural buildings protected under UNESCO Conventions. These repeated attacks must stop. International law must be respected," the statement said.
The organisation also noted that its team is already working on operational documentation of the damage and, together with the Ukrainian authorities, is determining priority response measures.
In addition, UNESCO will send a mission in the near future.
Earlier it was reported that explosions were heard in Odesa amid an air raid alert.
Russian invaders fired missiles at the historic centre of Odesa.
