Russia destroys the historic Odessa Orthodox Cathedral in a brutal missile attack

@ElentirENG ES 7·23·2023 · 7:45 0

Once again, Russia attacks the civilian population and destroys the historical, artistic and religious heritage of Ukraine.

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As reported by the Odessa City Council via its Telegram channel, Tonight Russia attacked Odessa with at least 5 types of missiles: Caliber, Onyx, Kh-22 and Iskander-K and also Iskander-M ballistic missiles. The Armed Forces of Ukraine managed to shoot down "a significant part" of the missiles, but some hit civilian targets, including the Transfiguration Cathedral in Odessa, as well as some port facilities and at least six residential buildings, including apartment buildings.

The Odessa City Council has reported that this Russian attack has killed one person and injured 19, including four children. Currently 11 adults and three children are hospitalized. Regarding material damage, the Odessa City Council has reported that among the religious objects damaged by the attack is the icon of the Mother of God of Kasperov, the Patroness of Odessa, which was recovered from under the rubble. It is a work of art from the 16th century that was venerated in that temple. It is an icon that is considered miraculous.

The attacked Cathedral was built between 1795 and 1808, and was looted and destroyed by Stalin's communist dictatorship in 1936. After the independence of Ukraine, in 1999, the reconstruction of this historic temple began. Paradoxically, the Cathedral belongs to the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate, a religious denomination directed from the Russian capital. Putin's regime does not even respect the temples of its own official church.

You can see here some photos of the Cathedral after the attack.

Below you can see photos of the damage caused by the Russian attack on residential buildings in Odessa, some images released by the City Council.

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Photos: Одеса. Офіційно / Ukrainefrontlines.com / Serhii Sternenko.