Summary
Odesa, a city in Ukraine, is experiencing frequent attacks as part of the conflict with Russia. These attacks mainly target the city's infrastructure and have led to power outages and decreased exports. Many families, including Mariia, Sergii, and their daughter Eva, are considering leaving the city due to safety concerns.
Key Facts
- Odesa is Ukraine's third-largest city and has been under heavy attack recently.
- Russian strikes focus on Odesa's port and energy infrastructure to impact the economy.
- Drones, which are small aircraft without a pilot, frequently crash into buildings.
- Mariia, Sergii, and Eva's family originally fled from Kherson due to the invasion.
- Odesa was a crucial economic hub with large ports vital for Ukraine's exports.
- There have been 800 air-raid alerts in the past year, affecting port operations.
- Russian attacks on ports have damaged cargo and led to injuries among ship crew members.
- Last year saw a 45% drop in agricultural exports due to disrupted operations.
