"Russia is trying to destroy Ukraine": Borrel visited the destroyed cathedral in Odessa (video)
"Odessa is a beautiful historic city. It should be on the first page of newspapers through its vivid culture, history and spirit. But more often it appears on the first pages of newspapers through Russia's barbaric attacks during aggression. I witness the circumstances of this war. And as Ukraine pays a high price for that. And it is [the destroyed Transfiguration Cathedral] is a good example, as Russia tries to destroy Ukraine, "said the head of European diplomacy.
Borrel noted that a year ago, Russia illegally declared occupied the territory of Ukraine after February 24, 2022. He added that the annexation of the Crimea Peninsula is also illegal, and the EU supports Ukraine's territorial integrity. The head of European diplomacy has announced the support of Kiev by the EU countries, in particular in military and diplomatic aspects. "Ukraine has every right to defend itself from Russian aggression and restore full control over its territory," Borrel added.
It is known that the head of the EU Foreign Policy Service Josep Borrel arrived in Odessa on September 30. His visit was not reported in advance. We will remind, on July 23 the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation fired Odessa. In the direction of the regional center 19 rockets of different types were released. Among them are five supersonic "onyxs", three winged air base missiles X-22, four winged Caliber missiles, five "Iskander-K", two "Iskander-M".
The attack was destroyed by the Transfiguration Cathedral. Also, the damage was caused by the House of Scientists and Zhvanetsky Boulevard. At least 22 people were injured. One person was killed. After what happened, the Embassy of Italy in Ukraine stated that the country is ready to help reconstruct Odessa. In particular, the Transfiguration Cathedral, since has a unique experience in the world in the world.