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6 days ago
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Russian missile strike destroys part of Odesa Film Studio, damaging Dovzhenko film sets
A Russian missile strike hit Odesa Film Studio on the night of 9-10 June, destroying part of its production facilities, particularly sets for the Dovzhenko film project. Source: Ukrainian State Film Agency; Odesa Film Studio Quote from the Ukrainian State Film Agency: "Russia's large-scale missile barrage on the night of 9-10 June damaged the territory of Odesa Film Studio, one of Europe's oldest film studios with over 106 years of history and a vital part of Ukraine's cultural heritage." The aftermath of the Russian attack. Photo: Ukrainian State Film Agency Details: The attack is reported to have destroyed production facilities, particularly film sets and prop vehicles for the Dovzhenko film. Despite the ongoing attack, security staff contained the fire in time, saving unique exhibits, including costumes, props and artefacts tied to the studio's century-long history. No staff members were injured. The aftermath of the Russian attack. Photo: Ukrainian State Film Agency Quote from the Ukrainian State Film Agency: "These losses are not merely material but represent a deliberate attempt by the enemy to erase memory and destroy cultural codes that have been formed over centuries. Russia once again demonstrates that its war is directed not only against the Ukrainian people but also against Ukraine's culture, heritage and future." The aftermath of the Russian attack. Photo: Ukrainian State Film Agency More details: In addition to the film studio, the attack damaged a maternity hospital, an ambulance station and residential buildings. One Odesa Film Studio employee lost their home. Background: On the night of 9-10 June, a Russian strike hit a residential building in Odesa, killing two people and injuring nine others. The same attack damaged Saint Sophia Cathedral in Kyiv – a UNESCO World Heritage Site – by shockwave. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
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6 days ago
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Russian attack damages UNESCO's Saint Sophia Cathedral and Odesa Film Studio
A Russian attack on the night of 9-10 June damaged the Saint Sophia Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the Odesa Film Studio. Source: Minister of Culture and Strategic Communications Mykola Tochytskyi on Facebook; press service for the Ukrainian Ministry of Culture and Strategic Communications Quote: "Tonight, the enemy struck again at the very heart of our identity. Saint Sophia Cathedral in Kyiv is damaged – a shrine that has survived centuries and symbolises the birth of our statehood. The shockwave caused the destruction of the cornice on the main apse of this monument of national importance. This 11th-century temple is the soul of all Ukraine." Aftermath of the Russian attack on Kyiv Photo: Mykola Tochytskyi on Facebook Details: Specialists from the cathedral reserve, alongside an investigative-operational group from the Shevchenkivskyi district police department, conducted a visual examination of the site and recorded its condition. The interior of the monument was not damaged. However, vibration loads caused by explosions threatened the integrity of the monument's structures, which remain at high risk due to regular large-scale Russian attacks on Ukraine's capital. Odesa Film Studio, one of Europe's oldest cinema centres, was also damaged. The set for the national film Dovzhenko, dedicated to the renowned Ukrainian director, was completely destroyed. Aftermath of the Russian attack on Kyiv Photo: Mykola Tochytskyi on Facebook The fire was extinguished thanks to the prompt actions of the security team, and most of the unique artefacts were saved. There were no casualties among the workers. However, Odesa's civilian infrastructure was also affected, including residential buildings and medical facilities. One film studio employee lost their home that night. Background: Four people were injured following a large-scale Russian attack on Kyiv on the night of 9-10 June. In addition, residential buildings, a business centre, warehouses and a railway were damaged, cars were destroyed, and approximately 10 fires broke out, some of which are still being extinguished. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
