Under fire from the sea, families in Odesa try to escape Russian barrage
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Odesa, Ukraine, has faced increased Russian attacks in recent weeks, targeting port and energy infrastructure to cripple the region's economy and morale. Residents like Mariia, Sergii, and their daughter Eva, who fled Kherson in 2022, are experiencing frequent drone strikes on high-rise buildings. Eva has learned to identify the sounds and shapes of incoming drones, while her parents contemplate leaving Odesa again due to the escalating danger. The attacks, often carried out by motorcycle-sized drones, cause explosions and debris, posing a deadly threat to civilians. Odesa, once an economic powerhouse, has become even more vital to Ukraine since Russia occupied most of the country's coastline.
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AI-ExtractedLast month, Vladimir Putin threatened to cut off Ukraine's access to the sea.
90% of Ukraine exports last year were shipped by sea.
Odesa has come under sustained attack in recent weeks.
Russia is trying to cripple the region's economy and dent the population's morale through strikes.
War is only about economics, and Odesa for the Russians is about infrastructure, so they will do their best to conquer it.
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