Odesa is strategically important to Putin because if he can take Ukraine's third largest city, then he could cut off the country from the sea.
Odesa is Ukraine's third largest city and is strategically important to Vladimir Putin. If he can take Odesa then he could cut off Ukraine from the sea. Which is why it is one of the main targets for the Russian offensive.
Russian forces are believed to be close by and advancing from the south. There have been reports that Russian warships are along the coast, but not confirmed.We were taken to a military base in the centre of the city. It will be turned into a field hospital should soldiers get injured in fighting, we are told. Blood has been donated and nurses are on hand.
"We are not frightened to die, we are ready to die. We will not allow Russia to dictate what happens in this country. We will not allowed them to turn us into a Russian state. Never."The men eat while they can. They sleep where they can.
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