Trip to Odessa, Ukraine (October 2025)

I recently had the chance to visit Odessa. It is one of the most beautiful cities I have ever been to, but there is obviously a bit of mixed feelings. Everybody is very friendly, and just goes on with their lives, but when you talk with people there, you notice how much of a profound effect the war has on them. It is really sad to hear this, and see the destroyed buildings.

While I was there, the air raid siren went off 2 times, and no-one even batted an eye. People remained reading in the park, walking their dog or cycling. Everybody is so used to it nowadays, they just don't bother. Hopefully peace returns soon!

The pictures:

1. Odessa Opera Building
2. Museum with windows barricaded
3. Building with windows blown out due to drone strike
4. Harbour hotel burned down due to drone strike
5. Statue in the Greek park
6. Building which looks to be just one wall
7. Memorial place for fallen soldiers
8. Hotel building which was built, but never finished inside due to the war 9-11. Odessa Passage
9. Statue 13-15. Damage done by a rocket still visible in the cathedral 16&18. Views from car ride
10. Recruitment poster.
11. Anti-Russian poster wall

Author: AdmiralCashMoney