On the night of June 9 to 10, Russian troops once again carried out a missile attack on a strategically important site on Ukrainian soil — the Odesa Film Studio, one of the oldest and most prominent film studios in Europe, which has been an integral part of Ukraine’s cultural heritage for over a century
This act of aggression underscores once again the cynical tactics of the Russian occupiers, who deliberately destroy historical monuments and cultural values in an attempt to erase the roots and identity of the Ukrainian people from their memory. According to official information released by the State Film Agency of Ukraine and the Odesa Film Studio, a significant part of the filming complex was destroyed as a result of the massive missile barrage by the aggressor country. Specifically, key decorations for the historical film "Dovzhenko" and the production transport used during filming were damaged. Despite the power of the strike, quick and coordinated efforts by security personnel managed to contain the fire and prevent even greater destruction. At the same time, it was possible to save unique historical artifacts, including costumes, props, and valuable items over a hundred years old. Preliminary estimates indicate that there are no casualties among the personnel, but the losses are substantial. Representatives of the State Film Agency emphasized that these destructions are not merely material damage but a cynical attempt by the enemy to destroy Ukraine’s cultural code, its historical memory, and spiritual identity. According to sources, such actions once again confirm that the war unleashed by Russia is aimed not only against the land and the people but also against Ukrainian culture and its future. In addition to the destruction of the film studio, Russian missile strikes damaged other infrastructure objects in the city. Since the attack, residential buildings and essential social facilities — a maternity hospital and an ambulance station — have been affected. Specifically, as a result, one of the studio employees was left without a home, adding a humanitarian dimension to the tragedy. Meanwhile, due to the night sabotage operation by the enemy, the historic part of Odesa was also affected — the Saint Sophia Cathedral, included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, was damaged by an explosive wave. The backdrop for this missile assault was an attack carried out by Russia in the night of June 10 against the city’s residential sector. As a result of this missile strike, two Odesa residents lost their lives, and nine others were wounded. Just prior to this, one of the city’s key cultural sites — the Saint Sophia Cathedral, a major symbol of Odesa’s architecture and history — was damaged. This latest attack is a stark signal of the scale of destruction and the security situation in the region. The Ukrainian public, the international community, and cultural figures are united in condemning Russian aggression and calling for urgent actions to prevent further damage. However, Ukrainians emphasize that each destroyed cultural object and each lost artifact is a part of history that cannot be recovered. This act of barbarism once again confirms that Russia’s war against Ukraine is not only a military confrontation but also an attack on its culture, historical memory, and future. The only way to end this tragedy is through joint efforts — rebuilding the destroyed monuments, protecting cultural heritage, and applying international pressure on the aggressor country to halt its destructive path and secure a future for Ukrainian culture that has endured even the most difficult times.