The historic centre of the Ukrainian port city of Odesa has been designated an endangered World Heritage site by the United Nations cultural agency, despite Russian opposition.
Unesco said its decision recognised "the outstanding universal value" of the site.
But Russia criticised the move, saying it was "politically motivated".
Known as the pearl of the Black Sea, Odesa has been bombed several times since Russia invaded Ukraine.
Last year, residents rushed to protect the city's monuments and buildings by covering them in sandbags.
Source: https://news.un.org
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