Ukrainians have always felt closely tied to their land, often expressing this through literature and folktales. But these ...

STORY: A welcome respite from the war. Ukraine's Black Sea city of Odesa has reopened some of its beaches for the first time since Russia's invasion, when the sea was littered with missiles and drones ...

“Today, our residents can see that this beach was rebuilt with soul, conscience, and care for everyone,” said Odessa, Ukraine Mayor Hennadii Trukhanov. “We continue our commitment to making the city ...

For Ukrainians living with the constant threat of war, ordinary peacetime pleasures like a summer vacation can seem irresistible. That’s why thousands are willing to risk being exposed to Russian ...

ODESA, Ukraine, Aug 12 (Reuters) - Several beaches in Ukraine's Black Sea city of Odesa have officially opened for swimming for the first time since the start of the Russian invasion, although bathing ...

The Black Sea city of Odesa is crowded with tourists this summer, despite the risk of Russian drone and missile strikes. One local compared the city's resorts to "Monaco in the daytime and Afghanistan ...

Three swimmers were killed by unexploded objects in Ukraine's southern Odessa region at two beaches where swimming has been banned, regional officials said on Sunday. Regional governor Oleh Kiper said ...