Russia-Ukraine conflict: Looking back at Odesa's history as residents hide from war again

Although Russia's assault continues, this isn't the first time Ukrainians have had to fight foreign invaders.

During the Second World War, Ukraine, which was then part of the Soviet Union, was attacked and occupied by the Nazis. Odesa itself was one of their first targets, and the city fought back for 73 days and inflicted significant casualties before it fell.

Jeff Semple looks at Odesa's history during that conflict, what residents are enduring now in comparison, and how that port city formed a special bond with the Canadian city of Vancouver.

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[mahadawilhossein]

in a war your secret must be kept secret,

[lunalinchin]

There is only one World, let's save it.

[jamie]

I dont know why some international news showed the secret hideout of ukrainian's from odessa ... im scare for their safety ... i hope that the evil enemies not watch and know about the hideout ...

[c.j.afolabi]

This historian lost his mind, the Ukrainians helped the Germans against russia. It was the Russians who fought against the germans.

[cagedlemp]

Hero city, Odesa will exact a great toll on the invaders.

[BenWinder]

1000 entrances. Doesn't seem like a good idea.

[MKK]

- Oral support speech and sanctions do not help keeping democracy in the heart of Europe!
-Address by Zelensky to Ukrainians and the nations of the world:
In unity! On the battlefield and in political positions, at rallies and summits, at work and in communication with people. By all our actions, we must force Russia to seek peace. By all our actions, we must bring the victory of freedom closer.
- Zelensky on Russia's relentless attack on Mariupol: "terror that will be remembered for centuries to come"
  - World asking why doesn't NATO give defense weapons to Ukraine, like MIGS or advanced air defense systems and anti ship missiles!?
- How can they ignore the mass killing of  innocent civilians and do nothing to stop these war crimes and Human disasters?

[vg]

*Zelensky locked all men 18-60 inside Ukraine and made them fight ordering to shoot any escapees. Zelensky made civilians to fight, instructed them to make petrol bombs and handed them guns which make them legitimate targets.*
*Even Today Zelensky keeps Kyiv citizens in lockdown instead of evacuating them from warzones.*