Odesa beach reopens for the first time since Russian invasion

“I want to swim at last and distract myself.”

An anti-mine net protects Ukrainian swimmers visiting the beach for the first time since Russia’s invasion.

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[alanmcmillan]

Be Happy, enjoy life. Odesa is open again!

[R-Tap]

Great to see some respite and smiling faces. Slava Ukraini

[noelle]

I have been to Langeron beach many times and the shopping area it belongs to Arkadia beach. Actually Arkadia is like a town within the city geared for tourists and it is my favourite beach area! There is a no smoking beach there also, complete with super soaker water guns to put the cigarette out if spotted 😂. Odesa a great addition for holiday makers, great restaurants, coffee houses, shops, music etc. One of the reasons I spent 3 summers there!!

[emmajk]

Amazing people! Wishing you all peace and victory

[jamesmichaels]

Russian logic "we liberate you with martial law"

[WorldCitizen]

We all need some moments of respite and rest, they become even more important when people have to deal with being attacked on a regular basis. Slava Ukraini!

[Ohunene]

We pray for more peaceful life in all Ukraine soon. Enjoy your selves

[TrueGem]

👎🏼👎🏼👎🏼👎🏼👎🏼 from 1:19 to 6:45 it's just a black screen with no sound!! If you only want to make a 2-minute video then don't pretend to stretch it out to nearly 9!

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It's 'Odessa' not 'Odesa'. A Russian city founded by Catherine the Great.