Russian shelling damage recorded by historic Odesa building plaques

Historic buildings in the Ukrainian city of Odesa are being fitted with information plaques to record the damage inflicted by Russian shelling.

The new signage is aimed at preserving the memory of the city's wartime suffering and holding Russia accountable for its war crimes.

The plaques, which include information about the date and type of attack, are being installed on buildings damaged by Russian artillery fire and missiles.

In addition to providing historical context about the city's ordeal during the war, they also serve as a reminder of the ongoing threat posed by Russian aggression.

The initiative is being carried out by the city council in partnership with local historians and architects.

Odesa, a key port city on the Black Sea, has been repeatedly targeted by Russian forces since the start of the war.

In April 2022, a Russian missile attack killed eight people and injured 18 when it struck a residential building in the city.

The plaques are part of a wider effort by the Ukrainian government to document and preserve evidence of Russian war crimes.

The International Criminal Court (ICC) is currently investigating alleged war crimes committed by Russian forces in Ukraine.

The plaques are expected to be completed by the end of 2023.