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War has devastating effect on tourism in Ukraine's Odesa

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has had a severe economic impact on tourism-dependent Black Sea resort Odesa. © France 24 screengrab

Odesa was once one of Ukraine's most visited cities but now its beaches and cafes are empty. FRANCE 24 spoke to tourism workers who have been struggling to make ends meet in the southern Ukrainian port city.

It is tourist season on Odesa's Black Sea coast but there is scarcely a soul to be seen on its beaches. There is just a scattering of tourists bronzing themselves on the promenade. Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine on February 24, even the sea is a war zone.

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