AdvertisementOdesa beaches reopen, offering Ukrainians a respite from warAugust 31, 2023Brian MannfacebookEmailPeople swim and sunbathe on a reopened beach at the Black Sea on Aug. 22 in Odesa. When missiles and drone attacks first hit the city — and Russian naval vessels started laying explosive sea mines around the port — the beaches were closed. Warning signs urged people to keep their distance. (Getty Images)