The tragedy on the Odessa coast has drawn renewed attention following a statement by the boyfriend of the deceased woman. He asserts that those who allowed the beach to operate without basic safety measures must be held accountable.
The partner of Daria Kravchenko, a Kyiv resident who died as a result of a Russian strike on an Odessa beach, has stated his intention to seek punishment for all those involved in the tragedy.
Ivan Noskov explained that although the beach was officially closed, it was effectively open for business: a bar was operating, and beach chairs and loungers were being rented out to vacationers. At the same time, he said, there were neither lifeguards nor medical personnel on the premises.
He noted that after the air raid siren sounded, he and Daria went to the bar, and after the all-clear was given, they returned to the beach. A few minutes later, an explosion rang out. According to him, a piece of shrapnel fatally wounded the young woman in the neck.
Ivan said that he immediately tried to stop the bleeding and called for help, but neither medical personnel nor lifeguards were nearby. He said that only two vacationers agreed to help, holding the bandage in place until the ambulance arrived.
He also stated that after the tragedy, neither city officials nor the military administration nor the beach management contacted him or the victim’s family.
The man had the most questions regarding the beach’s status. He emphasized that if visiting the beach was prohibited, it was unclear why commercial establishments were operating there and providing paid services. In his opinion, responsibility should be borne not only by the beachgoers who ignored the ban, but also by those who allowed the beach to operate without ensuring basic safety measures.
A 26-year-old woman was killed on one of Odesa’s beaches during a drone attack on the afternoon of June 23. The Odesa Regional Prosecutor’s Office has launched a pre-trial investigation into alleged war crimes.
It turned out that the beach is not officially included in the list of places where recreation is permitted. CityHall explained to Intent that it lacks the legal mechanism for municipal authorities to hold beaches operating without the appropriate authorization administratively liable.
Анна Бальчінос