28 Feb 2019 | 06:22 AM UTC
Ukraine: Protesters block main road in Odessa February 27
Odessa residents block intersection in central Odessa on February 27 during protest; further demonstrations likely in the near term
Event
Residents of the Gagarinsky residential bloc in Odessa protested in the city center on Wednesday, February 27. Protesters gathered outside the mayor’s office in Dumskaya Square to denounce recent high-rise construction projects. The demonstrators then blocked the intersection of Pushkinska and Hretska streets after city officials refused to meet with them. Organizers have threatened to hold further protests until their demands are met. Heightened security measures and localized traffic disruptions are expected around all demonstration sites.
Advice
Individuals in Odessa are advised to monitor the situation, anticipate transportation disruptions, and avoid all protests as a precaution.
