Old stone mines underneath Odessa, Ukraine – which residents call the “catacombs” – have long sheltered the city’s inhabitants in times of strife. They may do it again, as Russian forces approach the coastal city. Several stories of earth may offer protection, but the miles of passageways lack amenities to make long-term living feasible. Read more: https://wapo.st/3KDAgnL. Subscribe to The Washington Post on YouTube: https://wapo.st/2QOdcqK

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