A Circular Defense Is Being Built Around Odessa

• 26.05.2026, 13:47

The Ukrainian military explained the purpose.

A full-fledged system of defense against the enemy is being built around Odessa.

According to RBC-Ukraine, this was announced by the regional department of the Territorial Defense Forces "South".

The regional department of the Territorial Defense Forces "South" reported that a full-fledged defense system is being built around Odessa. This is about preventive measures in case of any development of events.

What exactly is being built

The entire perimeter of the city continues large-scale engineering works. Specifically they are erecting:

anti-tank ditches several kilometers long;

blindhouses;

barbed wire fences;

"dragon's teeth" - concrete blocks preventing the movement of vehicles.

The Odessa Military Administration notes that this is not a reaction to a specific threat, but an advance preparation. The goal is to have a ready line of defense before it may be needed.