"The colossal steel plants along Ukraine's side of the sea are unrestorable ruins since the invasion, and Russia's gains equate to almost zero, analysts say."
"These days, Azov is no longer the place of wistful memories for Ukrainians like her. Russia seized it all after its invasion of Ukraine in 2022, and hundreds of thousands of people fled."
"In 2011, Bubnova and her husband, Serhiy, started selling fruit and vegetables in Mariupol and then diversified into mass production of salads and pickles. And then Russia began chipping away at their business."
"Since the [Russian] tsars, people came to Azov because it's curative, Bubnova says."
The Sea of Azov, once a popular destination for Ukrainians, has been severely impacted by the Russian invasion in 2022. Mariupol, a major port city, has seen its steel plants become ruins, and hundreds of thousands have fled. The sea, which was known for its warm waters and family-friendly beaches, is now a symbol of loss. The region's economy, once thriving with fishing and tourism, has been devastated, reflecting the broader consequences of the conflict.
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