Ukrainians demand demolition of the monument to Catherine II in Odesa, as a symbol of Russia, amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Ukrainian activists take part at a rally with demand to remove the monument to the Empress of Russia Catherine II which is installed in the center of Odesa, Ukraine 2 September 2022. Catherine II most commonly known as Catherine the Great, was the last Empress of Russia. Chair of the Public Council under Odessa Oblast Military Administration Sergii Bratchuk called to remove the monument to Catherine II as part of de-russification of Ukraine, a local media informed.