On Monday, April 29, Russia launched another missile attack on Odesa during an air alert. As a result of the attack, there are dead and many people were injured.
This was reported by the press service of the Odesa Regional Military Administration (RMA).
They noted that, according to preliminary data, eight people were injured as a result of the missile attack on the city. Buildings were also damaged.
"There is damage to residential buildings and civilian infrastructure. All relevant services are working at the scene," the statement said.
According to the Head of the RMA Oleg Kiper, two citizens died as a result of the missile attack. A 12-year-old child is among the eight people who sustained injuries of varying severity.
A dog walking near the site of the attack was also killed.
It is reported that the Russians probably attacked the town with an Iskander-M ballistic missile.
As of 7.55 p.m., the number of people injured in the hostile attack on Odesa has increased to 17. Two of them are in serious condition.
"The injured are being provided with all necessary assistance. Emergency services continue to work at the scene," the head of the Odesa Regional State Administration said in a statement.
According to updated data as of 8:28 p.m., provided by Mayor Hennadiy Trukhanov, the death toll in Odesa as a result of the missile attack has increased to three.
"We have just learned that a woman born in 1983 died in the hospital. Thus, the death toll from the attack has increased to three. My sincere condolences to the family and friends..." he wrote.
The number of injured is already 20 people.
Russia regularly strikes at Odesa, targeting not only the port infrastructure but also ordinary residential buildings and other objects.
Earlier, we reported that the enemy launched almost 350 strikes on the Zaporizhzhia Region.