Ukraine war live: Odesa hit in ‘massive’ strike as Russia unleashes overnight attack
Russia's overnight strike on Odesa has left civilians injured and historic sites damaged, as the war in Ukraine escalates.
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Russia launched a significant overnight missile attack on Odesa, targeting both residential areas and the port. The strikes resulted in damage to buildings and injuries, with reports of fatalities.
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What happened
The historic city centre of Odesa is reeling from a Russian overnight missile attack. The strike has damaged residential buildings and injured at least nine people. The attack targeted the Odesa Oblast, with the city's port also sustaining damage.
The Ukrainian Air Force has not disclosed the number of missiles launched. The attack is described as 'massive' and 'brutal', with Russian forces killing several people in Ukraine. The strike has been condemned by Ukrainian President Zelenskiy.
The attack on Odesa comes amid ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The city's port is a strategic location, and its damage could have significant implications for Ukraine's economy and defense. The extent of the damage and the full impact of the attack are yet to be determined.
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Who reported it (5)
- Russia bombs Odesa’s historic city centre The Telegraph · 2d ago
- Russian forces kill several in Ukraine, launch ‘brutal’ attack in Odesa Al Jazeera · 2d ago
- Russia launches massive overnight missile attack on Odesa Oblast; Air Force does not disclose number of missi Українська правда · 2d ago
- Russian missile attack damages residential buildings in Odesa, injures at least 9 The Kyiv Independent · 2d ago
- Ukraine's Odesa port sustains damage from Russian attack, Zelenskiy says Reuters · 2d ago
Questions people are asking
What areas of Odesa were targeted in the Russian attack?
The attack targeted the historic city centre and the port of Odesa.
How many people were injured in the attack?
At least nine people were injured in the attack.
Has the Ukrainian Air Force disclosed the number of missiles launched?
No, the Ukrainian Air Force has not disclosed the number of missiles launched.
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