Civil infrastructure in flames - aftermath of Russian strikes on Odesa
Illustrative photo: first pictures of the outskirts shelling aftermath (Getty Images)
Russians launched a massive drone strike on the outskirts of Odessa the evening before. Footage of the aftermath of the enemy attack has emerged, showing large fires breaking out at civilian infrastructure sites, according to the Odesa City Council.
Russia attacked the outskirts of Odessa. Civil infrastructure and commercial facilities are on fire, and vehicles have been damaged," said Odesa Mayor Gennadii Trukhanov, according to the City Council.
It is also noted that there are casualties from the Russian strikes, and medical assistance is being provided.
The Mayor of Odesa posted a video of the aftermath of the drone attack on social media. The footage shows burning and destroyed buildings, civilian structures turned into ruins that are still on fire, as well as firefighters with special equipment and rescuers.
State Emergency Service clarified afthermath and released additional footage
Later, the SES reported that as a result of the Russian attack on the Odessa region, "massive fires broke out, including in a shopping center, stores, and a residential high-rise building."
The SES also informed that, according to preliminary data, three teenagers were injured in the attack.
"Over 70 rescuers took part in the aftermath response, with 22 fire trucks deployed, as well as 5 volunteers and 1 unit of equipment," the State Emergency Service reported.
Massive airstrike on Odesa and its district
As previously reported, on the evening of March 20, Russians carried out a massive attack with strike drones on Odesa and its surrounding areas. Due to the Russian strikes, power outages occurred in the city, and fires broke out.
Later, the head of the Odesa Regional Military Administration, Oleh Kiper, informed that three people were injured due to the Russian drone attack, including a minor girl.
Civilian infrastructure in the city was damaged, including a residential high-rise, a shopping center, and stores, while powerful fires broke out at three locations.
Additionally, local emergency power outages were implemented in the Primorsky, Peresyp, and Kyiv districts of the city.
