Deadly attack on Odesa on June 10: Death toll keeps rising

Initially, one death was reported, but the number of casualties later rose to two.

The attack caused large-scale fires. Russian drones struck civilian targets, including a maternity hospital, residential buildings, an emergency medical services station, and there was also a fire reported on the grounds of the Odesa Zoo.

At least 9 people were injured, and another 9 were rescued thanks to the efforts of emergency responders. DSNS psychologists were on site, providing support to residents.

To eliminate the consequences of the attack, 27 units of DSNS equipment and 108 rescue workers were deployed, along with 3 units of equipment and 15 personnel from the National Guard and volunteers.

According to the Prosecutor's Office, two men were killed in the attack. Nine people were injured, including five women and three men with various wounds, and one woman suffered an acute stress reaction.

Preliminary reports indicate that the occupiers used more than 10 attack drones.

At present, damage assessments are ongoing, and authorities are working to compile a complete list of destruction. Prosecutors and other law enforcement officers are on the scene documenting the consequences of Russia’s armed aggression.

The Odesa Regional Prosecutor's Office has opened a criminal case for a war crime that resulted in civilian deaths.

Photo: Aftermath of the Russian drone attack on Odesa (od.gp.gov.ua, facebook.com/DSNSODE)

Attack on Odesa

An air raid alert was declared in the Odesa region at 12:38 a.m. local time. Almost immediately, explosions were heard in the city as air defense forces responded. According to local authorities, the city was under attack by drones. Within an hour, the air raid alert in Odesa was lifted.

On the night of June 4, Russian forces also attacked the city and its surroundings with combat drones.

On June 3, drone strikes damaged residential buildings and civilian infrastructure, and destroyed vehicles.