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Fifth victim of Russian attack found under rubble in Odesa

Fifth victim of Russian attack found under rubble in Odesa The number of victims in Odesa has increased (photo: t.me/dsns_telegram)

In Odesa, the number of victims of the Russian attack increased to five. The body of another victim was found under the rubble of a house, reports the State Emergency Service of Ukraine.

"At 14:50, at the level of the first floor, rescuers of the State Emergency Service freed the fifth body of the killed person from the rubble," the statement said.

Rescuers note that five people were killed in the Russian drone attack in Odesa, including a child. Eight people were injured, including a child. Five people were rescued.

A spokesperson for the Odesa region's State Emergency Service said that 10-12 people could be trapped under the rubble of the nine-story building attacked by the occupiers.

Fifth victim of Russian attack found under rubble in Odesa

The number of victims in Odesa has increased (photo: t.me/dsns_telegram)

Shelling of Ukraine on March 2

The Ukrainian Air Force reported that on the night of March 2, Russians fired 17 Shaheds and three Kh-59/Kh-35 missiles at Ukraine. Air defense forces shot down 14 drones, but there were hits.

There was a hit in Kharkiv at night, the city was attacked by drones. Houses were damaged and two cars caught fire.

In Odesa, an enemy drone hit a nine-story building. 18 apartments were destroyed. Mourning was declared in Odesa and the region for the victims.

Read more about the Russian terrorist strike on a high-rise building in Odesa in RBC-Ukraine's article.