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In Odesa, ninth victim found in rubble after Russian attack

In Odesa, ninth victim found in rubble after Russian attack Photo: the number of victims increased in Odessa (t.me/dsns_telegram)

Under the rubble of a high-rise building in Odesa, another victim of yesterday's Russian attack was discovered. The death toll has increased to nine, according to the State Emergency Service on Telegram.

"At the site of the Russian strike on the high-rise building, the body of the ninth victim has been found under the rubble," the statement reads.

It is noted that clearance operations are ongoing. The search operation at the scene of the tragedy continues.

Strike on Odesa on March 2

It is worth reminding that the Ukrainian Air Force reported that on the night of March 2nd, Russians launched 17 Shahed drones and three Kh-59/Kh-35 missiles at Ukraine. Air defense forces shot down 14 drones, but there were hits.

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

Among the casualties of the Russian attack are children, including a three-month-old infant.

More on the Russian terrorist strike on the high-rise building in Odesa can be found in this material.