Massive drone attack on Odesa: casualties reported, residential buildings damaged
Illustrative photo: Russians attacked Odesa with drones (facebook.com/DSNSODE)
Russian forces struck Odesa with Shahed drones early on June 17, resulting in casualties, according to Odesa Regional Military Administration head Oleh Kiper.
According to him, the drone attack on Odesa was massive.
As a result of the strike, the city sustained destruction, fires, and damage to civilian infrastructure, including residential buildings, an inclusive center, a preschool facility, garages, and more.
"There are casualties. The number is being clarified," Kiper added.
Updated at 06:17 AM Kyiv time
Kiper clarified that at least five people were injured in the Russian attack. Among the wounded is a child.
Attack on Odesa
Earlier, the head of the Odesa Regional Military Administration, Oleh Kiper, warned that Russian forces had launched strike drones toward Odesa.
Monitoring channels also reported that around 20 drones were heading toward the city.
Russian forces also attacked Kyiv overnight with drones and missiles, injuring a large number of civilians.
