Odesa attack: Number of injured keeps rising

"Residential buildings, an administrative building, other civilian infrastructure, and vehicles were damaged. All fires were extinguished by State Emergency Service personnel. Unfortunately, a married couple was killed — their bodies were recovered from under the rubble of a destroyed residential building. Additionally, nine more people have been reported injured, including two children aged 3 and 7," the National Police stated.

The police press service added that the exact number of casualties and the extent of the destruction are still being clarified.

"Police and other relevant services are working at the scene. Law enforcement is documenting the consequences of the attack, collecting evidence, interviewing citizens, providing psychological support, and maintaining public order. A total of 66 police officers have been deployed to carry out these tasks," the statement said.

14 injured in Odesa drone strike

At 9:10 a.m., the head of the Odesa Regional Military Administration, Oleh Kiper, reported that 14 people were injured in the night drone attack on Odesa, including three children.

"Six of the injured remain in the hospital, three of them, including one child, are in serious condition. The others continue outpatient treatment. Our medical teams are doing everything possible to preserve the lives and health of each person," he added.

Attack on Odesa on June 28

Late in the evening on June 27, local authorities and the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported a threat of enemy strike drones targeting southern regions.

Shortly after, residents heard explosions, and it was soon confirmed that civilian infrastructure had been damaged. Specifically, buildings and vehicles were damaged. One of the Shahed drones struck a high-rise building, killing two people and injuring several others who were later hospitalized.

For more details on the aftermath of Russia’s attack on Odesa, see the material by RBC-Ukraine.