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Odesa officials report on aftermath of Russian missile strike

Odesa officials report on aftermath of Russian missile strike Photo: Aftermath of the missile attack on Odesa on October 18 (screenshot from a video by the city administration)
Author: Bohdan Babaiev

As a result of the missile attack on Odesa on October 18, preliminary data show that a three-story building and more than ten private houses were damaged, according to local officials.

As noted by acting Odesa Mayor Oleksandr Filatov, there is no information currently regarding casualties or injuries.

After completing their tasks, emergency services will engage municipal services.

Russian forces targeted Odesa on Friday, October 18. The attack caused damage to residential buildings in the city.

On October 14, Russian forces struck Odesa's port infrastructure with ballistic missiles. One person died, and eight others were injured. Additionally, the bulk carrier "OPTIMA," registered under the flag of Palau, sustained damage for the second time. This vessel had already been damaged a week ago due to a ballistic missile strike.

On October 11, Russian forces shelled the Odesa region with ballistic missiles, resulting in four deaths and ten injuries.

On October 9, Russian forces attacked the port infrastructure in the Odesa district. During that incident, Russians shelled a civilian container ship registered under the flag of Panama, resulting in nine deaths and eight injuries.