Odesa sees rise in number of injured within destruction
Photo: destruction recorded in Odesa after Russian attack (t.me/odeskaODA)
As a result of a massive overnight drone attack in Odesa, at least 13 people were injured. Buildings sustained significant damage, according to statements from the head of the Odesa Regional Military Administration, Oleh Kiper, and the mayor of the city, Hennadii Trukhanov.
Kiper shared photos showing the aftermath of the overnight attack by the Russians on the city.
"As of 06:30 AM Kyiv time, 13 people have been hospitalized," he reported. "There may still be people trapped under the rubble."
According to Kiper, emergency services continue to work at the sites where destruction was recorded. Efforts to eliminate the consequences of the Russian attack are ongoing.
Photo: aftermath of the June 17 attack on Odesa (t.me/odeskaODA, t.me/truonline)
Odesa Mayor Hennadii Trukhanov later reported a strike on an inclusive center where work was being done with children with special psychophysical needs. Fortunately, no casualties were reported.
"A nearby kindergarten building was also damaged. In the historic part of the city, significant destruction has been recorded: buildings are damaged, and fires are still being extinguished at several locations. No fatalities have been reported so far. All necessary assistance is being provided to those affected," Trukhanov said.
Large-scale attack on Ukraine on June 17
Several Ukrainian cities came under a massive Russian attack. In Kyiv, destruction and fires were reported.
In the Solomianskyi district, two residential buildings were damaged, and another multi-story residential building was destroyed. According to the latest data, more than 40 people were injured and one person killed.
More details about the overnight attack on Kyiv are available in the RBC-Ukraine article.
Odesa was also hit by a massive drone attack, which caused destruction and fires. Civilian infrastructure was damaged. Among the injured is a child.
In addition, Russia launched at least four strikes on Zaporizhzhia.
