Russia strikes crowded area in central Odesa with jet-powered drone
Photo: Ukrainian rescue worker (facebook.com DSNSKyiv)
"The enemy attacked central Odesa. A jet-powered UAV damaged an administrative building," he said.
Kiper added that information about casualties was still being clarified.
Updated at 5:00 p.m.
Serhii Lysak, head of the Odesa City Military Administration, said that three people were injured in the attack on Odesa.
"One of them is in serious condition. All three have been hospitalized and are receiving the necessary medical care," he said.
Updated at 5:19 p.m.
Kiper said the number of people injured had risen to five, most of whom suffered shrapnel wounds. All those injured are receiving the necessary medical care.
"The strike damaged the facade and windows of the administrative building. The resulting fire spread across several floors. Work to deal with the aftermath is still underway at the site," he said.
Updated at 6:03 p.m.
Head of the Odesa City Military Administration said the number of people injured had risen to seven.
"All relevant services are working at the site. An emergency response center has been set up to assist people," he said.
Earlier, Russian forces struck Odesa overnight, damaging a high-rise residential building. Three people were injured, including a three-year-old child.
In addition, Russian forces struck the sorting center of the EVA cosmetics store chain in Odesa with missiles on September 13.
It is worth noting that during Russia's overnight attack on Odesa on September 12, a high-rise residential building was severely damaged. Several people were reported injured, and the body of a person killed in the attack was later found under the rubble.
Russia continues to attack Odesa. On September 10, Russian forces struck warehouses storing humanitarian aid in the city, while on September 8, they attacked the 7th Kilometer market in the suburbs.
