Russia strikes Odesa region with missile, casualties reported
Photo: Ukraine's State Emergency Service (Getty Images)
Russian forces launched a missile strike on civilian infrastructure in the Odesa region on the evening of July 3, according to Odesa Regional Military Administration head Oleh Kiper.
Strike on civilian infrastructure
According to the regional authorities, the Russian army attacked the Odesa region with missiles, striking a civilian infrastructure facility.
The strike sparked a fire in a warehouse storing food products. The flames also spread to nearby warehouse buildings.
People injured
Two people were injured in the Russian attack. They are receiving the necessary medical assistance.
Emergency responders quickly extinguished the fire and prevented it from spreading further.
Photo: Russia targets civilian infrastructure in Odesa region in overnight missile attack
Photo: Russia targets civilian infrastructure in Odesa region in overnight missile attack
Emergency services remain at the scene
All relevant emergency services continue to work at the scene. Law enforcement officers are documenting the aftermath of another Russian strike on civilian infrastructure and collecting evidence of a war crime against civilians.
We also reported that Russian forces launched a massive attack on Sumy, using a large number of drones and guided aerial bombs. The assault caused widespread damage, with civilians reported injured. There were also fatalities.
