Russian attack on Odesa: Casualties increased, power outages introduced
Photo: The number of victims of drone attacks in Odesa has increased (t.me/odeskaODA)
Russian occupants massively attacked Odesa and the region with attack drones on the night of February 19. The number of wounded increased to four, according to the head of the Odesa Regional Military Administration, Oleh Kiper.
Russian attack damaged civilian infrastructure, including a children's clinic, a kindergarten, glass in high-rise buildings, and cars.
“Four people were injured, including one child. All are hospitalized in moderate condition,” Kiper said.
Due to the Russian attack, local emergency power outages are in effect in part of Odesa district. Critical infrastructure is operating with the help of generators. Heat supply to some consumers has been suspended in the Kyivskyi district of Odesa. The residents have been provided with emergency shelters.
The State Emergency Service clarified that they had already extinguished the fires that arose after the Russian attack. According to rescuers, a polyclinic building, a 24-story residential building, a kindergarten, and several cars were damaged.
Russian attack on Odesa
Late in the evening of February 18, the Ukrainian Air Force warned of the threat of Russian drones. Monitoring groups reported that drones were moving from the sea toward Odesa and the region.
Later, the mayor of Odesa reported a Russian strike on the city. As a result of the attack, according to the mayor, 14 schools, 13 kindergartens, and a large residential neighborhood - more than 250 Odessans - were left without electricity and heat.
Initially, one victim was reported. The number of injured has since increased to four.
