Russian drone strike hits Ukraine's Odesa, civilians injured
The aftermath of the Russian strike on Odesa (photo: t.me/odeskaODA)
On Wednesday, July 22, Russian forces launched a drone attack on Odesa, leaving people injured, according to Odesa City Military Administration head Serhii Lysak and Odesa Regional Governor Oleh Kiper.
"The enemy attacked Odesa. Infrastructure has been damaged. Residential areas have been hit. We are clarifying the details," Lysak said.
Kiper said the Russians damaged civilian infrastructure facilities. In addition, one of the drones struck a two-story building, causing destruction.
"According to preliminary information, there are injured people," he added.
Photo: Odesa Regional Military Administration
"According to preliminary information, two people were injured in the attack: an 82-year-old woman and a 54-year-old man. They are receiving the necessary medical assistance," Lysak later added.
A two-story building and a vehicle repair station were damaged.
On July 21, Russian forces attacked Odesa and the surrounding region. Civilian infrastructure in the city center, including residential buildings and public institutions, was damaged.
Two people were injured in the attack: a 17-year-old boy and a 23-year-old woman.
In addition, on July 20, Russia struck Odesa. Infrastructure facilities were hit, after which thick black smoke rose over the city, and residents of several districts reported power outages.
As a result of the attack, three people were killed, and six others sustained various injuries. A gas pipeline was also damaged.
