Russian troops hit Odesa with Iskander missiles
Russian occupiers used Iskander-M ballistic missiles for today's strike on Odesa. They were launched from the temporarily occupied Crimea, according to the Southern Defense Forces.
"The enemy treacherously struck Odesa with ballistic missiles, launching them from the temporarily occupied Crimea," the statement said.
As a result of the rocket attack on the civil infrastructure of the city, a three-story building of a recreational facility was destroyed, at least 10 private houses, as well as a service station, a low-pressure gas pipeline, ambulances, and fire-rescue vehicles were damaged.
Clearing of the debris is ongoing. As of now, there is information about 14 fatalities, including residents, a medic, and a rescuer. 46 people have been injured, including 8 rescuers.
Relevant emergency services are working at the scene.
Photo: Consequences of Odesa attack (t.me/SJTF_Odes)
Photo: Consequences of Odesa attack (t.me/SJTF_Odes)
Photo: Consequences of Odesa attack (t.me/SJTF_Odes)
Photo: Consequences of Odesa attack (t.me/SJTF_Odes)
Photo: Consequences of Odesa attack (t.me/SJTF_Odes)
Strike on Odesa
Russian troops attacked Odesa with missiles today, March 15. The target of the Russian terrorists was civilian infrastructure.
After medics and rescuers arrived at the scene, the city was struck again. Dozens of casualties are known, with fatalities confirmed.
For more details on the Russian attack, refer to RBC-Ukraine's coverage.