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Russians strike Odesa region: Destruction and wounded reported

Russians strike Odesa region: Destruction and wounded reported Illustrative image (Getty Images)
Author: Liliana Oleniak

Today, on August 26, during a Russian massive shelling of Ukrainian territory, Russians also attacked the energy and civilian infrastructure of the Odesa region. Wounded reported, including a child, according to the head of the Odesa Regional State Administration

According to Kiper, Russians struck the energy and civilian infrastructure in the Odesa region.

4 people were injured in the Russian attack, including a 10-year-old boy. Three of the victims, including the child, were hospitalized in moderate condition.

Russian rocket fragments were also observed falling, damaging private houses and a large number of vehicles. There are currently power outages in the Odesa district.

"All relevant services are eliminating the consequences of the Russian attack. Law enforcers are recording the consequences of another Russia's crime against civilians," adds Kiper.

Russian massive shelling of Ukraine on August 26

This morning Russians launched a massive shelling against Ukraine. During the night, Russians took ten Tu-95MS strategic bombers into the sky and later launched missile carriers into the Black Sea.

During the Russian shelling, explosions were heard in many regions of Ukraine. In particular, Russians attacked an apartment block in Lutsk.

All details of the massive shelling can be found here.