Russians strike residential building in Odesa with drone, casualties reported
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Russian occupiers today, February 23, in the evening, launched a drone strike on a residential building in Odesa. Two people were injured, they are in critical condition, according to the head of the Odesa Regional Military Administration, Oleh Kiper and Dumska on Telegram.
He mentioned that Russians have been striking the Odesa region with drones for the second consecutive night.
"As a result of enemy shelling, a residential building in Odesa was destroyed with subsequent ignition. Currently, we know about two injured individuals. The wounded, in critical condition, have been transported to the hospital," clarified Kiper.
According to him, all relevant services are working at the scene.
Search and rescue operations and firefighting efforts are ongoing. There may be people under the rubble.
Updated at 23:18
Later, it became known that another injured person was rescued from the rubble of a building hit by the Shahed drone in Odesa. Oleh Kiper, head of the Odesa Regional Military Administration, stated that the woman, in serious condition, was being taken to the hospital.
"She was under the rubble for about two hours. The search operation is ongoing," added the official.
The local Telegram channel Dumska has already released a video of the fire in Odesa.
Background
Today, February 23, in the evening, Russian occupiers once again launched strike drones against Ukraine.
According to the Air Force, enemy drones were detected in the Odesa region.
At 21:43, the military warned about Shahed over Odesa. Local residents were urged to take cover.
It is worth noting that on the night of February 23, Russians also targeted Odesa with drones. There were reports of casualties.
More details on the consequences can be found in the material by RBC-Ukraine.
