What the Bristol Hotel in Odesa looks like after missile attack: Photos emerged
Russian forces attacked the center of Odesa on January 31. The Bristol Hotel was hit by a missile strike, according to the head of the Odesa Regional Military Administration, Oleh Kiper, on Telegram.
In particular, along with historical buildings, the hotel building was also damaged.
Bristol Hotel in Odesa was damaged by a missile strike (t.me/odeskaODA)
Bristol Hotel in Odesa was damaged by a missile strike (t.me/odeskaODA)
Bristol Hotel in Odesa was damaged by a missile strike (t.me/odeskaODA)
The footage also shows the asphalt covered with shattered glass and debris from facades and rooftops.
The aftermath of the strike on the center of Odesa on January 31 (t.me/truonline)
Moreover, the mayor of Odesa, Hennadii Trukhanov, showed footage of one of the damaged buildings in the UNESCO historic center.
The aftermath of the strike on the center of Odesa on January 31 (t.me/truonline)
It is also known that the theater, museum, architectural landmarks, and other buildings were damaged.
What is known about the Bristol Hotel
The Bristol Hotel is a historic hotel in Odesa. It was built from 1898 to 1899, and at the time, it was one of the most luxurious hotels in Odesa. It became the first four-story hotel in the city.
Attack on Odesa
On January 31, during an air raid alert due to the ballistic threat, explosions were heard in Odesa. The Air Force warned three times about the threat of high-speed targets over the city.
Later, it was revealed that the Russian forces attacked the historic center of Odesa. Currently, two people have been reported injured as a result of the Russian attack. For more details on the consequences of the shelling of Odesa, read the material by RBC-Ukraine.