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Russia attacked Odesa: high-rise building damaged. PHOTOS (updated)

Shelling of Odesa

On the night of 19 March, Russian troops attacked Odesa.

According to Censor.NET, this was stated by Serhii Lysak, head of the Odesa City Military Administration.

Consequences of the attack

As a result of the massive attack, damage has been reported to a residential high-rise in one of the city’s districts, as well as to a non-residential building in another district.

All operational and emergency services are working at the sites of the strikes. Information regarding casualties is currently being clarified.

Updated information

Later, Lysak reported that two high-rise buildings, a residential building in the historic centre and buildings in the private sector had been damaged as a result of the enemy attack. Fires broke out but were quickly extinguished.

Three casualties have been reported so far, two of whom have been admitted to the city hospital. All emergency and municipal services are working at the sites, and the clean-up operation is ongoing.

Shelling of Odesa on 19 March
Shelling of Odesa on 19 March
  • On the evening of 18 and during the night of 19 March, Russia continues to shell Ukrainian territory. Air raid sirens are sounding in a number of regions.