Odesa is on fire, the city is repelling a drone assault: There are victims

On the night of March 21, the Russian occupiers launched a massive attack on Odesa and the surrounding area with strike drones.

Details of the attack were shared by Head of the Odesa Regional Military Administration, Oleh Kiper.

According to him, there is damage to civilian infrastructure, including a residential high-rise building, a shopping mall, and stores.

Three people were injured, including a minor girl.

"As a result of the Russian attack, powerful fires broke out in three locations. There are also local emergency power outages in the Prymorskyi, Peresypskyi, and Kyivskyi districts of Odesa," he added.

The head of the Odesa Regional Military Administration warned about the possibility of further enemy strikes and urged the people of Odesa and the region to remain in shelters.

"Odesa is on fire, Russian drones are hitting civilian objects in the city, and there are victims," Head of the Presidential Office Andriy Yermak said.

According to "Suspilne.Odesa", over 18 explosions were heard in the city. A fire is visible in Odesa.

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