Russia strikes residential high-rise in Odesa: Wounded and dead reported
Preliminary reports indicate six casualties. One of the wounded died in the hospital.
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Damaged building in Odesa / Photo: Facebook / Serhiy Lysak
Late Wednesday, April 15, Russia’s terrorist army struck a nine-story residential building in Odesa with a drone.
Odesa City Military Administration Head Serhiy Lysak reported the attack.
"The enemy has attacked our city again. Preliminary reports indicate a strike on a nine-story residential building," he wrote.
Serhiy Lysak said rescuers and emergency crews rushed to the scene.
Oleh Kiper, Head of the Odesa Regional Military Administration, clarified that the drone strike damaged apartments on the 5th–7th floors, igniting a fire.
"Information regarding casualties and the extent of destruction is being clarified," he added.
© Facebook / Serhiy Lysak
Serhiy Lysak later reported that 6 people were wounded in the strike. One of the injured died in the hospital.
"Unfortunately, one of the victims has just died. Doctors did everything possible, but the injuries proved incompatible with life. My sincere condolences to the family and loved ones," he posted on social media.
Footage of the damaged building is circulating on social media.