Shattered balconies and cut-off gas: Casualties rise after Russian attack on Odesa
Odesa is reeling after a drone strike on the night of April 5, with the city deploying a “Point of Invincibility” and all emergency services on high alert.
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The aftermath of the attack / © Facebook / Serhiy Lysak
On the night of April 5, Russian forces struck Odesa, damaging residential buildings in the Khadzhybeyskyi district. Three people were injured, Head of the Regional Military Administration Serhiy Lysak said.
"Three people were injured and have received all necessary medical assistance. Two are currently hospitalized, while one is undergoing outpatient treatment," he stated.
By 7:00 a.m., preliminary assessments showed around 250 windows and 25 balconies damaged, with four balconies completely destroyed. Electricity and water are still running, but gas supply has been temporarily cut.
The aftermath of the attack / © Facebook / Serhiy Lysak
Over 100 municipal workers and specialized machinery have been working on-site since the overnight hours. Crews are currently boarding up windows, and a mobile "Point of Invincibility" has been deployed.