Russian missiles hit recreation center in Odesa region, three civilians injured

Russian forces launched several missile strikes on the Odesa region in the early hours of August 17. A fire broke out at a recreation center and several private buildings nearby.

Serhii Bratchuk, head of the Odesa regional military administration, said this on his Telegram channel, Ukrinform reports.

"Two enemy rockets, according to the Operational Command South, caused destruction and a fire at a recreation center in the Odesa region and in several private buildings nearby. Three citizens were injured," the report said.

The rescue operation is underway, he added.

The enemy fired missiles at the Odesa region during an air raid alert that lasted in the region from 02:51 to 03:26.