Russian forces launch drone attack on Odesa, cause civilian damage

Russian forces launch drone attack on Odesa, cause civilian damage

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Russian troops attacked Odesa with drones in the evening of December 18, damaging civilian infrastructure and residential buildings.

As reported by Ukrinform, this was announced by Head of the Odesa City Military Administration Serhii Lysak on Telegram.

Operational headquarters and relevant services are working at the sites of impact.

“Damage assessment and inspections are underway, and assistance is being provided to residents,” Lysak said.

Earlier, the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine warned about the movement of Russian UAVs toward Odesa from the southwest.

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As previously reported by Ukrinform, in Odesa district a Russian drone struck a civilian vehicle traveling across a bridge, killing a woman and injuring three children.

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