Russian drone hits residential high-rise building in Odesa region

Russian drone hits residential high-rise building in Odesa region

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In the Odesa region, a Russian strike drone hit a residential high-rise building.

According to Ukrinform, the head of the Odesa Regional State Administration, Oleh Kiper, stated this on Telegram.

According to him, "last night the enemy again attacked the peaceful population of Odesa region with strike drones. The enemy drone hit between the 18th and 19th floors of a multi-story building, without further detonation. The facade and windows, as well as parked cars, were damaged."

A total of 58 people were evacuated from the high-rise, including eight children.

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No information about casualties has been received yet. The situation is being clarified. All relevant services are working on site, inspecting and eliminating the consequences, Kiper noted.

As Ukrinform reported, in the Odesa region, as a result of a Russian drone attack on January 21, an energy facility was damaged and several thousand subscribers were left without electricity.

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