Russian nighttime drone attack on Odesa region leaves two killed, three injured

Russian nighttime drone attack on Odesa region leaves two killed, three injured

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Two people were killed and three others were wounded in a nighttime attack by Russian strike drones in the Odesa region.

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

According to him, the enemy once again attacked the Odesa region overnight with strike UAVs. Industrial, energy, and civilian infrastructure facilities came under attack. Two people were killed. At least three others were injured and are receiving medical assistance.

Production and warehouse facilities, administrative buildings, the premises of an auto shop, and vehicles were damaged.

In addition, a drone hit an apartment in a high-rise residential building without detonating. Psychologists from the State Emergency Service provided assistance to residents.

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The fires that broke out were promptly extinguished by rescuers. Emergency and municipal services are working at the scene to eliminate the consequences. Law enforcement officers are documenting yet another war crime committed by the Russian Federation.

As Ukrinform previously reported, on the night of February 22, Russian forces carried out a massive attack on energy infrastructure in the Odesa region. The strikes caused fires.

Photo: State Emergency Service

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