Ex-Odesa mayor handed suspicion notice for official negligence – media

The Intent news outlet reported this on Telegram, according to Ukrinform.

"According to preliminary information, Hennadii Trukhanov has been issued a suspicion notice for official negligence," the report states.

The case concerns the death of ten people in Odesa during heavy rainfall on September 30.

Nearly 800 buildings were damaged in Odesa due to bad weather, including 500 multi-story buildings and 300 private houses, as the rain persisted for over 12 hours. Following the tragedy, prosecutors launched an investigation into the deaths, including that of a child.

The pre-trial investigation examines possible official negligence by Odesa City Council officials and its structural units. Specifically, authorities are investigating the improper maintenance of the city's drainage system and the failure to take necessary measures for effective water removal.

On October 15, President Volodymyr Zelensky appointed Serhii Lysak as head of the Odesa City Military Administration.

He also revoked the Ukrainian citizenship of individuals found to hold Russian passports, including Odesa Mayor Hennadii Trukhanov.