Russia struck Odesa: a high-rise building and private homes were damaged, and there are casualties
1 June 07:46
On the night of June 1, Russian forces attacked Odesa with drones. The strike damaged a residential high-rise, private homes, and a non-residential building in the city. Fires also broke out, which were quickly extinguished by emergency responders.
Serhiy Lysak, head of the Odesa City Military Administration, reported on the consequences of the attack, according to "Komersant Ukrainian"
According to preliminary information, four people were injured as a result of the nighttime strike. All the injured received the necessary medical care.
Russian UAV hits high-rise
During the nighttime attack, one of the enemy drones struck a residential high-rise building in Odesa.
The strike partially destroyed the first and second floors of the building. The balconies and facade of the building also sustained significant damage.
A fire broke out at the site of the strike. Rescue workers managed to quickly contain it.
Buildings and private homes were on fire in the city
In addition to the high-rise, a non-residential two-story building caught fire as a result of the Russian attack.
Later, two more fires were reported in private single-story homes. Emergency services were on the scene, working to address the aftermath of the enemy strike.
The damage to residential buildings once again demonstrates that Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities pose a direct threat to the civilian population.
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The number of casualties has risen to four
Initial reports indicated one injured resident of Odesa. Medical personnel provided him with emergency care directly at the scene.
However, closer to 2 a.m., it became known that the number of casualties had risen to four people.
All the injured were promptly provided with the necessary medical care.
Command centers are operating at the sites of the strikes
Work to address the aftermath of the Russian attack is ongoing.
Operational command centers have been set up at the sites of the strikes and damage. Working there are:
- rescue workers;
- medical personnel;
- utility services;
- local government officials;
- charitable organizations.
Affected residents are being provided with assistance, including temporary housing, damage assessment, and immediate needs.
Odessa Under Drone Attack Again
Odesa is regularly targeted by Russian attacks. The enemy uses strike drones to target the city, port infrastructure, residential neighborhoods, and civilian facilities.
The nighttime attack on June 1 once again resulted in the destruction of homes, fires, and injuries among civilians.
Local authorities are urging Odessa residents not to ignore air raid sirens and to take shelter or seek safe locations during attacks.
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