Russia launched a missile attack on Odesa this morning—an infrastructure facility was damaged
20 July 07:57
On the morning of July 20, Russian occupation forces launched a missile strike on Odesa. The attack damaged one of the city’s infrastructure facilities. Rescue workers, law enforcement officers, and other emergency services are on the scene. This was reported by Serhiy Lysak, head of the city’s military administration, on Telegram, according to "Komersant Ukrainian"
According to Serhiy Lysak, the enemy attacked the city on the morning of July 20.
“The enemy continues to terrorize our city. This morning, it carried out a missile attack on Odesa,” said the head of the Odesa City Military Administration.
At this time, it is known that infrastructure has been damaged.
Information regarding possible casualties or the extent of the damage is being verified.
Emergency services are working at the site of the strike
Following the missile attack, all relevant services have been mobilized to address the aftermath.
The following are working at the scene:
- State Emergency Service rescuers;
- medical personnel;
- law enforcement officers;
- utility services;
- local government officials.
Experts are surveying the area and assessing the full extent of the damage caused by the shelling.
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Odesa remains one of the main targets of Russian attacks
In recent weeks, Russian forces have been regularly attacking Odesa and the Odesa region with missiles and attack drones.
Residential neighborhoods, transportation and port infrastructure, businesses, and other civilian facilities have been targeted.
The day before, Russia attacked a civilian vessel
On July 19, Russian forces also struck the civilian vessel GOLDEN LEO, which was transporting grain.
Six crew members were killed in the attack, and four more sailors are considered missing.
The incident was yet another attack on civilian shipping in the Black Sea.
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