Three Dead, 16 Injured: Emergency Rescue Operations Concluded in Odesa Following Russian Shelling

In Odesa, emergency rescue operations have been completed after a shelling incident that occurred during the night of April 6, resulting in the tragic loss of three lives and injuries to 16 individuals. The Odesa City Military Administration shared this information through its Telegram channel, as reported by Ukrinform.

According to the available data, the total number of injured stands at 16. Among the injured, 13 individuals have been hospitalized with various injuries. It has been confirmed that the deceased include a 30-year-old woman, her 2.5-year-old daughter, and a 53-year-old woman.

The emergency rescue operations at the site of the incident, where the three fatalities occurred, have now concluded. Currently, efforts are focused on clearing the area of debris and dismantling hazardous structures that remained after the shelling. Municipal services are actively working to restore order in the affected neighborhoods.

As per the Odesa City Military Administration, a multi-story residential complex in the Primorsky district was damaged, along with seven private houses. Significant destruction has also been reported in the Kyiv district, where 13 multi-story buildings were affected, and 39 private houses sustained damage, with nine of them completely destroyed as a result of the attack. Over 850 windows in the damaged buildings have been shattered.

Operational headquarters continue to function in both districts, coordinating efforts to mitigate the aftermath of the shelling. Municipal services are engaged in clearing the affected areas, boarding up broken windows, and conducting inspections of damaged properties to assess the extent of the destruction and take necessary measures for recovery.

Earlier reports indicated that one of the districts in Odesa experienced a direct hit on a multi-story building, leading to severe damage from the fifth to the third floors. This incident was part of a massive Russian strike on the city, which resulted in numerous casualties and widespread destruction.

The situation in Odesa remains tense, with local residents continuing to suffer from the consequences of aggression. Authorities are urging everyone to exercise caution and adhere to safety measures. Meanwhile, residents of the city are encouraged to join the official channels of the city administration on social media platforms such as Telegram, Instagram, and YouTube to receive up-to-date information regarding events and actions being taken for the city’s recovery.