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15 Injured in Odesa Attack, 13 Hospitalized – Regional Administration

In Odesa, the number of casualties has risen to 15 following a nighttime attack by Russian occupiers, with three fatalities reported, including a mother and her young daughter.

In Odesa, as a result of a nighttime attack by Russian occupiers, the number of injured individuals has increased to 15. This information was disclosed by Oleg Kiper, the head of the Odesa Regional Military Administration. Among the injured, there are also three fatalities. This tragedy occurred on the night of Monday, and unfortunately, among the deceased are a 30-year-old woman and her 2.6-year-old daughter, as well as another woman aged 53. Kiper expressed his heartfelt condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims.

According to Kiper, the injuries sustained by the victims vary in severity. Among those injured is a pregnant woman and two children: a 7-month-old boy and a 2-year-old girl. Preliminary reports indicate that the injured have suffered from shrapnel wounds, burns, trauma, and poisoning from combustion products. Some of the victims are in serious condition, while the children's conditions are assessed as moderate. All injured individuals are receiving the necessary medical assistance, and the information regarding the number of casualties continues to be clarified.

Earlier, the head of the Odesa City Military Administration, Serhiy Lysak, also reported three fatalities and ten injuries resulting from this nighttime attack by the enemy on Odesa. At the time of his statement, two of the injured were in serious condition and hospitalized: one patient was in neurosurgery, while the other was in a burn intensive care unit. The remaining eight injured individuals were in moderate condition.

Lysak noted that the attack caused significant destruction. In the Primorsky district of Odesa, the enemy struck a residential multi-story complex and damaged seven private homes. In the Kyiv district, one multi-story building, five private houses, a private preschool, a store, and 27 vehicles were affected. This data indicates serious consequences from the attack that require urgent response from the relevant services.

It is important to note that the situation in Odesa remains tense, and local authorities continue to work on mitigating the effects of the attack. Emergency services are actively assisting the injured and dealing with the aftermath of the destruction. Authorities are urging citizens to exercise caution and adhere to safety measures in wartime conditions.