Three Dead and Sixteen Injured in Russian Attack on Odesa, Zelensky Reports
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that three people, including a two-year-old child, have died and sixteen others have been injured due to a Russian attack on Odesa early Monday morning.
In a devastating attack on the Ukrainian port city of Odesa, President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed that three individuals lost their lives, including a young child, while sixteen others sustained injuries. The tragic news was shared via Zelensky's Telegram channel on Monday, detailing the grim aftermath of the assault carried out by Russian forces.
"As of now, unfortunately, it is known that three people were killed in this attack, including a child who was only two years old. My heartfelt condolences go out to the family and friends of the victims. Sixteen individuals were injured, with eleven of them hospitalized by our medical teams, including a pregnant woman and two children. The youngest is not even a year old," Zelensky stated.
The attack resulted in significant damage to residential buildings, a kindergarten, and a regional electrical substation. "Thousands of families have been left without electricity. Repair crews have been working since the night to restore power supply," the President added, highlighting the ongoing efforts to assist those affected.
In addition to the casualties in Odesa, Zelensky reported that two people were injured in the Kharkiv region, with strikes also hitting energy infrastructure in Chernihiv, Sumy, Kharkiv, and Dnipro regions. The scale of the assault was alarming, with over 140 strike drones launched against Ukraine overnight, approximately 80 of which were “Shaheeds.”
"In some regions, the strikes continue... Now, all partners need to work together to strengthen air defense so that the percentage of downed drones and missiles increases each time. This is a daily task for everyone, not just Ukraine, as through supplies and support, partners are also helping themselves. Russia has no intention of stopping," Zelensky emphasized, calling for international cooperation in the face of ongoing threats.
Earlier, Oleg Kiper, the head of the Odesa Regional Military Administration, reported three fatalities and fifteen injuries from the enemy's nighttime attack on Odesa, with thirteen of the injured hospitalized at that time. Among the deceased were a 30-year-old woman and her two-year-old daughter, as well as another woman aged 53. The injured included a pregnant woman and two children: a seven-month-old boy and a two-year-old girl.
The enemy's assault caused extensive destruction in the Primorsky district of Odesa, damaging a multi-story residential complex and seven private homes. In the Kyiv district, one apartment building, five private houses, a private kindergarten, a store, and 27 vehicles were also affected.
This latest attack underscores the ongoing conflict and the toll it continues to take on civilians in Ukraine. As the situation evolves, the need for international solidarity and support remains crucial in addressing the humanitarian crisis and ensuring the safety of the population.