Odessa hit by Russian strikes, killing two and injuring eight

Russian forces launched overnight strikes on the southern Ukrainian city of Odessa, resulting in two fatalities and eight injuries, including two children. The attack, which occurred between Thursday night and Friday morning, struck a residential building, a religious site, a kindergarten, and various civilian infrastructures.

Oleksandr Filatov, the deputy mayor, reported that one missile hit a residential building, causing the deaths and injuries. He stated that a woman walking in a park with children at the time of the attack was among the victims, though the children survived and received necessary aid. Emergency services confirmed the details via Telegram.

The strikes come at a time of significant political upheaval in Ukraine. The nation faced protests and signs of internal division following the dismissal of Defense Minister Mykhaïlo Fedorov. Fedorov had directly accused the commander-in-chief of the Ukrainian army, General Oleksandre Syrsky, of alleged wrongdoing.

While the defense ministry's leadership changes and internal military accusations were unfolding, Odessa experienced the deadly assault. The damage assessment indicates a broad impact on civilian areas, underscoring the ongoing threat to non-military targets in the conflict.

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Un missile a frappé un immeuble résidentiel. Malheureusement, deux personnes ont perdu la vie. D'après les dernières informations, on dénombre actuellement huit blessés, dont deux enfants.