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Russia hits Odesa with ballistic missile; at least two dead
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Russia hits Odesa with ballistic missile; at least two dead

From Delfi · () Lithuanian

Translated from Lithuanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Russia attacked Odesa with a ballistic missile, hitting a civilian infrastructure site and killing at least two people.
  • Rescue services are working at the scene, and efforts to deal with the aftermath are ongoing.
  • The Odesa region also faced attacks by combat drones, with residents urged to stay away from the coast and heed air raid warnings.

Russia launched a ballistic missile attack on Odesa, striking a civilian infrastructure facility and resulting in at least two fatalities. Emergency services are currently on-site, working to manage the consequences of the strike.

Simultaneously, the Odesa region was targeted by combat drones. Residents were advised to remain clear of the coastal areas and to adhere to air raid warnings. The region experienced another attack overnight, which damaged a polyclinic and at least three private homes. Although the medical facility sustained significant damage, including broken windows and interior damage, its medical equipment remained intact.

This incident marks the second Russian attack on the Odesa region within a 24-hour period. A previous strike on Friday evening hit a port, killing a port worker and damaging civilian port infrastructure and equipment.

The missile hit a civilian infrastructure facility.

— Oleha KiperThe head of the Odesa regional military administration stated the target of the missile strike.
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Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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