Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has reacted to the strike on Odessa, emphasizing the need to strengthen the Ukrainian air defense for additional protection.
«Russia continues to wage war against civilians. Night attack ‘Shahids’: Kharkiv, Odessa, cities in the Sumy region. One of the enemy drones hit a residential building in Odessa. 18 apartments destroyed,» noted the head of state.
Currently, two fatalities are known in Odessa. In addition, among the eight injured, there is a child.
The search and rescue operation is ongoing around the clock, with all services on site. The injured are receiving the necessary assistance.