The aftermath of the Russian attack. Photo: Oleh Kiper
Russian attack on Odesa causes fires, injuries and damage to apartment building
Russia attacked Odesa on the night of 4-5 April, causing fires in the city and leaving several people injured.
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Russian forces struck Odesa on the night of 4-5 April, causing fires, significant damage and the destruction of the façade of a residential building from which 20 residents were evacuated. There were also injuries reported.
Source: Serhii Lysak, Head of Odesa City Military Administration; Oleh Kiper, Head of Odesa Oblast Military Administration
Quote from Lysak: "As a result of the enemy attack on the city, cars and a balcony of a residential building caught fire in one district.
Early reports indicate two people have been injured."
Details: He said that further details about the aftermath of the attack would be released later.
Update: In the morning, Lysak reported that three people had been injured in the overnight Russian attack on Odesa.
He also said residential buildings in the Khadzhybeiskyi district had been damaged.
Quote from Lysak: "Three people were injured. They received all necessary medical assistance. Two are in hospital, while one will receive outpatient treatment.
As of 07:00, early reports indicate that about 250 windows and 25 balconies were damaged in residential buildings, and another four balconies were completely destroyed."
Update: Kiper reported that the façade of a five-storey apartment building in Odesa was destroyed from the ground to the second floors as a result of the attack.
He said that "two people are known to have been injured".
Quote from Kiper: "Apartments and balconies caught fire. The damage is significant.
The blast wave shattered windows in nearby buildings. Residents' cars were damaged.
Emergency workers evacuated 20 residents and firefighters extinguished the fires."
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