A nighttime assault by Russian forces on Odesa has resulted in damage to residential buildings and infrastructure in the Primorsky and Khadzhibey districts. As of 7:00 AM on April 30, reports indicate that at least 16 individuals have sustained injuries, including a 17-year-old boy.
According to the Odesa City Military Administration, the number of injured has since risen to 18, with ongoing assessments of the situation. The most severe damage was reported in the Primorsky district, where a high-rise and a five-story residential building were affected. Fires broke out on the upper floors and roof of these structures, but firefighters have since managed to contain them.
Additional destruction was observed in the central part of the city, including damage to private homes and a kindergarten building. A shopping center, hotel, and administrative offices were also impacted. Numerous buses and cars were either destroyed or damaged at several parking facilities.
In the Khadzhibey district, strikes were reported on infrastructure facilities, including warehouse buildings and a garage cooperative, as noted by the military administration.
As of the morning of April 30, two individuals are in serious condition in intensive care, while one man has been hospitalized in the trauma department. Other victims received assistance on-site or were directed to outpatient care.
To address the aftermath of the attack, 68 units of equipment and over 280 emergency and municipal service personnel have been deployed. Operational headquarters have been established at the sites, providing assistance and consultations to residents of the affected buildings.
Air raid alerts were issued in the Odesa region at 11:21 PM on April 29, with reports of drones approaching from the Black Sea towards Odesa. The first explosions were heard at 11:33 PM, followed by additional blasts at 1:08 AM. The air raid alert was lifted at 1:27 AM.
A Russian attack on Odesa has led to significant damage and multiple injuries, with emergency services responding to the aftermath. The situation continues to evolve as authorities assess the extent of the destruction.