In the early hours of February 17, Russian forces launched an attack on the Ukrainian city of Odesa, resulting in damage to civilian infrastructure and injuries to two individuals.
According to Serhiy Lysak, the head of the Odesa Military Administration, the assault led to significant destruction, including damage to residential buildings and a fire that broke out on the upper floors of one apartment complex. Additionally, a shop and a service station were affected in another area.
Lysak confirmed that emergency services are currently on-site to address the aftermath of the strikes. The attack coincided with air raid alerts in Odesa and Dnipro, which were issued due to the threat posed by Russian drone strikes.
Authorities continue to assess the situation and provide updates as they gather more information regarding the extent of the damage and the condition of the injured.
A recent Russian attack on Odesa resulted in injuries and damage to civilian structures, prompting emergency services to respond. The incident occurred amid air raid alerts in the region.