Death toll from Russian attack on Odesa rises to 16
Pravda Ukraine
The death toll from the Russian missile attack on Odesa has risen to 16 and the number of injured to 55.
Source: Oleh Kiper, Head of Odesa Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram; Ukraine’s State Emergency Service
Quote: “The death toll from the Russian missile attack has risen to 16 people. 55 more people have been hospitalised with injuries.”
Details: In addition, Kiper stressed that over 200 Odesa residents and city visitors have donated blood for the people affected by the Russian bombardment. The State Emergency Service reported that eight of its employees were among those who were injured.
Background:
- On the afternoon of 15 March, Russian forces launched a missile attack on the city of Odesa.
- A paramedic and an emergency worker of Ukraine’s State Emergency Service were killed in the attack.
- Later, Ukrainian forces reported that Russian troops had attacked Odesa with an Iskander-M tactical missile system.
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