Russian missiles hit Odesa, injuring civilians

Tuesday, 19 July 2022, 01:00

Russia launched a missile attack on Odesa Oblast. People have been injured.

Source: Oleksii Matsulevych, deputy head of the Odesa District Military Administration, quoted in Suspilne; Serhii Bratchuk, spokesman for the Odesa Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram

Quote from Bratchuk: "Odesa Oblast. Missile attack. The terrorist country [i.e., Russia - ed.] is ‘customarily’ fighting against the civilian population. A rescue operation is underway. Details will be shared later."

Details: Later, Oleksii Matsulevych reported that a fire broke out in a town in Odesa Oblast following a missile strike. Four people sustained light injuries. Two residential buildings are on fire, two others have been completely destroyed, windows have been broken in many buildings.

Update: According to new information, Russian missiles hit a community hall and a school.