Rocket attack on Odesa and Mykolaiv Oblasts: targeting port infrastructure

OLENA ROSHCHINA — TUESDAY,  26 JULY, 2022, 08:03

Russian troops launched a rocket attack on the southern coast of Ukraine on the night of 25-26 July: they hit private buildings in Odesa Oblast, and port infrastructure in Mykolaiv Oblast.

Source: Official report from Pivden [South] Operational Command on Facebook

Quote: "A massive missile strike, including the use of aircraft, has been carried out in the south of Ukraine from the Black Sea. Several air-launched missiles were fired.

In the Odesa region, private buildings in coastal villages have been hit, causing them to catch fire. Rescue workers are working at the scene. Preliminary reports indicate that there are no casualties.

Port infrastructure in the Mykolaiv region has been attacked."

Details: At the same time, an S-300 missile system from the temporarily occupied Kherson region has struck the Mykolaiv region. A car market and other open areas in the suburbs were hit. 

Information on the scale of destruction and casualties is being confirmed.

Earlier: Odesa Oblast Military Administration has said that Odesa Oblast has been attacked with missiles launched from Russian strategic aircraft. Mykolaiv Mayor reported that powerful explosions rocked the city of Mykolaiv in the early hours of 26 July.