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Russian drones attack ports in Odesa Oblast, causing fire, damaging border crossing point and wounding people – photos

Wednesday, 2 October 2024, 09:59
Russian drones attack ports in Odesa Oblast, causing fire, damaging border crossing point and wounding people – photos
A firefighter extinguishes a fire after the Russian attack on Odesa Oblast. Photo: State Emergency Service of Ukraine

Russian troops attacked port and border infrastructure in the Izmail district of Odesa Oblast with attack drones on the early morning of 2 October, injuring two lorry drivers, one of whom is a Turkish citizen. The attack caused a fire that caused damage to the Orlivka border crossing point but which was quickly extinguished by firefighters.

Source: State Emergency Service of Ukraine; Oleh Kiper, Head of Odesa Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram

Quote: "The Russians targeted the port and border infrastructure. Two lorry drivers were injured. One of them is a Turkish citizen."

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A firefighter extinguishes a fire after the Russian attack on Odesa Oblast
Photo: State Emergency Service of Ukraine

Details: Kiper said that the men are in a moderate condition in hospital and are being provided with all the necessary care.

 
A firefighter extinguishes a fire after the Russian attack on Odesa Oblast
Photo: State Emergency Service of Ukraine

The attack also caused a fire, which was quickly extinguished by firefighters.

Kiper reiterated that crossing operations were temporarily suspended due to attacks on the Orlivka border crossing point.

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"The Russians deliberately bombarded the checkpoint, making it difficult for ordinary people to cross the border. This is terror against the civilian population," Kiper said.

Background: On the night of 1-2 October, Russian troops attacked Ukraine with 32 Shahed attack UAVs, and air defence systems shot down 11 drones in Kirovohrad, Odesa and Sumy oblasts.

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