16 people were injured in a nighttime attack in downtown Odesa

Enemy drones launched a massive nighttime attack on Odesa, striking residential areas and civilian infrastructure. At least 16 people, including a teenager, were injured in the shelling.

This was reported by Serhiy Lysak, head of the Odesa City Military Administration.

Around midnight, Russian troops launched a massive drone attack on Odesa, targeting residential buildings and civilian infrastructure. Various districts of the city came under fire, with the Prymorsky district suffering the most damage. During the second wave of the attack, a high-rise building was hit.

<picture></picture>The aftermath of the attack. PHOTO: Odesa City Military Administration

The attack damaged a multi-story building and a five-story residential building—large-scale fires broke out on the upper floors and the roof, which rescuers managed to contain. A private home was also destroyed, and residential buildings in the city center were damaged.

Enemy drones also struck civilian targets: a kindergarten building was severely damaged, where a fire broke out, and a shopping center, a hotel, and administrative buildings were also damaged. In addition, parking lots were hit, with dozens of buses and cars destroyed or damaged.

<picture></picture>The aftermath of the attack. PHOTO: Odesa MBA

In the Khadzhybey district, infrastructure facilities, warehouses, and a garage cooperative were struck.

According to Oleh Kiper, head of the Odesa MVA, four casualties were initially reported—two women aged 25 and 44, and two men aged 38 and 62. Later, the number of injured rose to 16, including a 17-year-old boy.

<picture></picture>The aftermath of the attack. PHOTO: Odesa MBA

Two people are in intensive care in serious condition, and another victim was admitted to the trauma unit. Others were treated on the scene or sent for outpatient care.

A total of 68 vehicles and more than 280 rescue workers and utility personnel were involved in the response. An operational headquarters has been established on site to provide assistance and guidance to residents of the damaged buildings.

<picture></picture>The aftermath of the attack. PHOTO: Odesa MBA

On the night of April 29, the Russian army once again attacked the Odesa region, this time targeting the Izmail district.

As a result of the attack, damage was reported; in particular, the hospital’s outpatient building was damaged.

Анна Бальчінос