In Odessa, a day of mourning was interrupted by a new Russian attack

A day of mourning in Odesa began amid the sound of air raid sirens and a new Russian attack. The occupiers attacked the city again on the morning of July 12.

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

According to him, one of the city’s educational institutions was damaged as a result of the enemy strike. Further details are currently being clarified, and relevant services are working at the scene.

This attack occurred on a day of mourning declared in Odesa for the three people who died as a result of the Russian strike that morning the day before.

In addition, the previous evening, around 7:00 p.m., Russian troops attacked the city again. An infrastructure facility was damaged as a result of the shelling. According to preliminary information, there have been no reports of casualties. The consequences of the attack are still being assessed, and rescue workers, utility crews, and law enforcement officers are working at the sites of the strikes.

Later, Oleg Kipper, head of the Odesa Regional Military Administration, reported a new threat to the region. According to him, Russian Tu-22 strategic bombers, which carry cruise missiles, were in the air.

Details regarding the consequences of the morning attack are still being clarified.

On the morning of July 15, Russian forces launched a missile strike on Odesa. Three people were killed in the attack, and three others were injured. Residential buildings were also damaged. The number of people injured in the missile attack has risen to 8. Four people were hospitalized, and two are in moderate condition. The remaining victims received outpatient medical care.

Ihor Koval, acting mayor of Odesa, declared July 16 a Day of Mourning for the city residents killed by the Russian missile. The district administrations of the Odesa City Council are to ensure that the Ukrainian national flag and the flag of Odesa, both flown at half-mast with black ribbons, are displayed on public buildings, and businesses, institutions, and organizations in the city—regardless of ownership—are advised to limit the use of music and the holding of entertainment events.

Анна Бальчінос