23 April 2025
(Photo: SES in Odesa region)
For the second night in a row, Odesa is attacked by Russian drones after the so-called "Easter truce". Fires broke out as a result of the shelling, and people were injured.
According to the press service of the State Emergency Service in Odesa region, civilian infrastructure was damaged as a result of another enemy strike. Residential buildings and private businesses caught fire.
Rescuers, volunteers, and a firefighting unit of the National Guard of Ukraine were involved in the response to the large-scale fires.
Psychologists from the State Emergency Service worked with local residents to provide the necessary assistance.
According to preliminary reports, at least two people were injured.
More than 83 rescuers and 16 units of equipment were engaged by the State Emergency Service. Rescue operations are ongoing.
From April 19 to 21, Russian dictator Vladimir Putin declared an "Easter truce". Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy agreed to a full ceasefire if Russia truly keeps quiet.
Late in the evening of April 21, the Russians resumed their massive aerial terror with drone strikes, targeting Odesa. Civilian infrastructure, residential buildings, educational institutions, and cars were damaged and destroyed. There were also casualties - three people were injured.
Earlier, farms in the Odesa region were damaged in a nighttime air attack by Russian forces on April 19. Fires and civilian casualties also resulted from an air attack on Odesa by the Russian army on April 14. The strikes caused fires at several addresses.
Ірина Глухова