The number of victims and injuried caused by the massive attack on Odesa on Friday, March 15, has rapidly increased. Eight people have been killed and more than 30 injured. This was reported by the Office of the Prosecutor General and the Ministry of Health of Ukraine.
According to the investigation, on March 15, at about 11:00 a.m., the Russian armed forces launched a missile attack on Odesa.
"So far, 8 people have been killed, including an employee of the State Emergency Service and a paramedic," the Prosecutor General's Office said.
According to the Ministry of Health of Ukraine, more than 30 people are currently known to have been injured.
"The driver of the ambulance is seriously injured. Doctors are fighting for his life," the agency added.
Earlier we reported that the explosions in Odesa occurred on Friday, March 15. Missiles are reported to be moving towards the city. This was stated by the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Telegram.
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A massive attack in Odesa on March 15 killed 14 people and injured 46 others. March 16 was declared a day of mourning in the city and region. This is reported in the Telegram of the head of the Odesa RMA, Oleh Kiper.
"The Russian missile attack killed 14 people, including local residents, a medic and a rescuer," he said.
In addition, according to him, 46 more people, including seven employees of the State Emergency Service, were injured.
"The victims are being provided with all the necessary assistance. All relevant services are eliminating the consequences of the enemy attack. Law enforcement officers are recording another crime of the Russians. Mourning will be declared in Odesa and the region tomorrow," added Kiper.
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The death toll in Odesa has increased as a result of today's Russian missile strikes. Sixteen victims have already been reported. This was reported by the head of the Odesa Regional Military Administration (RMA), Oleh Kiper, on the air of a national telethon.
According to the official, as of now, 16 deaths have been reported.
In addition, a total of 55 Odesa residents were sent to hospitals.
"10 of them are 'serious'," the head of the administration added.
Earlier, at 14:12, the RMA reported 14 dead and 46 wounded. Unfortunately, the number of victims continues to grow.
"Meanwhile, more than 200 Odesa residents and guests of the city have donated blood for the victims after the enemy attack, and about a hundred more people are standing in line at the blood donation centers," Kiper added.
At 16:19, the State Emergency Service said that due to the threat of repeated shelling by the enemy, rescuers are forced to periodically interrupt work and stay in shelters.
The emergency service added that one rescuer was among the 16 people killed in the enemy missile attack. 53 people were injured, including 8 SES employees.
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Odesa Mayor Gennadiy Trukhanov said that his former first deputy, Serhiy Tetyukhin, was among those killed in today's attack.
"A professional and decent person, a talented manager and a true friend. His legacy is modern transport interchanges, equipment provided by international partners and many effective solutions to improve urban space... Eternal memory to all those who died as a result of Russian attacks," the statement said.
The former head of the Odesa regional patrol police, Oleksandr Hostyshchev, was also killed in the shelling of Odesa, according to the mayor of Trukhanov, the head of the Odesa District Council Vitaliy Barvinenko, and a city council member Andriy Vagapov, Suspilne reports.
Hostyshchev became the head of the patrol police of Odesa region in 2019 and became the deputy chief of police of Odesa region in 2021. After the full-scale invasion of Ukraine by Russian troops, he became the commander of the Tsunami battalion.
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The number of victims of a Russian terrorist strike in Odesa has increased again. Currently, 73 people are known to be injured. This was reported in the Telegram channel of the Minister of Internal Affairs Ihor Klymenko.
According to Klymenko, as of now, 16 people have been killed, including an employee of the State Emergency Service (SES). He reminded that the enemy struck the city again when rescuers arrived at the scene to help the victims.
In particular, there are 73 victims who sustained injuries of varying severity.
"Unfortunately, we also suffered losses among the National Police personnel. Strong, fearless fighters. No numbers, but with great respect for each of the victims," added Klymenko.
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Russian occupants used Iskander-M ballistic missiles to attack Odesa today. They were launched from the temporarily occupied Crimea. This was reported by the Southern Defense Forces on Telegram.
"The enemy insidiously attacked Odesa with ballistic missiles, firing Iskander-M missiles from the temporarily occupied Crimea," the military said in a statement.
They clarified that the shelling destroyed a three-story building of a recreational facility, damaged at least 10 private houses, a service station, a low-pressure gas pipeline, ambulances and fire rescue vehicles.
The rubble is being cleared. As of now, 14 people have been reported dead, including residents of the area, a doctor and a rescuer. 46 people were injured, including 8 rescuers.
Relevant emergency services are working at the scene.
