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Only facade and entrance survive blast at shopping centre near Odesa

Tuesday, 10 May 2022, 14:11
Only facade and entrance survive blast at shopping centre near Odesa

Sonya Lukashova Tuesday, 10 MAY, 2022, 2:11 PM

Law enforcement officers and rescuers are working in the Riviera shopping and entertainment centre near Odesa, which Russian missiles hit on 9 May.

Source: Ukrainska Pravda correspondent

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Details: On 10 May, investigations continue at the scene, and police officers and the State Emergency Service are present.

The area around the epicentre of the explosion is fenced off; passers-by are forbidden access. 

The premises inside the mall were destroyed. The front facade and the main entrance survived.

The shopping centre is currently closed.

Background:

  • On 9 May, the Russians launched another rocket attack on Odesa. As a result, a fire broke out in one of the shopping and entertainment centres and warehouses.
  • In total, that evening, the enemy fired 7 missiles at the city.
  • Due to shelling by the Russian forces, one person was killed and 5 others were injured.

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