Explosions rock Odesa, traces of air defence system operation visible above city, debris falls on house

Sounds of explosions rocked Odesa on the morning of 29 December during a large-scale air strike. 

Source: Suspilne Odesa, the regional branch of Ukraine’s public broadcaster; Kyrylo Tymoshenko, Deputy Head of Office of President of Ukraine

Details: The broadcaster states that explosions were heard in the city and posts pictures showing traces of air defence system operation.

Later, Suspilne added that the city has been cut off from the power grid and water supply system. Tymoshenko added that fragments of a cruise missile had hit a residential building in Stepove, Odesa Oblast. The aftermath of the strike is being ascertained. 

Background: Russia launched a large-scale missile attack on Ukraine on the morning of 29 December.

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