Loud explosions rock Odesa, Russians attack region with various weapons

On the night of 22-23 July, explosions were heard in Odesa when an air-raid warning was issued because of a missile threat, and air defence forces were reported to be working.

Source: Suspilne.Odesa; Dumska, a local media outlet; Oleh Kiper, Head of Odesa Oblast Military Administration; Air Force of Ukraine

Details: The Air Force of Ukraine has reported that Kalibr cruise missiles and Oniks supersonic anti-ship missiles were launched in the direction of the southern regions.

"Odesa and Mykolaiv oblasts, stay in shelters," the message said.

At 00:56, the media reported explosions in Odesa.

Explosions were heard in Odesa on the night of 22-23 July while an air-raid warning was in force because of a missile threat, and air defence forces were reported to be working.

Source: Suspilne.Odesa; Dumska, a local media outlet; Oleh Kiper, Head of Odesa Oblast Military Administration; Air Force of Ukraine

Details: The Air Force of Ukraine has reported that Kalibr cruise missiles and Oniks supersonic anti-ship missiles were launched in the direction of the southern regions.

"Odesa and Mykolaiv oblasts, stay in shelters," the message said.

At 00:56, the media reported explosions in Odesa.

Then, a series of repeated loud explosions were heard in the city at 01:00 and 01:07.

Kiper has urged residents of Odesa Oblast to stay in shelters and not to film the air defence forces in operation or post it on social media.

At 01:12, the Air Force reported the re-launch of the Kh-22 missiles in the direction of Odesa Oblast.

Update: Kiper has noted that Russia is once again attacking Odesa Oblast with various types of weapons. Air defence forces are responding.

At 01:15, explosions rocked Odesa again.

At 01:28, the all-clear was given in Odesa Oblast.

Suspilne has reported that a fire broke out in Odesa as a result of the attack.

Dumska has shared a video of the strike on the Transfiguration Cathedral.

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