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Air defence downs Russian Kh-59 missile near Odesa – photo

Tuesday, 13 February 2024, 16:48
Air defence downs Russian Kh-59 missile near Odesa – photo
Photo: Odesa Oblast Military Administration and Defence Forces of Ukraine's South on Telegram

The Russians launched a Russian Kh-59 guided air-to-surface missile on the city of Odesa from tactical aircraft manoeuvring over the Black Sea. The air defence system successfully destroyed the air target.

Source: Oleh Kiper, Head of Odesa Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram; Operational Command Pivden (South) on Telegram

Details: Odesa Oblast Military Administration reported that an air-raid warning was issued in the oblast at 14:26.

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Operational Command Pivden (South) said that the air defence system intercepted a Russian missile on its approach from the sea to the city. 

Wreckage from the intercepted missile damaged civilian infrastructure, including an uninhabited newly constructed building and an apartment building in the coastal area. Fortunately, there were no casualties. All relevant services are currently on-site.

 
 
Photo: Odesa Oblast Military Administration and Defence Forces of Ukraine’s South on Telegram
 
Photo: Odesa Oblast Military Administration and Defence Forces of Ukraine’s South on Telegram

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