Russia attacks Odesa Oblast again, damaging port and State Emergency Service vehicle – photos
The Russian army has struck Odesa Oblast again, causing damage to port infrastructure and hitting equipment belonging to the emergency services.
Source: State Emergency Service (SES); Oleh Kiper, Head of Odesa Oblast Military Administration
Quote: "Odesa Oblast: today, while our personnel were dealing with the aftermath of a Russian attack, the occupiers treacherously carried out a repeat strike.
Fortunately, the firefighters were in a shelter at the time of the strike. A firefighting appliance belonging to an SES unit was damaged."
Updated: Kiper reported that in the evening, Russia once again attacked Odesa Oblast. Despite active air defence operations, a port infrastructure facility was damaged, resulting in a fire.
Firefighters promptly extinguished the fire.
No information about fatalities or injuries has been reported.
Background:
- On 12 December, Russian forces struck Odesa and the oblast with ballistic missiles and drones. As a result of the attack, a civilian vessel was damaged in the port of Chornomorsk and one person was injured.
- Türkiye's Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed concern after a vessel belonging to a Turkish company was damaged in the Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk.
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