Russian army attacks port infrastructure in Odesa Oblast: 7 people killed, 15 injured

Anastasia Protz — 19 December, 22:47
Russian army attacks port infrastructure in Odesa Oblast: 7 people killed, 15 injured
Smoke after the attack. Stock photo: Getty Images

Russian forces launched a large-scale ballistic missile attack on a port infrastructure facility in the Odesa district on the evening of 19 December. As a result of the attack, seven people were killed, and 15 more were injured.

Source: Oleh Kiper, Head of Odesa Oblast Military Administration

Quote: "According to early reports, sadly, seven people were killed. Another fifteen were injured and hospitalised," Kiper said.

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Details: Kiper reported that a fire broke out following the strike, with cargo lorries catching fire in a parking area. All those injured were taken to hospital, where doctors are providing the necessary medical care.

The work of emergency and operational services is complicated by an ongoing air-raid warning.

Background: On 18 December, Russian forces struck a civilian car on a bridge in Odesa Oblast, killing a mother and injuring three children.

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