Death toll from Russian attack on Odesa Oblast rises to 8, with 27 injured – photos
The death toll from a Russian missile attack on port infrastructure in Odesa Oblast on 19 December has risen to 8, with 27 people injured.
Source: State Emergency Service of Ukraine (SES); Oleh Kiper, Head of Odesa Oblast Military Administration
Quote: "Eight lives were claimed by the enemy attack on Odesa Oblast, and another twenty-seven people were injured.
Last night, Russia carried out a missile attack on a port infrastructure facility in the Odesa district."
Details: Rescue workers noted that some of the injured were on a bus that was caught at the epicentre of the strike.
Several lorries caught fire in a car park, and passenger vehicles were also damaged.
All the fires have been extinguished.
Earlier, Oleh Kiper, Head of Odesa Oblast Military Administration, has reported that the number of casualties has risen to 25. Seven people have been killed.
Operational and emergency services are continuing to work at the scene.
Operational and emergency services are continuing to work at the scene.
Background: On the evening of 19 December, Russian forces launched a large-scale ballistic missile attack on a port infrastructure facility in the Odesa district. Earlier reports indicated seven people were killed and 15 injured.
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