Buses destroyed and some routes cancelled after Russian attack on Odesa

As a result of a fire at a bus depot in Odesa, 15 buses have been destroyed and two employees have been injured. The Russian attack disrupted intercity and international bus services.

Source: 048.ua, a local news website

Details: According to Vladyslav Cherkesov, director of the Third Bus Depot Additional Liability Company, a large-scale fire broke out on the company's premises following the morning attack.

The fire completely destroyed 15 buses, including vehicles used for intercity and international routes. As a result, some services had to be cancelled.

Two company drivers were injured in the Russian strike. One sustained minor injuries, while the other was in a serious condition and underwent emergency surgery.

The depot's management said that the company suffered significant losses due to the destruction of its fleet, which affected the provision of bus services.

The morning attack on the Odesa district caused widespread damage to civilian infrastructure.

According to the State Emergency Service, the fire engulfed six buses, while a further 11 buses and six passenger cars were damaged by the blast wave and debris. A sanatorium building was also damaged.

Background: Russia struck a civilian cargo vessel flying the flag of Togo while it was unloading mineral fertilisers.

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