Russians hit near farmers market in Odesa oblast with missiles: three people injured

Russia has struck the outskirts of Odesa with missiles, injuring three people.

Source: Oleh Kiper, Head of Odesa Oblast Military Administration; local Telegram channel Odessa INFO; local media outlet Dumska

Quote from Kiper: "At this moment, three people have been reported injured. They are men aged 42, 45 and 81. Doctors are provisionally assessing their condition as moderate and are providing all necessary medical assistance."

Details: Kiper reported that the Russians struck a crowded area near a farmers market in the outskirts of Odesa with missiles. Civilian infrastructure has been damaged and emergency services are working at the scene.

Odessa INFO had earlier published photos and footage of smoke following the explosion, noting that the strike hit residential buildings directly.

Dumska wrote public transport in the affected district of Odesa has been temporarily restricted in connection with efforts to deal with the consequences of the missile attack.

Background: Two people were injured earlier on 4 August in a Russian strike on civilian infrastructure in Odesa Oblast.

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