Russian strike damages bus carrying 12 children in Odesa Oblast
A blast wave damaged a bus carrying 12 children during a renewed Russian attack on Odesa Oblast on Aug. 9, Ukrainian Interior Minister Ivan Vyhivskyi said.
On August 9, a Russian strike damaged a bus carrying 12 children near Odesa Oblast, according to Ukrainian Interior Minister Ivan Vyhivskyi. The blast wave caused minor injuries to one child, while the others were unharmed. Authorities are documenting the damage inflicted on residential buildings, a hotel, civilian infrastructure, and energy facilities.
The Ukrainian Air Force reported missile launches towards Odesa, Chornomorsk, Chornomorske, and Zatoka at 12:50 p.m., warning residents to seek shelter. Additional missile launches were reported at 12:57 p.m., continuing toward Chornomorsk, Serhiivka, Biliaivka, and Mayaky. Multiple explosions were heard across Odesa overnight, resulting in 12 injuries, with 11 hospitalized and one treated at an outpatient facility.
A road bridge in the village of Mayaky was also damaged, severely disrupting transportation links to Danube ports, a vital trade route. Traffic on nearby highways is blocked, causing significant congestion. The Russian assault prompted the closure of several border crossings with Moldova. Energy company DTEK reported that the attack, one of the most substantial in the region over the past year, led to power outages in numerous households and critical infrastructure.
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