Russian blitz damages Odesa 24-story residential high-rise and two schools
A massive Russian overnight assault on Odesa injured eight people, including a five-year-old child, and damaged a 24-story apartment tower alongside two schools, City Military Administration Head Serhii Lysak reported on Sept. 2.
On September 2, a Russian airstrike struck Odesa, causing injury to eight individuals, including a five-year-old child, and inflicting significant damage to a 24-story high-rise apartment complex and two schools, according to Serhii Lysak, Head of the City Military Administration. Two victims were taken to hospitals for immediate medical attention.
The strike heavily damaged the 24-story residential building, rendering apartments uninhabitable on multiple floors. In addition, office complexes and schools across various districts in the city suffered partial destruction.
Governor Oleh Kiper later clarified that the assault intentionally targeted civilian and energy infrastructure, resulting in damage to two lyceums, a five-story business center, and commercial warehouse facilities. Utility teams and power engineers are working diligently to restore electricity service throughout the city, with emergency response operations ongoing, as reported by the city military administration.
Ukrainian Air Force tracked incoming Banderol loitering munitions and guided aerial bombs (KABs) launched towards Odesa from the Black Sea. Initial reports suggested damage to infrastructure and the injury of three civilians. For real-time updates, follow the military administration on Twitter, Facebook, and Google News.
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