Russian army kills three civilians in nighttime rocket attack on Ukraine's southern city of Odesa
Consequences of a Russian rocket attack on Odesa, June 14, 2023. Photo: Headquarters of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine in the Odesa region
On the night of June 14, the Russian army attacked Ukraine's southern city of Odesa with four Kalibr cruise missiles. As a result of falling debris from air targets, three people died, and more than ten were injured.
Rubryka reports, citing the statements of the South Operational Command and State Emergency Service Department in the Odesa region.
As reported, Ukrainian air defense forces destroyed two cruise missiles in air combat. A fire was recorded in the area of one of the business centers, and one rocket reached a warehouse of the retail network.
Consequences of a Russian rocket attack on Odesa, June 14, 2023. Photo: Headquarters of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine in the Odesa region
Later it became known that investigative teams are working on the sites of the strikes. Roads and city arteries are blocked.
Consequences of a Russian rocket attack on Odesa, June 14, 2023. Photo: Headquarters of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine in the Odesa region
"According to recent information, the Russians directed four Kalibr missiles from a ship in the Black Sea to Odesa. As a result of air combat and the blast wave, a business center, an educational institution, a residential complex, food venues, and shops in the city center were damaged. Initially, six people were injured," said the South Operational Command.
A Russian missile hitting a warehouse of one of the retail chains caused the destruction of 1,000 square meters and a fire in an area of 400 square meters.
As reported in the operational command, unfortunately, three employees of the warehouse were killed, and seven more people were injured.
Consequences of a Russian rocket attack on Odesa, June 14, 2023. Photo: Headquarters of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine in the Odesa region
The South command added that the rescuers were dismantling the rubble, where people may be trapped.
Consequences of a Russian rocket attack on Odesa, June 14, 2023. Photo: Headquarters of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine in the Odesa region
The spokesperson of the South operational command, Vladyslav Nazarov, warned that despite the stormy weather, the Russin army put two surface missile carriers on combat duty in the Black Sea, which were later joined by another submarine.
According to the South operational command, the total Kalibr launch has been increased to 20. The level of the missile threat remains exceptionally high.
"On the example of the tragedy in Kryvyi Rih, it is obvious that the enemy is capable of insidiously attacking peaceful civilian objects," the statement emphasized. People are urged not to ignore air raid warnings and to take shelter.
Background
Russian invaders attacked a 5-story building in Ukraine's central city of Kryvyi Rih, causing its destruction and a severe fire.
The Air Force noted the forces and means of air defense destroyed ten cruise missiles and one attack drone.
As a result of the attack, 11 people died, including a 17-year-old boy. In addition, 36 people were injured, 12 of whom were hospitalized.
