Russia launches rocket and drone attacks on Ukraine's southern city of Odesa
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On the night of July 19, the Russian occupying forces attacked Ukraine's southern city of Odesa again, inflicting a massive strike with missiles of various types and attack drones.
Rubryka reports, citing Dumska, Suspilne.Odesa and Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Initially, the mass media reported on the explosions in the city. This happened amid an air raid warning. "Explosions are heard in the city. Air defense is working," said Dumska.
The public also reported explosions at 1:04 a.m. and a second explosion at 01:06. Later, the Air Force reported that at 01:50, they recorded repeated launches of Kalibr cruise missiles from the Black Sea.
At two o'clock, Odesa was subjected to massive attacks by Kh-22 missiles. Powerful explosions rang out again in Odesa. Presumably, air defense was working.
After 2 a.m., the Air Force reported repeated launches of Kh-22 cruise missiles from the southern direction and called on residents of Odesa to stay in shelters.
Later, the Air Force reported another launch of Kh-22 cruise missiles from the south. At 02:20, a series of explosions rang out again in Odesa.
In addition, as reported by Dumska, the threat of Russia using drones remained high for Odesa.
After 4 hours, an explosion rang out in Odesa. An air alert was not announced in the city and region.
What we know about this night's air attack by Russia
On the night of July 19, the Russian invaders again staged an air attack on the territory of Ukraine, using Kalibr cruise missiles from the Black Sea, Kh-22 cruise missiles from Tu-22m3 planes also from the south, and Shahed strike drones.
After midnight, air raids were sounded in many areas. There were reports on social media about the work of air defense in several regions.
During the air raid, explosions were also heard in the capital Kyiv and the southeastern city of Zaporizhzhia.
So, on the morning of July 19, air defense was working in the Kyiv region against attack drones. The sounds of explosions were heard in the capital.
On the night of July 18, the Russian invaders attacked from the south with six Kalibr cruise missiles and 36 Shahed-type attack drones. All missiles and 31 Iranian UAVs were downed by air defense.
