Russia continues targeting Odesa, Ukraine's southern port city, for a third consecutive night
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On Thursday night of July 20, the Russian invaders struck Ukraine's southern city of Odesa and the Odesa region.
Rubryka reports, citing the statement of the head of the Odesa regional military administration, Serhii Kiper, that a fire broke out in the center of the city, and there are victims.
The Russian attack caused a fire in the center of Odesa with an area of 300 square meters, leading to destruction.
"We know about two hospitalized victims. The relevant services are working on the spot," said the statement.
According to Serhii Kiper, there is also a regional strike, which will be reported in more detail later. The first photos of the consequences of the Russian attack on Odesa were published.
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"The hits in the region concern logistics objects. These are warehouses. Four people were injured," said the spokesperson for the South Operational Command, Natalia Humeniuk. "We know that missiles of various bases were used. A submarine on duty in the Black Sea, and strategic air forces and coastal missile systems were used in the attack."
A series of powerful explosions rang out in Odesa on the night of July 20. The first explosion in the city was around 02:10 a.m. Before that, the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine warned about the missile danger for the Odesa region. At around 3 a.m., Suspilne reported on a series of powerful explosions in Odesa.
Night attack on Ukraine on July 20
Russian troops launched a combined night attack on Ukraine on July 20 using cruise missiles and kamikaze drones. Several series of explosions were reported in Ukraine's southern Odesa, Odesa region, as well as in the Mykolaiv region and the northern city of Sumy.
According to the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the Russian military launched Kh-22 cruise missiles from Tu-22m3 bombers from the south. At least two series of launches are reported.
On July 19, the Russian army massively attacked Ukraine with missiles and drones. Odesa and the region suffered the greatest destruction from the Russian attack. People were injured, and apartment buildings, ports, and critical infrastructure were also affected.
