Massive Missile Strike on Odesa Injures 7, Including 3 Children

On the morning of August 26, 2024, a massive missile attack on the Odesa region resulted in seven people being injured, including three children. This was reported by Odesa Regional Military Administration head Oleh Kiper and Odesa Mayor Hennadiy Trukhanov.

According to Oleh Kiper, among the injured are a 10-year-old boy, a 7-year-old boy, and a 10-year-old girl. All three children, along with four other injured individuals, were hospitalized in moderate condition and are receiving all necessary medical assistance. The total number of casualties is still being clarified.

“As a result of the falling missile debris, private houses and a large number of vehicles were damaged. Additionally, there are power outages in the Odesa district,” Kiper said.

Hennadiy Trukhanov, mayor of Odesa, added that to prevent further accidents in the power grid, Ukrenergo ordered emergency power cuts in the city. Furthermore, the operation of electric public transport has been temporarily suspended.

“Stay in shelters and do not go outside until the air raid alert is over,” Trukhanov urged the city’s residents.

Local residents reported hearing four powerful explosions in Odesa. According to preliminary information, Russian forces used Kalibr sea-launched cruise missiles. After the strike, a thick column of black smoke was seen rising in one part of the city.

Currently, all relevant services are working to eliminate the consequences of the attack. Law enforcement is documenting the aftermath of this latest crime against civilians.