The number of casualties has risen again in Odesa over a Russian terrorist attack. Currently, 73 wounded are reported, according to Ukraine's Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko.
As of now, there are 16 confirmed deaths, including a State Emergency Service employee. He reminded that the enemy struck again at the city when rescuers arrived to assist the victims.
There are 73 injured with varying degrees of severity.
"Unfortunately, we also have losses among the personnel of the National Police. Strong, fearless fighters. Without numbers, but with great respect for each fallen," Klymenko added.
Russian strike on Odesa on March 15
Russian terrorists attacked Odesa today with ballistic missiles Iskander-M, launched from temporarily occupied Crimea. The target of the Russian terrorists was civilian infrastructure.
After medics and rescuers arrived at the scene, the enemy struck again. Initially, dozens of injuries and fatalities were reported.
As a result of the enemy attack, a three-story recreational building was destroyed, and at least 10 private houses were damaged, along with a low-pressure gas pipeline, a car service station, ambulances, and firefighting and rescue vehicles. Currently, debris clearing is ongoing.
For more details about the Russian attack on Odesa, read the RBC-Ukraine coverage.