Last night, a Russian airstrike hit Odessa in southern Ukraine, killing at least one woman and wounding 13 people, including a four-year-old boy. This episode marks a further deterioration in the security situation in the region, already gripped by the ongoing conflict.
According to the investigation conducted by the regional prosecutor’s office, Russian forces launched a massive attack using drones, hitting both the city and its suburbs. Local authorities confirmed that the victim was a resident of the area, while the number of injured also includes a 16-year-old boy. The population of Odessa continues to live in fear of new attacks.
In another incident, the city of Nikopol, located in east-central Ukraine, was the scene of an attack using Grad missile launchers. Oleksandr Vilkul, head of the Kryvyi Rih Defense Council, said a 50-year-old man was injured in the raid.
According to local authorities, the attack also damaged an industrial company in the area. These events underline the growing wave of violence affecting several areas of Ukraine and the constant risk to the lives of civilians.
Meanwhile, the Russian Defense Ministry reported via Telegram that air defenses shot down 50 Ukrainian drones in seven regions of the country. Statistics reveal that:
As fighting continues to rage in Ukraine, the international community watches with growing concern. The possibility of a peaceful resolution seems increasingly distant and tensions are rising every day. Recent events highlight not only the urgent need for humanitarian assistance but also the importance of dialogue to end this deep and complex crisis.
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