Once again, the night in Odessa was overshadowed by loud explosions and destruction
In a country where war has long become an integral part of everyday life, Russian occupiers do not leave the southern cities of Ukraine in peace. On the night of June 10th, Russian military forces carried out another missile strike, this time targeting the residential sector of Odessa, resulting in human casualties and significant damage to infrastructure. According to official information from the city hall, announced by city authorities, one person was killed in an attack on a typical residential building, and three others were hospitalized with injuries of varying severity. Henadiy Trukhanov, the mayor of Odessa, stated in his comment that the situation remains under control, but the damage at the scene is quite serious. "A missile hit a residential building. Preliminary data indicate one fatality; three patients are in serious condition and have been transported to the hospital. The number of those injured is being clarified, and the extent of the damages will be assessed during the morning," Trukhanov said in a press statement. This is not the first nighttime shelling that causes destruction and human tragedy. Just the day before, Russian forces launched rockets at several infrastructure targets—including a maternity hospital, an emergency station, and several residential buildings in the city. This confirms a persistent trend: the relentless focus of the invaders on destabilizing the peaceful life of Odessa's residents. In the photos released by the city mayor, the extent of the destruction is evident, along with damaged buildings and emergency vehicles currently operating in heightened mode. Local services have already begun work to eliminate the consequences of the attack, but damage control will continue for several more days. Local residents have already heard about this tragedy and are reacting in different ways—some are frightened and shocked, others are demanding increased security and more effective protection. Authorities urge people to stay calm and exercise maximum caution, emphasizing the importance of unity in resisting external aggression. The war in Ukraine has been causing painful losses and destruction for the fifth year, but each event in small towns and major metropolises serves as a reminder: the war is not over and requires additional efforts to protect citizens. Odessa, as one of the most important seaports and cultural centers, is currently in a state of heightened alert and increased security measures. Despite everything, Ukrainian volunteers and security services continue working on recovery and helping those affected, striving to heal the city's wounds as quickly as possible and restore life. Russian aggression, ongoing for many years, has once again demonstrated its ruthlessness, reminding us that the fight for peace and security in this region continues every hour. Ukraine and its people must endure these trials to eventually regain peace and stability, and the tragedy of the Odessa residential building will serve as a painful reminder of the cost of war and the urgent need to intensify efforts to end it.