Hostile shelling kills couple, injures two more children in Odessa
On the evening of June 27, Odessa was again shaken by a tragic attack - as a result of a Russian strike drone hitting one of the city's residential areas, civilians were killed, and several people were injured to varying degrees. The information was confirmed by the city's mayor, Gennady Trukhanov, and the head of the Odessa Regional Military Administration, Oleg Kiper, who reported that rescuers quickly eliminated the consequences of the strike and retrieved the bodies of the deceased couple from the ruins. According to official sources, the tragedy occurred when an enemy drone destroyed an apartment in a residential area. As a result, the couple died on the spot. In addition to them, two children were among the injured - a seven-year-old boy and a three-year-old girl. According to Kiper, the children's condition is described as moderate. A small boy was injured and hospitalized in a moderate condition, while a three-year-old girl was poisoned by combustion products, which was a result of a fire caused by the impact. In addition, two more adults are currently in hospitals with injuries of varying severity. All victims received the necessary medical care and are currently in stable condition, their lives are not in danger. Emergency services are working at the scene of the incident, rescuing people, eliminating the consequences of destruction and establishing all the circumstances of the attack. This latest rocket attack has once again reminded of the risks that remain relevant for residents of the Odessa region, which is under constant fire from the aggressor. Local authorities call on residents to be careful and observe safety measures, and humanitarian services to provide comprehensive support to the victims and their families. The tragic events once again emphasize the need to strengthen defensive measures and strengthen security systems in the region to prevent similar tragedies in the future.