Death toll from Russian attack on Odesa Oblast rises to 8, with 27 injured – photos

The death toll from a Russian missile attack on port infrastructure in Odesa Oblast on 19 December has risen to eight, with 27 people injured.

Source: State Emergency Service of Ukraine (SES)

Quote: "Eight lives were claimed by the enemy attack on Odesa Oblast, and another twenty-seven people were injured.

Aftermath of the attack. Photo: State Emergency Service

Last night, Russia carried out a missile attack on a port infrastructure facility in the Odesa district."

Details: Rescue workers noted that some of the injured were on a bus that was caught at the epicentre of the strike.

Aftermath of the attack. Photo: State Emergency Service Aftermath of the attack. Photo: State Emergency Service

Several lorries caught fire in a car park, and passenger vehicles were also damaged.

All the fires have been extinguished.

Aftermath of the attack. Photo: State Emergency Service

Background: On the evening of 19 December, Russian forces launched a large-scale ballistic missile attack on a port infrastructure facility in the Odesa district. Earlier reports indicated seven people were killed and 15 injured.

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