On the afternoon of March 15, powerful explosions occurred in Odessa. The Russian attack left 14 dead and 46 injured.
This was announced by the head of the Odessa OVA Oleg Kiper.
Explosions in Odessa on March 15
Explosions occurred in Odessa at about 11:05. Later, locals reported a second attack.
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The air force warned of the threat of ballistic weapons and missiles in the direction of the city.
Consequences of the explosions in Odessa on March 15
As a result of the Russian shelling of Odessa today, 14 people were killed and another 46 were injured.
In addition, 10 private houses, a service station, a low-pressure gas pipeline and two fire-rescue vehicles were damaged.
The prosecutor's office opened proceedings on the fact of violation of the laws and customs of war, coupled with premeditated murder (Part 2 of Article 438 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine).
Updated at 13:00 According to the head of the OVA, as a result of the attack a paramedic and an employee of the State Emergency Service were killed< /strong>, who came to the scene after the first explosion to provide assistance.
— There are also seriously wounded among the doctors and rescuers. The total number of victims is being clarified, everyone is receiving the necessary medical care, — the message says.
Updated at 13:45According to the State Emergency Service, civilian infrastructure was damaged as a result of Russian shelling of Odessa. A fire broke out at the site of the impact.
Rescuers from the State Emergency Service immediately arrived at the scene of the impact and began putting out the fire, clearing the rubble and searching for victims. During the work, the enemy repeated a missile strike, as a result of which the rescuer was killed.
According to preliminary information, 20 people were injured, of which 5 — State Emergency Service employees. All victims are provided with the necessary assistance.
As a result of the arrival in Odessa, 10 private houses, a service station, a low-pressure gas pipeline and 2 fire and rescue vehicles were also damaged. Work is currently ongoing to extinguish the fire of a gas pipeline and a private house on a total area of about 120 square meters. m.
Updated at 14:15 As a result of Russian terror, 14 people died, including local residents, a doctor and a rescuer, the OVA reported.
Another 46 people, including seven State Emergency Service employees, were injured. The victims are provided with all necessary assistance. All relevant services are eliminating the consequences of an enemy attack.
Shelling of Odessa March 15 — production started
Under the procedural leadership of the Odessa Regional Prosecutor's Office, a pre-trial investigation has been launched in criminal proceedings into violation of the laws and customs of war, coupled with premeditated murder (Part 2 of Article 438 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine).
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