Russia strikes Odesa with missile attack on civilian targets, one dead and several injured

express.co.uk

Russia launched a missile and drone attack on the Ukrainian port city of Odesa, targeting civilian areas. The strike destroyed a nightclub and residential buildings, resulting in at least one death and several injuries, including a nine-year-old boy. The attack caused significant damage, including to a heating plant and a maternity hospital, which had to close due to the destruction. Ukrainian officials condemned the assault, labeling it a terrorist act by President Vladimir Putin. In related developments, Russian forces reportedly suffered heavy casualties, with 1,950 troops lost on November 11, marking the highest daily toll since the invasion began in February 2022. Total Russian military losses are now estimated at over 712,000.


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