A Russian drone attack on Odesa overnight killed an elderly married couple, injured at least 14 people, damaged residential buildings and hit a merchant ship in the area, according to Ukrainian officials and Reuters-reported coverage.
A Russian drone attack overnight on April 24 killed an elderly married couple in Ukraine’s Odesa, according to Ukrainian officials and Reuters-reported coverage.
Officials said the victims were both 75. At least 14 people were injured, although some reports put the toll at 15.
The strike damaged residential buildings in the city, including a three-storey building that caught fire. Emergency services said the blaze was put out.
Reports also said a foreign merchant vessel in the Odesa area was hit and briefly caught fire, but no injuries were reported on board.
The attack is the latest in a series of overnight strikes on southern Ukraine’s Black Sea region, where Odesa remains a frequent target of Russian drones and missiles.
Further official updates could adjust the casualty toll or clarify the extent of the damage as local authorities continue their assessment.
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