Russia strikes Odesa: high-rise building damaged, 13-year-old girl among the injured

On October 18, Russian forces launched an attack on Odesa, damaging the roof of a high-rise building. Two people sustained injuries.

All relevant city emergency services were immediately deployed to the scene.

Rescuers promptly began extinguishing the fire on the roof, while medics provided emergency care to two injured residents of the building. It has been reported that a 13-year-old child was among those wounded. The victim was transported to the hospital in moderate condition.

Law enforcement officers are documenting the aftermath of this latest enemy attack on the region’s civilian infrastructure. Under the procedural guidance of the Odesa Regional Prosecutor’s Office, a pre-trial investigation has been initiated regarding the commission of war crimes.

Overnight on October 18, Russian forces launched a massive attack on energy facilities in the Odesa region, leaving approximately 24,000 consumers across various districts without electricity. Energy workers have commenced emergency repair operations; they are currently assessing damaged equipment and working to stabilize the power grid and restore electricity supply.