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Fire engulfs historic Odesa market during Russian assault

Fire engulfs historic Odesa market during Russian assault

Editor’s note: This is an ongoing story and is being revised.

A Russian drone strike targeted Odesa, causing damage to residential structures, a gas station, and the city’s Pryvoz market during the night of July 24.

There is also destruction of architectural landmarks in the historic center of Odesa, which is underUNESCO“Protection,” said Oleh Kiper, the governor of Odesa Oblast, in a Telegram post.

During the assault, local authorities noted explosions within the city until the air raid alert was discontinued at 2:36 a.m. local time.Odesa Oblast.

Following the attack, the State Emergency Servicereportedthat emergency personnel are extinguishing a fire at Odesa’s famous Pryvoz market.

“The Pryvoz in Odesa is more than just a marketplace; it is the genuine heart of the Odesa region, where life thrives and the city’s energy can be sensed. It’s the spot where you can truly discover Odesa! Rescue teams are working to address the effects of Russian aggression and are striving to preserve this vital location for the people of Odesa and all visitors,” theState Emergency Service said in an announcement.

Odesa Mayor Hennadii Trukhanovshared images of destruction and wreckage along the city’s Prymorskyi Boulevard.

On the night of July 19, one individual lost their life and six others were harmed when a fire spread through a residential structure during a Russian-related incident.drone attack on Odesa.

Russia has increased the use of drones andmissile attacksIn recent weeks, leading Kyiv’s allies to impose stricter penalties on Moscow and revive backing for Ukraine.

Russian attackskilled a minimum of two individuals and left 30 others injured in Ukraine, according to regional officials who reported the incident on July 23.

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