As a result of the russian missile attack on the morning of March 15th, 14 people were killed, including local residents, a medic, and a rescuer. Additionally, 46 people, including seven employees of the State Emergency Service (SES), were injured. Oleh Kiper, the head of the Odesa Oblast Military Administration, reported this on Telegram.
"All necessary assistance is being provided to the victims. All relevant services are working to eliminate the consequences of the enemy's attack. Law enforcement agencies are documenting yet another crime by the russians.
Tomorrow, mourning will be declared in Odesa and the oblast. I express sincere condolences to the families of the deceased", - wrote Kiper.
SES rescuers immediately arrived at the site of the strike and began extinguishing the fire, clearing rubble, and searching for casualties. During the operations, the enemy launched another missile strike, resulting in the death of a rescuer.
According to the head of the Odesa Oblast Military Administration, during the second explosion, a paramedic who was providing assistance to the victims after the first missile strike was also killed.
Preliminary information indicates that 20 people were injured, including 5 SES employees. All the injured are receiving necessary assistance.
The strike also damaged 10 private houses, a technical service station, a low-pressure gas pipeline, and 2 firefighting vehicles. Efforts are currently underway to extinguish the gas pipeline fire and the private house fire, covering an area of about 120 square meters.
At the scene, 50 rescuers and 8 SES vehicles are working.
It was previously reported that several explosions were heard on the morning of March 15 in Odesa.