As reported by the head of the Odessa Regional Military Administration Oleg Kiper in the Telegram channel of the Odessa Regional Military Administration
On the night of June 19 to 20, Odessa witnessed a series of explosions resulting from an attack by Russian drones. This information was confirmed by local correspondents.
The air raid siren sounded at 0:52, after which explosions began in the city.
According to the Air Forces, groups of drones were moving from the Black Sea waters toward Odessa.
The head of the Odessa Regional Military Administration, Oleg Kiper, reported that as a result of the Russian drone attack, a multi-story building in downtown Odessa caught fire.
In addition, civilian infrastructure was damaged, including residential buildings, a university campus building, a gas pipeline, and vehicles.
At the moment, information about casualties is being clarified, and updates from the scene continue to arrive.
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