Russian attack damages Nova Poshta branch in Odesa Oblast – photos, video
Source: State Emergency Service of Ukraine in Odesa Oblast on Facebook
Quote: "A fire broke out and a Nova Poshta branch was destroyed in a drone attack on Odesa Oblast. Nearby lorries were also damaged. Firefighters, together with members of the National Guard, extinguished a fire which spread over an area of 300 sq m."
Firefighters extinguishing fire
Photo: State Emergency Service of Ukraine
Details: No casualties have been recorded.
The scene of the attack
Photo: State Emergency Service of Ukraine
The State Emergency Service deployed two fire appliances and eight firefighters, while the National Guard deployed one fire appliance and five firefighters.
Background: On the night of 29-30 May, the Russians attacked a trolleybus depot in the Slobidskyi district in Kharkiv. Eighteen trolleybuses and 33 residential buildings were damaged and two employees were injured.
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