Russian missile strike on Odesa port kills 1, injures 8
Russian forces attacked Odesa's port infrastructure with two ballistic missiles, killing one person and injuring eight, four of whom are in a serious condition.
Source: Oleh Kiper, Head of Odesa Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram
Quote: "The enemy struck Odesa's port infrastructure with two ballistic missiles. One person was killed, and eight were injured," Kiper said.
Kiper reports that a port employee was killed in the Russian strike on 23 May. Four of the people injured in the attack are in a serious condition, two in a moderate condition and two sustained minor injuries.
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