Tragic Loss in Odesa: Four Lives Taken in Russian Attack
In a devastating Russian drone strike on Odesa, Ukraine, the aftermath reveals the tragic discovery of a two-year-old boy and three others found deceased in the rubble. The toll rises to four casualties as the State Emergency Service of Ukraine confirms the devastating impact of the attack.
A tragic incident occurred in the Ukrainian city of Odesa, where a two-year-old boy named Timofii was among the four people killed in a ****Russian drone attack overnight. The officials confirmed that the boy was found under rubble on the ground floor after the strike, as reported by Odesa City Municipality on Telegram.
Timofii, who was just a day away from celebrating his third birthday, became one of the latest civilian victims of the relentless Russian bombing campaign in the region. Oleh Kiper, the head of Odesa region military administration, shared this heartbreaking news in a TV interview.
The State Emergency Service of Ukraine reported that four people were killed and eight people injured in the attack. A further five people were rescued, it said.
A residential building in Dnipro that has been hit by a Russian drone
A residential building in Dnipro that has been hit by a Russian drone
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Authorities are looking for up to 12 people, four of whom are children, Kiper added.
The attack left the front facade of an apartment block in ruins.
Andriy Kostin, the Prosecutor General of Ukraine, pointed out that the attack was a deliberate targeting of civilians, as there was no military facility nearby.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized the importance of enhancing the country's air defense capabilities in response to the attack.
“One of the enemy drones hit a residential building in Odesa. 18 apartments have been destroyed,” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Saturday.
At least four have been declared killed after the drone strike hit a residential building in Odesa.
At least four have been declared killed after the drone strike hit a residential building in Odesa.
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He mentioned that having more air defense systems and missiles for air defense can help save lives.
As the war between Russia and Ukraine reaches its third year, Ukraine has been reaching out to its western allies for additional military aid.
Zelensky recently spoke with CNN, expressing concern that "millions" could perish if US lawmakers do not approve President Biden's $60 billion aid request for Kyiv. He also mentioned that around 31,000 Ukrainian soldiers have lost their lives in the conflict. Despite this urgent situation, the Republican leadership in the House has been hesitant to schedule a vote for additional funding.
The Pentagon is currently considering using its final source of funding for military aid to help Ukraine in its fight against Russia, even without assurances that Congress will provide additional funds, according to defense officials interviewed by CNN.
This story is still developing, so stay tuned for updates.
