Russian army attacks port infrastructure in Odesa Oblast: 7 killed, 15 injured

Russian forces launched a large-scale ballistic missile attack on a port infrastructure facility in the Odesa district on the evening of 19 December. As a result of the attack, seven people were killed, and 15 more were injured.

Source: Oleh Kiper, Head of Odesa Oblast Military Administration

Quote: "Early reports indicate that sadly, seven people were killed. Another fifteen were injured and hospitalised," Kiper said.

Details: Kiper reported that a fire broke out following the strike, with lorries catching fire in a car park. All those injured were taken to hospital, where doctors are providing the necessary medical treatment.

The work of emergency and operational services is complicated because an air-raid warning is still in place.

More updates on this news: Death toll from Russian attack on Odesa Oblast rises to 8, with 27 injured – photos

Background: On 18 December, Russian forces struck a civilian car on a bridge in Odesa Oblast, killing a mother and injuring three children.

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