Missile

Missile event in Odesa area, Ukraine on Sat 18th July 2026

18th July 2026

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A teenager was killed and 7 more people were injured as a result of Russian strikes on the Odessa region on Saturday.

Source : Head of the Odessa Oblast Electoral Commission Oleg Kiper , Odessa Regional Prosecutor's Office

Details : The Russians launched missile strikes on the residential sector and civilian infrastructure of the Odessa region.

Kiper's direct speech : "As a result of an enemy missile hitting the territory of the amusement park, fishermen's houses were destroyed and 6 cars were damaged.

"According to preliminary data, unfortunately, two people died, four more were injured, including a child. People may still be trapped under the rubble. A search and rescue operation is underway."

Updated : Later, the Odessa Regional Prosecutor's Office reported that, according to preliminary information, a 16-year-old boy died as a result of a hostile attack.

Seven other residents were injured: a two-year-old child, four women aged 22-28, and a 27-year-old and 40-year-old man. They were hospitalized.

Two private homes, premises on the territory of a sports and entertainment complex, and eight cars were damaged.

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