First photos show drone damage to high-rise in Odesa

A car that burned down after the attack. Photo: Novyny.LIVE/Victoria Yaslyk

On the night of February 9, the Russian army massively attacked Odesa and the region with attack drones. Residential buildings in the city were damaged. One person was killed and two others were injured.

This was reported by the head of the Odesa regional military administration, Oleh Kiper, according to Novyny.LIVE.

Consequences of the attack

On the night of February 9, Russia launched a massive drone attack on Odesa. One of the drones hit the roof of a 24-story building. A massive fire broke out, and a gas pipe was damaged. Unfortunately, there were casualties. According to preliminary reports, one man died despite resuscitation efforts. Two more people were injured and are receiving treatment.

Emergency services are trying to save the man. Photo: State Emergency Service of Odesa region
Resuscitation measures. Photo: State Emergency Service of Odesa region
Rescuers at the scene of the attack. Photo: State Emergency Service of Odesa region

Additionally, six cars and a fitness club building were damaged, as well as the glass of surrounding buildings. At another location, the demolition of an abandoned three-story building was recorded.

Windows were smashed. Photo: State Emergency Service of Odesa region
Glass in the building. Photo: State Emergency Service of Odesa region
Firefighters extinguish a car. Photo: State Emergency Service of Odesa region

Rescuers quickly extinguished all the fires. A total of 53 rescuers and 13 pieces of equipment were used. Psychologists worked on the ground to provide support to residents. Law enforcement officers are documenting yet another Russian war crime against civilians.

The aftermath of the attack in Odesa. Photo: Novyny.LIVE/Victoria Yaslyk
Damage after the attack. Photo: Novyny.LIVE/Victoria Yaslyk
A car that burned down after the attack. Photo: Novyny.LIVE/Victoria Yaslyk
Smashed windows. Photo: Novyny.LIVE/Victoria Yaslyk

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