Arrests Made in Illegal Border Crossing Attempt
Authorities in the Odesa region have arrested two individuals suspected of attempting to illegally cross the state border.
At dawn, the enemy brazenly struck Odesa using drones.
«The strike hit our inclusive center, our pride, where we worked with children with special needs. Canine therapy was also conducted there. Thankfully, no one was injured.
A nearby kindergarten was also damaged.
In the historical part of the city, significant destruction has been reported: buildings are damaged, and fires are still being extinguished at some addresses. Currently, there is no information about fatalities. All necessary assistance is being provided to the affected,» said Odesa's mayor, Hennadiy Trukhanov.
Emergency services are working at the site, and municipal workers will later begin to address the aftermath.
A city operational headquarters will be established to coordinate assistance and recovery efforts.
According to the State Emergency Service of Ukraine in the Odesa region, there are currently 13 reported injured.
Rescuers are extinguishing fires, and there may be people trapped under the debris.
Psychologists from the State Emergency Service and National Police are working on-site.