Rocket strike in Odesa region: death toll rises to eight.

According to ТСН: On December 19, Russian forces launched ballistic missiles at the port infrastructure of the Odesa region, resulting in the death toll rising to eight people. At least 27 people were injured.

This was reported by the State Emergency Service.

“Eight lives were taken by the enemy attack on Odesa region, and 27 people were injured,” rescuers emphasized.

It was noted that during the attack, one of the missile strikes hit a passenger bus, which was carrying some of the victims. Also, trucks caught fire in the parking lot, and passenger cars were damaged.

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It is worth reminding that the previous evening, Russia heavily struck the port infrastructure of Odesa region, causing a fire in the parking lot of trucks. Initially, local authorities reported seven dead and 15 injured.

This attack once again highlighted the seriousness of the threat that Russian aggression poses to civilian facilities. Services continue to operate in Ukraine to assist the victims and mitigate the consequences of the strikes, while local authorities are taking additional measures to ensure the safety of the population in the region.