Zelensky instructed to check the authorities in Odessa: the consequences of the downpour took 9 lives.

Zelensky expressed condolences and demanded an inspection in Odessa

According to inkorr.com: The President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky expressed condolences to the families of those who died due to the natural disaster in Odessa. As a result of the severe weather, 9 people have died, including one child. The head of state instructed to conduct a thorough check of the local authorities' actions. The State Emergency Service of Ukraine and the National Police joined in the rescue and recovery efforts.

The number of casualties has increased, and search operations are ongoing. Rescuers are continuing to mitigate the consequences of the heavy downpour and flooding in Odessa and the Odessa region. The situation is critical, - they noted in the State Emergency Service.

Rescuers saved 362 people

Rescue work is ongoing, and hundreds of people, as well as vehicles, have been saved. A total of 227 cars that were stuck in the water have been evacuated, and efforts to pump water out of flooded basements and houses are continuing. Psychologists from the State Emergency Service are providing support to the victims on-site.

After the tragedy in Odessa, President Zelensky instructed a full inspection of the work of local authorities and involved the State Emergency Service and the National Police in the rescue and recovery operations. As a result of the natural disaster, the death of 9 people, including a child, has been confirmed, and rescuers managed to free hundreds of people from watery traps. The situation in Odessa remains complicated. Rescue operations continue, and government agencies emphasize the importance of assessing the readiness of local infrastructure for emergencies. The flooding caused significant damage, and recovery will take time, but the support from rescuers and psychologists is becoming an important step in returning to normal life for the affected.