Ukraine: night attack in Odessa, explosions in the city

Milan, 22 July (LaPresse) – On the night of 22 July, explosions were heard in Odessa due to the threat of Russian drones, fires broke out in the city, one person was injured and there were casualties. This was reported by the mayor of Odessa, Gennady Trukhanov, according to Ukrainska Pravda. The attack was declared shortly before 2 a.m. local time and was lifted at 2.38 a.m. Fires broke out in at least two areas of Odessa as a result of the Russian drone attack.The head of the Odessa OVA, Oleg Kiper, State Emergency Service, explained that “despite the active work of our air defence forces, damage to civilian infrastructure has occurred: an administrative building and cars are on fire and windows have been broken in residential buildings.” 'Information about the victims is being clarified,' he added.