World · 3 September 2026

Russian air attack injures 17 in Odesa residential building

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Seventeen individuals, comprising children, sustained injuries when a Russian air strike struck a 21-storey residential block in Odesa, Ukraine's Black Sea port. The attack happened early on Thursday, causing damage to the multi-story building. Serhiy Lysak, a regional official, confirmed the incident.

By BriefTea Editorial · 3 September 2026 at 11:04

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