Russian drone attack on Odesa kills 2 people, another man rescued from under rubble

Two people have been killed, several more civilians have been wounded and residential high-rise buildings have been damaged as a result of a Russian drone attack on the night of 1-2 March on Odesa.  Source: Oleh Kiper, Head of Odesa Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram ; State Emergency Service of Ukraine Details: Kiper stated that there were four casualties, including one child.

The information is being confirmed. 

All relevant services are working at the scene. Update at 02:15: As a result of the Russian drone attack on Odesa, seven civilians have been reported injured, including one child. The 3-year-old suffered abrasions to his leg and is now under medical supervision.

Six adults are in a moderate condition.  Specialists continue to work at the scene. The rubble is being removed, and there may be people trapped under it.

At 02:34, Kiper reported that one person had been killed in the Russian attack. A search and rescue operation continues. Update: Odesa Oblast Military Administration reported in the morning that the death toll had risen to two.

Rescue workers also managed to recover a man from under the rubble. He was in the basement when the Russian drone hit. He is conscious and is being examined by doctors.

The State Emergency Service reported that early reports indicate that, in addition to the people killed, eight people were injured, including a child, and four residents were rescued. 

The explosion also damaged the nearby boiler house building, resulting in 11 apartment buildings being left without heating supply.

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