Russians launched missile strikes on the historic center of Odesa, resulting in casualties.

On the evening of Friday, January 31, Russian forces launched missile attacks on the historic city center of Odesa. Preliminary reports indicate that three people were injured as a result of the missile strike. This was reported by the head of the Odesa Regional Military Administration, Oleg Kiper, and the mayor of Odesa, Hennadiy Trukhanov.

“As a result of the enemy strike, a hotel employee has been injured. The woman has been hospitalized and is receiving all necessary medical assistance,” – Kiper wrote.

Later, he reported that two women were injured in the enemy attack in the center of Odesa. Both have been hospitalized in moderate condition.

The mayor of Odesa, Hennadiy Trukhanov, clarified that relevant services are working at the attack site. According to him, there has been damage and destruction in the UNESCO protection zone, including a building that is under enhanced protection.

As written by the Telegram channel “Dumska,” architectural monuments, shops, and vehicles were affected by the missile strike. Damage to the BRUNO restaurant and the “Bristol” hotel in the historic center of Odesa has been reported.

“As a result of rocket debris falling, the building of the 'Bristol' hotel, constructed in 1898-1899 by architect Oleksandr Bernardazzi, was severely damaged. Italian (formerly Pushkinska) and Greek streets are covered with debris,” – the post states.

Consequences of the missile strike in the center of Odesa, January 31 (All photos – Telegram channel “Dumska”)

Additionally, at 19:17, the Air Forces warned of a threat of ballistic weapon use from the south. At 19:23, the Odesa Regional Military Administration reported that an explosion was heard in the city. At 19:56, the administration announced further powerful explosions.

Updated. As of 22:11, it was known that three people were injured as a result of the enemy missile strike in the center of Odesa. An 18-year-old boy with a head injury was hospitalized, reported Oleg Kiper.

“Due to the explosions, several historical sites, including the literary, historical and local history, archaeological museums, and the museum of Western and Eastern art, as well as the Philharmonic, suffered broken windows and facade damage,” – added the head of Odesa region.