During the night of 27 April, the Russian army launched a massive attack on Odesa, targeting residential areas and civilian infrastructure. As of 11:17, 14 people have been reported injured, including two children — a 10-year-old girl and a one-year-old boy. Five of the wounded have been hospitalised with shrapnel wounds, and all are receiving medical care.
This was reported in a Telegram post by Serhiy Lysak, head of the Odesa City Military Administration, Oleh Kipper, head of the Odesa Regional Military Administration, and the regional prosecutor’s office. The Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority (USPA) reported that an energy facility within the port’s cargo terminal was damaged, causing localised fires that were quickly extinguished. The mayor added that the area near the port was also affected.
The Prymorskyy district sustained the heaviest damage, with strikes hitting residential buildings, a hotel and facilities in the city centre. Most of the casualties, including the children, were recorded there. The Khadzhibey and Kyivskyy districts were also targeted, with damage to high-rise buildings, private homes and vehicles.
According to prosecutors, two floors of a four-storey residential building were destroyed. Damage was also reported to the 15th floor of a 24-storey building, the roof of an eight-storey residential building, two private houses and several cars.
Additionally, whilst transiting the Ukrainian maritime corridor, the Nauru-flagged merchant vessel RAMCO sustained minor damage, and a fire broke out on board.
More than 250 emergency and utility service workers responded overnight. Authorities are providing assistance to affected residents and advising them on compensation procedures.