Euronews News24.04.2026Monde
Russian Strike Damages Maternity Hospital, Schools in Odesa; Merchant Vessel Hit
Attack on key grain export hub damages civilian infrastructure as Ukraine urges stronger Western air defence support
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- Russian missiles and drones struck Odesa overnight, damaging a maternity hospital and several schools in the historic centre, destroying buildings and causing widespread power cuts.
- Air defences intercepted most of the 40+ attack vehicles.
- A drone also hit a merchant vessel flying the Saint Kitts and Nevis flag near the port entrance, sparking a fire but causing no injuries among the 22 crew.
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Russian missiles and drones struck Odesa overnight, damaging a maternity hospital and several schools in the historic centre, destroying buildings and causing widespread power cuts. Air defences intercepted most of the 40+ attack vehicles. A drone also hit a merchant vessel flying the Saint Kitts and Nevis flag near the port entrance, sparking a fire but causing no injuries among the 22 crew. President Zelenskyy condemned the attack as deliberate targeting of civilians and called for stronger Western air defence support.
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