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UkrainePublished: 19 July 2026 at 01:37

Russia strikes amusement park in Odesa Oblast: several killed, child among injured

Two people were killed and four injured, including a child, after Russian missiles hit an amusement park in Odesa Oblast. Residential areas were also damaged.

Foto: Ukrainska Pravda (EN)

Russian attack on Odesa Oblast

On Saturday, July 18, Russian forces launched missile strikes on residential areas and civilian infrastructure in Odesa Oblast. The attack hit an amusement park, resulting in two deaths and four injuries, including a child. This was reported by Oleh Kiper, Head of Odesa Oblast Military Administration.

According to Kiper, an enemy missile struck the amusement park premises, destroying some fishermen's huts and damaging six cars. "Early reports indicate that sadly, two people have been killed and four have been injured, including a child. People may still be trapped under the rubble. Search and rescue operations are underway," he said.

In another settlement, a residential building and two cars were damaged by the Russian attack, and one person was injured. Rescue services are working at the scene.

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