Two infants, less than one-year-old, and two children among nine injured in Russian attack on Odesa

Aftermath of Russian attack on Odesa on April 23
Aftermath of Russian attack on Odesa on April 23

The number of injured in Russia's attack on Odesa overnight on April 23 has risen to nine, including two children and two infants, Odesa Regional Military Administration head, Oleh Kiper, reported.

The two injured infants are less than one year old.

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Four children were hospitalized and are in stable condition.

Three adults were also hospitalized and are in stable condition. Two others refused hospitalization after receiving medical assistance on site.

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Russian attack on Odesa on April 23

Russia launched an attack on Ukraine using drones and ballistic missiles, including Iskander missiles, overnight on April 23.

Odesa and Kyiv were among the targets.

Ukrainian air defense forces managed to shoot down 15 of 16 kamikaze drones in the Mykolaiv, Odesa, Kyiv, and Cherkasy oblasts.

Earlier reports indicated seven injured in Odesa.

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