Russian drone strikes supermarket in Ukraine's Odesa region
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 16 Oct, 00:57 · Archive
A Russian jet-powered drone struck a supermarket in Ukraine's Odesa region, injuring people and sparking a fire.
A Russian jet-powered drone struck a supermarket in the town of Mayaky in Ukraine's Odesa region on Thursday. Ukrainian authorities say the attack injured at least four people and sparked a major fire. The BBC verified CCTV footage showing the moment the drone flew into the roof of the Tavria supermarket and exploded on impact.
President Volodymyr Zelensky blamed Russia for the attack. According to Zelensky, three people were injured in the strike, though Ukrainian authorities reported a higher casualty figure. The attack marks the latest in Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine, which has continued since Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022.
How it is being reported
- Watch: Moment drone hits supermarket in OdesaCCTV video verified by the BBC shows the drone strike in the town of Mayaky in Ukraine's Odesa region.BBC World · 15 Oct, 18:06
- Russian jet-powered drone hits supermarket in Ukraine’s OdesaUkrainian authorities say a Russian jet-powered drone struck a supermarket in its Odesa region on Thursday.Al Jazeera · 15 Oct, 16:13
In this story: Russia · Ukraine · Odesa · Mayaky · Volodymyr Zelensky · Tavria supermarket
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