Russian shelling of Odesa region: nine people injured, shopping centre and residential buildings destroyed

RUSSIAS WAR AGAINST UKRAINE 16.08.2026 / author:
Odesa region strike damaged building; Odesa regional emergency services

Nine people were injured as a result of another attack by Russian forces on Odesa district. Destructions of a commercial facility and private residential sector were recorded in the region. This is reported by the portal PromPolitInform, citing the Telegram channel of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine.

As a result of the enemy strike, a shopping centre building was completely destroyed. A fire broke out at the site, along with the ignition of dry vegetation in the adjacent area.

State Emergency Service workers managed to completely extinguish the flames and stop their further spread. Emergency response operations were complicated by repeated air raid sirens.

Damage to civilian and utility infrastructure

In addition to the commercial property, the aggressor forces damaged the private sector at another location. The complete destruction of two residential houses was recorded there.

Three passenger cars and a gas pipe section were also damaged. Specialists from the State Emergency Service psychological support unit worked at the strike sites to assist affected residents.

Illustrative photo: President Of Ukraine from Україна / CC0

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