The historic center of the city came under fire.
Odessa after the shelling on January 31, 2025
On the evening of January 31, Russia.
This was reported by the head of the OVA Oleg Kiper.
According to him, Russian terrorists attacked the historic center of Odessa.
“The threat remains,” added Kiper.
The Ukrainian Air Force had previously warned about the movement of several high-speed air targets in the Black Sea towards Odessa.
The local publication Dumskaya reported that the Bristol Hotel, built in 1898-1899 according to the design of architect Alexander Bernardazzi, was severely damaged as a result of the falling rocket debris.
Update. Kiper reported that a hotel employee was injured as a result of the enemy strike.
“The woman was hospitalized. She is receiving all necessary medical care,” the head of the region added.
Vladimir Zelensky responded to the shelling.
“Currently, in the south of our country, in Odessa, work continues after Russian missile strikes. Preliminary – ballistics. Strikes directly at the city, at ordinary civilian buildings. Again and again: air defense is the first priority, we are working with all partners to provide more protection to our state,” the head of state said in a video address.