The number of casualties as a result of the Russian strike on Odesa increased to two

The number of casualties as a result of the Russian strike on Odesa increased to two

Kyiv  •  UNN

August 14 2024, 07:10 PM  •  29353 views

Two people were injured in a Russian missile attack on the port infrastructure of Odesa region. A pre-trial investigation into the violation of the laws and customs of war has been launched.

As a result of the Russian strike on Odesa region, the number of victims has increased to two, UNN reports, citing the Odesa regional prosecutor's office.

Details

According to the investigation, on August 14, at about 19:30, the Russian military launched a missile attack on the civilian port infrastructure of Odesa region.

As a result of the attack, two people sustained injuries of varying degrees: a 39-year-old port employee and a 43-year-old grain truck driver.

The examination is ongoing, prosecutors and the investigative team are working at the scene.

"...a pre-trial investigation has been initiated into the violation of the laws and customs of war (Part 1 of Article 438 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine)," the statement said.

Recall

In the evening, the enemy struck Odesa with a ballistic missile from the occupied Crimea. Civilian infrastructure near the port was damaged, the driver of a grain truck was wounded and hospitalized in moderate condition.