As of 13:30, as a result of a missile attack in the village of Sergeevka, Belgorod-Dnestrovsky district, in the Odessa region, 20 people were killed (16 people - a residential building and 4 people - a recreation center, including 1 child), 38 people were injured (37 people - residential. 38 people were hospitalized.

8 people were rescued, including 3 children (7 people - a residential building, of which 3 children and 1 person - a recreation center). Work continues, psychologists of the State Emergency Service are working at the scene.

Russian aircraft fired three missiles at a resort village near Odessa on Friday night. One of the rockets partially destroyed a nine-story residential building, the other two hit the recreation centers.

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Despite numerous testimonies from international human rights and humanitarian organizations, Russian officials continue to deny that civilians are suffering as a result of Russian army strikes.. Contrary to evidence, the Kremlin calls such reports "

This is the second blow to the Odessa region in less than a day.

On Thursday afternoon, the head of the Odessa Regional Military Administration, Maxim Marchenko, announced a strike with two missiles on the territory of the region.. According to him, these strikes did not lead to destruction or casualties..

In connection with the tragedy, July 2 was declared a day of mourning for the dead in the region, the Odessa City Council reports..

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It is also recommended to refrain from holding entertainment and concert events, sports competitions, to make appropriate changes to television and radio programs at the regional and local levels..