Defense forces: the Russian Federation struck Odesa with an Iskander ballistic missile on March 15

Strike on Odesa on March 15 / Photo: Defense Forces

On the afternoon of March 15, the Russian occupying forces struck Odesa with the Iskander M operational-tactical missile complex.

This was reported by the Southern Defense Forces.

«The enemy insidiously struck Odesa with ballistic missiles, launching Iskander-M missiles from the temporarily occupied Crimea,» the message reads.

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As a result of the aggressor's rocket attack on the civil infrastructure of the city, a three-story building of a recreational facility was destroyed, at least 10 private houses, a service station, a low-pressure gas pipeline, ambulances and fire-rescue vehicles were damaged.

So far, rescuers have extinguished the fire. Debris analysis is ongoing.

According to available data, 14 people died, including residents of the district, a doctor and a rescue worker. 46 people were injured, including 8 rescuers.

Appropriate emergency services are on site. The rest of the information is being clarified, the Southern Defense Forces note.

Strike on Odesa on March 15 / Photo: Defense Forces

Strike on Odesa on March 15 / Photo: Defense Forces

Strike on Odesa on March 15 / Photo: Defense Forces

Strike on Odesa on March 15 / Photo: Defense Forces

Strike on Odesa on March 15 / Photo: Defense Forces

Strike on Odesa on March 15 / Photo: Defense Forces

Strike on Odesa on March 15 / Photo: Defense Forces

Strike on Odesa on March 15 / Photo: Defense Forces

In Odesa, March 16 was declared a day of mourning for those who died as a result of the Russian missile attack on the city.