Odessa shelling on November 18: death toll rises, new details emerge (photos).

On November 18, the Russian Armed Forces conducted a missile strike on Odessa, resulting in an increase in casualties. This was reported by the head of the Odessa regional military administration, Oleg Kiper.

The number of fatalities from the attack has risen to 10. Among them are seven police officers, a medic, and two local residents.

"My heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased," wrote the head of the OVA.

Odessa's mayor, Gennady Trukhanov, informed that residential buildings, administrative offices, an educational institution, and vehicles were damaged. 23 injured individuals were hospitalized in city hospitals, and four wounded children were taken to a children's hospital.

The State Emergency Service reported that a fire broke out in a residential area as a result of the missile strike on Odessa. Several dozen vehicles caught fire, posing a threat of the flames spreading to nearby homes. Rescuers, along with volunteers, extinguished the fire over an area of 500 square meters.

"Two people were rescued. According to preliminary information, 10 people died, and another 43 were injured, including 4 children. As a result of the strike, 3 apartment buildings, a university building, and 2 administrative buildings were damaged," the press service added.

It is worth noting that President Volodymyr Zelensky reacted to the missile strike on Odessa, calling the attacks indicative. Russian media reported that the target of the attack was allegedly a "hostel-hotel" populated by Ukrainian military personnel.

The Air Force of the Ukrainian Armed Forces stated that during the shelling of Odessa, the Russian Armed Forces launched a ballistic missile "Iskander-M" at the city, which was intercepted by air defense. The downed missile fell into a residential area and "caused much grief."