Explosion rocks Odesa during air raid alert

An explosion
An explosion

An explosion occurred in Odesa on May 29, Suspilne media reported.

The Ukrainian Air Force had warned about a missile headed towards Odesa at 10:26 p.m.

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Residents of Odesa and the area were urged to remain in shelters for the duration of the air raid alert by the Odesa Regional Military Administration head.

Russian troops attacked Odesa using ballistic weapons, causing an explosion heard throughout the city on May 28.

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The Odesa Regional Prosecutor's Office launched an investigation into the missile attack targeting port infrastructure in Odesa.

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