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Russian Missile Attack on Odesa Educational Institution Kills 4, Injures 32

Deadly Russian missile strike hits Odesa educational institution, killing 4 and injuring 32, including children and a pregnant woman. Zelensky calls for more support from allies to stop Russian attacks.

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Nitish Verma
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Russian Missile Attack on Odesa Educational Institution Kills 4, Injures 32

Russian Missile Attack on Odesa Educational Institution Kills 4, Injures 32

On Monday, April 29, 2024, a Russian missile strike hit an educational institution in Odesa, Ukraine, resulting in the deaths of at least four people and injuring 32 others, including two children and a pregnant woman. The strike, carried out using an Iskander-M ballistic missile with a cluster warhead, destroyed the roof of the building, which housed a private law academy, and caused fires.

Among the casualties were three women and one man, while the injured included a 16-year-old, a 5-year-old, and a pregnant woman. Several of the wounded are reported to be in serious condition, with doctors fighting to save their lives. The attack also injured the academy's president, Serhiy Kivalov, a prominent former member of parliament and discredited ally of former pro-Russian President Viktor Yanukovych.

Odesa Mayor Hennadii Trukhanov condemned the attack, calling the perpetrators "monsters" and "savages." The city of Odesa has been a frequent target of Russian attacks amid the ongoing war on civilian infrastructure in Ukraine.

Why this matters: The attack on the educational institution in Odesa is a sobering reminder of the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine and the devastating impact it has on civilians, including children and vulnerable populations. As Russia continues to target civilian infrastructure, the international community faces increasing pressure to provide support and aid to Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called for more support from Ukraine's allies to stop Russia's regular missile attacks and provide necessary weapons and ammunition. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, who made an unannounced visit to Kyiv, acknowledged that the months-long delays in US military aid to Ukraine had "serious consequences on the battlefield" but maintained that victory in the Ukraine war was still possible with continued support.

Key Takeaways

  • Russian missile strike hit Odesa educational institution, killing 4, injuring 32.
  • Attack destroyed building, injured academy president, a former pro-Russian politician.
  • Odesa mayor condemned perpetrators as "monsters" and "savages" for civilian attack.
  • Zelensky calls for more support from allies to stop Russian missile strikes on Ukraine.
  • NATO chief acknowledges delays in US aid had "serious consequences" but victory still possible.