Russian missiles hit Odesa two times on May 9. Five people were injured, one person died
Missile attacks on May, 9 in Odesa
In the village of Fontanka, Odesa district, a shopping and entertainment center "Riviera" was destroyed by a missile strike. The fire occurred at 22:35, and at 01:20 it was extinguished by the SES forces.
5 persons and 7 units of SES equipment were involved in the firefighting. The fire destroyed about 1 thousand square meters. 3 people were injured.
Locals say that before the Russian missile strikes it was one of the best shopping centers in Ukraine. Now it turned into ruins.
The very same evening, a missile strike was reported in the Suvorov district of Odesa. Three warehouses with packed products (a total area of 1,200 sq. m.) were on fire. At 01:30 the fire was extinguished.
As a result of the shelling, 1 person died and 2 people were injured. 30 rescuers and 6 units of SES equipment were involved in the firefighting.
Overall, 7 enemy rockets were launched during yesterday’s attack on Odesa, the mayor of Odesa Hennady Trukhanov says.
The President of the European Council was in Odesa
Noteworthy, earlier this day, the President of the European Council Charles Michel paid a visit to Odessa to celebrate Europe Day, European Council reports.
President Michel at Odesa Opera and Richelieu Statue. Credits: European Union
During the visit, he got a firsthand look at war damage in the city and was forced to take shelter during a missile attack. He met there with Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and visited a local port.
Missile attacks on May, 8 in Odesa
At least one Russian missile hit the luxury Odesa hotel "Grande Pettine" on May, 8, ironically called the "stronghold of the Russian world" by the locals.
Grande Pettine after the attack. Credits: Serhiy Petrenko/Facebook
According to CNN, when the pro-Russian movement in Odesa was at its peak — about 10 years ago — the complex held conferences dedicated to the brotherhood of Ukraine and Russia. One was called: "Challenges of the global crisis: the unity of Ukraine and Russia."
The place attracted Russian talk show personalities and some of the most hawkish of Russian politicians. It is still owned by a businessman who was prominent in the pro-Russian Party of Regions.
All in all there were 11 air raid alerts in Odesa that day.
Grande Pettine before the attack. Credits: Booking
