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Russian attacks wound 17, damage building in Ukraine's Odesa, official says

Published by Global Banking & Finance Review

Posted on September 3, 2026

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· Last updated: September 3, 2026

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Russian Air Attacks Injure 17 and Damage High-Rise in Ukraine’s Odesa

Details of Russian Air Strikes in Odesa and Kyiv

Odesa Residential Building Hit by Air Attack

Sept 3 (Reuters) - Russian air attacks wounded 17 people and damaged a 21-storey residential building in Ukraine's Black Sea port city of Odesa early on Thursday, Serhiy Lysak, the head of the city's military administration, said on the Telegram messaging app.

Children Among the Injured

Of those injured, three are children, Lysak said in the post, which showed footage of a building with its windows blown out.

Continued Strikes Reported in Kyiv

Explosion Witnessed in the Ukrainian Capital

In the Ukrainian capital Kyiv, a Reuters witness reported an explosion on Wednesday evening, amid continued Russian air strikes.

Reporting and Editorial Credits

(Reporting by Jekaterīna Golubkova in Tokyo; Editing by Chris Reese, Clarence Fernandez and Christian Schmollinger)

Key Takeaways

  • The Sept. 3 attack in Odesa injured 17 civilians, including three children, and severely damaged a 21‑storey residential building in the Black Sea port city. (internazionale.it)
  • Since early September, Odesa has endured frequent missile and drone strikes damaging residential, energy and port infrastructure, disrupting power and services. (reutersconnect.com)
  • Odesa’s role as Ukraine’s primary grain export hub makes repeated attacks there especially disruptive—threatening global food supplies as maritime traffic stalls. (lemonde.fr)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many people were wounded in the Odesa attack?
Seventeen people were wounded in the Russian air attack on Odesa, including three children.
What damage was reported in Odesa after the attack?
A 21-storey residential building in Odesa sustained damage with its windows blown out.
Where else did explosions occur during the Russian strikes?
An explosion was reported in Kyiv during continued Russian air strikes.
Who provided updates about the Odesa attack?
Serhiy Lysak, head of Odesa's military administration, shared updates on Telegram.
When did the attacks in Odesa and Kyiv occur?
The attacks in Odesa occurred early on Thursday, with an explosion in Kyiv on Wednesday evening.

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