Russian forces launched a large-scale assault on Odesa on the evening of 27-28 March, deploying greater than 60 assault drones.

Supply: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on X (Twitter)

Quote from Zelenskyy: "Sadly, there may be intensive harm. Among the many websites hit have been a maternity hospital, strange residential buildings, companies, in addition to the port and demanding infrastructure. Our providers proceed to work on the bottom wherever wanted, offering help. Tragically, as of now, one particular person has been reported killed. My condolences to their household and family members. Greater than ten folks have been injured, together with a baby.

There have been additionally strikes in a single day in Poltava and Dnipropetrovsk oblasts."

Particulars: Zelenskyy careworn that efforts are ongoing to strengthen Ukraine's air defence.

Background:

• On the evening of 27-28 March, Russian forces attacked Odesa with drones, inflicting harm to residential areas and infrastructure.
• Later, Russian troops launched a second assault on the town the identical evening, with a drone hitting a maternity hospital.

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