The Russian army attacked the historic center of Odessa with ballistic missiles. As of 9:00 p.m., two people were reported injured, and the Bristol Hotel was damaged.
Points of attention
- The Russian army launched a missile attack on the historic center of Odessa, causing damage to the Bristol Hotel and injuring two individuals.
- The UNESCO protected area in Odessa suffered significant damage and destruction due to the missile strikes.
- President Zelenskyy emphasized the prioritization of defense efforts and collaboration with partners to enhance the country's protection in response to the attacks.
- The Mayor of Odessa warned residents of possible explosions and urged them to seek safe shelter amidst the ongoing missile strikes.
- The Bristol Hotel, a 19th-century architectural gem designed by Alexander Bernardazzi, was severely damaged by rocket debris, highlighting the destructive impact of the attack on the city's historic landmarks.
Russia strikes historic center of Odessa
On the evening of January 31, the Russian occupation army struck Odessa. At least three explosions were recorded in the city.
This was announced by the Mayor of Odessa, Gennady Trukhanov.
"An explosion is heard in the city! Stay in safe places," he wrote at 7:20 p.m.
At 7:56 p.m., Oleg Kiper reported new powerful explosions in the city and asked residents not to leave their shelters.
According to Kiper, the Russians attacked the historic center of Odessa with missiles. A hotel employee was injured in the enemy strike. The woman was hospitalized.
Later, Odessa Mayor Gennady Trukhanov reported two casualties in Odessa.
They are currently being transported to city hospitals, where they will be provided with all necessary medical care. Much damage and destruction in the UNESCO protected area, damaged building, which is under enhanced protection.
As a Duma correspondent reports from the scene, the Bristol Hotel building, which was built in 1898-1899 according to the design of architect Alexander Bernardazzi, was severely damaged by falling rocket debris. Italian (formerly Pushkinskaya) and Greek streets are strewn with debris.
Zelenskyy reacted to the shelling of Odessa
Now in the South of our country — in Odessa — work is underway after Russian missile strikes. Preliminary — ballistics. Strikes directly on the city, on ordinary civilian buildings. Again and again: air defense is the first priority, we are working with all partners to provide more protection to our state, — the statement of the President of Ukraine says.
