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News24 | Russia Strikes ‘the Living Heart of Odesa’ After Peace Talks with Ukraine
ODESSA, UKRAINE, JUL 24 – Russian missile and drone strikes caused four civilian deaths, 28 injuries, and damage to UNESCO sites including a major food market in Odessa, officials said.
- On July 24, 2025, Russian forces attacked Odesa overnight, targeting the historic center including Privoz market.
- At the Istanbul meeting, Volodymyr Zelenskyy wrote on X that he proposed an immediate and full ceasefire, and said Russia responded with numerous attacks.
- According to Ukraine's State Emergency Service, at least four civilians were killed and 28 injured, as Russia carried out 387 strikes across 14 localities.
- Historic monuments were damaged as a nine-storey structure collapsed, and Russian drone strikes damaged UNESCO-protected landmarks and ignited a fire at Privoz.
- Across southeastern regions, Russian forces continued escalating their assault, with attacks injuring two in Myrnohrad and one in several settlements, while Kherson Oblast faced strikes on 39 settlements.
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News24 | Russia strikes ‘the living heart of Odesa’ after peace talks with Ukraine
Ukraine and Russia attacked targets on each other’s territory after brief direct talks between the two sides failed to make any progress on steps to end nearly three-and-a-half years of war.
Overnight, Russia attacked the civilian infrastructure of Odessa region — seaports, transport hubs and residential districts. Logistics facilities, railway rolling stock, houses in the city and buildings of the historic center were affected.
The Russian drones hit UNESCO areas and civil infrastructure. A nine-stage block was hit by explosions. 33 people were evacuated, 5 rescue teams were evacuated. Ukraine hit Russia south and closed the airport of Soci. USA approved $3322 billion for Ukraine's defence. I speak peace, with the sound of rockets on the ground! In just a few hours of peace discussions between Russian and Ukrainian delegations from Istanbul, the attacks started. Peace …
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