--- title: "Odessa under attack: new casualties and destruction after Russian military strike" description: "Odessa under attack again: on the morning of July 16, Russian forces struck the city, damaging an educational institution. A Day of Mourning has been declared for the three people killed in the attack the day before. πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦πŸ’” #Odessa #Attack" date: 2026-07-16T10:12:25.000Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/odessa-under-attack-new-casualties-and-destruction-after-russian-military-strike tags: [odessa, sergey-lysak, russian-attack, ukraine-war] publisher: "XAB.info" --- # Odessa under attack: new casualties and destruction after Russian military strike ![People and rescuers at the site of attack aftermath in Odesa, near an emergency vehicle](https://xab.info/media/2026/07/16/odessa-attaqa-16-iyulya-zhertvy-i-posledstviya/odessa-attaqa-16-iyulya-zhertvy-i-posledstviya-1.webp) Odessa has once again found itself at the epicenter of Russian aggression. On the morning of July 16, the city was struck by Russian forces. Preliminary reports indicate that an educational institution was damaged as a result of the attack. The full extent of the consequences and the exact number of casualties are currently being verified by local authorities. ### Day of mourning in the city Recent events have set a tragic backdrop for this new attack. July 16 has been officially declared a Day of Mourning in Odessa. This decision was made in memory of three city residents who died as a result of the morning attack that occurred the day before, on July 15. Sergei Lysak, Head of the Odesa Military Administration, confirmed these figures, emphasizing the severity of the loss. In his statement, he expressed sincere condolences to the relatives and loved ones of the deceased, calling their deaths an irreparable loss caused by Russian aggression. ### Chronicle of the tragedy On the morning of July 15, Sergei Lysak had already reported a large-scale attack on the city. That strike resulted in three deaths and eight injuries. Now, a day later, a new attack has exacerbated the situation, causing damage to infrastructure and reminding residents of the region of the constant threat they face. "May the memory of everyone whose life was cut short by war be eternal" β€” these words have become a symbol of grief for the people of Odessa, who continue to live under conditions of constant anxiety and destruction.