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People walk near the Odesa Opera House, a popular landmark in Odesa, on Sept. 9, 2023. Photo for illustrative purposes. (Anastasia Vlasova)
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Editor's note: This is a developing story.

Explosions were reported in the city of Odesa after a warning from Ukraine's Air Force that missiles were incoming, Suspilne reported on May 17.

The extent of the damage is currently unknown, Suspilne wrote.

Odesa Mayor Hennadii Trukhanov later said that at least three people were injured in the attack and taken to the hospital.

Odesa Oblast Governor Oleh Kiper added that two more people were reported as being injured, raising the total to five.

Kiper also said that the attack caused a fire and damaged infrastructure but did not give more details.

Ukraine's Air Force said later in the day that Russia had used three ballistic missiles in the attack, likely Iskander-M and three Kh-59/Kh-69 guided missiles.

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Russia struck the city of Kharkiv twice with aerial bombs on May 17, injuring at least five men, Governor Oleh Syniehubov said.

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