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Russia launches missile strike against recreational facility in Odesa Oblast

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Russian forces launched a missile attack against a recreational facility in the Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi district in Odesa Oblast, Governor Oleh Kiper reported on Sept. 21.

The governor noted that no casualties were reported as a result of the attack.

According to the report, a fire broke out at the site of the attack but was quickly extinguished.

The Ukrainian military said that Russian forces used an Onyx anti-ship cruise missile in the strike.

Russia escalated its attacks against Odesa Oblast following its termination of the Black Sea Grain Initiative, primarily targeting ports and agricultural infrastructure.

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Martin Fornusek

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Martin Fornusek is a reporter for the Kyiv Independent, specializing in international and regional politics, history, and disinformation. Based in Lviv, Martin often reports on international politics, with a focus on analyzing developments related to Ukraine and Russia. His career in journalism began in 2021 after graduating from Masaryk University in Brno, Czechia, earning a Master's degree in Conflict and Democracy Studies. Martin has been invited to speak on Times Radio, France 24, Czech Television, and Radio Free Europe. He speaks English, Czech, and Ukrainian.

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