Russian forces attempted a missile strike against the city of Odesa in the morning of June 20, 2022. Ukrainian air defence systems destroyed the incoming missiles in mid-air.
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In the morning of June 20, Russian forces attacked Odesa with missiles which were destroyed by air defence in mid-air.
Several explosions were heard in Odesa on June 20, though no official information has been published yet.
Anti-ship missiles were launched from occupied Crimea towards the Odesa region.
Air defense systems shot down an Oniks anti-ship missile over Odesa.
Russian forces launched 14 missiles in the south of Ukraine over 3 hours.
Missile strikes targeted Ochakiv, the mouth of the Danube, the Belgorod-Dniester district of Odesa, and Odesa city.
A logistics food warehouse in Odesa was burnt down and agricultural areas were damaged.
There are no civilian casualties from the strikes.
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