Under the procedural guidance of the Odesa Regional Prosecutor's Office, a pre-trial investigation has been initiated regarding the commission of war crimes that resulted in the loss of life (Part 2 of Article 438 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine).

In the evening of December 19, Russian forces launched a massive attack with ballistic missiles on critical infrastructure in the Odesa region.

As a result of the attack, one truck was destroyed in a parking lot near the critical infrastructure facility, and thirteen trucks, four passenger cars, and a bus were damaged.

Seven civilians were killed in the shelling: men aged between 20 and 62 years. Twenty-seven people were injured and taken to the hospital. Complete information regarding all the victims is currently being established.

Prosecutors are working at the scene together with police officers and SBU employees.

The pre-trial investigation in the criminal proceedings is being conducted by the SBU in the Odesa region.