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Russia damaged the Polish consulate in Odessa: what is known about the consequences of the attack

Внаслідок нападу на польське консульство в Одесі зруйновано важливу інфраструктуру, що викликало занепокоєння щодо безпеки дипломатичних місій.

Attack on the General Consulate of Poland in Odessa

The Russian terrorist army damaged the General Consulate of Poland in Odessa on the night of January 13. This attack was part of a drone attack carried out by the Russian Federation on the city of Odessa. Despite the damage to the consulate, according to the spokesperson, no consulate staff were injured.

Consequences of the shelling in Odessa

As a result of the shelling in Odessa, five people were injured. Psychologists from the State Emergency Service provided assistance to 14 individuals, including one child. As noted by the spokesperson of the Polish consulate, this is yet another night of Russian terror that has led to the damage of a diplomatic representation.

This attack on the Polish consulate in Odessa highlights the escalating tensions in the region and the risks posed to diplomatic establishments during armed conflict. The damage to the consulate may have serious consequences for Polish-Ukrainian relations, as well as for the international community that is monitoring the developments in Ukraine. Furthermore, it once again reminds us of the humanitarian consequences of war, as those affected by the shelling are in urgent need of assistance.