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The Odesa apartment building explosions

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DevelopingNext check Oct 22: An official update on the injured responders, any resident casualties, the object and cause, and the building’s safety or precise location.

Where it stands

Two explosions at an Odesa apartment building on October 20 caused a fire and injured three rescuers and an ambulance medic; one rescuer was in serious condition and two were in moderate condition as of the October 21 report. The medic’s condition and what caused the explosions remain unknown, and the response and investigation are still open.

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The story so far

  1. Update 1

    Second blast injures Odesa rescuers and medic as they battle apartment fire

    One rescuer was reported in serious condition after another explosion struck during firefighting. The cause and whether residents were injured remain unknown.

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Who's involved

Organizations

  • State Emergency Service of Ukraineemergency response organization in Ukraine1 report

Places

  • OdesaOdesa, Odesa Oblast, Ukraine, 650001 report

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27 sources17 outlets2 wire copies