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Russian Drone Strike Kills Mother, Injures Children in Odesa

12/19/2025

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On December 18, a Russian drone strike hit a civilian car in Odesa Oblast, killing a mother and injuring her three children near Mayaky bridge.
The children were hospitalized with injuries and acute stress reactions.
Odesa Oblast Governor Oleh Kiper condemned the incident as a "cynical war crime" and warned drivers to avoid the bridge, noting it has been targeted before.

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Story summary

On December 18, a Russian drone strike hit a civilian car in Odesa Oblast, killing a mother and injuring her three children near Mayaky bridge.
The children were hospitalized with injuries and acute stress reactions.
Odesa Oblast Governor Oleh Kiper condemned the incident as a "cynical war crime" and warned drivers to avoid the bridge, noting it has been targeted before.