Ukrainian authorities reported that a Russian drone assault on the southern city of Odesa resulted in the tragic death of an elderly couple and left over a dozen individuals injured. The incident occurred overnight, as confirmed by officials on Friday.

The attack devastated two two-story structures and damaged another similar building where the couple lost their lives, according to emergency services. The assault also damaged apartments in a three-story building, igniting a fire.

Serhiy Lysak, head of the local military administration, revealed on Telegram that the couple, both aged 75, perished during the night-time strike.

Lysak noted that the attack injured 15 people, although emergency services reported a slightly lower count of 14 injured.

He further mentioned that eight of those affected required hospitalization following the incident.

He added that eight of those injured in ​the attack were treated in ​hospital.

Lysak ⁠posted photos of a building engulfed by fire, and another one ⁠with ​a gaping hole on ​its side, and emergency crews working inside.