On March 15, 2024, Russian forces launched a series of missile attacks on Odesa, Ukraine, employing a 'double-tap' strategy that targeted first responders arriving at the scene of the initial strikes. The attacks resulted in the deaths of 19 individuals, including a medic and a rescuer, and injured 73 others. Among the wounded were nine first responders and notable figures such as the city's former mayor, Serhiy Tetyukhin, and Oleksandr Hostyshchev, commander of the 'Tsunami' battalion. The 'double-tap' tactic, a method where a second strike follows the first to hit those responding to the initial attack, has been identified as a deliberate strategy. The attacks have drawn international condemnation, with calls for increased support for Ukraine to defend against such aggressions.
Ukraine says that Russian forces have pounded the Black Sea port city of #Odesa with missiles, killing more than a dozen people including a paramedic and a rescue worker. https://t.co/mVOs3xj5et
Russians hit the Odesa, waited for rescuers to arrive at the scene, and hit one more time. This is widely used practice, proving terroristic nature of this regime. 19 killed as of now incl. 1 rescuer, and 73 wounded including 9 rescuers. https://t.co/EGawvQjgoN
The number of people killed in Odesa increased to 19. Another 73 people were injured. Murderers. https://t.co/wvJBYN1wl9
The number of wounded in the Russian attack on Odesa has risen to 76. Among them are the city's former mayor, Serhiy Tetyukhin, who enlisted in the AFU at the beginning of the war, and Oleksandr Hostyshchev, commander of the "Tsunami" battalion Source: Suspilne,🎥DSNS https://t.co/SLGrzL0QGv
Early in the war, I was relieved that Odesa was spared from the worst fears around occupation etc. It’s awful now to watch the Russian campaign of air and drone strikes continue to claim lives - 16 people killed today, 12 people killed on March 5th. https://t.co/ZYKSfhdktL
The Russians purposefully “double tapped” the first responders in order to kill medical staff in Odesa. They have been doing this a lot https://t.co/Z2p6k0icD1
The death toll in my beloved adopted home town city of Odessa is going up after the latest Russian terrorist attack against civilians. https://t.co/xDmxzGBTMF
Update: In addition to the 16 confirmed deaths, 73 people were injured, according to Ukraine’s Internal Affairs Ministry. Odesa’s former deputy mayor, Serhii Tetiukin, and police special forces commander Oleksandr Hostishchev are among the dead, said local council member Andrii… https://t.co/c7c58NJpbI
Russia launched more horrifying strikes on Ukrainian civilians in Odesa today. Russia killed at least 14 for the crime of being Ukrainian. Russia must be stopped. Ukrainians aren't asking the world to fight for them, they just want the tools to defend themselves. #UkraineAidNow. https://t.co/muylMJANvu
Update: The death toll has increased to 16, reported Odesa Governor Oleh Kiper. He added that 55 people have been hospitalized with injuries. https://t.co/c7c58NJpbI
Again today Russia attacked Odesa, killing innocent civilians and targeting first responders. This cruel attack underscores that Russia will not stop its brazen aggression in Europe. We need to help Ukraine stop Russia now. There is not a moment to lose. https://t.co/IoduaXMyjn
My soul aches. In broad daylight, Russia's missiles from Crimea struck Odesa, killing 14 people, including medic and first responder who rushed to rescue. How much longer must we endure this horror? The world must rise up and halt this madness! 💔 https://t.co/HTE9IeOLfd
My soul aches. In broad daylight, Russia's missiles from Crimea struck Odesa, killing 14 people. How much longer must we endure this horror? The world must rise up and halt this madness! 💔 https://t.co/kDVhpgeee3
Devastating images from my beloved Odesa. At least 60 dead and wounded in the latest Russian strike. And again I write my family there to ask if they’re alright, knowing my government can help Ukraine stop these attacks with better air defense systems. https://t.co/o4Ua12K6du
Russians killed at least 14 people in the double tap missile attack on Odesa. When rescuers arrived at the scene of the first missile attack, a new strike followed. It is clearly a war crime. Russia is increasingly targeting Ukrainian cities less protected by air defence https://t.co/v555glBM6v
Odesa now. Rusha attacked civilians again. Sixteen people killed, fourty-six people were injured in the attack, including seven first responders Every single russian is responsible. https://t.co/I887jRhe04
❗️ Regional military administration reports that there are already 14 dead and 46 injured in #Odesa Mourning will be declared in the city tomorrow. https://t.co/0fekJNVVrM
Another devastating tragedy brought by russia💔 Today, the terrorist state killed 14 people in Odesa, including a medic and a rescuer, and injured 46. Share this video. The world must see russia’s true nature and its crimes against humanity. #RussiaIsATerroristState https://t.co/dq0YxWRjHA
🕯️14 dead and 46 injured in Odesa #RussiaIsATerroristState #RussiaIsANaziState https://t.co/R1cjv0v5ue
Odesa now… Eight people dead after yet another “surgical high-precision strike” from 🤮🇷🇺. #StandWithUkraine https://t.co/PX2H0E1aPs
Subhumans are successfully improving the mortality rate of their missile strikes Today, after killing people in a residential building in Odesa, they waited for the ambulances & fire brigade to show up, to send a 2nd missile, and kill all of them too 8 people dead, 35 wounded https://t.co/IgJJeVf1OP
Russia strikes once, waits for the Ukrainian rescuers to arrive, and then strikes again, killing those who came to save lives. Photo from Odesa today. https://t.co/ujuEJw0cXq
Russian ‘Double-Tap’ Strike Kills Medic and Rescue Worker, Injures Dozens in Odesa Many of the wounded are emergency workers attending the scene of the first #explosion, a deliberate #attack strategy often used by #Moscow’s forces known as a “double-tap.”…
Horrific footage from Odesa: a paramedic and an employee of the State Emergency Service who arrived to provide assistance on the site after the first explosion were killed as a result of the second strike. In addition to the dead, there are many injured. Deepest condolences to… https://t.co/xgrWjN5alB https://t.co/mVVYeB54N4
In the early hours of March 2, Russia attacked Odesa, hitting a multi-storied apartment building, killing a total of 12 people, including five children, four-month-old and seven-month-old infants, two boys, aged three and nine, and an eight-year-old girl. https://t.co/cyTz72UHzz
Rescuer and a medic killed in double-tap ballistic missile strikes in Odesa. Multiple casualties https://t.co/lFBSIL8EqC
Today in #Odesa russia used their Syrian tactics: a strike - first responders come to the location - another strike. There are killed and severely injured among paramedics and emergency service workers.