Volodymyr Zelensky Escapes Assassination Attempt in Odesa as Five Lives Are Lost

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky disclosed details of a Russian strike on Odesa on the morning of March 6th, as he and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis were present in the city at the time.

Zelensky confirmed casualties and injuries resulting from the attack.

Speaking during his visit to Odesa, Zelensky stated, “We witnessed this strike today. You see who we are dealing with, they don’t care where they strike. I know there were casualties today, I don’t have all the details yet, but I know there are casualties and injuries.”

The President reiterated the urgent need for Ukraine to bolster its air defence system in response to such threats.

At the moment of the attack, the head of state was accompanied by the Greek Prime Minister at the port of Odessa. According to Mitsotakis, the explosions occurred in close proximity to them.

Mitsotakis recounted the experience, saying, “President Zelensky and his staff showed us and explained the importance of the port and the efforts being made to restore and strengthen the Ukrainian maritime route.

“Just towards the end, we heard sirens and explosions very close to us. We didn’t have time to go to a protected area; it was a very striking experience.”

The air raid alert in the Odessa region was sounded at 10:41 am, followed by a powerful explosion at 10:45 am. The Ukrainian Air Force reported the threat of ballistic weapon use in areas where air raid alerts were issued.

Prior to this revelation, the Greek publication Protothema reported that the Russian army had launched a missile strike on Odessa while Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis was visiting the city.

The publication claimed that the target of the Russian forces was the convoy of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.