These images show Ukrainian firefighters hosing down an iconic hotel in the port of the city of Odesa after it was destroyed by Russian missiles and drones overnight.
The footage shows Ukrainian firefighters hosing down the structure, which the footage shows was seriously damaged in the attack.
The images show how little remains of the once iconic building which stood proudly overlooking the Black Sea.
No one was injured in the attack, according to Ukrainian officials.
The images were obtained from the State Emergency Service (SES) of Ukraine for the Odesa region on Monday, 25th September, along with a statement saying: “The hotel at the naval station in Odesa was an iconic and bright memory for everyone who was at least once in our city. Russia destroyed it today.”
Russia invaded Ukraine on 24th February 2022 in what the Kremlin is still calling a “special military operation”. Today marks the 579th day of the full-scale war.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that between 24th February 2022 and 25th September 2023, Russia had lost about 276,270 personnel, 4,667 tanks, 8,927 armoured combat vehicles, 6,260 artillery units, 791 multiple launch rocket systems, 533 air defence systems, 315 warplanes, 316 helicopters, 4,895 drones, 1,518 cruise missiles, 20 warships, 1 submarine, 8,746 motor vehicles and fuel tankers, and 918 units of special equipment.
Russia has claimed that its casualties have been much lower but provides infrequent updates on its latest figures.
Air raid sirens have been sounding in every region of Ukraine this morning, Monday, according to reports, with the Air Force warning of incoming missiles and drone strikes.
Explosions have taken place in Kryvyi Rih and Odesa, according to reports.
Odesa’s port and granaries have suffered “significant damage”, Ukrainian officials said, after Russia launched a large-scale attack overnight, despite air defence saying it had shot down 19 drones and 11 Kalibr missiles.
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that Kyiv and the US have agreed to jointly produce weapons and defence systems.
Ukraine’s Ministry of Agriculture said today that Ukrainian grain exports are down 51 per cent compared to the same time last year, with 1.57 million metric tonnes being exported so far this month compared to 3.21 million tonnes in September last year.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has said that its forces have repelled Russian attacks on two villages near Bakhmut that Ukraine recently recaptured including Klishchiivka.
Pope Francis has complained about countries “pulling back” from supplying weapons to Kyiv in comments apparently targeted at the Polish government.
The Pope said that some countries were “playing games” with Ukraine by backing out of commitments after providing weapons.
The Pope said: “I’ve seen now that some countries are pulling back, and aren’t giving weapons. This will start a process where the martyrdom is the Ukrainian people, certainly. And this is bad.”
He also said: “We cannot play with the martyrdom of the Ukrainian people. We have to help resolve things in ways that are possible.”
The Russian-installed head of the Donetsk region in eastern Ukraine has reportedly imposed a curfew for civilians from 11 pm until 4 am, and from Mondays to Fridays.
