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On the morning of July 26 Russian invaders launched a massive missile attack on southern Ukraine from the Black Sea.

The relevant statement was made by the South Operational Command on Facebook, an Ukrinform correspondent reports.

“The massive missile attack was launched on southern Ukraine, including with aviation, from the Black Sea. Several air-based missiles were fired,” the report states.

In Odesa Region, Russian missiles hit detached houses in coastal settlements, causing fires. Rescuers are working at the scene. According to the preliminary data, there are no casualties among civilians.

In addition, Russian troops attacked Mykolaiv Region’s port infrastructure.

The enemy also struck Mykolaiv District with the S-300 missile system from the temporarily occupied area of Kherson Region.

According to the South Operational Command, a local car market and other open areas were damaged. Information about the scale of destructions and casualties is yet to be checked.