5 people die in Odesa Oblast due to bad weather – Zelenskyy

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The death toll due to the bad weather has risen to five in Odesa Oblast. At least 19 people were injured.

Source: evening address of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Quote: “In every hromada, it is important to do everything possible to avoid casualties due to bad weather. Unfortunately, as of now, there are casualties. The highest number is in Odesa Oblast– five people died. My condolences to the families and friends. At least 19 people were injured. [A hromada is an administrative unit designating a village, several villages, or a town, and their adjacent territories – ed.] 

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Everyone has been provided with the necessary assistance. Operational headquarters at both the national and regional levels will continue to work until the situation is normalised. The epicentre of the cyclone is now moving to the northern regions – we are ready to help everywhere.”

Details: Zelenskyy also noted that almost 1,500 settlements in 17 oblasts were cut off from electricity due to the extreme weather. The president also thanked rescue workers, drivers, and the National Guard for helping people during the blizzard.

Background: 

• The bodies of three people who had probably frozen to death were found in the Prymorskyi district of the city of Odesa.

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