In Odessa, where Zelensky was planning to come, an explosion occurred on the afternoon of March 6
A series of explosions occurred in Odessa on the night of March 6 and during the day, Ukrainian media reported. According to some reports, the President of the Republic Vladimir Zelensky could be in the city; he was supposed to meet with the Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.
How writes publication “Politics of the Country”, the motorcade of the Ukrainian president was seen in Odessa. There have been no official reports from Zelensky himself or his office yet.
Meanwhile, the Greek information portal newsit.gr reportedthat Mitsotakis arrived in Ukraine a few hours ago. According to available information, Mitsotakis’ meeting with Zelensky is to take place in Odessa; the visit was not announced in advance. Later, the Greek Prime Minister intends to travel to Bucharest to participate in the conference of the European People's Party (EPP).
About a series of explosions in Odessa, Ukrainian Telegram– the channels wrote on the night of March 6th. At 11:41 Moscow time, the Ukrainian publication “Public” reported about the air raid warning. Four minutes later, a powerful explosion was heard in the city.
Explosions in the Ukrainian city were also reported on March 5. Then the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine announced a drone attack on the region, and the air defense system was working.
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