Russian missiles spark major fires in Odesa and Zaporizhzhia

Author: AfricaNewsPublished on: October 16, 2026Country: Ukraine

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Russian missiles spark major fires in Odesa and Zaporizhzhia

The supplied text reports that Russian missiles sparked major fires in Odesa and Zaporizhzhia. It provides no further details about the targets, damage or possible casualties.

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