20 killed, over 70 injured in Russian missile attack on Odesa

Emergency services crews work at the scene of a Russian attack in Odesa, Ukraine, March 15, 2024, in this photo provided by the Ukrainian Emergency Service. [AP Photo]

A Russian missile attack on the southern Ukrainian port city of Odesa on Friday killed 20 people, including rescue workers, according to Ukrainian officials.

More than 70 others were wounded when two ballistic missiles hit a residential area of the city. The second strike came as first responders were rushing toward the scene to treat those hurt by the initial attack at the same location.