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A Russian missile attack blasted homes in the southern Ukrainian city of Odesa on Friday.
Followed by a second missile that targeted first responders who arrived at the scene, officials said.
At least 16 persons were killed.
The dead included a paramedic and an emergency service worker.
At least 53 other people were wounded, officials said.
At least 10 houses in Odesa and some emergency service equipment were damaged in the strike, which started a blaze.
Odesa in which country
Odesa is the third most populous city of Ukraine and a major seaport and transportation hub located on the north western shore of the Black Sea.
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