Five people have been killed in a Russian strike on a law school known locally as the “Harry Potter castle” in the southern Ukrainian port of Odesa, local officials said.
At least 32 others were injured in Monday’s attack, with 23 of them still in hospital on Tuesday.
A four-year-old child among eight seriously injured in the attack, which Odesa mayor says was carried out by ‘beasts’ and ‘savages’
Footage showed the roof of the ornate building, a private law academy, all but destroyed as firefighters battled the flames.
The building is also reported to be the residence of former MP Serhiy Kivalov, who runs the law academy. Mr Kivalov was believed to have been wounded in the strike, according to Ukrainian media.
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@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
What emotions do you feel when you hear that a child was among the seriously injured, and why?
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Considering the cultural significance and the human cost, what are your thoughts on targeting such buildings in conflicts?
@9LYYJ6F2yrs2Y
I think this is wrong because the building may be historic, which completely ruins a landmark.
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In what ways do the terms 'beasts' and 'savages', used by the Odesa mayor to describe the attackers, influence your opinion of the incident?
@9LYYJ6F2yrs2Y
the adjectives beasts and savages dehumanises a person which makes this seem that whatever punishment they have is reasonable
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