Five people, including deputy rector Borys Vasyliev, were killed during a Russian missile strike on the International Humanitarian University, known locally as the "Harry Potter Castle", in the southern Odesa, Ukrainian TV channel 24 reported late on April 29, citing university sources.
On the evening of 29 April, the Russians launched a missile strike on Odesa. One of the attack victims was Borys Vasyliev, the vice-rector of the International Humanitarian University. Source: the International Humanitarian University Quote: "The leadership and staff of the International Humanitarian University express sincere condolences to the family, friends, and all who knew, loved, and respected Borys Volodymyrovych," the statement said.
At least 5 people were killed and 32 injured when Russia launched an Iskander missile with cluster munitions at one of Odesa’s most recognizable seaside buildings.
It is now known that Russian forces used a ballistic missile, likely carrying a cluster munition, in their attack on the city of Odesa on the evening of 29 April. Source: Oleh Kiper, Head of Odesa Oblast Military Administration Quote from Kiper: "The Russians fired a ballistic missile with a cluster munition on one of the most popular locations among Odesa residents and visitors, where people were out walking with their children or dogs, playing sport.