A resident, Marian Kushnir, rescued a 4-year-old girl from a burning apartment building in Ukraine, but was unable to save her mother and the mother’s partner, according to a report by Ukrainian Pravda.
Odessa Apartment Fire
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On February 10, 2024, a Russian missile attack on Odessa, Ukraine, resulted in a fire in an apartment building, causing at least two deaths and injuring dozens. The incident occurred in the Prymorskyi district of Odessa.
According to Ukrinform, the State Emergency Service of Ukraine reported that as of 10:00 AM on February 10, 2024, two people had died and 37 were injured, including two children.
Marian Kushnir’s Rescue
Marian Kushnir, a resident of the building, successfully rescued the 4-year-old daughter of one of the victims from the burning apartment.
Kushnir was unable to reach the mother and her partner due to the intensity of the fire. The Kyiv Self-reliant reported that Kushnir risked his life to save the child.
As of February 11, 2024, officials confirmed the identities of the deceased as a couple, Valeria Gladka and Serhiy Perederiy. Their 4-year-old daughter, sofia, was hospitalized.
Russian Missile Attacks – February 2024
the fire was a direct result of a russian missile strike that targeted multiple regions across Ukraine on February 10, 2024.
According to Reuters, Ukraine’s air force reported intercepting 28 out of 31 missiles launched by Russia.
The attack caused widespread power outages and disruptions to infrastructure in several Ukrainian cities, including Odessa.
U.S. Security assistance to Ukraine
The United States continues to provide security assistance to Ukraine, including air defense systems, to help counter Russian attacks.
As of January 26, 2024, the U.S. Department of State announced a new security assistance package for Ukraine valued at $250 million. Details of the package include air defense munitions, artillery rounds, and anti-tank weapons.
As of January 28,2026,13:07:52,there have been no new confirmed developments regarding the Odessa apartment fire or the rescue efforts.
