In Odesa, a man armed with a gun took two people hostage at a hair salon
On the afternoon of July 8, in one of Odessa’s districts, an armed man barricaded himself inside a hair salon and, according to preliminary reports, is holding two hostages. A significant number of law enforcement officers have been deployed to the scene.
According to preliminary information, the attacker is inside the barbershop with two people whom he is holding by force. Law enforcement officers have cordoned off the area around the scene.
At this time, official authorities have not released any details about the incident. The man’s motives, his possible demands, and the condition of the hostages also remain unknown.
Investigative and operational activities are ongoing at the scene. The circumstances of the incident are being determined.
Local Telegram channels are reporting on the incident.
On the night of July 8, Russian troops launched a massive attack on the Odesa region using strike drones. As a result of the attack, three gas stations and an energy infrastructure facility were damaged.
In Odesa, the number of casualties from the Russian strike has risen to 11, with one person in critical condition.
