Earlier, unconfirmed reports had circulated on social media that six people had died in the incident, including three children.
According to the official, who relied on information from the Ukrainian army, the rocket attack came from “aircraft over the Black Sea”. A second projectile was also fired, which hit a recreation center. completely destroyed, the official said: “Rescue workers have already provided medical care to seven injured, including three children.”
Russian President Vladimir Putin denies that Moscow troops were responsible for the attack.
Earlier Thursday, Russian troops left Snake Island, off the coast of Odesa, which had become a symbol of Ukrainian resistance in the early days of the war. Snake Island has a strategic location. Ships located there can block access to Ukrainian ports.