At least five people were killed and 32 others injured after a Russian missile strike on Odessa’s iconic Odessa Castle, part of the Academy of Law, also known as ‘Harry Potter’s Castle’.

It is a Gothic-style building and the footage showing it engulfed in flames is truly breathtaking.

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Ukraine’s ‘Harry Potter castle’ hit in deadly Russian strike

“We are looking at the type of missile. Forensic experts have proceeded with the necessary evaluation for this purpose.

All agencies, including the State Emergency Service, are currently working to eliminate the consequences of the missile attack. Yet another war crime,” said Dmytro Plenetsuk, spokesman for the Southern Forces of Ukraine.

Regional Governor Oleh Kiper said that among the wounded are two children and a pregnant woman.

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Kiper said eight of the wounded are in serious condition, including a four-year-old child.

“Our doctors are trying to do the best they can,” he added.