Overview
- The Ukrainian military reported a nocturnal drone assault on the Odesa region on Dec. 31 with explosions detected around 00:20 local time.
- Two multi‑storey residential buildings and critical infrastructure were hit, with official images showing extensive facade damage and fires.
- One 42‑year‑old adult was severely injured and three children aged seven months, eight and 14 were moderately hurt, according to regional authorities.
- Officials said parts of the city were left without heating, electricity and water after the strikes.
- Local administrators documented the damage as Odesa suffers weeks of Russian attacks on energy sites, industry and ports, while Kremlin adviser Yuri Ushakov declared previous pledges no longer secure.