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Overnight Drone Strikes Hit Odesa Ports and Power as Debris Triggers Fire at Russian Substation

Air defenses intercepted most drones, with repairs expected to take time.

Overview

  • Odesa regional chief Oleh Kiper reported two nighttime waves that struck civilian port and energy sites, damaging roads, industrial buildings and equipment.
  • DTEK said one of its energy facilities in the region was hit and described extensive damage that will require prolonged restoration work.
  • Officials reported no casualties or power outages in Odesa, and firefighters quickly extinguished the fires.
  • In Russia’s Volgograd region, the governor said falling drone debris ignited a blaze at the Frolovskaya power substation with no major destruction.
  • Russia’s aviation agency imposed temporary flight limits at airports in Volgograd, Tambov, Penza and Saratov as the Defense Ministry claimed multiple drone shootdowns across several regions.