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Russian Drone Barrage Hits Odesa, Injuring Children and Knocking Out Utilities

Local officials reported Black Sea–borne drones that left parts of the city without power, water, or heat.

Overview

  • Four people were injured in the nighttime strikes, including a 7‑month‑old infant, an 8‑year‑old girl, a 14‑year‑old boy, and a 42‑year‑old man reported in serious to critical condition.
  • High‑rise residential buildings were hit in two city districts, with apartment fires reported and facades and windows damaged.
  • Local authorities said attack drones also struck logistics and energy infrastructure in Odesa Oblast, igniting warehouses belonging to a logistics company.
  • Emergency and rescue crews are on site, inspecting buildings, extinguishing fires, and providing assistance to affected residents.
  • Ukraine’s Air Force had warned earlier of attack drones moving from the Black Sea toward the city, underscoring a continuing threat to coastal infrastructure.