Russian Drone Strikes Devastate Odesa During Czech President’s Visit
The attacks caused massive fires and power outages, highlighting ongoing violations of a U.S.-mediated ceasefire on energy infrastructure.
- Russian drone strikes targeted Odesa, setting a shopping mall, residential buildings, and commercial facilities ablaze, and injuring three people.
- The strikes occurred during Czech President Petr Pavel’s visit to Odesa, where he discussed support for Ukraine with local officials.
- Ukraine intercepted 114 of the 214 drones launched by Russia, with another 81 redirected using electronic warfare, according to Ukrainian officials.
- Both Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of violating the limited ceasefire agreement brokered by U.S. President Donald Trump, which remains ambiguous in scope.
- A gas metering station in Russia’s Kursk region was set on fire, with Russia blaming Ukraine for sabotage and Ukraine denying involvement, calling it a false flag operation.
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