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Russia’s Overnight Drone Strike on Odesa and Kharkiv Kills One, Injures Dozens

Nearly 70 of the 86 drones were intercepted by Ukrainian defenses prompting calls for tougher energy sanctions on Russia.

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Russian forces have repeatedly targeted Odesa since invading Ukraine in February 2022
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Overview

  • One person was killed and at least 14 injured, including three emergency responders, when Russia unleashed a wave of drones on Odesa overnight.
  • The strikes damaged residential buildings, a university facility, a gas pipeline and the city’s railway station, according to Odesa Governor Oleh Kiper.
  • Officials in Kharkiv reported multiple private and multi-story homes hit by drone fire, wounding several civilians in a parallel assault.
  • The Russian Defence Ministry said its air defences intercepted 61 Ukrainian UAVs across multiple regions, reporting no casualties or damage in those areas.
  • President Zelenskyy called for strict sanctions on Russia’s energy sector and shadow fleet while Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov insisted Russia would not forfeit its strategic advantage through a ceasefire.