Russian Drone Strike Jolts Ukraine's Odesa Port Infrastructure
A Russian drone attack on Ukraine's Odesa region damaged port infrastructure and injured two people. An apartment building caught fire due to the strike. Port authorities confirmed damage to berthing and storage facilities, but operations continue as fires were controlled promptly.
Overnight Russian drone strikes have damaged vital port infrastructure in Ukraine's Odesa region, according to local authorities. The attack, which also injured two people, comes as tensions escalate.
An apartment building in Odesa caught fire, causing significant destruction, while another high-rise saw a blaze engulf its 12th floor. Emergency services shared images of firefighters combating the flames.
Despite the damage, Odesa's ports remain operational. Local port authorities confirmed strikes hit berthing and storage areas, igniting fires that were swiftly managed.
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