Overnight Drone Assault Shakes Odesa: Energy and Residential Infrastructure Hit

A Russian drone attack on Ukraine's Odesa region caused significant damage to energy, gas, and residential infrastructure. One individual was injured. Critical facilities and residential buildings were affected, with two apartments, a building's facade, and nearby vehicles damaged.

An overnight drone assault by Russian forces has wreaked havoc in Ukraine's southern Odesa region, targeting key infrastructure. Governor Oleh Kiper reported damage to energy, gas, and residential facilities, noting that one individual was injured in the attack, according to a statement on the Telegram messaging app.

Kiper confirmed that a critical infrastructure facility was hit, although specific details were not disclosed. The Odesa district also witnessed a drone strike on a multi-storey residential building, resulting in damage to two apartments, the building's facade, windows, and several vehicles parked nearby.

The incident underscores the ongoing tension and conflict in the region, with civilian structures becoming casualties in the strategic military engagements.

(With inputs from agencies.)