Russia targets Ukrainian 'Venice' in drone strike on water infrastructure

The town of Vilkove is located on the Ukrainian part of the Danube Delta and is known as the “Ukrainian Venice” due to large portions of the town being built on water.

Despite active air defense engagement, there is damage to civilian infrastructure in the Vilkove municipality. In particular, a private enterprise’s building was destroyed, along with agricultural equipment and machinery.

The Izmail District Administration noted that the damage after the strikes is still being clarified.

“The enemy continues its attempts to deprive the town of water,” the statement said.

Law enforcement has launched a pre-trial investigation into the commission of war crimes (under Part 1 of Article 438 of Ukraine’s Criminal Code).