Russian drones strike port infrastructure in Odesa Oblast, one injured

Updated at 7:43 a.m. Ukraine’s State Emergency Service clarified that, as a result of the strikes in Odesa Oblast, a large fire broke out at a fuel-and-energy infrastructure facility. 54 rescuers and 16 pieces of equipment took part in the response, and a Ukrzaliznytsia firefighting train was deployed.

There were direct hits and fires broke out at the strike sites.

Rescue crews are dealing with the aftermath of the Russian strike.

Late on Aug. 19, explosions were heard in Odesa. Ukraine’s Air Force reported a missile attack on Oblast, followed later by Shahed drones.

Overnight before Aug. 18, Russian forces hit an oil depot belonging to Azerbaijan’s SOCAR in Odesa Oblast, sparking a major blaze. It was the second attack on the facility in a month and damaged all of the depot’s storage tanks.