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Russian drones hit Odesa suburb, ignite massive fire

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18 August 2025, 11:10 AM

Russian forces struck Odesa Oblast with drones overnight, triggering a massive fire in Odesa suburb, Oleh Kiper, regional military administration head, reported on Aug. 18.

"Fire erupted at a fuel and energy infrastructure facility as well as a two-story building," he wrote.

Firefighters have since extinguished the fire, with a Ukrzaliznytsia firefighting train brought in to assist.

Photo: Odesa Oblast SES

The officials clarified that there were no deaths or injuries.

Photo: Odesa Oblast SES
Photo: Odesa Oblast SES

The State Emergency Service said that more than 100 responders, including volunteers, National Guard firefighters, and local fire brigades, were mobilized to put out the blaze.

Photo: Odesa Oblast SES
Photo: Odesa Oblast SES
Photo: Odesa Oblast SES

Explosions were reported in Odesa earlier in the night.

Russian forces also attacked Kharkiv overnight with ballistic missiles and drones, striking a residential building. Five people, including three children, were killed, and 17 others were injured.

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