Russian Shahed drone hits China’s Odesa consulate
The building of China’s General Consulate in Odesa sustained minor damage during a Russian overnight attack, Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha reported on X on July 4.
At the same time, a Russian Shahed drone recovered in Kyiv contained a recently manufactured Chinese component, calling it an “irony.”
“There is no better metaphor for how Putin continues to escalate his war and terror while involving others, including North Korean troops, Iranian weapons, and some Chinese manufacturers,” the diplomat said.
Sybiha urged the United States and other countries to increase pressure on Moscow and its allies.
Earlier on July 4, it was reported that a Russian mass strike damaged the Polish consulate building in Kyiv.
The Ukrainian Air Force reported that Russia attacked Ukraine overnight with a record 550 aerial assets, including 539 drones and 11 missiles, one of which was a Kh-47M2 Kinzhal. Over 330 of the drones were Shahed models. Air defenses neutralized 476 drones and two Iskander-K cruise missiles.
The main focus of the attack was Kyiv, where 26 people were injured and one killed. Debris fell in five districts, causing multiple fires.
Authorities reported damage to residential buildings, educational and medical facilities, non-residential buildings, civilian vehicles, ambulances, emergency service equipment, and warehouses. Ukrainian Railways confirmed damage to railway tracks within Kyiv.
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