Russian overnight barrage hits Odesa infrastructure and housing, wounding three

2 September, 08:40 AM
Strike on Odesa, Aug. 24, 2026 (Photo: REUTERS/Nina Liashonok)

Strike on Odesa, Aug. 24, 2026 (Photo: REUTERS/Nina Liashonok)

Russian forces struck Odesa infrastructure overnight, injuring three people — including a child — and damaging residential buildings, City Military Administration Head Serhii Lysak reported on Sept. 2.

"Odesa is under enemy attack. Infrastructure has been damaged. Preliminary data indicates residential homes destruction," Lysak stated.

Information regarding the attack aftermath is being updated.

Ukrainian Air Force issued alerts warning of incoming Banderol-type loitering munitions heading toward Odesa before the strikes.

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Municipal authorities urged city residents to seek immediate shelter.

Military officials additionally tracked repeat launches of guided aerial bombs (KABs) directed toward Odesa from the Black Sea.

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