Russia launches mass drone attack on Odesa Oblast, fires and damage reported
Consequences of enemy shelling of Odesa Oblast (Photo: Oleh Kiper / Telegram)
Russian forces carried out a mass drone attack on Odesa Oblast overnight, causing damage and injuries, regional governor Oleh Kiper said on Apr. 25.
He said residential buildings and a port-side area in the southern part of Oblast were damaged.
He said two people were injured in the strikes and are receiving medical assistance.
Three private houses, an outbuilding and seven vehicles were destroyed or damaged. Port infrastructure facilities were also hit, Kiper said.
Fires broke out at the impact sites but have been extinguished, and response efforts are ongoing, he added.
Deputy Prime Minister for Restoration Oleksii Kuleba said Russian drones attacked a Panama-flagged vessel as it was leaving port overnight, causing a fire on board. The crew extinguished the fire on their own, no injuries were reported, and the vessel continued its voyage, he said.
On April 18, Russian forces attacked Odesa Oblast with drones, including port infrastructure. Warehouses, storage tanks, transport and industrial facilities were damaged, fires broke out and one person was injured.
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