Odesa Oblast

Fires break out after Russian drone strike in Odesa Oblast — photos

A Russian drone strike in Odesa Oblast on Feb. 28 set fire to a home and an enterprise, the State Emergency Service said on March 1.

1 March 2025, 10:55 AM

Ukrenergo reports outages in two oblasts following Russian strikes

Power outages in Odesa and Dnipropetrovsk oblasts due to network restrictions were reported by Ukraine’s power grid operator Ukrenergo on Feb. 26, following Russian attacks on energy infrastructure.

26 February 2025, 01:45 PM

Ukraine’s air defenses counter massive Russian strike, down 80 Shahed drones

Russia launched a massive assault on Ukraine, deploying 161 drones and 14 missiles - air defense successfully intercepted 80 UAVs, while another 78 failed to reach their targets, Air Force reported on Telegram on Feb. 20.

20 February 2025, 01:22 PM

Moldova detects Russian drones breaching its airspace

Two Russian drones violated Moldova’s airspace in the country's southern part, government spokesperson Daniel Vodă wrote on Telegram on Feb. 16.

17 February 2025, 11:14 AM

Moldova demands explanation from Russia over drone incursion into its territory

Moldova’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned Russian Ambassador Oleg Ozerov following a violation of Moldovan airspace by Russian drones, Newsmaker media outlet wrote on Feb. 13.

13 February 2025, 02:25 PM

Russian drone attack targets port in Odesa Oblast

One woman was hospitalized in moderate condition after a massive Russian drone attack on the Izmail district of Ukraine’s Odesa Oblast, regional Governor Oleh Kiper reported on Telegram on Feb. 13.

13 February 2025, 11:24 AM

Three dead in Odesa geriatric home fire

A fire broke out in a geriatric care home in the village of Malihonove, Odesa Oblast, resulting in three fatalities and six injuries, Odesa Oblast State Emergency Service (SES) Main Directorate reported on Facebook on Feb. 12.

12 February 2025, 01:18 PM

Odesa Oblast hit by third consecutive drone attack, four injured

Russia attacked the port city of Chornomorsk in Odesa Oblast overnight on Jan. 30, injuring four people—including a doctor performing surgery—during their third consecutive night of drone strikes on the region, regional governor Oleh Kiper reported.

31 January 2025, 11:03 AM

SBU foils Russian-linked terror plot in Odesa Oblast

A group suspected of planning a series of terrorist attacks in Odesa Oblast has been exposed and detained, the Ukrainian Security Service (SBU) reported on Telegram on Jan. 30 after a successful joint operation with the National Police.

30 January 2025, 12:17 PM

Russian drones attack Odesa Oblast, damage hospital and homes

Russian forces launched a drone attack on the Izmail district of Odesa Oblast overnight on Jan. 29, damaging a hospital, homes, and a grain storage facility, regional governor Oleh Kiper reported on Telegram.

30 January 2025, 12:05 PM

Russian drones hit port facilities in Odesa Oblast

Port infrastructure was targeted in an overnight Russian drone attack on the Izmail district of Odesa Oblast, regional Governor Oleh Kiper reported on Telegram on Jan. 29, posting photos of the aftermath.

29 January 2025, 10:03 AM

$8,000 escape plan foiled: Border guards find hidden compartment for smuggling men abroad

Three men from different oblasts in Ukraine were caught attempting to cross the border in a hidden minivan compartment, the State Border Guard Service reported on Jan. 17.

17 January 2025, 04:01 PM

SBU nabs 21-year-old suspected of planning double terrorist attack in Odesa Oblast

Ukraine’s SBU Security Service has arrested a 21-year-old Ukrainian woman suspected of preparing a double terror attack in Odesa Oblast at the behest of Russian special services, the SBU announced on its official Telegram channel on Jan. 14.

14 January 2025, 02:38 PM

Russia's massive strike on DTEK thermal power plants causes severe equipment damage

The aggressor state Russia launched a massive strike on DTEK’s thermal power plants, resulting in significant equipment damage, the energy company wrote on Telegram on Dec. 13.

13 December 2024, 12:45 PM

Russian drone attack injures seven and damages homes in Odesa Oblast — photos

Russian troops used attack drones on Odesa Oblast, injuring seven people, regional official Oleh Kiper said on Telegram on Nov. 29.

29 November 2024, 11:34 AM

Woman in Odesa frantically calls emergency hotline during air raid alerts

A resident of Odesa Oblast called the State Emergency Service 12 times due to air raid sirens, calling on its workers to give an all-clear, the Main Directorate of SES in the region reported on Facebook on Nov. 26.

27 November 2024, 12:48 PM

Russian missiles target Zatoka bridge, Kramatorsk; drone alerts in 9 Ukrainian oblasts

Russian forces carried out an overnight missile attack on the bridge over the Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi estuary in the village of Zatoka, Odesa Oblast, the Ukrainian Air Force reported on Telegram on Oct. 31.

31 October 2024, 10:15 AM

Ukrainian policeman busted for draft dodgers smuggling in Odesa Oblast

A law enforcement officer smuggling men liable for military service across the state border was detained in Ukraine’s Odesa Oblast, the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) reported on Telegram on Oct. 25.

25 October 2024, 11:26 AM

Russian missiles, bombs, drones hit energy infrastructure, homes, cause power outages, fires, people wounded

Russian forces launched a missile attack on Odesa overnight on Oct. 19, causing a fire and damaging more than ten houses and cars, Oleh Kiper, the head of the Odesa Oblast Military Administration reported on Telegram.

19 October 2024, 11:09 AM

One dead, eight injured as Russian missile strikes Odesa’s port facilities

Russian forces attacked Odesa with a ballistic missile on Oct. 14, targeting the city’s port infrastructure. One person was killed, and eight others were injured, according to Odesa Oblast Governor Oleh Kiper.

14 October 2024, 03:09 PM

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