Odesa Oblast

Russia deploys new jet-powered Banderol drone against Ukraine

Russian forces have begun using a new jet-powered drone, dubbed Banderol, to strike Ukraine, with recent attacks focused on Odesa Oblast, according to Defense Express, citing communications and electronic warfare expert Serhii Beskrestnov on April 26.

26 April 2025, 12:01 PM

Transport paralysis hits southern regions of Ukraine amid cyclone - video

A powerful cyclone unleashed anomalous weather marked by snowfalls and icy roads across Ukraine on April 11, severely disrupting transport in Mykolaiv and Odesa oblasts, Mykolaiv regional governor Vitaliy Kim reported on Telegram.

11 April 2025, 03:36 PM

Poland looks to buy or lease port in Odesa

The Polish government is exploring options to purchase or lease a port in Odesa Oblast, Polish Deputy Agriculture Minister Michal Kolodziejczak told Polsat News on April 4.

4 April 2025, 11:38 PM

Russia deliberately strikes Ukraine's energy sites leaving thousands without power — Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Russian forces targeted energy infrastructure in Ukraine’s Sumy and Dnipropetrovsk oblasts leaving nearly 4,000 people without power, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on April 2.

2 April 2025, 12:46 PM

Russian drones barrage Odesa Oblast: One injured, fires - Photos

At least one person was injured in an overnight Russian drone attack on Odesa Oblast, the Ukrainian State Emergency Service (SES) reported on Telegram on March 28, posting photos of the aftermath.

28 March 2025, 09:37 AM

Russian drone barrage on Odesa: Widespread damage, fires, blackouts - Photos

Three teenagers were injured in a massive Russian drone attack on Odesa Oblast overnight, Ukraine’s State Emergencies Service (SES) reported on Telegram early on March 21, posting photos of the aftermath.

21 March 2025, 08:34 AM

Ukraine’s SBU detains Russian spy from Transnistria

A Russian spy from Transnistria, allegedly sent to Ukraine to steal drone technology, was detained near Odesa, Ukraine’s SBU Security Service reported on March 20.

20 March 2025, 12:17 PM

Russia targets fifth DTEK energy facility in two weeks

The Russian army has launched another attack on a DTEK energy facility in Odesa Oblast, marking the fifth company's site damaged in the past two weeks, the energy provider's press service reported on March 6.

6 March 2025, 12:30 PM

Ukrainian-made equipment powers new buckwheat processing plant in Estonia

Ukrainian engineering company Olis has launched a buckwheat processing plant in Estonia, featuring its Optimatyk H-24 grain processing system with a capacity of up to 24 tons per day, the company announced on Facebook on March 4.

5 March 2025, 04:07 PM

Fourth attack in two weeks: Russian forces strike DTEK energy facility in Odesa Oblast

On the evening of March 4, Russian troops launched another strike on a DTEK energy facility in Odesa Oblast, the company’s press service reported on Telegram.

5 March 2025, 10:41 AM

DTEK energy facility in Odesa Oblast hit by Russian strike

Russian invaders attacked a DTEK energy facility in Odesa Oblast, the company's press service reported on March 4.

4 March 2025, 10:49 AM

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

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