Building catches fire after Russian drone attack in Odesa
A residential building catches fire in Odesa after a drone strike (Photo: Getty Images)
In Odesa, Russian attack drones damaged civilian infrastructure, sparking a fire at the impact site, according to regional governor Oleh Kiper.
He said the city came under another massive drone assault.
“As a result of the strike, civilian infrastructure was damaged, including a residential building that caught fire. Information on casualties is being clarified,” Kiper wrote.
He added that all relevant emergency services are working to eliminate the consequences of the Russian attack.
Updated 03:46
The Mayor of Odesa, Hennadiy Trukhanov, reported that as a result of a drone attack, civilian infrastructure, residential buildings, and warehouse premises were damaged.
Currently, there is no information about any casualties.
"Emergency services are working at the site. After their work is completed, municipal teams will begin restoration efforts. In the morning, district administration employees will start their work," the message reads.
The mayor also released photos from the scene of the incident.
Photo: Mayor of Odesa, Hennadiy Trukhanov (t.me/truonline/5187)
Updated 05:25
The State Emergency Service (SES) reported that in Odesa, as a result of a drone strike, fires broke out at several locations - residential buildings were ablaze, and warehouse structures were damaged.
Preliminary information indicates that three individuals were injured.
Psychologists from the SES and the National Police were working at the scene.
Shelling of Odesa
On the evening of Tuesday, April 15, Russian forces once again launched an attack on Ukraine using Shahed kamikaze drones. Air raid alerts were declared across several regions, and air defense systems were activated.
Between 1:30 and 1:48 a.m., powerful explosions were heard in Odesa at intervals.
Earlier that night, Russia had also targeted Ukraine with unmanned aerial vehicles.
