Explosions rock Odesa following drone attack: Details
Explosions rock Odesa following Shahed drone attack (Illustrative photo: Getty Images)
An air raid alert was declared in Odesa at 1:06 a.m. Kyiv time on June 21 amid Russia’s launch of Shahed-type attack drones. Explosions were heard in the city, according to Suspilne.
Odesa Mayor Hennadiy Trukhanov confirmed the threat of attack drones.
"Odesa, please stay in safe places," he urged.
The Air Force press service also confirmed that enemy drones were flying toward Odesa from the south and northwest.
At 2:03 a.m., another explosion was reported. Mayor Trukhanov urged residents of Arkadia, Malyi Fontan, and the Kyivskyi district to remain cautious.
The air raid alert was lifted at 2:17 a.m.
Attack on Ukraine – June 20
In the early hours of June 20, Russia launched a massive wave of Shahed drones targeting Odesa, Kharkiv, and Sumy.
In Odesa, more than 10 strikes sparked fires and left several people injured.
A four-story building had people trapped inside. During the rescue operation, parts of the structure collapsed. The city's railway station infrastructure also sustained damage.
