Russia launches drone attack on Odesa, air defenses active in city
Photo: Consequences of the attack remain unknown (Getty Images)
In the early hours of July 22, Russian forces launched a drone attack on the city of Odesa. Ukrainian air defense systems were activated in response, according to the channel of the Ukrainian Air Force.
"At 2:08 AM Kyiv time, a group of strike UAVs was spotted over the Black Sea near Odesa. Take cover! Air defense is active," the Ukrainian Air Force reported.
Earlier, Odesa Regional Governor Oleh Kiper urged residents of the city and surrounding areas to remain in shelters.
At 2:24 AM Kyiv time, Odesa Mayor Hennadii Trukhanov wrote: “Explosions are being heard in the city.”
Areas with air raid alerts
As of 2:23 AM Kyiv time, air raid sirens remained active in Odesa, Mykolaiv, Zaporizhzhia, and Dnipropetrovsk regions, according to the official alert map.
Russian strikes on Odesa
Russian forces continue to regularly target Odesa, using ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and, most frequently, drones.
On the night of July 19, powerful explosions were heard in the city during a wave of Shahed drone attacks. A fire broke out in a nine-story residential building as a result.
Subsequent reports confirmed that the attack damaged several civilian infrastructure sites, including apartment blocks, a private home, retail stores, and vehicles.
According to police, one person was killed and six others were injured.
