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Russia massively strikes Ukraine's south: Ship hit, fires, and power outages reported

Tue, March 17, 2026 - 11:07
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Photos of the aftermath of Russian strikes revealed
Russia massively strikes Ukraine's south: Ship hit, fires, and power outages reported Photo: Russia launched a massive attack on southern Ukraine (t.me/dsns_telegram)

Russian forces attacked southern Ukraine overnight. Russian strikes damaged port infrastructure and caused fires, according to the Ministry of Community and Territorial Development of Ukraine and Odesa Regional Military Administration.

"Overnight, Russia attacked Ukraine’s port and railway infrastructure again. In southern Ukraine, a barge used in production processes was hit, and utility buildings at one of the ports were damaged," the Ministry of Community and Territorial Development states.

What Regional Military Administration says

The Odesa Regional Military Administration reported that as a result of the Russian nighttime attack on the southern Odesa region, energy, industrial, and port infrastructure facilities were damaged.

Russian strike damaged the company's premises and some equipment. Fires broke out at the sites, which were quickly extinguished by rescue workers. Fortunately, there were no casualties or injuries.

"Due to the Russian attack, power outages are being observed in some settlements. Critical infrastructure has been switched to backup power," the Regional Military Administration emphasizes.

Russia massively strikes Ukraine's south: Ship hit, fires, and power outages reported

Source: Odesa Regional Military Administration

Russia massively strikes Ukraine's south: Ship hit, fires, and power outages reported

Source: Odesa Regional Military Administration

Russia massively strikes Ukraine's south: Ship hit, fires, and power outages reported

Source: Odesa Regional Military Administration

Russia massively strikes Ukraine's south: Ship hit, fires, and power outages reported

Source: Odesa Regional Military Administration

Russia massively strikes Ukraine's south: Ship hit, fires, and power outages reported

Source: Odesa Regional Military Administration

Russian strike on Ukraine on night of March 17

Russian forces attacked Ukraine overnight with nearly two hundred drones. Most of the Russian targets were neutralized by Ukrainian air defense forces. According to preliminary data, as of 8 a.m., air defense systems had shot down or neutralized 154 Russian drones.

Russia attacked the Sumy region, and Zaporizhzhia was also under fire. A Russian strike hit near one of the terminals of a logistics operator. Seven employees were at work during the attack. Four suffered concussions, and three others sustained cuts to the head and body.

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