Russia's drone attack on Odesa: Aftermath revealed
In Odesa, a nighttime drone attack on November 9 caused damage to apartment buildings, administrative facilities, and warehouses, according to the Odesa City Council.
Several apartment buildings and private homes in one city district were damaged, according to local authorities.
Administrative buildings, warehouses, and vehicles were also affected.
City Council officials added that information on potential casualties is being verified.
The aftermath of the Russian air attack on Odesa overnight on November 9 (photo: Odesa City Council)
Updated at 4:00 AM (Kyiv time)
Acting Odesa Mayor Oleksandr Filatov announced that municipal services would begin operations at various locations this morning.
He stated that a city emergency response center would be set up to assist residents whose homes were damaged as a result of an attack by strike UAVs.
Shahed's attack on Odesa
On the evening of November 8, Russian forces launched several groups of kamikaze drones across Ukraine for an aerial attack. Air raid alerts were issued in several regions.
Air Force of Ukraine reported that a group of Shahed drones was heading toward the Odesa region, specifically on course for Odesa and Zatoka.
Later, reports confirmed a Shahed drone strike on Odesa and nearby areas. Multiple explosions were heard, and air defense forces engaged.
Local media in Odesa later reported a fire at a residential complex in one of the city districts following an impact during the airstrike.