Russia strikes energy facilities in Ukraine's Odesa, causing fire
Photo: Russian troops attacked energy facilities in the Odesa region at night (facebook.com/DSNSKHARKIV)
Russian troops attacked energy facilities in Ukraine's Odesa region with strike drones last night, October 31, causing a fire, according to Odesa regional military administration head Oleh Kiper.
"Russia has again launched a massive attack on civilian infrastructure in the Odesa region. On the night of October 31, Russia carried out another attack with strike drones on Ukraine's energy infrastructure facilities in the region," Kiper says.
According to him, despite the active work of Ukraine's air defense forces, a hit on one of the industrial facilities was recorded. A fire broke out, which was quickly extinguished by rescuers. No information about casualties or injuries has been received.
Russian strikes on Odesa and region
Since the first days of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Russian troops have been attacking Odesa and the region with various types of missiles and strike drones.
On October 29, a Russian night attack in the Odesa region damaged a DTEK energy facility and injured an employee. Nearly 30,000 homes were left without power. Energy workers are already working to restore the power grid. Critical infrastructure facilities are being powered by generators.
In addition, on October 11, Russia attacked Odesa and the region with strike drones. As a result, energy facilities, high-rise buildings, private houses, and a hotel were damaged, and one person was reported injured.
Earlier, the Russians also struck Odesa and the region with attack drones at night. As a result, a high-rise building and the Sports Palace were damaged. Fires broke out in a 9-story building, a warehouse, and a car, and the Sports Palace was damaged.
