Russian attack on Ukraine's Odesa region cuts power to 13,000 homes, food trucks burn
Photo: The aftermath of the Russian attack on the Odesa region (t.me/odeskaODA)
Overnight, Russian forces launched another massive attack on the southern part of the Odesa region, targeting civilian infrastructure, according to Oleh Kiper, head of the Odesa Regional Military Administration.
Consequences
Russian nighttime attack targeted civilian infrastructure in the southern Odesa region. As a result of the strike, power outages have been reported in several towns. As of this morning, 13,000 customers remain without power. Utility workers are already working to restore service.
Photo: Consequences of the Russian attack (facebook.com/DSNSODE)
Photo: Consequences of the Russian attack (facebook.com/DSNSODE)
Photo: Consequences of the Russian attack (facebook.com/DSNSODE)
At another location, two truck trailers carrying food caught fire due to the Russian attack. The resulting fires have already been completely extinguished.
There were no casualties. Cleanup efforts are ongoing at the sites of the Russian attack.
Southern Odesa region and the city of Odesa itself are regularly targeted by Russian strikes on civilian and energy infrastructure.
On the night of August 9, the Russians launched a combined strike on Odesa with drones and ballistic missiles. Energy facilities were seriously damaged, leaving part of the city without power and water, and causing the temporary suspension of electric transit services.
