Russian strike hits Odesa region port, Palau-flagged ship damaged
Photo: Russians attacked port infrastructure in Odesa region (t.me/odeskaODA)
Russian forces launched a drone attack on the Odesa region overnight on April 26. Civilian and port infrastructure was damaged, according to Ukraine's Deputy Prime Minister for Reconstruction and Minister for Communities and Territories Development Oleksii Kuleba, as well as Odesa Regional Military Administration head Oleh Kiper.
The attack damaged port and logistics facilities, warehouses, technical equipment, cargo storage tanks, administrative buildings, and freight transport.
Damage was also recorded to a civilian vessel under the flag of Palau, which was docked at the port for loading. According to preliminary information, there were no injuries among the crew members.
Firefighting units and all relevant services are working at the scene.
Photo: consequences of the Russian attack on Odesa region (t.me/odeskaODA)
Photo: consequences of the Russian attack on Odesa region (t.me/odeskaODA)
According to Kiper, one person was injured as a result of the Russian attack on the Odesa region and is receiving all necessary medical assistance.
In the residential sector, windows were blown out in a five-story building, and a passenger car was damaged. An industrial facility also sustained damage.
Attacks on Ukraine
As a reminder, on the night of April 26, Russia attacked Ukraine with 144 strike drones from six directions. Air defense forces managed to shoot down the majority of the enemy UAVs.
At the same time, 19 strike drones were recorded hitting 11 locations, while downed drones (debris) fell at 6 locations.
In the morning, Chernihiv came under attack by enemy drones. Fires broke out in private houses due to drone debris.
On the night of April 25, Russian forces carried out a combined strike on Ukraine's critical infrastructure using strike drones and missiles.
In particular, yesterday Dnipro suffered a massive Russian attack that lasted more than 20 hours. The city was hit in several waves using missiles and drones. The strikes targeted residential buildings, energy facilities, and civilian infrastructure.
