Overnight Drone Strike Hits Odesa: Maternity Ward and Apartment Building Among Targets.

Civilian Infrastructure Targeted in Odesa Attack

According to Novyny.live: In the early hours of March 28, Russian forces struck civilian infrastructure in the city of Odesa, including a maternity hospital and a multi-story residential building. Four people were injured as a result of the assault. The attack occurred overnight, with drones specifically targeting these locations.

The strike partially destroyed sections between the fourth and fifth floors of the apartment building. The blast wave shattered windows in homes across various parts of the district, while a fire broke out in private residential houses.

“In the Prymorskyi district, a direct hit was recorded on the roof of the maternity hospital. Fortunately, staff and patients managed to get to the shelter in time,”

— Oleh Kiper

Aftermath of the Strike

This incident highlights the growing threat to civilians in Ukraine amid the ongoing conflict. Attacks on medical facilities, particularly maternity wards, raise serious concerns about the safety of women and children, while also jeopardizing the delivery of essential healthcare services in the region.

The shelling of civilian infrastructure continues to draw international condemnation, underscoring the urgent need to protect non-combatants during armed hostilities.