Drone Strike on Odesa Damages Residential Buildings and Infrastructure.

Odesa Region Targeted in Overnight Attack

According to TSN.ua: In the early hours of February 13, Russian forces launched a drone assault on the city of Odesa. The attack damaged two multi-story residential buildings, with apartments on the upper floors sustaining significant impact. The blast wave also shattered windows at a local kindergarten and a secondary school.

This assault is part of a wider pattern of strikes on Ukrainian port cities, which are critical to the country's economy. The attack caused widespread disruption, cutting off electricity, water, and heating services in the Odesa district. Local authorities reported that four people were injured. Air raid alerts were active in the city from 21:25 to 23:44 and again from 05:54 to 06:04.

“Two multi-story residential buildings were hit. Apartments on the top floors were damaged. Fortunately, there were no fatalities, subsequent fires, or detonations.”

Oleh Kiper

The incident has heightened anxiety among residents, as attacks on civilian infrastructure continue to pose a direct threat to public safety. This event underscores the ongoing vulnerability of civilian areas in the conflict between Ukraine and Russia, which has been marked by regular strikes on non-military targets. Local officials and emergency services are working to restore essential utilities and provide support to affected residents.