Russian Strikes on Odesa and Burshtyn Leave Cities Without Water and Heating.

Russia Launches Major Attack on Ukraine

According to TSN.ua: On February 17, 2023, Russia carried out a large-scale assault on Ukraine, leaving parts of Odesa and the city of Burshtyn without water and heating. This nighttime attack has had severe consequences for residents in these areas. These strikes are part of a broader pattern of targeting civilian infrastructure, which has become a hallmark of the conflict.

Water Supply Disruptions

The water situation in Odesa has deteriorated significantly, with supply cut off to residents of:

• The Kyivskyi district
• Parts of the Khadzhybeiskyi district
• The villages of Lymanka and Chervonyi Khutir
• The residential complexes "Raidoozhnyi," "Sovinion 1–5," "Chornomorka," and the ZhKP "Tairovo"

Meanwhile, in Burshtyn, not only was the water supply severed, but heating was also cut off following explosions heard in the morning during an air raid alert.

The attack on Odesa was carried out using drones, damaging infrastructure, a residential apartment building, a store, a service station, and garages. These actions resulted in three people being injured. Previously, on the night of February 15, 2023, attack drones struck the Odesa region, also causing power outages. These events underscore an escalating threat to civilian objects in Ukraine.

This assault is part of an ongoing campaign aimed at increasing pressure on Ukraine's infrastructure, which can have a severe impact on the civilian population. The lack of water and heating during the winter months creates additional hardships for residents and may lead to significant social and humanitarian consequences. Such incidents highlight the critical importance of protecting essential infrastructure and the ongoing need for international support to ensure the security of Ukrainian cities.