On the night of April 23, Russia once again carried out a drone-kamikaze attack on Odessa, causing significant destruction and human casualties
According to reports from the Odessa Regional Military Administration (OMA), the malicious strike resulted in damage to civilian infrastructure in the suburb of the city and triggered large fires, as well as leaving several residents of the region injured. According to official data released by Odesa OMA head Oleg Kiper, enemy unmanned aerial vehicles launched a missile strike on civilian infrastructure targets in the Odessa suburb, leading to fires in several buildings and damage to residential and utility facilities. Preliminary reports indicate that at least two civilians were injured as a result of the attack. Details regarding the extent of the destruction and the number of victims are still being clarified, but it is already confirmed that the strike was conducted with maximum destructive force. The head of the OMA emphasized that the situation remains tense. "Preliminary information indicates that, as a result of the Russian attack with strike drones, two people were injured," he stated in a comment. These data are based on initial reports from the scene, but details about the scope of damages and the number of victims are still being clarified. Following the emergency alarm, the energy company and the Ministry of Internal Affairs intensified all possible measures to localize the aftermath of the attack and restore the damaged infrastructure. Local emergency response services are working in an enhanced mode to provide necessary assistance to the injured and to eliminate the consequences of the large-scale attack. This is not the first instance of Russia hitting peaceful Ukrainian cities with UAVs as part of a large-scale terrorist campaign. The country's administration urges citizens to remain vigilant and further strengthen security measures, as the war continues and the enemy attempts to sow chaos and fear in the region. At the same time, Ukrainian military and security forces confirm that efforts are being intensified to destroy enemy drones at early stages of flight to reduce the impact of such attacks and to protect the population. It is expected that the situation will remain tense, and responsible agencies continue working to eliminate the consequences of the nighttime shelling and strengthen defenses in the southern part of the country, particularly in the Odessa region. Ukraine remains unwavering in its fight for peace and security, despite fierce challenges and new forms of aggression from Russia.