Massive explosions continue in Odessa due to a missile and drone attack by Russian occupying forces
On the night of May 1, the city of Odessa was again struck by a powerful attack carried out by Russian military forces. According to available information, the city was subjected to a massive drone and missile assault, accompanied by a series of explosions. This is yet another example of escalating tension in southern Ukraine, raising concerns among local authorities and residents. According to Odessa Mayor Gennadiy Trukhanov, who confirmed the missile and drone attack in a comment for «Suspilne.Odesa», the situation remains tense. Emergency services are operating in intensified mode, and residents are advised to follow safety rules and stay in shelters. At the same time, reports of explosions appeared around midnight, which further worsened the situation for residents, who were forced to remain in basements or shelters. Local journalists emphasize that, as a result of the attacks, power outages occurred in some districts of the city. According to «Dumskaya» citing eyewitnesses, there were electricity disconnections in certain neighborhoods of Odessa, and a fire broke out in a school in one district due to damage to infrastructure by unknown means. This has caused even greater anxiety among the population, raising questions about the safety of educational institutions in the region. Local authorities openly urge residents to stay in shelters and avoid going outside unless absolutely necessary. They emphasize that in case of alarm, all safety rules should be followed, remaining calm and awaiting further official updates. The situation in the city remains tense, and emergency services are actively working to eliminate the consequences of the attack and ensure the safety of the population. This series of attacks once again highlights the difficult and dangerous situation in the region, where peaceful residents are put at risk daily while defending them from new aggressive actions by Russian occupation forces. Local authorities and security services call on citizens to remain vigilant and follow all recommendations to avoid irreversible consequences during subsequent rocket and drone strikes.