Three Injured in Russian Drone Strike on Residential Areas of Odesa
On Sunday, April 5, Russian forces launched a massive drone strike on Odesa, injuring three individuals and causing significant damage to residential infrastructure.
In the early hours of Sunday, April 5, Russian military forces executed a large-scale drone attack on the city of Odesa, resulting in injuries to three people and extensive damage to residential buildings. Local officials reported that the assault targeted the Khadzhibey district of the city, where debris and drone strikes ignited fires in several apartment complexes and vehicles.
According to Serhiy Lysak, the head of the Odesa City Military Administration, two of the injured individuals were hospitalized while the third is receiving outpatient care. Preliminary assessments indicate that the shockwave shattered approximately 250 windows and damaged 25 balconies, four of which were completely destroyed.
While electricity and water supply services remain operational, gas services were temporarily suspended as over 100 rescuers worked to clear debris at the scene. This attack is part of a broader national campaign, as the Ukrainian Armed Forces reported that Russia launched 93 drones of various types, including Shahed, Gerbera, and Italmas, from the territories of Bryansk and Kursk regions as well as occupied Crimea.
Ukrainian air defense systems intercepted 76 drones across the country, including in the north, south, and east. Military officials confirmed 17 drone strikes in 10 locations, while debris from intercepted targets fell in three other areas.
This incident follows a previous attack that occurred on April 4, when a Russian FPV drone struck a market in Nikopol, resulting in the deaths of five people and injuries to 25 others, including a 14-year-old girl who is currently in critical condition.
These events underscore the escalating threat posed by Russian drones to the civilian population of Ukraine, as Russia has launched nearly 380 drones at Ukrainian cities in the past 48 hours, attempting to target residential areas and critical infrastructure. This raises serious concerns among the populace and the international community regarding the safety of civilians in Ukraine.