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Russian Drone Barrage Hits Odesa, Killing Two and Damaging Homes and a Ship

The scale of launches points to a push to overwhelm Ukraine’s air defenses.

Overview

  • Odesa officials said drones struck residential areas Thursday night, killing a married couple aged 75 and injuring 15 people.
  • At least three apartment buildings were heavily damaged as drones tore open facades, destroyed units, and blew out windows.
  • A Saint Kitts and Nevis–flagged bulk carrier was hit in the Odesa maritime corridor, where the crew put out a fire and reported no injuries.
  • Ukraine’s Air Force reported a wider overnight assault of two Iskander-M ballistic missiles and 107 drones, with defenses intercepting 96.
  • Rescue teams evacuated dozens of residents and deployed more than 140 responders as authorities opened help desks to guide compensation through the e-Restoration program and city funds.