Russian forces launch large-scale drone strike on Odesa, infrastructure damaged – photo
Russian forces conducted a large-scale drone attack on the city of Odesa on the night of 11-12 February, damaging infrastructure. Early reports indicate that one person has been injured.
Source: Serhii Lysak, Head of Odesa City Military Administration, on Telegram
Quote: "The enemy once again attacked Odesa. An infrastructure facility was damaged in one of the districts. In addition to the infrastructure site, a business centre was also damaged.
Early reports indicated that one person had been injured. Medics are currently providing treatment."
Details: Ukraine's Air Force reported at around 00:30 that Russian drones were heading towards central Odesa. Local media outlets wrote about many attack drones in the skies above the city and the sound of explosions.
Update: Lysak said in the morning that the overnight strike had caused significant damage to an infrastructure facility, where a fire broke out. A nine-storey residential building was also damaged: part of the facade wall and the roof were destroyed and a fire erupted on the top floor. State Emergency Service psychologists helped 23 residents at the scene.
In addition, commercial infrastructure was seriously damaged. Retail units at one of the city's markets caught fire and a supermarket building was affected.
"Utility services have dealt with the immediate aftermath of the attack, cleared the area and covered broken windows with protective sheeting. An emergency response headquarters has been set up where residents of the affected buildings can receive all necessary assistance," Lysak said.
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