Russian drones hit port facilities in Odesa Oblast, causing fires and damage – photos
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15 April, 08:15
Firefighters extinguishing the fire. Photo: State Emergency Service of Ukraine
Russian forces have once again targeted port infrastructure in Odesa Oblast with drones, damaging warehouses and office buildings.
Source: State Emergency Service of Ukraine; Oleh Kiper, Head of Odesa Oblast Military Administration
Quote from the State Emergency Service: "Fires broke out within the port's infrastructure facilities as a result of the strikes. Firefighters quickly extinguished all the blazes. No casualties have been recorded."
Firefighter extinguishing the fire
Photo: State Emergency Service of Ukraine
Details: Kiper said warehouses and office buildings have been damaged.
Firefighter extinguishing the fire
Photo: State Emergency Service of Ukraine
Emergency teams are currently assessing the damage and dealing with the aftermath.
Firefighters extinguishing the fire
Photo: State Emergency Service of Ukraine
Background:
- On the night of 13-14 April, Russian forces attacked the port city of Izmail in Odesa Oblast, damaging a civilian vessel sailing under the Panamanian flag, port infrastructure, a service station building and vehicles.
- On the morning of 14 April, Russian forces struck a port in Odesa Oblast again, hitting a Liberian-flagged civilian vessel.
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