Russian attack on port infrastructure in Odesa Oblast causes damage and fires – photo

Iryna Balachuk - 22 April, 07:27

Damage caused by the Russian attack. Photo: Oleh Kiper on Telegram

Russian forces conducted another drone attack on port infrastructure in Odesa Oblast on the night of 21-22 April, causing damage and fires.

Source: Oleh Kiper, Head of Odesa Oblast Military Administration; Oleksii Kuleba, Deputy Prime Minister for the Restoration of Ukraine

Quote from Kiper: "Last night, the enemy once again conducted a large-scale drone attack on Odesa Oblast. Port infrastructure came under fire. Damage to port facilities has been recorded despite an active air defence response."

Firefighters extinguishing the fire.

Photo: Oleh Kiper on Telegram

Details: Kiper said no casualties had been recorded and the fires had been extinguished.

Work is currently ongoing to deal with the aftermath of the attack.

Update: Kuleba later added that the drone strikes had damaged quay areas, warehouse facilities, railway infrastructure and property belonging to port operators.

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