Russians shelled Odesa with drones at night: more than 500 houses left without heat and electricity

On the night of 19 February, Russian troops shelled Odesa with drones. As of the morning, 500 high-rise buildings were left without electricity and heat.

This was reported by Odesa Mayor Hennadii Trukhanov.

A 24-storey residential building, a kindergarten, a clinic building and several cars were damaged. There are 4 known casualties, including one child.

Consequences of the shelling of Odesa on 19 February. Photo: State Emergency Service of Odesa region

Consequences of the shelling of Odesa on 19 February. Photo: Odesa Oblast State Emergency Service

The area that came under attack is one of the most densely populated areas of the city, home to about 250,000 people. Apart from houses, 14 schools and 13 kindergartens are without electricity and heating. A children's clinic and a kindergarten were also heavily damaged.

As a reminder, on the night of 19 February, Ukrainian air defence forces downed one enemy Shahed 131/136 drone over Mykolaiv region.