Russia attacks Odesa with drones: destruction and casualties

The attack on Odesa on 19 February, photo: Odesa City Council

On the evening of 19 February, Russia attacked Odesa again with attack drones. A woman was injured in the attack, and destruction was recorded.

According to the head of the regional military administration, Oleh Kiper, this is the second massive drone attack on the city in the last two days.

The strike caused fires on the roof of a catering establishment and a warehouse building. An administrative building, a car wash, a carriageway and windows in a private house were also damaged. A 55-year-old woman was injured and hospitalised in moderate condition.

The attack in Odesa on 19 February, photo: Odesa City Council

The attack in Odesa on 19 February, photo: Odesa City Council

In addition, the attack led to a power outage for five thousand residents of one of Odesa's districts.

In total, 89,500 subscribers were left without power supply during the two days of attacks.

According to Odesa Mayor Hennadii Trukhanov, a heating main was damaged. The city council also published photos of the aftermath of the Russian attack.

The attack on Odesa on 19 February, photo: Odesa City Council

The attack on Odesa on 19 February, photo: Odesa City Council

On the night of 19 February, Russian troops also shelled Odesa with drones. As of the morning, 500 high-rise buildings were left without electricity and heat. A 24-storey residential building, a kindergarten, a clinic building and several cars were damaged. There are 4 known casualties, including one child.